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Cyberia joined the Bulbagarden Team in July 2023. They write articles about Pokémon Café ReMix and assorted Pokémon merchandise for Bulbanews, as well as moderating the Bulbagarden Discord server.
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Three new fluffy friends featuring Litwick, Pumpkaboo and Frigibax will be joining the Mocchiricchi plush line at the Japanese Pokémon Center online stores from October 10th, and iat physical Japanese stores from October 12th. These plush will cost JPY ¥5,280 (~USD $35.67) each, and will also be sold at the Japanese Amazon online store.
A new collaboration between the Japanese Pokémon Center and mt Masking Tape has led to the creation of a new range of Pokémon-themed decorative tape that can be put in walls, laptops, notebooks and more. These tapes will be released later this week in the Japanese Pokémon Center online store from October 10th, with physical store releases being two days later on October 12th.
Daiichi Pan, a company famous for their quality pastries, has released five new Pokémon-themed bread flavors last week on October 1st, with Pokémon featured in the Pokémon Horizons animated series. All of these pastries are being sold in the regions of Kanto, Kansai, Chubu, Shikoku and Chugoku in Japan.
SEGA has revealed a range of new Pokémon arcade prizes that will be released in Japan this month, including a soft blanket featuring Snorlax, Komala, Eevee, Pikachu and Slowpoke, two tote bags of Pikachu and Sylveon, and a variety of pouches with Pokémon featured in the Pokémon Horizons animated series.
A Japanese health company called Taisho Pharmaceutical has released two new multi-packs for its Lipovitan Kids Jelly range, themed around Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The Scarlet-themed multi-pack includes mixed fruit and apple flavours, while the Violet-themed multi-pack includes mixed fruit and grape flavors.
Takara Tomy, Japanese toy manufacturer well known amongst Pokémon fans for producing a wide variety of different Pokémon merchandise, released four new Moncollé figures late last week on October 3rd. The figures of Lapras, Mimikyu, Clodsire and Captain Pikachu are all available at the Takara Tomy Mall website.
gourmandise, a Japanese company known for making various phone accessories, has released a range of new cases compatible with the iPhone 16, featuring Pokémon from every generation. Phone cases with the MagSafe technology, as well as cases for the iPhone 16 Plus, Pro and Pro Max are also available.
Takara Tomy A.R.T.S., a Japanese toy manufacturer well known amongst Pokémon fans for producing a wide variety of different Pokémon merchandise, has revealed on their website two new gashapons featuring new volumes for the Pokémon Ringyukku line and the Pokémon At Home! Rirakusyo line, both releasing some time this month across Japan.
A new limited-edition Pearlescent Funko POP! figure of Cubone has gone live on the Pokémon Center online stores in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. This figure is a limited release and will not be restocked in the future, so don't miss your chance to add this shimmering Ground-type to your collection while you can.
Pokémon Korea has released a selection of new neck pillow hoodies that help purchasers to sleep comfortably anytime, anywhere. Currently, three models are available, featuring Pikachu, Jigglypuff and Ditto. The neck pillow hoodies are fully adjustable, with strings that can be used to adjust their size for fit and comfort.
Bandai has announced two new volumes of their Ringcolle! and Rubber Keychain Pokémon gashapon sets, marking their 9th and 26th volumes respectively. The Ringcolle! set is expected to be released in Japan during mid-October, while the Rubber Keychain set will release in early October.
Takara Tomy has announced a eight new plush toys, featuring a diverse range of Pokémon including Scream Tail, Roaring Moon, Whimsicott, Litwick, Shaymin, Jolteon, Flareon and Sylveon. These plush all have simple, yet fluffy and soft designs, and are scheduled to be released in Japan on November 23rd.
A new Growlithe throw blanket is now available from the Pokémon Center online stores in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, costing USD $44.99/GBP £39.99/CAD $58.99. Measuring 50 x 60 in (127 x 152.4 cm), the blanket features line art of Growlithe against a geometric background on one side, with a reverse side showing a negative image of the design, making it look great with other merchandise from the Pokémon Home Accents line. This adorable throw blanket was made in China with polyester, cotton, rayon and acrylic.
Various plush keychains featuring the First Partner Pokémon along with Pikachu and Mew will be released on the Japanese online Pokémon Center store on October 3rd, with physical releases happening on October 5th. The mascots are soft and fluffy, and each come with a Poké Ball strap that can be attached to bags, backpacks, pouches and more. The lineup includes a total of 29 different Pokémon, with each keychain retailing for JPY ¥1,560 (~USD $10.97).
A new merchandise line called Dondon Donkan Yaan?, focused on Slowpoke and all of its evolutionary and regional forms, will be released on October 3rd in Japan on the Pokémon Center online store, with physical store releases scheduled for October 5th. This line includes a wide variety of different goods such as plushes, stationery, kitchenware, bags, apparel, and other miscellaneous items.
New stationery such as sticker sheets, notepads, craft tapes, pencil cases, and tote bags are now available for purchase at the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada Pokémon Center online stores. Two themes included in this drop feature Fairy-type Pokémon such as Clefairy and Galarian Ponyta on a pastel background, while the other features Pikachu and Foongus among a field of mushrooms. Whimsicott, Eevee, and more are included on botanical stickers.
Two new plushes and four new plush keychains for Halloween are now available for purchase at the Pokémon Center online stores of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. These are the same plushes that were originally featured in Japan's Pokéween collection for this year, which became available earlier this month. The line stars Meowscarada in its costume as a magician, plus Pikachu, Fuecoco, Rowlet, and Froakie in their spooky adventures.
Gaming accessory brand HORI, known best for their controllers, will release a new Pikachu-themed gaming headset with plush ears for JPY ¥5,980 (~USD $41.30), scheduled to be available in December in Japan. The headset is designed to be compatible with Nintendo Switch systems, and will also work with other devices such as smartphones and computers. The headset sports soft and squishy Pikachu ears at the top, illustrations of Pikachu inside the ear cups, and small lightning details on the outer part of the ear cups.
Banpresto has revealed the upcoming Pokémon products for October, which are to be featured as prizes in arcade games and prize machines across Japan. This month's list features plushes for a variety of different Pokémon, plush clips, and figures. Some of these plushes are part of the Poké Peace line, Pokémon's collection of extra-cute, pastel designs featuring Pikachu, Pichu, Piplup, Espurr, Rowlet, Scorbunny, and Milcery. The cylinder cushions included in this announcement feature Captain Pikachu and Lucius's Lapras from the Pokémon Horizons animated series.
Various new Pokémon-themed accessories, including scarves, earrings, rings, bracelets, hairpins, and necklaces, have been added to the Japanese Pokémon Center Online today, along with a wide range of new socks featuring a variety of Pokémon. All of the earrings available in this drop come in two form factors, one featuring a clip-on mechanism for non-pierced ears, and another featuring a post and backing for pierced ears. Alongside this launch, the online store is holding a sale where customers who purchase three of the JPY ¥440 earrings and/or JPY ¥495 socks will receive a discount at checkout.
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