McDonalds Happy Set Toys - July 2014
McDonalds Japan has revealed that they will be distributing Pokémon themed Happy Sets starting on July 11th, 2014. 8 toys will be available while supplies last. The sets are being released to promote the 17th Pocket Monsters movie The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie. Available July 11th ① ...
Sleeping Pikachu - Pokémon Center Merchandise
The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed that Sleeping Pikachu (おねむりピカチュウ) related merchandise will be available for purchase at the Pokémon Centers and the Amazon Pokémon Store starting on June 14th, 2014. Sleeping Pikachu - Pokémon Center Merchandise Stuffed Cushion (ぬいぐるみクッション お...
Red Nendoroid (ねんどろいど レッド)
The Tokyo Pokémon Center revealed a poster for a Red Nendoroid (ねんどろいど レッド). Those wishing to purchase it can get pre-order it at any of the Japanese Pokémon Centers or Amazon's Pokémon Store from May 24th, 2014 until June 29th, 2014 for 4500yen plus tax. The full price of 4860yen must be paid in fu...
Gym Badge Collection Complete Set XY
On Saturday May 24th, 2014, Pokémon Centers in Japan will be releasing the Gym Badge Collection Complete Set XY (ジムバッジコレクション コンプリートセット XY). The set of eight badges is a serial number marked limited edition and only 300 will be sold. The set costs 18,334yen each. The badges will also be sold s...
Ken Sugimori Artbook to be Released
An artbook bearing the full title of "The Works of Ken Sugimori: A 25 Year Portfolio Going from Quinty to Jerry Boy and Pocket Monsters" (杉森建の仕事 『クインティ』から『ジェリーボーイ』『ポケットモンスター』 25年間の作品集) has been announced. For the first time, the works of Game Freak graphics designer Ken Sugimori, primarily known ...
Pokémon Store Outlet - Mitsui Outlet Park, Sapporo, Japan
The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced that the temporary Pokémon Store Outlet (ポケモンストア アウトレット) will reopen from April 11th, 2014 until July 21st, 2014 at the Mitsui Outlet Park, Sapporo, Kitahiroshima, Japan (三井アウトレットパーク 札幌北広島). The outlet sells original Pokémon Center products at outl...
Nintendo 3DS Pokemon XY Official Guide Book Complete Story Strategy Guide
The details and covers for the Nintendo 3DS Pokemon XY Official Guide Book Complete Story Strategy Guide (ニンテンドー３ＤＳ ポケモンＸ・Ｙ 公式ガイドブック 完全ストーリー攻略ガイド) and the Complete Kalos Zukan Guide (完全カロス図鑑完成ガイド) have now been released. The strategy guide book contains 624 A5 pages and will cost 1,260yen. The book...
New Pokémon Tretta Merchanise
The official Pokémon Tretta website has announced a few new accessories for the game that will go on sale July 13th, 2013. Below is a list of the new items that will be for sale. Tretta Holder (トレッタホルダー) - 1050yen / Tretta File 2 (トレッタファイル2) - 1000yen Tretta Case Pokémon Super Ball C...
Pokémon X and Pokémon Y: The Official Pokémon Strategy Guide Reveals Super Training
Amazon has posted information about the upcoming Pokémon X and Pokémon Y: The Official Pokémon Strategy Guide on their site. The description reveals a new aspect to the games: Super Training. No further details regarding this feature were revealed. The guide goes on sale October 12, 2013 for $17.99 ...
Pokémon Scramble U NFC Figures Series 3
The Pokémon Scramble U NFC Figures Series 3 (ポケモンスクランブル Ｕ NFCフィギュア) set of figures was announced today by the official site and it will be released on June 21th, 2013. The figures are found in a gachapon machines at the Pokémon Centers in Japan. People can randomly receive a figure for 200 yen. ...
Banpresto booth at the 32nd Prize Fair reveals new Merchandise and confirms new Anime series
A Banpresto booth at the 32nd Prize Fair (第32回プライズフェアレポ バンプレブース) has revealed the upcoming lineup of merchandise that will be released by the company. A new line of toys called I Love Gothic will be released later in the year in Japan. The I Love Eievui promotion will continue in November and Decemb...
Pokémon Center 15th Anniversary Premium Card Set / 'Pokémon of the Area' Figure Beaded Straps
More merchandise has been announced for the Pokémon Center 15th Anniversary. A Premium Card Set (ポケモンセンター15周年 カードプレミアムセット) will go on sale June 8th, 2013 for 2500 yen. The set includes the first official 100 damage counters (アクリル製ダメカンは、ポケモンカードゲーム史上初となる「100ダメカン」が2個ついているよ!!). The full set includes the...
Pokémon Center - Eievui and Friends' Fun Gathering Merchandise
The Pokémon Centers in Japan will begin selling Eievui and Nymphia products starting on June 1st, 2013 to tie into their appearances in this years 16th Pocket Monsters movie. Below are the products that will be for sale. Tote Bag (トートバッグ), Pouches Eievui, Nymphia and Pikachu Metal K...
New Pokémon Tretta Goods and Further Information on Set 5
The official Pokémon Tretta website has announced a few new goods that will be released in April and May of 2013. The Pokémon Tretta - Collection Trunk (ポケモントレッタ コレクショントランク) stores 99 Tretta's and 1 Tretta Report card. It has a large Monster Ball on the front and a carrying handle to make it easier ...
Nagoya Railroad's 'Pokémon Campaign 2013' / McDonalds Happy Set Poster Giveaway
Like earlier years, Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) will be holding a tie-in campaign related to the upcoming Pokémon movie, starting Saturday March 23rd. The popular 'Pokémon Stamp Rally Along the Meitetsu 2013 Spring', where children can gather stamps from various stations along the line to qualify ...
Pokémon TCG: Black and White - Plasma Freeze in stores from May 8th, 2013
The Pokémon TCG: Black and White—Plasma Freeze expansion is the newest addition to the Pokémon Trading Card Game and will be available in stores from May 8, bringing more than 110 new cards to collect and play. Key Features of the Pokémon TCG: Black and White—Plasma Freeze expansion: Team Pl...
New Manga - Pokémon Black and White - Vol 9 and 10; Adventures Vol 16 and 17
Viz has revealed more manga volumes that will be released during 2013. Below are the details for each of the books. BW Volume 9 BW Volume 10 AdventuresVolume 16 AdventuresVolume 17 ...
Pokémon Center - Red Genesect Merchandise
The Pokémon Centers in Japan will begin selling Red Genesect products based on this years 16th Pocket Monsters movie starting on Saturday March 23rd, 2013 and Saturday March 30th, 2013. Below are the products that will be for sale. Stationary Set (文具集合) / Red Genesect Plushie (赤いゲノセクトぬい...
Official Pokémon Magazine launches in the UK
Official Pokémon Magazine will be releasing a printed version of the magazine starting on March 20th, 2013 in the United Kingdom. The magazine will cover the videogames, the Trading Card Game, the TV shows, the films and a lot more. The first issue costs £3.99 but if people subscribe now, they can g...
Masuda Deoxys Distrubted Again / Deoxys Plushies
The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed that Masuda Deoxys will be distributed again, this time at participating Aeon (イオン), Ito-Yokado (イトーヨーカドー), Daiei (ダイエー), Toys"R"Us (トイザらス), Al-Plaza (アル・プラザ), Heiwado (平和堂), Fuji (フジ), Apita (アピタ), Piago (ピアゴ) and Pokémon Center (ポケモンセンター) location...
