Pokémon drives significant growth in collectibles sales for GameStop

GameStop's collectibles sector managed to raise to $212.4 million last quarter, which is a year-over-year increase of about 27.8 percent. The gaming-specific retailer credited the ongoing resurgence of the Pokémon brand for driving that growth. “The Collectibles business achieved the high-end of its $450 to $500 million revenue target, as sales increased 59.5% to $494.1 … Continue reading Pokémon drives significant growth in collectibles sales for GameStop

Official Brushwork Pikachu Collection added to the Pokémon Center

A brand-new stylish collection has appeared at the Pokémon Center. The official Brushwork Pikachu Collection consists of a T-shirt for $29.95, a fleece throw for $39.95 and a messenger bag that goes for $199.95. The fleece throw also displays a smiling Smeargle to boot. Each product can be purchased via the official Pokémon Center website.

Pokémon Center announces special campaign to celebrate its first anniversary in Kyoto

To celebrate the first anniversary of the Pokémon Center in Kyoto, Japan, The Pokémon Company has announced plans to kick off a special commemorative campaign. Starting Thursday, March 16, customers who purchase over 1,000 yen worth of in-store items, they will receive a set of original Pokémon stickers. In addition, those who spend over 5,000 … Continue reading Pokémon Center announces special campaign to celebrate its first anniversary in Kyoto

Pokémon With You charity goods line expands with several new products

The Pokémon Company has added several new products to its Pokémon With You charity goods line, which aims to support children affected by the Great East Japan earthquake in 2011. Available now at the Pokémon Center, the new line consists of an illustration that shows all starter Pokémon getting along together in flower garden shaped … Continue reading Pokémon With You charity goods line expands with several new products

Ditto Poké Plush Collection expands with Pichu, Espeon, Umbreon, Vulpix and Raichu

The official Ditto Poké Plush Collection has expanded with several Pokémon. Standard size versions of the Transform Pokemon as Pichu, Espeon, Umbreon, Vulpix and Raichu are now available at the Pokémon Center for $14.99 each. A miniature keychain version of each Pokémon can also be purchased for $8.99. All of these items are currently listed … Continue reading Ditto Poké Plush Collection expands with Pichu, Espeon, Umbreon, Vulpix and Raichu

New Pokémon Sun and Moon plushies revealed for Tapu Koko, Shiny Tapu Koko and more

The Pokémon Company has unveiled a new selection of plushies based on Pokémon that can be found in the Alola region of Pokémon Sun and Moon. Releasing on March 18 at Pokémon Center stores across Japan, the upcoming plushies feature Tapu Koko, Shiny Tapu Koko, Stufful, Alolan Persian and Alolan Dugtrio. There's currently no word on … Continue reading New Pokémon Sun and Moon plushies revealed for Tapu Koko, Shiny Tapu Koko and more

Alola Pokémon join Pikachu and Friends: Happy Beach Time

Several Pokémon from the Alola region have joined the Pikachu and Friends: Happy Beach Time line of Pokémon merch, consisting of a beach-themed towel, cushion, tote bag, drinkware and adorable plushies. Featured Alola Pokémon include Pokémon Sun and Moon starters Rowlet, Litten and Popplio, as well as Alolan Raichu, Alolan Exeggutor and Cutiefly. Source: Famitsu

New versatile Pokémon figurines revealed for Ash, Pikachu and Team Rocket

A new set of figurines based on the Pokémon anime is on the way to Japan. They feature Ash and Pikachu, as well as Jessie, James and Meowth of Team Rocket. The figurines are versatile and are capable of portraying a number of different poses. For example, Ash's hat can be removed and Team Rocket … Continue reading New versatile Pokémon figurines revealed for Ash, Pikachu and Team Rocket