As a way to celebrate World Emoji Day 2017, The Pokémon Company conducted a poll with three emoji that asked fans which is their favorite Pokémon type to choose when starting a Pokémon journey. The vast majority, 46 percent, said they prefer the Fire-type starter - while 34 percent favored Water-type starters and the remaining … Continue reading Majority of Pokémon fans prefer the Fire-type starter over Water and Grass
To promote the latest Pokémon movie - entitled Pokémon the Movie: I choose you! - McDonald's has kicked off a campaign that gives customers the chance to win discount coupons in exchange for guessing which flavor McFlurry they will launch alongside this weekend's cinematic release in Japan. The fast-food giant asks, "If you could eat … Continue reading McDonald’s promotion compares Pokémon from Pokémon the Movie: I choose you! to McFlurry flavors
A new set of adorable plushies has been revealed for the Pokémon Center, featuring miniature versions of certain Pokémon that come in their own Poké Balls. The first batch consists of 10 plushies in total, including Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Vulpix, Gengar, Eevee, Snorlax and Mew. These Pokémon plushies will be released first in Japan … Continue reading New Pokémon plush dolls in Poké Balls revealed for the Pokémon Center
Various Pokémon-themed face packs have been released in Japan via variety shops across the region. They are being used as a way to promote the upcoming Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! film and feature designs inspired by Kanto region icons Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Squirtle and Charmander. They are being touted as a perfect way to … Continue reading New Pokémon face packs now available in Japan, featuring Pikachu, Squirtle, Bulbasaur and Charmander
In South Korea, authorities have seized a massive haul of counterfeit Pokémon plush toys. Reports put the total at 530,000 phony plushies. The unofficial plushies were reportedly smuggled into South Korea between April 25 and June 2. They were then illegally circulated in arcades as crane game prizes. Once authorities caught on that unlicensed Chinese-made … Continue reading Thousands of counterfeit Pokémon plush toys confiscated in South Korea, worth over six million dollars
The first-ever Solstice Event in Pokémon GO has officially concluded. The latest in-game event ended earlier today, June 21, at 1 p.m. PDT. As part of the Solstice Celebration, hot Fire-type Pokémon such as Charmander, Typhlosion, Houndour and Charizard, as well as chilly Ice-type Pokémon such as Sneasel and Lapras were appearing more frequently. Plus, players were able to … Continue reading The first-ever Solstice Event concludes in Pokémon GO
The first-ever Solstice Event in Pokémon GO has officially been extended by 24 hours. Niantic has confirmed that the latest in-game event will now end tomorrow, June 21, at 1 p.m. PDT. As part of the Solstice Celebration, hot Fire-type Pokémon such as Charmander, Typhlosion, Houndour and Charizard, as well as chilly Ice-type Pokémon such as Sneasel … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic extends the first-ever Solstice Event by 24 hours
A new figma action figure has been revealed in the form of Pokémon Trainer Red from the Good Smile Company. The figure will be released later this year in Japan, with pre-orders being accepted as early as this week via the Pokémon Center. It comes with the three Kanto starters - Charmander, Bulbasaur and Pikachu. … Continue reading New figma action figure revealed for Pokémon Trainer Red
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