Movie 18 Website Updates with Details on the Drawing Contest, Merchandise, etc
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow: Drawing Contest Winners The drawing contest was held in collaboration with 10 Shogakukan magazines! We've gathered lots of entries from First Grader Magazine, Second Grader Magazine, Kindergartener Magazine, Corocoro Comic,...
New TCG Promo Card Distributions
Pokémon Center and Pokémon Store Promotion Starting on July 18th, 2015 until supplies last, Pokémon Center and Pokémon Stores will be distributing 1 of 4 different cards to those that spend at least 1000yen on Pokémon Card Game products. Rayquaza EX 158/XY-P, Reshiram, Regigigias and Hippopotas are...
Pocket Monsters Pikachu Premium Set for New Nintendo 3DS
Hori has revealed new Pocket Monsters Pikachu Premium Sets for New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS LL. The sets went on sale in Japan on July 1st, 2015 and feature Pikachu. The New Nintendo 3DS set costs 2570yen and the LL set costs 2678yen. Each set includes: a top cover, a bottom cover, a sc...
Pikachu and the Pokémon Musicians Cafe by Sweets Paradise
The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced that the Pikachu and the Pokémon Musicians Cafe by Sweets Paradise (ピカチュウとポケモンおんがくたいカフェ by Sweets Paradise) will be open in the Pokémon Mega Tokyo Pokémon Center from July 18th, 2015 until August 31st, 2015. The cafe will be open for a limited time...
Hard Rock Gym Leader Takeshi Figure
Bandai has announced that a new Hard Rock Gym Leader Takeshi figure will be released in Japan later in 2015. The Takeshi figure design is based off his Pocket Monsters Red and Green design by Ken Sugimori who also posted an artwork design on his Twitter account. The figure can be pre-ordered from no...
Hoopa Appear! Campaign (フーパのおでまし～！キャンペーン)
The official Japanese website has announced a new promotion called the Hoopa Appear! Campaign (フーパのおでまし～！キャンペーン) to promote the upcoming 18th Pocket Monsters movie The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa. Starting on June 20th, 2015 until supplies last, people that buy 500 yen or more worth of qualifying...
Eevee Collection Necklaces
Jewelry brand K.uno (ケイ・ウノ) has partnered with The Pokémon Company in Japan to release an Eevee Collection Necklace line through the Pokémon Centers. There is 9 different designs, each based on Eevee and its evolutions. Each design also comes in three different metal types: Silver, 10karat Yellow Go...
LA Pokémon Boutique
From June 6th, 2015 until July 5th, 2015, a special Pokémon Boutique shop will open that will be selling fashionable Pokémon products. Visit the LA Pokémon Boutique Starting in June! Check out the Pokémon Boutique capsule collection at the Japan LA Pop Culture Shop in Los Angeles! If you’...
pokémon time EIEVUI COLLECTION
Starting on June 6th, 2015, a new pokémon time EIEVUI COLLECTION collaborative line of products by play set products will be available for purchase at the Pokémon Centers. As the title explains, the products will all feature Eievui and its evolutions. pokémon time EIEVUI COLLECTION Products ...
Further Details of Pokémon Center Hiroshima Opening
As we reported in April of 2015, Pokémon Center Hiroshima (ポケモンセンターヒロシマ) will be the 9th Pokémon Center to open in Japan and it will have its Grand Opening on Friday June 26th, 2015. New details about the exclusive Koiking and alternate-colored Gyarados distributions and some of the exclusive mercha...
The Pokémon Company International Licensed Sales Reach $2 Billion Per Year
According to the May 2015 Issue of License! Global Top 150 Global Licensors, The Pokémon Company International is now selling over $2 billion USD a year in licensed products worldwide and it is the 34th highest selling licensed brand in the world. The reason for this significant milestone is due to ...
Amu Plaza Oita Pokémon Store (ポケモンストア アミュプラザおおいた店)
The Amu Plaza Oita location will open on April 16th, 2015 but it was announced on the official Japanese Pokémon website on October 2nd, 2014. The Grand Opening was announced on the official Japanese Pokémon website on March 27th, 2015. This will be the 7th Pokémon Store location to open in Japan. Th...
Pokémon Black Rayquaza Campaign (ポケモン 黒いレックウザキャンペーン)
The Pokémon Black Rayquaza Campaign (ポケモン 黒いレックウザキャンペーン) takes place in Japan from March 14th, 2015 until June 30th, 2015. Various promotions are being held throughout this time period related to Black Rayquaza. Black Rayquaza Event Distribution Corocoro Comics presents another opportunity f...
Pokémon Store Okinawa
The latest Pokémon Store Okinawa (ポケモンストア沖縄通) opened in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture （沖縄県那覇市） on March 12th, 2015. The store is selling exclusive tropical vacation wear Pikachu merchandise as part of the grand opening celebration. It located on the first floor of the HAPINAHA mall. HAPINAHA is a combina...
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Playing Cards
Nintendo Japan has announced they will be releasing two sets of Pokémon Playing Card, one set based on Omega Ruby and the other set based on Alpha Sapphire. The sets will be released in March of 2015 and will sell for 500yen each. The Omega Ruby set features Deoxys as the Joker while the Alpha Sapph...
Shirona Nendoroid (ねんどろいど シロナ)
The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed that a Shirona Nendoroid (ねんどろいど シロナ) will be available for pre-order reservation starting March 7th, 2015 until April 15th, 2015. The 10cm Nendoroid will cost 5000yen. The release builds on the popularity of last years Red Nendoroid which was also ...
The Pokémon Company International Hires Monika Salazar as the Director of Licensing
The Pokémon Company International has announced that they have hired Monika Salazar as the Director of Licensing for the English branding area which includes the Americas, Australia and New Zealand. She will be responsible for the merchandise licensing program with strategic planning, business devel...
McDonalds Japan January 2015 Happy Set
In a press release from the McDonald's Corporation's head office in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo from President and CEO Sarah El Casanova on December 25th, 2014, it was officially announced that a Pokémon themed Happy Set would begin being sold nationwide in Japan for a limited time starting January 2nd, 2015...
Lucario Amiibo Toys R Us Pre-Order Mishap
On November 21st, 2014, Toy R Us revealed that the Lucario amiibo would be exclusive to their store and would retail for $13.99 + tax. Many people pre-ordered the amiibo due to its limited run and exclusivity with Toys R Us. On December 19th, 2014, Toys R Us had a technical problem and canceled all ...
Nendoroid: Red Posable Figure
The Red Nendroid (ねんどろいど レッド) that was available as a special order in Japan earlier in 2014 is now available for purchase at the American Pokémon Center website. The Nendoroid: Red Posable Figure costs $49.99USD plus tax and shipping. This special limited-edition figure captures the spirit o...
