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Let's Have Fun at the Pokémon Booth at the Next Generation World Hobby Fair '19 Winter

The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '19 Winter
will be held at three venues throughout Japan, starting with the Nagoya fair Saturday January 19th and Sunday January 20th,
and continuing with fairs in Tokyo and Osaka.

The Pokémon Booth will have
a massive "Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION"-themed installment!
There will also be a fun stage show presenting the latest information on the movie, etc.
There's also lots more fun to be had at the booth, like a section where you can play with Pokémon Cards to your heart's content,
a photo spot and more, so make sure to come check it out!

We will also be giving out limited edition Next Generation WHF "Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon" multi stands (assembly required),
which you can use to hold your pens, remotes, smartphones, glasses and the like*.
Make sure to get one when you come visit! (*available while supplies last)

On Sunday Jaunary 27th, during the Tokyo Fair,
we'll hold the Pokénchi Presents a Special Pokémon Stage Show.
The Pokénchi residents will bring your the hottest news on everything Pokémon,
including the movie, the video games and the anime, in a more passionate manner than anyone else!

Fair schedule:
Saturday January 19th - Sunday January 20th: Nagoya Fair (at the Nagoya Dome)
Saturday January 26th - Sunday January 27th: Tokyo Fair (at the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall (Chiba))
Sunday February 27th: Osaka Fair (at the Kyocera Dome Osaka)
*note that there is no Fukuoka fair this time

Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3562

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The official Pocket Monsters Sun and Moon anime website has announced that there will be a Pokémon booth at the Next Generation World Hobby Fair Winter 2019. Some of the voice actors from Pocket Monsters Sun and Moon will be in attendance for a Pokémon Anime Special Live and Talk Stage (ポケモンアニメスペシャルライブ＆トークステージ) event at the booth. There will be special theme song performances by Rica Matsumoto and Okazaki Taiiku. A limited Next Generation World Hobby Fair Sun and Moon multi-stand will also be distributed.

Furthermore, the cast of Pokénchi will be in attendance at the booth on Sunday, January 27th, 2019 at the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall location in Tokyo.

Locations and Dates:

Place: Nagoya Dome
Date and time: January 19th, 2019 - 10:30~11:00/14:00~14:30
Cast: Rica Matsumoto (Satoshi), Kaito Ishikawa (Kaki), Fumiko Takekuma (Māmane), Pokémon Club Member JP Date and time: Sunday, January 20th, 2019 - 10:30~11:00/14:00~14:30
Cast: Rica Matsumoto (Satoshi), Fumiko Takekuma (Māmane), Pokémon Club Member JP

Place: Makuhari Messe, Tokyo Date and time: January 26th, 2019 - 10:30~11:00/14:00~14:30
Cast: Rica Matsumoto (Satoshi), Okazaki Taiiku (Theme song artist), Sunshine Ikezaki, Pokémon Club Member JP
Date and time: January 27th, 2019 - 10:30-11:00/12:00-12:30/14:00-14:30
Cast: Nakagawa Shoko, Hyadain, Abareru, Rinka Otani

Place: Kyocera Dome Osaka Date and time: February 17th, 2019 - 10:30~11:00/14:00~14: 30 Cast: Rica Matsumoto (Satoshi), Fumiko Takekuma (Māmane), Okazaki Taiiku (Theme song artist)

Source: https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pokemon_sunmoon/news/#213658

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The Pokémon Company International has revealed some of the Pokémon Detective Pikachu Movie Merchandise that will be released later in 2019. High resolution pictures of the merchandise has been added to an Imageboard thread.

THE POKÉMON COMPANY INTERNATIONAL UNVEILS “POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU” MOVIE MERCHANDISE

Fans Can Celebrate the First-Ever Live-Action Pokémon Movie with an Electrifying Range of New Pokémon Trading Card Game Collections, Toys and More

The Pokémon Company International today unveiled an extensive line of products inspired by the highly anticipated movie “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” from Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Entertainment, and The Pokémon Company, arriving in theaters beginning May 8, 2019, in Europe. Before the movie, fans can look forward to new Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) collections, action figures and interactive plush from Wicked Cool Toys, and more.

All items in the line are inspired by the movie, which begins when ace detective Harry Goodman goes missing amid mysterious circumstances, prompting his son Tim to investigate what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry’s former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu: a wisecracking, adorable super-sleuth. Chasing clues together through Ryme City, where humans and Pokémon live side by side, they encounter a diverse cast of Pokémon characters and uncover a shocking plot that could destroy this peaceful coexistence. The movie is already generating significant buzz, with a widely viewed trailer and an all-star cast including Ryan Reynolds as the voice of the title character.

“Pokémon is a global entertainment franchise that has delighted its fans with video games, trading cards, animation, and soon, live-action movies with the upcoming ‘POKÉMON Detective Pikachu,’” said Colin Palmer, vice president of marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “The merchandise line we’ve developed for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as well as the amazing selection of licensed toys and more celebrates this remarkable milestone for the brand and is sure to delight Pokémon fans of all ages.”

The Pokémon TCG line and select other merchandise inspired by “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” will be on display at global toy fairs beginning this month. Below are retail availability dates and more detailed product highlights from the line.

The Pokémon Trading Card Game
The iconic Pokémon TCG, which has shipped 23.6 billion cards to date, is debuting new booster packs for the launch of “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu.” These four-card boosters feature newly designed packaging based on the look and feel of Ryme City, and collectors and competitive Pokémon TCG players alike will enjoy looking through them and building their decks with Pokémon seen in the movie. In all, 26 new cards feature Pokémon such as Detective Pikachu, Charizard and Greninja depicted in their CGI movie likenesses. The first wave of Pokémon TCG: Detective Pikachu products will be available beginning March 29, 2019, across Europe. Highlights from the line include:

• Pokémon TCG: Detective Pikachu Case File—Contains one promo card featuring Detective Pikachu, one metallic coin inspired by Detective Pikachu, two Detective Pikachu booster packs, and one additional Pokémon TCG booster pack.

• Pokémon TCG: Detective Pikachu Charizard-GX Case File—Contains one foil promo card and one foil oversize card featuring Charizard-GX, four Detective Pikachu booster packs, and two additional Pokémon TCG booster packs.

• Pokémon TCG: Detective Pikachu Greninja-GX Case File—Contains one foil promo card and one foil oversize card featuring Greninja-GX, one pin featuring Greninja, five Detective Pikachu booster packs, and two additional Pokémon TCG booster packs.

• Pokémon TCG: Detective Pikachu Collector Chest—Contains seven Detective Pikachu booster packs, two additional Pokémon TCG booster packs, one collector’s pin inspired by Detective Pikachu, and one Pokémon notepad and sticker sheet, all in a sturdy metal case.

Wicked Cool Toys
Wicked Cool Toys, master toy licensee for the Pokémon brand, will offer a range of exciting movie items through its distributor, Character Options.

Publishing and More
In addition to the Pokémon TCG and licensed toys, The Pokémon Company International has developed licensed apparel and home décor through a variety of partners that will be available at mass retailers closer to the movie’s release. Availability will vary by market. There will also be a publishing program for POKÉMON Detective Pikachu, including a premium “making of” coffee table-style book from The Pokémon Company International’s in-house imprint, Pikachu Press, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the film production, available in select markets. Pokémon fans can look forward to more movie merchandise news in the coming months, follow @Pokemon on social media for the latest updates, and join in the #DetectivePikachu conversation online.

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Media Information

Magazines:
Friday January 15th: "Corocoro Comic" - Information on the movie

*Note that these are the scheduled publication dates, and as such are subject to change without notice.

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3174

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Tsutaya has announced that they have become an official partner of Pokémon GO and that most of their locations nationwide in Japan will become PokéStops and Gyms starting on January 16th, 2019.

Source: https://tsutaya.tsite.jp/news/game01/i/40939768/