ThinkGeek has revealed that they will be selling a Pokémon Snorlax Bean Bag Chair in December of 2016. A similar Kabigon bean bag chair began selling in Japan earlier in 2016 but this ThinkGeek imported Snorlax will cost $149.99 + tax + a $40 heavy shipping fee. This is significantly cheaper than the 52000 yen price that Bandai sells their Kabigon chair for in Japan.

Snore more with Snorlax

In this world of nothing but go-go-go, we often feel like Snorlax is more our speed. It spends most of its time sleeping. It's not picky about leftovers, and it seldom exercises. Yep. Snorlax understands us.

There's nowhere better to relax after a long day of work, school, or just being out and about than on your Pokémon Snorlax Bean Bag Chair. At almost 4 feet head to toe and over 2 feet across, this (s)lumbering Pokémon is perfect for your dorm room, your den, your bedroom, or right inside the door where you can collapse on it when you get in. Just remember not to block the road. It does not ship with a flute.

Product Specifications

• Pokémon Snorlax Bean Bag Chair
• Officially-licensed Pokémon merchandise
• A ThinkGeek creation & exclusive
• Materials: 100polyester on the outside, filled with cotton and polyester fiber mix and polystyrene balls
• Care Instructions: Hand wash cold. Air dry.
• Imported
• Dimensions: Around 2' side to side x 4' head to toe x 1' thick (when flat on its back)
• Subject to change pending licensor approval.

Source: http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/jkmu/

From Saturday April 23rd, 2016 at 10am until May 22nd, 2016 at 23:59, the Eievui Collection Campaign will take place at the Pokémon Center Online. Various Eievui branded merchandise will be available for purchase during that time period.



Source: https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/?s=special/eievui1217

Eievui Ring and Necklace

From Saturday April 23rd, 2016 at 10am until June 30th, 2016 at 23:59, the Pokémon Center Online will start taking orders for limited edition Eievui ring and necklace designs. The made-to-order jewelry is a collaboration with the jewelry brand K.uno. The ring design features Eievui and its evolution's while the necklace features just Eievui. There are three different ring and necklace materials to choose from: Silver, Yellow Gold and Pink Gold. Since these are authentic jewelry, it's a perfect for gift for that special girl!

Eievui Ring

Ring EIEVUI SV （シルバー）　27,000 yen （Tax Included）
Ring EIEVUI YG （K10 イエローゴールド）　95,040 yen （Tax Included）
Ring EIEVUI PG（K18 ピンクゴールド）　181,440 yen （Tax Included）

Ring sizes 7 through 18 can be ordered in size increments of 1.

Necklece

Necklace EIEVUI2 SV（シルバー）　19,440 yen （Tax Included）
Necklace EIEVUI2 YG（K10 イエローゴールド）　54,000 yen （Tax Included）
Necklace EIEVUI2 PG（K18 ピンクゴールド）　74,520 yen （Tax Included）

Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/04/160422_p04.html and http://www.k-uno.co.jp/

"Transform! Metamon" series

Starting on May 7th, 2016, the second installment of the popular "Transform! Metamon" series will appear in Pokémon Center stores. Plushies featuring Metamon that has Transformed into another Pokémon will be available for purchase for 1200yen each. They will also be available at the Pokémon Store at Amazon.co.jp starting on May 14th, 2016 but there will be a limited supply.



Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/04/160422_p01.html

ToyFair 2016 NY16 is being held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City from February 13th, 2016 until February 16th, 2016. TOMY has a booth at 2271 where they are showcasing this years line of Pokémon toys and The Pokémon Company International, Inc. also has a booth at 646 showcasing the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Toy Fair 2015 opened its doors to thousands of registered global play professionals to explore a record-breaking 422,000+ net square feet of exhibit space filled with hundreds of thousands of toys, games and youth entertainment products.

Source: http://www.toyfairny.com/

TOMY Commemorates 20 Years of Pokémon; Debuts Exclusive Product at the 2016 International Toy Fair

Retailer-Exclusive Mythical Pokémon Figures and Plush to be Released Each Month in Honor of Milestone Anniversary

OAK BROOK, Ill., Feb. 11, 2016 - TOMY International, the master toy licensee and distributor for Pokémon in categories including figures, figure accessories, plush, playsets and role-play, debuts its all-new line for one of the world's leading entertainment franchises. With 2016 marking 20 years of Pokémon, TOMY introduces commemorative products and celebrates this milestone with retailer-exclusive promotions throughout the year. On February 27, 2016 Pokémon celebrates 20 years since the first video games, Pokémon Red and Green, launched in Japan for the Game Boy system.

To celebrate, TOMY will release one retailer-exclusive Mythical Pokémon each month, from February to December 2016. In the Pokémon universe, Mythical Pokémon are considered extremely rare. Select Mythical Pokémon will be released as 8" plush in a special crushed velvet material, and as 2" pearlescent-finished figures with their own unique pearlescent-finished Poké Balls. In addition to the monthly Mythical Pokémon, various limited-edition Pikachu products will also be featured as retailer-exclusives throughout the year. TOMY's attention-to-detail and unique stylizing captures Pokémon in a line that offers something for every Pokémon fan.

"The Pokémon property is seeing incredible momentum at retail and the 20th anniversary will only add more excitement to the brand for 2016," said Shehnaz Safiuddin, Senior Vice President of Toy & Hobby at TOMY. "This year the Mythical Pokémon and retailer-exclusives will bring even more attention to the property and we're thrilled that we get to bring the incredible Pokémon to life in a variety of figures, plush and more."

"TOMY is giving fans a new way to celebrate 20 years of Pokémon," said J.C. Smith, Senior Director of Consumer Marketing at The Pokémon Company International. "Their Mythical Pokémon and Pikachu products are a great addition to this year's festivities."

Over the past 20 years, fans have discovered over 700 Pokémon characters while buying more than 275 million video games and 21.5 billion trading card games. To commemorate 20 years of Pokémon, classic video games Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue and Pokémon Yellow will come to the Nintendo 3DS on February 27, 2016. Additionally, Pokkén Tournament for the Wii U will launch on March 18, 2016. Pokémon GO, a ground-breaking mobile game that will encourage fans to search far and wide in the real world to discover Pokémon, launches later this year.

Date	Product	Retailer
February 2016	2" Pikachu figure with Clip 'n' Carry Poké Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Pikachu Plush, in a special crushed velvet material 10" Pikachu Plush, in a special jacquard weave with a step-and-repeat Poké Ball and Pikachu pattern	Toys "R" Us
February 2016	2" Mew figure with Great Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Mew Plush, in a special crushed velvet material 8" Pikachu Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	GameStop
February 2016	(2) Pikachu Figure 4 Pack, with special pearlescent finish 10" Pikachu Plush, in a special jacquard weave with a special step-and-repeat Poké Puff and Pikachu pattern	Walmart
March 2016	2" Celebi figure with Great Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Celebi Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	Toys "R" Us
April 2016	2" Jirachi figure with Premier Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Jirachi Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	Toys "R" Us
May 2016	2" Darkrai figure with Premier Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Darkrai Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	GameStop
June 2016	2" Manaphy figure with Poké Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Manaphy Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	Toys "R" Us
July 2016	2" Shaymin figure with Ultra Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Shaymin Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	Toys "R" Us
August 2016	2" Arceus figure with Master Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Arceus Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	GameStop
September 2016	2" Victini figure with Master Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Victini Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	Toys "R" Us
October 2016	2" Keldeo figure with Luxury Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Keldeo Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	Toys "R" Us
November 2016	8" Genesect Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	GameStop
December 2016	2" Meloetta figure with Quick Ball, both with a special pearlescent finish 8" Meloetta Plush, in a special crushed velvet material	Toys "R" Us

The official Japanese YouTube Channel posted a video for the Pikachu Mega Campaign (ピカチュウの メガキャンペーン) which will take place at the Pokémon Centers starting on December 12th, 2015. This is part one of the campaign and another part will be announced at a later date. Images from the video have been added to an Imageboard thread.


Patrons that spend at least 2,000 yen on merchandise at the store can receive 1 of 8 different Poncho Pikachu cards with an accompanying Clear File. The presents feature: Pikachu with Mega Rayquaza poncho, Pikachu with Mega Tabunne Poncho, Pikachu with Mega Tyltalis poncho, Pikachu with Mega Yadoran poncho, Pikachu with Mega Lizardon X poncho, Pikachu with Mega Lizardon Y poncho and Pikachu with Mega Lucario poncho.


Those that spend at least a 1,000 yen on TCG merchandise during the campaign, they can receive the Pokémon Center Poncho-wearing Pikachu (ポンチョを着たピカチュウ) 203/XY-P card. It features the artwork of Pikachu in Mega Tabunne, Mega Lucario and Mega Yadoran poncho's. Details of this card have been added to our TCG dex.


An alternate-colored Diancie will be distributed from December 12th, 2015 until December 31st, 2015 to players of Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire. Details were not revealed.


Players of Pokémon Tretta Ultimate Z can also receive a Mega Lizardon X or Mega Gyarados trophy tretta.

Pikachu Mega Campaign Video

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KAmuiEaVY4

The Pokémon Company International announced that they have officially partnered with Build-A-Bear to sell an exclusive Pikachu plushie in 2016 and it will be available in the United States, Europe, Canada and Australia. Those that order this Pikachu plushie will receive a special promo TCG card.

The Pikachu Build-A-Bear allows people to customize their plushie with a Poké Ball Hoodie, a Pikachu sound chip and if it is ordered online, a special Charizard costume is available.

Press Release - Pokémon Announces Partnership with Build-A-Bear Workshop

Make-Your-Own Pikachu Available in 2016 - BELLEVUE, Wash. - October 20, 2015 - The Pokémon Company International announced today it has partnered with Build-A-Bear Workshop, the interactive destination where guests can create personalized furry friends, to release an exclusive stuffed Pikachu in early 2016. For the first time, fans will be able to engage with this iconic Pokémon in Build-A-Bear Workshop’s signature experience.

Pikachu will be available at Build-A-Bear Workshop stores throughout North America, Europe and Australia and online at www.BuildABear.com. All fans who purchase a Pikachu will receive a unique Build-A-Bear Workshop-branded Pokémon TCG card as a gift with purchase. In addition to the unique interactive store experience, guests can customize their Pikachu with a Poké Ball hoodie. If fans choose to purchase their pre-stuffed Pikachu online, it will include a sound chip, the Poké Ball hoodie and a Charizard costume.

“Pokémon and Build-A-Bear Workshop both create memorable experiences for fans of all ages,” said Monika Salazar, director of Licensing at The Pokémon Company International. “We are delighted to partner with a brand like Build-A-Bear Workshop that represents fun and friendship.”

With more than 275 million Pokémon video games sold to date, 21.5 billion Pokémon Trading Card Game cards shipped globally, and more than 800 episodes in its animation library, the Pokémon brand is stronger than ever. With a newly expanded licensing team, The Pokémon Company International has been reaching audiences beyond its traditional demographics by collaborating with new partners, introducing new product lines and strengthening its fashion and home, toy and game, and clothing and apparel lines.

About Build-A-Bear

Founded in St. Louis in 1997, Build-A-Bear, a global brand kids love and parents trust, seeks to add a little more heart to life. Build-A-Bear has approximately 400 stores worldwide where guests can create customizable furry friends, including company-owned stores in the United States, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom, and franchise stores in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Mexico and the Middle East. The company was named to the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the seventh year in a row in 2015. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) posted a total revenue of $392.4 million in fiscal 2014. For more information, visit the Investor Relations section of buildabear.com.

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Our initial article on thie 7-Eleven Campaign is available here. Full details of Serena's Yancham and Satoshi's Pikachu have been added to our Event Database. Translations follow:

The 7-Eleven Pokémon Campaign is currently running!

Summer means Pokémon! And this summer, 7-Eleven is running a Pokémon campaign all across Japan, too!

Part 1 of the campaign: Visit 2 7-Eleven stores to get 1 Pokémon in the "Pokémon DS Rally"!

Take your DS to the stores! If you use the 7-Spot at two stores, you'll receive one of the Pokémon that play a major part in the movie!
During the first period, which runs from Saturday July 18th, you can receive either Satoshi's Pikachu or Serena's Yancham!
Serena's Yancham holds the "Black Glasses" item!
During the first period, which runs from Saturday August 1st, you can receive either Lugia or Latios!
These two Pokémon play a major part in "The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa", working together with Satoshi!



Part 2 of the campaign: Purchase two rice balls
The first 200 at each store to buy any combination of two specially marked items, including rice balls, Pokémon-related products (including the special Boxed Pokémon Lunch) will receive special 7-Eleven-exclusive metal keychain charms!
There are two different charms in all: "Magician Pikachu" and "Summer Festival Pikachu"!
*The campaign runs until supplies are exhausted.



Part 3 of the campaign: Purchase specially marked items and win prizes

There's more: If you purchase specially marked items, including deep-fried food, frankfurters, Pokémon-related products (including the special Boxed Pokémon Lunch) for a total of more than 200 yen (tax included), a serial number worth one point will be printed on your receipt! Once you've collected two points, you can turn these in at our special site for an entry in a lottery where 300 winners will receive a special 7-Eleven-exclusive Pikachu plushie! 150 of each variant will be given out!
The plushies also come in the two "Magician Pikachu" and "Summer Festival Pikachu" variants!
The lottery can be entered between July 18th and August 16th! Collect points and enter!

For further information see 7-Eleven's website

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=1858

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 merchandise have been announced by the official Pokémon website.

A Koiking and an alternate-colored Gyarados will be available for player of Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire from June 26th, 2015 until August 31st, 2015 at all Pokémon Center and Pokémon Store locations. This will be the first event distribution for Pokémon Store locations. No specific details were revealed but will be announced closer to the opening date.


Three Pikachu plushies will be available for 2000yen each: Pikachu Pretending to be Koiking (コイキングごっこピカチュウ), Pikachu Pretending to be Gyarados (ギャラドスごっこピカチュウ) and Pikachu Pretending to be Red Gyarados - Limited Pokémon Center Hiroshima (ギャラドスごっこピカチュウ 赤いギャラドスver. ポケモンセンターヒロシマ限定)


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokecen_hiroshima/

The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed the Monthly Pikachu Plush Dolls (マンスリーピカチュウぬいぐるみ) for April 2015 and May 2015. To celebrate Golden Week, a Pikachu plushie with a Koiking Koinobori will be available from April 11th, 2015 to May 15th, 2015. From May 16th, 2015 until June 19th, 2015, a Pikachu plushie with a raincoat and umbrella will be for sale. Both plushies cost 1600yen each and are available at all the Pokémon Centers.


Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/03/150327_p02.html and http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/04/150424_p01.html

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. The shop will feature Pikachu Yukata merchandise. Details of this Pokémon Store have been added to our content database page.

Amu Plaza Oita Pokémon Store Exclusive Merchandise

Yukata Pikachu Plushie - 1500yen (ぬいぐるみ 浴衣ピカチュウ　1,500円)
Mascot Yukata Pikachu - 860yen (マスコット 浴衣ピカチュウ　860円)
Print Cookies Yukata Pikachu Pokémon Store Oita ver. (プリントクッキー 浴衣ピカチュウ ポケモンストア 大分ver.　463円)

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/03/150327_p01.html

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 combination of the English word "Happy" and "Naha". The store is open from 10am until 10pm daily. This is the 5th Pokémon Store location to open in Japan.

Limited Exclusive Vacation Pikachu Merchandise

Vacation Pikachu Pokémon Store Okinawa ver. (ぬいぐるみ バカンスピカチュウ ポケモンストア 沖縄ver.) - 1620 yen
Mascot with Chain Vacation Pikachu Pokémon Store Okinawa ver. (マスコット バカンスピカチュウ ポケモンストア 沖縄ver.) - 928 yen

Source: http://www.pokemon.jp/info/pokecen/detail/20150312_13222.html