Pokemon Fit Volume 2 Release

Pokemon Fit Volume 2 Release

Hello everyone!

The second volume of the popular Pokemon Fit Pokemon plush series was released in Japan November 16th (Friday), the same day that Pokemon Let’s Go! Pikachu & Eevee dropped.

Pokemon Center Pokemon Fit Plush

The Pokemon Fit plush series included every single Pokemon from the original 151 list over two release dates – volume 1 plush went on sale back in July (see this post for Pokemon Center photos), and the remaining 121 Pokemon were included in this volume 2 release.

I love the Pokemon Fit series. The style is incredibly cute, the size is perfect, and it gives a chance for some Pokemon who might never have gotten plush to have their first plush.

I unfortunately don’t have photos of every single Pokemon included in this release, but here are some highlights from over the weekend!

Pokemon Fit Vol 2 – 1

Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Caterpie, Butterfree, Pidgey

Pokemon Fit Vol 2 – 2

Rattata, Raticate, Raichu, Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Clefairy, Clefable

Pokemon Fit Vol 2 – 2

Vulpix, Zubat, Gloom, Persian, Psyduck, Growlithe, Bellsprout

Pokemon Fit Vol 2 – 3

Ponyta, Rapidash, Gastly, Haunter, Onix, Krabby

Pokemon Fit Vol 2 – 4

Chansey, Tangela, Goldeen, Seaking, Mr Mime, Scyther, Jynx

Pokemon Fit Vol 2 – 5

Tauros, Kabuto, Snorlax, Dratini, Dragonair

What do you think of the Pokemon Fit / Sitting Cuties series? Which Pokemon is your favorite?

Until next time~

My 151 Campaign + Pokemon Fit Plush + New Years 2019

My 151 Campaign + Pokemon Fit Plush + New Years 2019

Hello everyone!

With the release of Pokemon Let’s Go! Pikachu & Eevee a week away, we have a bunch of exciting announcements related to the games.

Pokemon Center My 151 Campaign

A bunch of Pokemon Center related campaigns related to the original 151 Pokemon will start from November 16th (Friday).

Pokemon Center Cafe My 151

The official Pokemon Center cafe will be offering latte art of all 151 Pokemon by request, with each latte costing 756 yen including tax.

Pokemon Center Cafe My 151

For every drink ordered, you will also receive 1 of 6 random coasters: Pikachu & Eevee, Ditto, Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, or a special secret design.

Pokemon Center Cafe My 151

Anyone who visits the Pokemon Cafe between November 16th (Friday) and March 3rd (Sunday) – or while supplies last – will receive 1 random Pokemon sticker out of a possible 151.

These stickers will also be given out to all Pokemon Centers customer, 1 sticker per receipt, starting from November 16th (Friday) until February 22nd (Friday) – while supplies last.

Pokemon Center My 151

Starting November 16th (Friday) and running while supplies last, all Pokemon Center & Store customers will receive 1 original My 151 design shopping bag.

Pokemon Center Online My 151 Campaign

Finally, starting November 16th (Friday), all customers who order from the Pokemon Center’s official on-line store will receive their order in a limited edition box featuring 1 random Pokemon out of the original 151.

Pokemon Center Pokemon Fit Sitting Cuties Volume 2

The much anticipated volume 2 of the Pokemon Fit or Sitting Cuties series will be going on sale at all Pokemon Centers & Stores in Japan from November 16th (Friday).

This release will include the 121 remaining Pokemon that weren’t included in the original Volume 1 release back in July.

The Pokemon in this release are: Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Caterpie, Metapod, Butterfree, Weedle, Kakuna, Beedrill, Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot, Raticate, Spearow, Fearow, Arbok, Raichu, Sandslash, Nidoran♀, Nidorina, Nidoqueen, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking, Clefairy, Clefable, Vulpix, Ninetails, Wigglytuff, Zubat, Golbat, Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume, Paras, Parasect, Venonat, Venomoth, Dugtrio, Persian, Psyduck, Mankey, Primeape, Growlithe, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Abra, Kadabra, Machop, Machoke, Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel, Tentacool, Tentacruel, Graveler, Golem, Ponyta, Rapidash, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Magnemite, Magneton, Doduo, Dodrio, Seel, Dewgong, Grimer, Muk, Cloyster, Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Onix, Hypno, Krabby, Kingler, Electrode, Exeggcute, Cubone, Marowak, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Lickitung, Koffing, Weezing, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Chansey, Tangela, Horsea, Seadra, Goldeen, Seaking, Starmie, Mr Mime, Scyther, Jynx, Electabuzz, Magmar, Pinsir, Tauros, Magikarp, Gyarados, Lapras, Porygon, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops, Aerodactyl, Snorlax, Dratini, Dragonair, and Mewtwo.

Like volume 1, each plush will cost 1,188 yen including tax.

Pokemon Center Ceramic Ornament Charms Pikachu Eevee

The Pokemon Center, in collaboration with the ceramics brand “Chugaitoen”, will be releasing three ceramic ornaments: Pikachu, Eevee, and Pikachu with Swinub.

These three ornaments will go on sale at all Pokemon Centers & Stores in Japan from November 23rd (Friday).

Pikachu and Eevee individual ornaments will sell for 972 yen each.
The ornament of Pikachu and Swinub will sell for 1,404 yen including tax.

Pokemon Center New Years 2019

The Pokemon Center’s New Years merchandise for 2019 will go on sale at all Pokemon Centers & Stores from November 23rd (Friday).

Note that these items do not include the lucky bags or other related goods that typically come out around New Years – this mini promotion is for items that are used around New Years, such as traditional Japanese decorations and greeting cards.

Merchandise Line-Up

New Years 1

Eevee Kagami Mochi Plush – 1,728 yen
Pikachu Darumaka Bell Charm – 540 yen
Mini Kadomatsu – 800 yen
Mini Shime-Kazari – 800 yen
Postcard Set – 313 yen
2 Tier Jubako – 3,240 yen
Soup Bowl – 864 yen
Chopsticks (18 cm) – 864 yen
Chopsticks (23 cm) – 1,080 yen

New Years 2

Stickers – 594 yen
A4 Clearfile Set – 432 yen

Pokemon Center Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu Eevee

The Pokemon Center will be celebrating the release of Pokemon Let’s Go! Pikachu & Eevee with a mini promotion including items featuring promotional artwork from the game.

This promotion will go on sale at all Pokemon Centers & Stores in Japan from November 16th (Friday).

Merchandise Line-Up

Pika Vee Plush

Pikachu Plush (Sportswear, PT, Assistant) – 1,944 yen each
Eevee Plush (Sportswear, PT, Assistant) – 1,944 yen each

Pika Vee Mascot Plush

Pikachu Mascot Plush (Flowers, Curly Hair) – 1,080 yen each
Eevee Mascot Plush (Flowers, Curly Hair) – 1,080 yen each

Pika Vee 1

Acrylic Charm Collection (Blind Packaged) – 540 yen each
* 10 designs in total
Mug – 1,296 yen
Flip Phone Case (Pikachu | Eevee) – 3,240 yen each
Half Blanket – 4,104 yen
Microfiber Towel – 735 yen
Pouch (Boy Protagonist | Girl Protagonist) – 1,944 yen each

Nintendo Switch Game Cartridge Case – 1,404 yen
Nintendo Switch Stand w/ Cover – 2,592 yen
Nintendo Switch Smart Pouch – 2,562 yen

Pika Vee 2

A5 Ringed Notebook – 702 yen
PET Stickers – 540 yen
Postcard – 162 yen
A4 Clearfile (Pika Vee | New Adventure) – 260 yen each
Pokemon Card Game Deck Case & Card Sleeves – 1,080 yen

Not Pictured

Poster – 918 yen

That covers the announcements for this week!

Good luck to everyone participating in Community Day this weekend through Pokemon Go~


Pokemon Cafe My 151 Campaign
Pokemon Center My 151 Campaign
Pokemon Fit Volume 2
Pikachu & Eevee Ceramic Ornaments
Pokemon Center New Years 2019
Pokemon Let’s Go! Pikachu & Eevee

Merchandise Overview – September

9.5

[Banpresto] Pokemon Sun & Moon – Extra Large Plush (Mimikyu)
[Bapresto] I Love Snorlax – Large Face Cushion

9.7

[TCG] Ultra Explosion Impact Booster Pack (SM8)
[TCG] Ultra Explosion Impact Pokemon Center Exclusive Set
[TCG] Card Sleeves (Lugia, Suicune, Blacephalon, Lusamine Family)
[TCG] Lugia Rubber Playmat
[TCG] Lugia Deck Case
[TCG] Collection File (Alola All-Stars, Eevee & Pikachu)

9.8

[Pokemon Center] Pokemon Center 2018 Halloween Promotion (Team Treat & Team Trick)
[Pokemon Center] Halloween clear card campaign starts (receive 1 of 2 random Halloween themed clear cards for every 2,500 yen spent)
[Pokemon Center Cafe] Seasonal Halloween menu starts

9.13

[Banpresto] I Love Snorlax – Plush Tote-bag

9.14

[Pokemon Center On-Line] Pre-order starts for Let’s Go Nintendo Switch Set

9.15

[Pokemon Center] Finger Puppets Volume 1 (Pikachu, Eevee, Vulpix, Slowpoke, Magnemite, Gengar, Magikarp, Ditto, Snorlax, Pokemon Center)
[Pokemon Center] Pokedoll Mascot Plush (Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander)
[Pokemon Center On-line] Pre-orders start for life-size Zeraora plush
[MonColle] Flareon, Jolteon, Vaporeon, Umbreon, Ultra Necrozma
[Takara Tomy] Ultra Get! Dex Rotom Figure

9.17

[Re-Ment] Floral Cup Collection (Pikachu, Eevee, Dewgong, Ivysaur, Vulpix, Mew)
[Re-Ment] Cord Keeper – Pokemon Quest (Pikachu, Eevee, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander, Magikarp, Slowpoke, Snorlax)

9.19

[Gacha] Ghost Type Magnets (Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Misdreavus, Duskull)
[Nintendo 3DS] 3DS Pokemon Themes (Pokemon Boss Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu & Lapras Journeys)

9.20

[Banpresto] Pokemon Tsuretette – Large Plush (Jigglypuff, Togepi)
[Banpresto] Pokemon Tsuretette – Plush (Cleffa, Munchlax, Pichu)

9.21

[U-Treasure] Flareon necklace orders start

9.22

[Pokemon Center] Fan of Pikachu & Eevee
[Pokemon Center] Pokemon Black & White Large Can Badge
[Ichiban Kuji] Mimikyu’s Circus

9.24

[Re-Ment] Petite Fleur (Pikachu, Eevee, Alola Vulpix, Butterfree, Leafeon, Sylveon)

9.26

[Banpresto] Korotto Manmaru – Large Plush (Charizard, Pidgey, Farfetch’d)
[Banpresto] Pokemon Sun & Moon – Extra Large Plush (Dragonite)

9.27

[Premium Bandai] Pre-order starts for Mimikyu keyboard cushion plush

9.29

[Pokemon Center] Kuttari Plush (Litten, Popplio, Rowlet, Dusk Lycanroc, Alolan Vulpix, Wimpod, Buzzwole)
[Pokemon Center] Yurutto Figure Collection Vol 1 (Pikachu, Rowlet, Dedenne, Ludicolo, Croagunk, Bewear)
[Pokemon Center] Pokemon With You Can Badge (Cyndaquil, Totodile, Chikorita, Snorlax, Mew, Dragonite, Lapras, Slowpoke)
[Pokemon Center] 2019 Schedule Books (151 Collection, Pikachu & Eevee)

9.30

[Nanoblock] Pikachu DX Set
[Nanoblock] Pokemon Quest (Pikachu, Eevee, Charmander, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Magikarp)

September Banpresto Pokemon Prize Overview

September Banpresto Pokemon Prize Overview

It’s the end of August so let’s talk about the Pokemon prizes coming out for September!

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 prizes. None of these items are designed to be sold directly through stores and cannot be found in Pokemon Centers. Note that the exception to this are Pokemon kujis, however even in this case, you have to win the prizes; you can’t buy the prize you want directly. Typically, you can find these prize items in game centers or sold second hand through auction sites, amazon, or other similar stores.

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

Some of the bigger name game centers in Japan include: Adores, Sega, Round 1, Namco, and Taito Station. Not all game center locations stock all prizes. If you’re having trouble finding stock of the item you’re looking for, feel free to send me a message!


Pokemon Sun & Moon I Love Snorlax

A new series, “I Love Snorlax”, starts in September with two releases. Unsurprisingly, this series is all about Snorlax.

A large plush Snorlax face cushion (measuring about 38 cm) will start appearing in game centers from September 5th (Wednesday).

A plush Snorlax tote-bag (measuring about 30 cm including the handles) will start appearing in game centers from September 13th (Thursday).

Pokemon Sun & Moon Banpresto Korotto Manmaru Tsuretette

From the popular Korotto Manmaru series, a set of large plush (measuring roughly 25 cm each) including Charizard, Pidgey, and Farfetch’d, will start appearing in game centers from September 26th (Wednesday).

The relatively new “Pokemon Tsuretette” series will have two releases, both of which will start appearing in game centers from September 20th (Thursday).

One release is for a set of smaller plush (each measuring about 12 cm) and includes Cleffa, Munchlax, and Pichu.

The second release is for a set of larger plush (each measuring about 24 cm) and includes Jigglypuff and Togepi.

Pokemon Sun and Moon Large Plush Mimikyu Charizard

Last but not least – from the generic Pokemon Sun & Moon series, we get two extra large plush!

Mimikyu (measuring about 28 cm) will start appearing in game centers from September 5th (Wednesday).

Dragonite (measuring about 38 cm) will start appearing in game centers from September 26th (Wednesday).

That wraps up this month’s Banpresto overview post!

Until next time~


Adults Love Pokemon Too

Friday Pokemon Announcements – Lapras & Pikachu Journeys

Friday Pokemon Announcements – Lapras & Pikachu Journeys

Hello everyone~

This week’s Pokemon merch news gave us one main announcement, but it’s super adorable so it’s okay!

Lapras & Pikachu Journeys!

The theme for this promotion is Pikachu and Lapras going on adventures together all over the Pokemon world, meeting new friends, buying souvenirs, and just having a grand old time.

Most of the items for this promo will go on sale at all Pokemon Centers and Stores in Japan starting April 14th (Saturday) but a special set of card sleeves will go on sale one week early on April 7th (Saturday).

Lapras Items 1

Plush – 3,024 yen
Mascot Plush – 1,620 yen
Plush Tissue Box Cover – 2,376 yen
Pouch – 1,728 yen
Drinking Glass – 1,080 yen

Lapras Items 2

Stickers – 486 yen
Face Towel – 1,080 yen
Keychain Charm – 1,080 yen
Hand Mirror – 1,296 yen
Hoop Earrings – 864 yen

Not Pictured

A4 Clearfile – 260 yen
Stationary w/ Box – 972 yen
Floating Pen – 864 yen
Deco Tape – 648 yen
B6 Ringed Notebook – 648 yen
Hand Towel – 540 yen
Hard Shell Case for iPhone (8/7/6s/6 | Blue / Pink) – 2,376 yen each
Thermos – 1,512 yen

Card Sleeves – 777 yen

That wraps up this week’s Pokemon Center announcements!

There are a bunch of releases for tomorrow (March 24th) at Pokemon Centers in Japan, including Easter, Ultra Beasts, Pokemon Center exclusive plush, and some surprise items (a mini Poipole promo and new Pokemon Center socks). I’ll have more information on these releases up as soon as I can.

Until next time~

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Lapras & Pikachu Journeys