February Merchandise Releases

2.1

[Pokemon Center] Earl Grey Cookies

2.5

[Banpresto] Pokemon Large Face Cushion (Scorbunny, Grookey, Sobble)

2.6

[Banpresto] Gura-Burarin Plush (Charmander, Machop, Ditto, Teddiursa)

2.7

[Pokemon TCG] Booster Pack “V Max Rising”
[Pokemon TCG] Pokemon Center Card Sleeves (Cinderace + Rillaboom + Inteleon / Gigantamax Snorlax / Gigantamax Lapras)
[Pokemon TCG] Deck Case (Gigantamax Snorlax / Gigantamax Lapras)

2.8

[Pokemon Center] Shibuya Center exclusive skateboard decks
[Pokemon Center] Nonbiri Life

2.13

[Banpresto] Mogu-Mogu Time – Large Plush (Charizard, Dragonite)
[Banpresto] Mogu-Mogu Time – Extra Large Plush (Squirtle)

2.15

[Pokemon Center] Pokemon Center Exclusive Plush (Alcremie, Duraludon, Yamper)

2.18

[Banpresto] Korotto Manmaru – Large Plush (Clefairy, Togepi, Munchlax)

2.20

[Banpresto] Hope-Pita Plush (Pikachu, Psyduck, Munchlax, Espurr)
[Banpresto] Korotto Manmaru – Extra Large Plush (Mew)

2.22

[Pokemon Center] Mocchiri-Manmaru Collection

2.25

[Ensky] Pokemon Paper Theater Cube (Pikachu, Eevee, Snorlax)

2.26

[Banpresto] Hokkori Iyasare – Large Plush (Pichu, Luvdisc)

2.28

[San-ei] Big More Plush (Tyranitar)
[Maruyoshi] Pokemon Plush Face Pouch (Pikachu, Eevee, Squirtle, Charmander, Bulbasaur, Mew)

January Merchandise Releases

1.1

[Pokemon Center] Pokemon Center Morpeko Plush / Mascot Plush
[Pokemon Center] Game Freak 2020 New Years Postcard Clearfile
[Pokemon Center] Pokemon Sumi-e Part 2
[Pokemon Center] Rat Pokemon Collection
[Pokemon TCG] Sword & Shield Booster Pack Special Pokemon Center Exclusive Set
[Pokemon TCG] Pokemon Sumi-e Part 2 Playmat

1.9

[Banpresto] Pokemon Extra Large Plush (Pichu)

1.11

[Pokemon Center] Pokemon Dolls (Scorbunny, Sobble, Grookey) & Accessories
[Pokemon Center] Langue de Chat Cookies

1.16

[Banpresto] Shippo Mite-Mite Large Plush (Pikachu, Vulpix)
[Banpresto] Shippo Mite-Mite Extra Large Plush (Charmander)

1.18

[Pokemon Center] Pokemon Center exclusive plush (Galarian Zigzagoon, Galarian Linoone, Obstagoon, Galarian Weezing)
[Pokemon Center] #GoGo!Yell!!
[Pokemon Center Cafe] Galarian Weezing Pancake / Morpeko Double Sauce Omelette Rice

1.23

[Banpresto] Hokkori Iyasare Large Plush (Gengar, Wooper)
[Banpresto] Mogu-Mogu Time Plush (Jigglypuff, Eevee, Quagsire, Piplup)

1.24

[Big More] Pichu Plush

1.28

[Banpresto] Pokemon Tsuretette Plush (Slowpoke, Gengar, Igglybuff, Larvitar)
[Banpresto] Large Pokemon Plush (Pikachu w/ Orange Frame, Pikachu w/ Blue Frame)

December Merchandise Releases

12.5

[Banpresto] I Love Eevee – Large Plush (Espeon, Umbreon)
[Banpresto] I Love Eevee – Large Plush (Leafeon, Glaceon)
[Banpresto] I Love Eevee – Bath Towel (3 Designs)
[Banpresto] Look At My Tail Extra Large Pokemon Plush – Ampharos

12.6

[Pokemon TCG] Booster Pack “Sword” “Shield”

12.7

[Pokemon Center] Contents of Trainer’s Bags
[Pokemon Center] Hario Lampwork Factory

12.12

[Banpresto] Pokemon Tsuretette – Big Plush (Raichu, Minun)
[Banpresto] Pokemon Tsuretette – Big Plush (Chansey, Plusle)

12.15

[Kiri-e Series] Wood Wreath Charm (Pikachu, Eevee, Scorbunny, Grookey, Sobble)

12.19

[Banpresto] I Love Eevee – Extra Large Eevee Plush
[Banpresto] Look At My Tail Pokemon Plush – Squirtle, Pichu, Dragonair, Wobbuffet
[Banpresto] Pokemon Plush – Scorbunny, Grookey, Sobble

12.26

[Banpresto] Pokemon Plush With Candy – Pikachu Plush
[Banpresto] Kororin Friends Mini – Rattata, Pikachu, Pachirisu, Minccino

12.31

[Gray Parker Service] Pokemon Suya-Suya on the Cable Volume 5 (Pikachu, Meowth, Jigglypuff, Chikorita, Torchic, Piplup)
[Bandai] Pokemon Doll Volume 4 (Pikachu Bowtie, Pikachu Tutu, Pikachu T-Shirt, Eevee, Vulpix, Alolan Vulpix, Lapras)

October Banpresto Pokemon Prize Overview

It’s October!!

… And we have no Halloween merchandise this month, although there is one Christmas plush set. Not sure why Banpresto dropped the ball but that’s how it goes, I guess.

Maybe the other plush scheduled for release will make up for it!

What is Banpresto?

Banpresto is a company that manufactures plush, figures, towels, glasses, and other items to be used as prizes for claw machines in game centers as well as kuji (raffle) prizes. None of these items are designed to be sold directly through stores and cannot be found in Pokemon Centers with the exception being Pokemon kujis which can be found through Pokemon Centers as well as convenience stores and book stores. Prize items are found primarily in game centers or sold second hand through auction sites, amazon, or other similar resell outlets.

Most Pokemon releases from Banpresto drop on Tuesday or Thursday. Ichiban Kuji generally goes on sale on Saturdays.

Some of the bigger and popular game centers in Japan include: Adores, Sega, Round 1, Namco, and Taito Station. Not all game center locations stock all prizes.

Have a specific question about Japanese game centers? Drop me a note!


Banpresto Pokemon Type Focus Legendary

Type Focus returns with two Legendary Pokemon themed releases, both of which will start appearing in game centers around Japan October 10th (Thursday).

One set includes 27 cm plush versions of Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres.

The other set includes 32 cm plush versions of Latios and Latias.

Banpresto Pokemon HopePita

A new series, called “Hope-Pita” or “Cheek Squish” will have two sets of plush designed to be paired together with their cheeks squished together in a cute hug pose.

Both sets of plush will start appearing in game centers around Japan October 17th (Thursday).

A set of smaller plush, each measuring about 12 cm, will include Pichu, Teddiursa, Plusle, and Minun.

A larger set of plush, each measuring about 24 cm, will include Pikachu and Raichu.

Banpresto Sleepy Time Pokemon

October sees the release of three different series featuring sleepy themed plush, so I guess October is sleepy month for Banpresto. (To be fair, every month is sleepy month for Miki, so I can’t really complain)

From the Kutsurogi Time series comes an extra large Ditto plush measuring about 40 cm. This plush will start appearing in game centers around Japan from October 22nd (Tuesday).

From the Fuwa-Muni (Sleep Talk) series comes two larger sized plush face cushions of Snorlax and Slowpoke, each measuring about 39 cm. These cushions will also start appearing in game centers around Japan from October 22nd (Tuesday).

From the Korotto Manmaru series comes three large plush, each measuring about 26 cm. Slowpoke, Snorlax, and Seel will start appearing in game centers around Japan from October 24th (Thursday).

Banpresto Pokemon Sun Moon

Finally, from the general Pocket Monster series comes two releases.

An extra large Dedenne plush, measuring about 30 cm, will start appearing in game centers around Japan October 10th (Thursday).

A set of two larger sized Christmas themed Christmas plush, each measuring about 24 cm, will start appearing in game centers around Japan October 24th (Thursday).

That wraps up the releases planned for October from Banpresto!

Will November bring more Sleepy plush, Christmas themed plush, or a mix of both? Stay tuned to find out!

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October Merchandise Releases

10.4

[TCG] “Tag Team GX Tag Team All-Stars” Booster Pack
[TCG] Pokemon Card Game Black/White X/Y “Extra Regulation Box Set”
[TCG] Card Sleeve Designs [Island Deities, Fairy Picnic, Eevee Dash!, Mega Rayquaza, Dark Illusionist]
[TCG] Deck Case [Eevee Dash!, Dark Illusionist]
[TCG] Rubber Play Mat [Eevee Dash!]

10.5

[Pokemon Center] 24 Jikan Pokemon Chu

10.8

[Re-Ment] Pokemon Stairs Part 2 (Pikachu, Charmander, Wooper/Ditto, Larvitar, Rockruff, Umbreon)

10.10

[Banpresto] Extra Large Dedenne Plush
[Banpresto] Pokemon Focus – Legendary Pokemon Large Plush (Latios, Latias)
[Banpresto] Pokemon Focus – Legendary Pokemon Plush (Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres)

10.12

[Pokemon Center] Pokemon Rock Festival
[Pokemon Center] Ditto Transform! Volume 9 (Muk, Exeggutor, Mew, Wobbuffet, Mimikyu)

10.17

[Banpresto] Large Cuddling Plush (Pikachu, Raichu)
[Banpresto] Cuddling Plush (Pichu, Teddiursa, Plusle, Minun)

10.22

[Re-Ment] Pokemon Terrarium Collection Part 7 (Pikachu & Growlithe, Farfetch’d, Gardevoir, Raikou, Cleffa & Phanpy, Mewtwo)
[Banpresto] Kutsurogi Time – Extra Large Ditto Plush
[Banpresto] Large Face Cushions (Slowpoke, Snorlax)

10.24

[Banpresto] Pokemon – Large Christmas Stocking Pikachu Plush (2 Designs)
[Banpresto] Korotto Manmaru – Large Sleeping Plush (Slowpoke, Seel, Snorlax)

10.25

[San-ei] Big More Gengar Plush

10.26

[Pokemon Center] All Glowed Up / Late Bloomer

10.30

[Important] Miki’s Birthday!
[Pokemon] Detective Pikachu Blu-Ray Release
[Pokemon] Detective Pikachu Wrinkled Plush