Build-A-Bear Workshop has announced a new Piplup plush toy. An online exclusive Piplup bundle is selling for $60 USD / £46.50. High resolution images of the bundle have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Product Description - Online Exclusive Piplup Bundle:

Calling all Pokémon Trainers – Piplup makes its debut in the Workshop! Known for its pride and self-reliance, but famous for its swimming skills, this little Pokémon is here to strut its stuff! This online bundle includes Piplup, a Dive Ball Hoodie, a Poké Ball Parka, a 6-in-1 Piplup Sound, and a Build-A-Bear Workshop Exclusive Piplup Pokémon TCG Card!

Price includes:

• Piplup
• Pokémon Dive Ball Hoodie
• Poké Ball Parka
• 6-in-1 Piplup Sound
• Build-A-Bear Workshop Exclusive Pokémon Piplup TCG Card

Source: https://www.buildabear.com/online-exclusive-piplup-bundle/26272_26263_26251_26237_26448.html

Hori has announced a Nintendo Switch Left Joy-con controller with a D-pad and a Pikachu design. It will be released on November 16th, 2018 for $24.99 USD. High resolution pictures of the controller have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Product Description:

Give your Nintendo Switch a classic feel with the new d-pad Controller (L) by HORI. Made for the gamer on the go, the d-pad Controller (L) is great for d-pad intensive titles where lightning accuracy counts such as classic arcade archive titles and your favorite Nintendo Switch platformers, puzzle, and fighting games. For portable mode only. Officially Licensed by Nintendo and Pokémon.

• Add a d-pad to your Nintendo Switch!
• For use in handheld/portable mode only
• Perfect for d-pad intensive titles
• Pokémon artwork and design
• Officially Licensed by Nintendo & Pokémon

Source: https://www.amazon.com/HORI-Nintendo-Switch-D-Pad-Controller-Pikachu/dp/B07HMN7TVB/

THE GUEST cafe&diner has announced a collaboration to celebrate the release of Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu / Let's Go Eievui by opening 5 pop-up locations through Japan for a limited time. The cafe will feature a menu specific to the theme and style of the games. Higher resolution images of the menu are available on an Imageboard thread.

Locations:

City: Sapporo
Venue: Sapporo PARCO 4F
Duration: October 27th, 2018 until December 25th, 2018
Business hours:
Sunday - Friday: 10:00-20:00 (Food L.O. 19:00 / Drink L.O. 19:30)
Saturday: 10:00-20:30 (Food L.O. 19:30 / Drink LO: 20:00)
※ The last day 12/25 18:00 CLOSED (Food L.0.17: 00 / Drink L.O 17:30)

City: Fukuoka
Venue: Fukuoka Parco Main Building 5F
Duration: November 2nd, 2018 until December 17th, 2018
Opening Hours: 10:00-20:30 (Food L.O. 19:30 / Drink L.O. 20:00)

City: Tokyo
Venue: Ikebukuro Parco Main Building 7F
Duration: November 9th, 2018 until January 7st, 2019
Business Hours: 10:00-22:00 (Food L.O. 21:00 / Drink L.O. 21:30)

City: Osaka
Venue: Shinsaibashi 161 2F
Duration: November 16th, 2018 until January 29th, 2019
Business Hours: 11:00-21:00 (Food L.O. 20:00 / Drink L.O. 20:30)

City: Nagoya
Venue: Nagoya Parco West Bldg. 8F
Duration: November 16th, 2018 until January 14th, 2019
Business Hours:
Cafe: 10:00-21:30 (Food L.O. 20:30 / Drink L.O. 21:00)
Goods Shop: 10:00-21:00

Paper Luncheon Mat - Region Map - Present:

Guests to the Let's Go! Pikachu & Eievui Cafe will receive a Paper Region Map Luncheon Mat as a present for buying items from the cafe.

Menu:

Partner Pikachu Doria Allergen Information: Egg · Wheat · Milk · Beef · Soybean · Chicken · Gelatin · Pork
Partner Eievui Doria Allergen Information: Egg · Wheat · Milk · Beef · Soybean · Chicken · Apples · Gelatin · Pork


A very satisfying ramen with shrimp on top of salt noodles.
Allergen Information: Egg · Wheat · Shrimp · Soybean · Chicken · Gelatin · Pork

A rich beef stew with plentiful ingredients! Allergen information: Wheat · Milk · Beef · Soybean · Chicken · Apple · Gelatin · Pork

Sweets Menu:

Allergen Information: Egg · Wheat · Milk · Soybean · Gelatin


Ice, mousse and mango pudding are all part of this parfait!
Allergen Information: Egg · Wheat · Milk · Soybean · Apples · Gelatin · Bananas

The real identity of "Ghost" that appeared ... Sweets?!
Allergen Information: Egg · Wheat · Milk · Soybean

Goods Menu:

Drink Menu:

Source: http://the-guest.com/pika_vui_sapporo/

TradeWorks Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) is pleased to announce the introduction of new products in the Monster Ball Transform Series called Pokémon Travel. As part of the gowell brand, these products are designed to make traveling more enjoyable. They will start selling the transformation neck pillow which becomes a Monster Ball and Eievui as well as a transformational travel bag which becomes a Monster Ball. The neck pillow will cost 3,800 yen plus tax and will be available in late October 2018 while the travel bag will cost 4500 yen plus tax and will be available in late November 2018.


Source: https://www.atpress.ne.jp/news/168633

The official Pokémon website for Singapore has announced that Pokémon Center Singapore should open at the Jewel Changi Airport’s retail space in March 2019. This will mark the first permanent Pokémon Center store to open outside of Japan.

Jewel Changi Airport Press Release Quotes

With stores across key cities in Japan, Pokémon will make its foray into Singapore. Pokémon Center Singapore will be the brand’s only permanent retail store outside of Japan. The store will offer an array of Pokémon merchandise sold in Japan as well as original merchandise exclusively created for Jewel, such as toys, stationery, Pokémon Trading Card Games and video games.

“We are pleased with the positive outcome from the Pokémon event we held at Changi Airport a few years ago. It served as an excellent promotional platform not only in Singapore, but also across the Southeast Asia region. Jewel is located at the heart of Changi Airport where we can expect visitors from Singapore and international travellers. We believe that by choosing Jewel as the venue for our first overseas store, we will see positive results across our brand over the coming years.”
Susumu Fukunaga, Corporate Officer, The Pokémon Company

Sources: https://sg.portal-pokemon.com/topics/event/181011180000__pokemon_center.html and http://www.jewelchangiairport.com/pdf/Close_to_90_percent_of_Jewel_Changi_Airport_retail_space_leased_to_date.pdf

The Pokémon Center Yokohama will be celebrating its relocation from the Yokohama Landmark Plaza to its new location on the 8th floor of Marui City Yokohama near the east exit of Yokohama Station. The new location will open on Friday, November 9th, 2018 and the new store features a design that combines Yokohama's "Port District" sea style with Pokémon's style. The new Game Sation room will make playing Pokémon games more comfortable and enjoyable than ever! When walking into the shop, the Legendary Pokémon Sea Basin Pokémon Kyogre is front and center to greet visitors.


A pre-opening sneak peak of the new Pokémon Center Yokohama will take place on November 8th, 2018. 180 people in total will be able to attend, 60 groups of people with a maximum of 3 people per group. Those wishing to attend this special exhibition can apply here between October 5th, 2018 and October 21st, 2018 for the chance to get a lottery position to attend. In addition to the chance of shopping for the commemorative goods ahead of the general public opening, a special clear card will be given to all visitors that day and for every purchase of 5000yen or more, an Original Mini Charm will be given out.

Pokémon Center Yokohama Merchandise

On Friday, November 9th, 2018, merchandise commemorating the relocation opening of Pokémon Center Yokohama will be released at the Pokémon Centers and Pokémon stores nationwide in Japan. In addition, merchandise limited to just the Pokémon Center Yokohama will also be available! The merchandise will feature Pikachu wearing cute sea captain's uniforms and sailor uniforms. Further details will be revealed on the Official Japanese Pokémon website on October 26th, 2018.

Special Clear Card Present

Starting on Friday, November 9th, 2018, the Pokémon Centers and Pokémon stores nationwide in Japan will be giving out a special clear card as a present. The clear cards design is based off of the new Pokémon Center Yokohama theme of being near the sea.


Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/pokecen_yokohama_2018/

YouTube Trailer - Pokémon Center Yokohama

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3zVeUciHyo

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.


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


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

YouTube Clip - Pikachu and Eievui Plushies

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1o_BMc2elA

For a limited time, starting on Tuesday, September 18th, 2018, there will be Project Eievui x Karaage-kun Limited Edition Fried Chicken available to purchase in different packaging for 216yen including tax at Lawson convenience stores in Japan. Each package comes with a different taste to match the Eievui evolution depicted on the package.


Source: https://www.lawson.co.jp/lab/karaagekun/art/1343774_5304.html

Lawson Project Eievui Nintendo eShop 1500yen Card

A Nintendo eShop Prepaid 1500yen card will also be available to purchase at Lawson locations which features a limited edition Eievui design on it.


Source: https://twitter.com/project_eevee/status/1041893087222661120

YouTube Clip - Eievui x Karaage-kun

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

Pokémon Festa 2018 is being held at the Lotte Department Store in Jamsil, Seoul, South Korea from September 14th, 2018 until September 26th, 2018. A Pokémon Pop-Up Store, a Pokémon TCG School, a Pokémon Stamp Rally and a Pikachu Parade are some of the festivities that will take place during the festival.

Schedule:

∙ Pokémon Pop-Up Store in Jamsil: Friday, September 14th, 2018 to September 28th, 2018, Lotte Department Store, Jamsil Store, World Street (B1F)
∙ Pokémon TCG School: September 15th, 2018 to September 16th, 2018, Lotte Department Store, Jamsil Store Cultural Center (12F)
∙ Pokémon Stamp Rally: September 21th, 2018 to September 22nd, 2018, Lotte World Mall & Lotte Department Store Jamsil Store
∙ Pikachu Parade and Pikachu Meet and Greet: September 22nd, 2018 and September 25th, 2018, Avenue & Lotte Department Store Jamsil Store World Street

Source: https://story.kakao.com/ch/pokemonkorea/IFSwX5Ap0KA

Pokémon GO - Week in Korea 2018

Niantic has announced that from September 21st, 2018 until September, 23rd, 2018, players in Seoul will be able to encounter Feebas and Trapinch while Tropius and Unown can be encountered near the Lotte Department Store in Jamsil and the Lotte World Mall. These Pokémon were previously unavailable to catch in Korea.

From September 21st, 2018 until September 26th, 2018, a Pokémon GO strap will be distributed at the Lotte World Mall Outdoor Square on a first-come-first-served basis!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/ko/post/pokemonfesta2018

Korean National Champion - Suwoong Cheong's Metagross Event Pokémon Distribution

From September 15th, 2018 until September 26th, 2018, to promote the opening of the Pokémon Pop-Up Store, in the first floor basement of the Jamsil Lotte Department Store, the WCSK2018 Master Division Champion Suwoong Cheong's Metagross will be distributed to players of Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

The Metagross is Level 50, has the Ability Clear Body and knows the moves: Iron Head, Ice Punch, Bullet Punch and Stomping Tantrum.


Sources: https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/news/835 and https://www.facebook.com/PokemonCoKr/photos/a.990899457616089/1944953755543983/?type=3&permPage=1

The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced that there will be special Halloween themed menu items available to purchase at the Pokémon Cafe from Saturday, September 8th, 2018 until Wednesday, October 31st, 2018.












From October 1st, 2018 until October 31st, 2018, while supplies last, you can get a lunchon mat and clear coasters with your order. The clear coasters come random (1 of 6) if you order a drink, or you can choose to get them separately. They use the theme of the latest Pokémon Center themed artwork.


Source: https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/cafe/news/180907_01.html