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 available to collect. The Pokémon XY Happy Meals are available now at participating McDonalds locations while supplies last.


Source: http://www.happymeal.com.au/en_AU/index.html#/Toys

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 Campaign (ポケモン　白いメガゲンガーキャンペーン).



Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2014/08/140829_p01.html

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

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2014/08/140822_gd01.html

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 in a Pikachu themed maid costume, Rika said that while she insists she's not sexy in the slightest, she enjoyed the attention she got from wearing the outfit. The Pikachu Cafe is proving to be a very popular attraction with some people having to wait up to 200 minutes to be seated. More images from her shift are on the Imageboard thread.


Sources: http://www.cinemacafe.net/article/2014/08/17/25357.html, http://topics.jp.msn.com/entertainment/movie/article.aspx?articleid=5475871

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 Badges!
• Detailed information on all the new game features!
• A guide to where to find hidden items and special Pokémon—with a location index!
• Helpful tips and tricks for getting the most out of communication features and online play!
• Pullout map to guide you through your adventure!

Source: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1101898208/

As we reported last month, the relaunched PokemonCenter.com is now open. There is 6 main sections of merchandise on the site: Apparel, Accessories, Plush, Home and Decor, Video Game and Trading Card Game. Unfortunately they only ship to the Continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, and APO/FPO.


Source: http://www.pokemoncenter.com/

Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon

To celebrate the launch of PokemonCenter.com, players of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y can get a special Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon via the Nintendo Network. The Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon had been distributed a few times outside of North America already. It is currently being distributed at Pokémon Centers in Japan and will be available to German players at Gamescon on August 14th, 2014. It will be available to download in North America until August 12th, 2014.

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/poke-ball-pattern-vivillon-takes-flight/

Alisa Ueno, a creative director and model for the Japanese female fashion brand FIG&VIPER, has created a line of Pokémon clothes that is a mix of fashion and Alisa's personality. The clothes will be sold at the Pokémon Centers starting in September of 2014.


Ueno Yusuna (ウエノ　アリサ) was born in 1989 and was a Ranzuki model. In September 2011, she began to produce the ladies fashion brand "FIG&VIPER". She works as the face of the brand as well as produces, models and does the PR for all the products. More than 170,000 people follower her on Instagram now and she has attracted attention from all over the world as well as in Japan as a fashion celebrity.





Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2014/08/140801_p02.html

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 Pikachu Flying Propeller (ピカチュウ フライング プロペラ)
② Keromatsu Water Gun (ケロマツ 水でっぽう)
③ Dedenne Whistle (デデンネ ホイッスル)
④ Yveltal Spinner (イベルタル スピナー)

Available July 18th
⑤ Fokko Flying Propeller (フォッコ フライング プロペラ)
⑥ Harimaron Water Gun (ハリマロン 水でっぽう)
⑦ Diancie Whistle (ディアンシー ホイッスル)
⑧ Xerneas Spinner (ゼルネアス スピナー)

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2014/06/140620_c02.html

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 おねむりピカチュウ)　3,704円
Tissue Box Cover (ティッシュボックスカバー おねむりピカチュウ)　2,130円
Fluffy Face Cloth (ふわふわフェースタオル おねむりピカチュウ)　908円
Slippers Kids (18.0cm) (スリッパ Kids（～18.0cm） おねむりピカチュウ)　1,389円
Slippers Adult (24.5cm) (スリッパ Adult（～24.5cm） おねむりピカチュウ)　1,760円
Kids Apron (エプロン Kids おねむりピカチュウ)　1,667円
Adult Apron (エプロン Adult おねむりピカチュウ)　2,408円
2 Glass Set (グラス2個セット おねむりピカチュウ)　1,112円
Rice Bowl (お茶碗 おねむりピカチュウ)　769円
Soup Bowl (汁わん おねむりピカチュウ)　649円
Square Plate (スクエアプレート おねむりピカチュウ)　926円
Bamboo chopsticks Kids (竹箸 Kids おねむりピカチュウ)　389円
Bamboo chopsticks Adult (竹箸 Adult おねむりピカチュウ)　417円

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2014/05/140530_p01.html

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 full to pre-order. The release shipping date is September 27th, 2014.

The Red Nendoroid includes:

Red figure parts: 3 Face Parts (表情パーツ3個), 4 arm parts (腕パーツ4個), 5 wrist parts (手首パーツ5個), and 3 leg parts (脚パーツ3個).
Included Pokémon: Fushigidane (フシギダネ), Hitokage (ヒトカゲ) and Kamex (ゼニガメ).
Accessory Items: Pokémon Zukan (ポケモンずか), Monster Ball (モンスターボール), Master Ball (マスターボール) and a Bag (リュック).

Image Source: http://d.hatena.ne.jp/asami-1120/