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Pokémon merchandise product releases

Overview

New Pokémon merchandise releases have been announced for both apparel and plush collections.

In Japan, a new line of Pokémon apparel is scheduled to launch at Don Quijote and Apita locations on October 10. The collection features kigurumi-style hoodies and pull-over hoodies with designs including Pikachu, Gengar, Eevee, and Mimikyu.

Following this, a “Holiday Helper” plush collection was announced. The collection features festive Pikachu designs, such as a Pikachu dressed as a Christmas tree and others wearing Santa hats. While a release date of October 24 has been confirmed for Pokémon Center locations in Japan, North American distributors have stated the collection is “coming soon” to the United States.

Entities

COSPA · Pokémon Center · Pikachu · Pokémon · Natsume Yuujinchou

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Pokémon announces new Holiday Helper plush collection

    Pokémon has revealed its “Holiday Helper” plush collection, featuring festive Pikachu designs and a Clodsire sled, with a confirmed October 24 release in Japan and an upcoming release in the U.S.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Pokémon apparel to launch at Don Quijote and Apita in Japan

    Pokémon apparel, including Pikachu kigurumi hoodies and various character pull-over designs, will launch at Don Quijote and Apita stores in Japan on October 10.

Sources

dtimes.jp · inside-games.jp · ndw.jp · pk.ign.com · sea.ign.com · za.ign.com