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Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Playing Cards

Nintendo Japan has announced they will be releasing two sets of Pokémon Playing Card, one set based on Omega Ruby and the other set based on Alpha Sapphire. The sets will be released in March of 2015 and will sell for 500yen each. The Omega Ruby set features Deoxys as the Joker while the Alpha Sapph...

Shirona Nendoroid (ねんどろいど シロナ)

The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed that a Shirona Nendoroid (ねんどろいど シロナ) will be available for pre-order reservation starting March 7th, 2015 until April 15th, 2015. The 10cm Nendoroid will cost 5000yen. The release builds on the popularity of last years Red Nendoroid which was also ...

The Pokémon Company International Hires Monika Salazar as the Director of Licensing

The Pokémon Company International has announced that they have hired Monika Salazar as the Director of Licensing for the English branding area which includes the Americas, Australia and New Zealand. She will be responsible for the merchandise licensing program with strategic planning, business devel...

McDonalds Japan January 2015 Happy Set

In a press release from the McDonald's Corporation's head office in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo from President and CEO Sarah El Casanova on December 25th, 2014, it was officially announced that a Pokémon themed Happy Set would begin being sold nationwide in Japan for a limited time starting January 2nd, 2015...

Lucario Amiibo Toys R Us Pre-Order Mishap

On November 21st, 2014, Toy R Us revealed that the Lucario amiibo would be exclusive to their store and would retail for $13.99 + tax. Many people pre-ordered the amiibo due to its limited run and exclusivity with Toys R Us. On December 19th, 2014, Toys R Us had a technical problem and canceled all ...

Nendoroid: Red Posable Figure

The Red Nendroid (ねんどろいど レッド) that was available as a special order in Japan earlier in 2014 is now available for purchase at the American Pokémon Center website. The Nendoroid: Red Posable Figure costs $49.99USD plus tax and shipping. This special limited-edition figure captures the spirit o...

Cosplay Pikachu Plushies

The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed that a set of Cosplay Pikachu Plushies will be available for purchase at the Pokémon Centers starting December 20th, 2014 for 1800yen each. Pikachu Rock Star (ぬいぐるみ ハードロック), Pikachu Belle (ぬいぐるみ マダム), Pikachu Pop Star (ぬいぐるみ アイドル), Pikachu, Ph. D. (...

Pokémon Card Game Illust Collection (ポケモンカードゲーム イラストコレクション)

Over-Lap has announced a new book called the Pokémon Card Game Illust Collection (ポケモンカードゲーム イラストコレクション). The book features the history of the Pokémon Card Game from its debut in 1996 up to the present day XY series. The book will cost 2000yen plus tax and is 192 color pages. The ISBN-10: 4865540199...

Pokémon Scrap 2015 (ポケモンスクラップ)

To celebrate the launch of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, beginning on November 1st, 2014, a new campaign called Pokémon Scrap (ポケモンスクラップ) will begin. Pokémon Scrap is a vouchers system and cards are included with certain physical real world Pokémon products which can be redeemed...

Pocket Monsters Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Official Guide Books

The publisher OverLap has revealed the Pocket Monsters Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Official Guide Book: Complete Story Walkthrough / Complete Zukan Guide Book (ポケットモンスター オメガルビー・アルファサファイア 公式ガイドブック 完全ストーリー攻略ガイド・完全ぜんこく図鑑完成ガイド). Both books will be released in Japan after the release of Pokémon Omega R...

European Licensing Programme takes shape with new team at The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company International announced a lot of new license deals with merchandise companies today in Europe. Below is the press release with the full details. European Licensing Programme takes shape with new team at The Pokémon Company International Evergreen brand going strong with t...

Pokémon Center - Halloween Collection 2014

The official Pokémon Center Online has announced its Halloween Collection for 2014. Four Halloween themed plushies have been released. Pumpkaboo Halloween Poké Plush (Standard Size) - 6 1/4" - $14.99 - Pumpkaboo is round and orange and also just a little bit spooky! This Pokémon Center or...

Pokémon Center - Pikachu Stationery Collection

The Pokémon Center online website has updated with a new line of products called the Pikachu Stationary Collection [sic]. The products all feature Pikachu somewhere on the item. A Luxury Ballpoint Pen with Pikachu Pattern (Silver) features a warning that states: "This product contains a chemical k...

Pokémon Pan x Pokémon Tretta x Namco Get Darkrai Campaign

The Pokémon Pan x Pokémon Tretta x Namco Get Darkrai Campaign (ポケモンパン×ポケモントレッタ×ナムコ 「ダークライ」ゲットキャンペーン) runs in Japan from September 4th, 2014 until October 31st, 2014. Tretta players that purchase at least two specially labeled Pokémon Pan products can trade-in the included vouchers at one of over 200...

Pokémon Center - ORAS Hoenn Starters / Legendaries Plushies

The Japanese Pokémon Centers will begin selling Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Hoenn Starters and Hoenn Legendaries Plushies starting on September 20th, 2014. They will also be available on the Amazon Pokémon Store starting on September 27th, 2014. Kimori / Achamo / Mizugorou Plush...

Pokémon XY Happy Meal 2014 Toys / TCG Cards in Australia

McDonalds Australia has announced that they will be packaging Pokémon XY toys with their Happy Meals. The Pokémon Battle Launchers that were released in the United States earlier in the year will be released in Australia now although only 8 toys will be distributed but all 12 TCG cards will be avail...

Perfect for Halloween Pokémon Center Plushies

As a follow-up to the POKÉMON Spooky Party, the official Japanese Pokémon website has announced that three more Halloween themed plushies will go on sale in September at the Japanese Pokémon Centers. The Perfect for Halloween! (ハロウィンにぴったり!) plushies also tie in with the Pokémon White Mega Gengar Cam...

Pokémon Center - POKÉMON Spooky Party

The Japanese Pokémon Centers have revealed that POKÉMON Spooky Party themed items will be available to purchase from September 6th, 2014 until September 19th, 2014. POKÉMON Spooky Party Merchandise Sticky Pumpjin (くっつくパンプジン) - 3000yen / Pikachu Plushie (ぬいぐるみ ピカチュウ) - 1,297yen Ded...

Pikachu Cafe - Rika Adachi

Japanese Actress Rika Adachi (足立梨花), who plays Marilyn in the 17th Pocket Monsters movie, did a few part time shifts at the Poke'mon the movieXY Exhibit ~Meet Pikachu at the Roppongi Hills Observation Deck~ (Poke'mon the movieXY展 ~六本木ヒルズ展望台でピカチュウに会おう!~) Pikachu Cafe on August 17th, 2014. Dressed up ...

ORAS: The Official Hoenn Region Strategy: The Official Pokémon Strategy Guide

The Pokémon Company International has revealed that the Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire: The Official Hoenn Region Strategy: The Official Pokémon Strategy Guide will be released in the United States on November 21st, 2014. Guidebook Details • A complete walkthrough of all the Gym...