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Takara Tomy will release a Pokémon Zukan - Rotom Phone (ポケモン図鑑 スマホロトム) in Japan on July 18th, 2020 for 9,889yen including tax. The dex includes 500 Pokémon entries and voices from the Pocket Monsters anime. High resolution images of the product have been added to an Imageboard thread.

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Item Details:

Release Date: July 18th, 2020
Price: 8,990 yen (excluding tax) ¥9,889 with tax
Item Number: 4904810145646
Package size: W150 x H220 x D40mm
Ages: 4 years old and up
Uses 4 AAA alkaline batteries (sold separately)

Item Description:

The latest Pokémon Zukan with 500 Pokémon from all regions, Rotom Phone! It gives you information about Pokémon with the same real voices as in the anime!

① Includes over 500 popular Pokémon from all 8 regions! The more you play, the more information about your Pokémon gets updated! Complete your Pokémon Zukan!

② Use the Rotom Phones 25 functions! You've got a Rotom Phone in your hands, just like Satoshi and Go! Find and catch Pokémon, look up Pokémon, take pictures, receive messages, and more! It's packed with many of the same features as the anime! You will not be able to connect to real phone lines or the Internet to make calls. The camera and email are for in-game play.

③ Get information about Pokémon and their appearance. You can get news and messages about Pokémon appearances and you can get the latest information about Pokémon by chatting with Satoshi and others. Let's go looking for Pokémon based on their information!

④ Get Pokémon and register your Zukan with the 360° virtual search system. Go through the map in the Zukan and search for Pokémon research information!

⑤ Enjoy battles and photos with your registered Pokémon. There are Challenge battles where you can use your registered Pokémon while aiming for the Master's Eight! You can save pictures of the Pokémon you've got with the camera function and put them in a photo album. You can get comments from Satoshi and his friends at Photo Master!

⑥ Many more fun features! Silhouette quiz, ball diagrams, and Dynamax Pokémon can be unlocked by entering a secret code. Lots of fun features! With features such as alarms, calculators, and stopwatches, you can enjoy a smartphone-like presentation!

Sources: https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/pokemon/rotom_zukan_sp/index.html and https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810145646/

YouTube Clip - Takara Tomy - Pocket Monsters - Pokémon Zukan - Rotom Phone


Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62Aj9FV17QM
Takara Tomy has announced Pokémon Sword and Shield related merchandise and Zacian and Zamazenta will be released on December 7, 2019 for 1,650 yen each. High resolution pictures have been added to an Imageboard thread.

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Product Details:

Moncolle ML-18 Zacian
モンコレ ML-18 ザシアン
Release date: December 7, 2019
Part number: 4904810145912
Package size: W170 × H190 × D80mm
Price: 1,650 yen

Moncolle ML-19 Zamazenta
モンコレ ML-19 ザマゼンタ
Release date: December 7, 2019
Part number: 4904810145929
Package size: W170 × H190 × D80mm
Price: 1,650 yen

Sources: https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810145929/ and https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810145912/
Takara Tomy has announced a new Armored Mewtwo toy will go on sale in Japan in July of 2019. The moveable figure will cost 4500yen and comes with removable armor pieces including: Shoulder part, Shoulder part 2, leg part, leg part 2, arm part and head part.

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Source: https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/pokemon/armored_mewtwo/

YouTube Clip - Takara Tomy - Armored Mewtwo


Original Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oReW2oPuK8c
Takara TOMY has announced that they will be releasing new Z-Power Rings in Japan on October 27th, 2018. The Z-Power Ring is the new item Satoshi is wearing in the Pocket Monsters Sun and Moon anime. Wearers of the Z-Power ring can turn on the Trainer Mode and enjoy sounds, lights and vibrations while performing Z-Move movements. The 5th time in a row this is performed, Satoshi's voice can be heard calling for Pikachu to use the move 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt (1000まんボルト).

Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set

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Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set(ポケモン Zパワーリング スペシャルセット)
Release Date: March 7th, 2018
Price: ¥5,729
Includes: Z Power Ring, Satopika Z, Lugarugan Z, Flame Z, Water Z, Special Ga-ole Disk (Pikachu), Panasonic EVOLTA 2 AAA Batteries
HQ Images of Set: Imageboard thread

Pokémon Z-Power Ring Solgaleo Set

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Pokémon Z-Power Ring Solgaleo Set (ポケモン Zパワーリング ソルガレオセット)
Includes: Z-Power Ring, Solgaleo Z, Lunala Z, Lugarugan Z, Satopika Z, Flame Z, Water Z, Collection Board Right and Left, Ga-ole Disk (Solgaleo), Label (2), Instruction Manual (1)
Price:¥5,389
Release date: October 27, 2018
HQ Images of Set: Imageboard thread

Gladio's Crimson Red Dyed Z Power Ring

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Gladio's Crimson Red Dyed Z Power Ring (グラジオの紅に染まりしZパワーリング)
Includes: Red Z Power Ring, Rock Z, Instruction Manual
Price:¥3,990
Release date: October 27, 2018
HQ Images of Set: Imageboard thread

YouTube Clip - Let's play Z-Power Ring


Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAMGmyvToI4

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Z-Power Ring Solgaleo Set TVCM


Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPAjFjPOuFc
Takara Tomy has announced they will sell Pikachu and Eievui Huggable Springy Plushies (むぎゅむぎゅっとつつまれぬいぐるみ♪) in Japan in late February 2019. Pre-orders for the plushies will take place from September 21st, 2018 until November 1st, 2018. Normal sales of these plushies after the pre-order period has not been decided. Each plush will be sold separately for 12800 yen or both can be purchased together for 20000yen, a 5600 yen savings on the individual price. High resolution images of the plushies have been added to an Imageboard thread.

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The head is filled with cotton, while the back is filled with cotton and beads and the stomach is filled with beads.

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Source: https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/pokemon/mugyumugyu/

YouTube Clip - Pikachu and Eievui Plushies


Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1o_BMc2elA
Takara TOMY has revealed an updated Rotom Zukan DX (ロトム図鑑DX) toy will be released in Japan on November 18th, 2017 in conjunction with the release of Pocket Monster Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon. More pictures of this product have been added to an Imageboard thread.

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Product Description:

Pokémon Search (ポケモンサーチ): Players can look for Pokémon hidden in the field by physically moving the Rotom Zukan DX! When you discover a Pokémon, Rotom vibrates!

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Pokémon Zukan (ポケモン図鑑): When you discover a Pokémon, the Pokémon's information is registered and stored in the Zukan. Rotom will talk and explain information about the Pokémon. Rotom's has over 2000 speech patterns!

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Pokémon School (ポケモンスクール): There are 6 types of activities to play including: "Quiz", "Calculate", "Rhythm game"!

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Rotom Signal (ロトムシグナル): It is a dedicated sound signal in Pocket Monster Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon that only Rotom Zukan can react to. If Rotom hears this sound, as part of the 3DS Link (3DS連動) feature, you can register Pokémon in the Rotom Zukan and Rotom will give information about the Pokémon. The Rotom Zukan screen is 2.4 inches and it is a touch panel.

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Product Details:

Price: ¥ 9,709
Item Number: 4904810888918
Manufacturer: Takara Tomy
Brand: Pocket Monsters
Target age: 4 years old ~
Package size: W240 × H200 × D50 mm
Battery: AAA alkaline battery × 4 (Sold Separately)
Release date: November 18th, 2016

Sources: http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/pokemon/rotom_zukan_dx/ and http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810888918/
The Pokémon Company International announced that Wicked Cool Toys will be a Master Toy Licensee but TOMY will continue to produce select items. Pokémon toys from Wicked Cool Toys are now in development with the first products expected to arrive at retail locations in fall 2018.

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Press Release - The Pokémon Company International Names Wicked Cool Toys as Master Toy Licensee

The Pokémon Company International Will Also Become a Strategic Investor in the Innovative and Growing Toy Company

Building on its mission to bring the best Pokémon experiences to fans around the world, The Pokémon Company International announced the appointment of Wicked Cool Toys as master toy licensee for the globally popular Pokémon brand, starting in July 2018. Wicked Cool Toys will have the rights to manufacture and market action figures, play sets, plush, roleplay items, and other toys based on the hit Pokémon animated series in worldwide markets, excluding regions in Asia where the brand is managed by The Pokémon Company International’s parent organization, The Pokémon Company.

“Wicked Cool Toys is a growing company, and we’re thrilled to build a strategic partnership with them through both collaboration and financial investment.”

“Pokémon is one of the most beloved entertainment properties in the world, and Wicked Cool Toys is thrilled to become part of that legacy,” said Michael Rinzler, co-president of Wicked Cool Toys.

“We can’t wait to deliver innovative and fun toys that embody the joy of Pokémon to kids and the brand’s millions of passionate fans around the world,” said Jeremy Padawer, co-president of Wicked Cool Toys.

The Pokémon Company International also announced it has become a strategic investor in Wicked Cool Toys and will have a seat on the toy company’s board of directors. This new partnership will allow for enhanced collaboration in the development of Pokémon toys with the growing toy company. The investment in Wicked Cool Toys is in line with the strategic partnership approach The Pokémon Company International engaged in with Niantic Inc., the developers and publishers of Pokémon GO.

“Toys are a major part of Pokémon’s mission to bring the fun and joy of the brand to kids and fans around the world, and we’re excited to welcome Wicked Cool Toys to the Pokémon family as its master toy licensee,” said Colin Palmer, vice president of Marketing & Licensing at The Pokémon Company International. “Wicked Cool Toys is a growing company, and we’re thrilled to build a strategic partnership with them through both collaboration and financial investment.”

TOMY will continue to be a key licensing partner for the Pokémon brand and will produce select items as well as products inspired by Pokémon video games, such as the popular Pokémon Z-Ring, which interacts with the mega hits Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, currently available for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

The development of Pokémon toys from Wicked Cool Toys will begin immediately, with the first products expected to arrive at retail locations in fall 2018.
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TOMY's Moncolle Monster Collection (モンコレモンスターコレクション) figure series has been loved for over 20 years since its release in 1997! Pikachu has been released many times over the years with different variations.

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To celebrate the the Moncolle 20th Anniversary as well as the 20th anniversary of the movie anime series, the Theatrical Edition Pocket Monsters I Choose You! Satoshi's Pikachu Set (劇場版ポケットモンスター キミにきめた!サトシのピカチュウセット) will go on sale in Japan in July 2017 for 3,490 yen excluding tax. The set features 7 Pikachu's wearing Satoshi's different hats over the years.

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Also being released from July 2017 through September 2017 are 6 Moncolle figure sets featuring the starter Pokémon from each region excluding the Alola Region. Each set will sell for 1,350 yen plus tax.

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Source: http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/pokemon/moncolle_20th/

THE POKÉMON COMPANY INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES RECORD-BREAKING UK SALES FOR POKÉMON TRADING CARDS AND TOYS

London, UK— January 24, 2017 —The Pokémon Company International announced today that Pokémon has achieved record-breaking sales figures at retail in the UK throughout 2016, for its Trading Card Game (TCG) and toys from master toy partner TOMY, as reported by the NPD Group.

According to figures recorded by the NPD Group Toys retail tracking service, the Pokémon property recorded a 285% increase in sales throughout 2016 against market growth of 6% in the whole UK toy market. In the last three months, October to December, Pokémon increased sales by 512% versus the 7.7% market growth.

Also, in the Christmas week, Pokémon TCG smashed through the one million pounds sterling barrier, achieving retail sales of £1.29m in a seven-day period, a 733.7% increase on the previous year.

Mathieu Galante, Senior Market Development Manager for The Pokémon Company International, said: “Thanks to the activities celebrating Pokémon’s 20th year, plus the huge impact of our video game releases, interest in the brand has escalated, ensuring figures for TCG and toy sales have been incredible. We fully expect that demand for the product will remain high throughout 2017 as new expansions are introduced to tie in with our new Nintendo 3DS games Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon.”

Steve Buckmaster Managing Director of Esdevium Games - UK distributor of the Pokémon TCG - said: “We are delighted to announce these sensational figures just ahead of Toy Fair and look forward to talking to our retail partners at the show about ways that we can keep the phenomenal demand going. We are very excited about our first Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon expansion, which will be released in February.”

Camilla MacQueen, UK Brand Manager at TOMY Europe said: “We’re excited to be part of Pokémon’s fantastic achievement. We’re expecting 2017 to be another huge year for Pokémon and we’re looking forward to unveiling two new product lines at Toy Fair London that will appeal to collectors of all ages.”

The global phenomenon of Pokémon was first launched in Japan in 1996 as a role-playing game for Nintendo’s Game Boy system and reached the United States and Europe in 1998–99. The first generation of Pokémon games introduced the original 151 Pokémon. Today the Pokémon universe includes more than 800 Pokémon that players can catch, trade, and battle against their opponents in the quest to become the best Pokémon Trainer.

Pokémon has since grown into one of the most popular entertainment properties in the world. It is one of the most successful video game franchises of all time, with more than 279 million video games sold worldwide. In addition, 21.5 billion TCG cards have been shipped to 74 countries in 11 languages, and over 450,000 players take part in Pokémon events every year. There are also more than 900 episodes of the animated TV series, now starting its 20th season.
Various retailers have begun pre-orders for the Pokémon Z-Ring and Z-Crystal 3-Pack. The items are compatible with the upcoming games Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon and are being sold by TOMY. Pre-orders for the Z-Ring on Ebgames Canada are $39.99CND for the Z-Ring and $7.99CND for each 3-pack of Z-Crystals.

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Pokémon Z-Ring

Experience the world of Pokémon in a new way with the unique POKÉMON Z-RING and Z-CRYSTALS! Compatible with the latest video game titles in the POKÉMON series for Nintendo 3DS Family Systems: Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, the Z-RING can interact and synchronize to enhance the game play experience with new Z-MOVES! In Nintendo 3DS/2DS Mode, Z-CRYSTALS are used in the Z-RING to react simultaneously to the devastating Z-MOVES in the video game with sounds, lights and vibrations! Each Z-CRYSTAL represents a different element type. When an Electric-type Z-CRYSTAL is inserted into the Z-RING, this exciting interactive feature enables players to feel the Electric-type Z-MOVE at the same time as it appears in the video game! Insert different type Z-CRYSTALS into the Z-RING to experience the colors, vibration and sound effects for each.

The POKÉMON Z-RING can be used without the video game in Role-Play mode! Bring the battle play to life by pressing the button on the Z-RING to experience the different colors, lights and vibration with each Z-CRYSTAL! The Z-RING can hold up to six additional Z-CRYSTALS with the active Z-CRYSTAL in place.

The POKÉMON Z-RING SET includes the Z-RING, 3 Z-CRYSTALS and a 2” Pikachu figure. Additional Z-CRYSTALS sold separately.

  • Feel the thrill of battle as the POKÉMON Z-RING lights up, makes sounds, and vibrates!
  • The type based attack icons on each Z-CRYSTAL become visible as they light up when inserted into Z-RING.
  • When synchronized in Nintendo 3DS/2DS Mode and with the Z-CRYSTAL element type matching the Z-MOVE type performed in the video game, the type based attack icon will appear automatically and players will be able to hear the dedicated type attack sound.
  • Z-RING features two ways to play: synchronized with the video game for 4D experience or in role play.
  • Video game synchronization allows the player to feel the full power of the Z-MOVE!
  • Get different Z-CRYSTALS to unlock different colors, sounds and vibrations.
  • Two AAA batteries are required and included with the set.

Pokémon Z-Crystal 3-Pack

You can utilize other type Z-MOVE lights, sounds and vibrations on the POKÉMON Z-RING with the POKÉMON Z-CRYSTAL 3-Pack! Pair the Z-RING and the Z-CRYSTALS to the latest video game titles in the POKÉMON series for Nintendo 3DS Family Systems: Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon to experience the devastating new Z-MOVES. For an Electric-type Z-MOVE in the video game, place the Electrium Z into the Z-RING to see the Electric-type icon vibrantly appear as the Z-CRYSTAL lights up! Each Z-CRYSTAL has a different element attack and features its own color, sound and vibration. Get all of the Z-CRYSTALS to experience each type with the game or in role play!

***POKÉMON Z-RING and additional Z-CRYSTALS sold separately.***

  • Each POKÉMON Z-CRYSTAL 3-PACK comes with 3 different Z-CRYSTALS.
  • Z-CRYSTALS are linked to specific Z-MOVES in the POKÉMON series for Nintendo 3DS Family Systems: Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon.
  • Each Z-CRYSTAL activates different lights, sounds and vibrations on the POKÉMON Z-RING.
  • The type based attack icon associated with each Z-CRYSTAL is revealed when inserted into the Z-RING.

When synchronized in Nintendo 3DS/2DS Mode and with the Z-CRYSTAL element type matching the Z-MOVE type performed in the video game, the type based attack icon will appear automatically and players will be able to hear the dedicated type attack sound.

Source: https://www.ebgames.ca/Toys-Collectibles/Games/725021/pokemon-z-ring