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/

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 separately for people that just want get their favorites. The Kalos Region badges will be sold for 463 yen each.


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2014/04/140425_p03.html

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 as the official illustrator and co-creator of the Pokémon franchise, will be collected in a dedicated artbook. The book will contain a large selection of illustrations, concept art and other material from Sugimori's 25 year long career, including parts of his work on the comic "Quinty", and will also come with a 32 page long interview with the artist.

The book will be in softcover format, will be 360 pages long, and will be released May 27, 2014 for the price of 1,998 yen.


Source: http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4198638063/

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 outlet prices. The store will be open daily from 10:00 until 20:00.


The Mitsui Outlet Park outlet store was previously open from December 16th, 2012 until March 3rd, 2013 and was extended to Sunday May 19th, 2013 due to the popularity of the store and to take advantage of Golden Week.

Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2014/03/140328_e01.html and http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2012/12/121207_gd02.html

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 will be available for purchase in Japan on Saturday November 11th, 2013. The ISBN-10 is: 4906866387 and the ISBN-13 is: 978-4906866380.

The Complete Kalos Zukan Guide is 880 A5 Pages and will cost 1,575yen. The book will be available for purchase in Japan on Friday December 6th, 2013. The ISBN-10 is: 4906866395 and the ISBN-13 is: 978-4906866397.


Pokémon X & Pokémon Y: The Official Kalos Region Guidebook: The Official Pokémon Strategy Guide will be released in Canada and the United States on October 16th, 2013. The book is available for pre-order on Amazon for $16.29 and is 416 pages. The ISBN-10 is: 0804161992 and the ISBN-13 is: 978-0804161992. Here’s what you’ll find inside:

• Premium hardcover binding—dust jacket includes region map!
• A complete walkthrough of all the Gym Badges!
• Detailed information on all the new game features, from Sky Battles and Horde Encounters to Pokémon-Amie and more!
• A guide to where to find hidden items and special Pokémon—with a location index!
• Hints on the best ways to use Roller Skates, ride Pokémon, and challenge Gym Leaders!
• A super effective 4.78” x 7.18” premium fiber Pokémon screen cleaner to keep your Nintendo 3DS™ system looking sharp!
• Helpful tips and tricks for getting the most out of the PSS and online play!
• An updated type matchup chart that includes the all-new Fairy type!
• Pullout map to guide you through the Kalos region!

Source: http://over-lap.co.jp/book/xy/

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.




Source: http://www.pokemontretta.com/goods/trettacase.html

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 USD.

Here’s what's include inside the guide:

• A complete walkthrough of all the Gym Badges and through the Hall of Fame!
• Detailed information on all the new game features, from Sky Battles and Horde Encounters to Super Training and Pokémon-Amie!
• A guide to where to find hidden items, TMs and HMs, and special Pokémon—with a location index!
• Hints on the best ways to use Roller Skates, ride Pokémon, and challenge Gym Leaders!
• A super effective Pokémon screen cleaner to keep your Nintendo 3DS system looking sharp!
• Helpful tips and tricks for getting the most out of the PSS and online play!
• An updated type matchup chart that includes the all-new Fairy type!
• Pullout map to guide you through the Kalos region!

Source: http://www.amazon.com/Pokemon-Official-Strategy-Guide/dp/0804161992/

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. We have made a list of the figures that will be available in Series 3 which will be updated when the full details are revealed.

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/scrambleU/nfc/nfc_05.html

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 December of 2013 as well.

Also confirmed was a new anime series will launch in Japan in October of 2013 which will be directly related to Pokémon X and Y. No other details about the series was revealed.


Source: http://piropinoko.blog116.fc2.com/blog-entry-4426.html