Character merchandise company Small Planet are releasing a successive line of Pokémon themed items, with four separate designs, of fan-favourite Pikachu.
Small Planet design, manufacture and wholesale bags, apparel, fashion and accessories based on popular character from around the world including from the Disney universe, Snoopy, Pokémon, Sanrio, Rilakkuma, and Sumikko Gurashi.
18 easy-to-use items will be included in the line up comprising of socks, bags, pouches, stationary and more. There will be four designs available, including “Pikachu Pokédex Entry #25”; “Number Ippai,” a graphical design featuring Pikachu surrounded by numbers; “Pikachu Oshiri” which showcases a cute Pikachu displaying his round butt; and “Pikachu Ippai” that includes Pikachu showing off different facial expressions.
The hand drawn art leaves a cute impression and can even be enjoyed by adults, so they can be taken to school or the office.
Ladies Kyarakkusu (4 Designs) – available end of January
Price: ￥380 + tax / Size: 22cm-24cm
Pouch (2 Designs) – available end of January
Price: ￥450 + tax
Acrylic Keychain (4 Designs) – now on sale
Price: ￥480 + tax
Large Pin Badges (4 Designs) – now on sale
Price: \600 + tax / Size: 7.5cm across
Mini Towel (2 Designs) – available end of January
Price: ￥600 + tax
Cotton Bag (2 Designs) – available end of January
Price: ￥940 + tax
There’s plenty of other cute Pikachu themed items too, so be sure to catch them all!
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U-Treasure, a company offering proper jewelry inspired by pop culture, has announced a Pikachu engagement ring! The item was made available on December 13 and can hold large diamonds from 1-1.999 carats. Each ring features a male and female Pikachu, perfect for the Pokemon master in your life. Along with this, a silver version made from cubic zirconia featuring the same design is available to pre-order until January 31, 2023. [Pokemon] Pikachu Carat Solitaire Ring
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U-Treasure Pokemon Series
Solitaire Ring
Release Date: December 13, 2022
*Orders for silver rings are open until January 31, 2023
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Fashion brand JEANASIS is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and the company has begun a number of exciting new projects under the theme of ‘togetherness.’ The SYNERGY PROJECT was recently launched as a way to collaborate with popular companies, services, and cultural ventures around Japan. The popular Pikachu collection has made a comeback after becoming hugely popular the first time around and is currently available at the official web store and participating shops around Japan.
The new collection was based around the concept of wearing what you like and shedding everything ‘normal.’ Each piece is made from material perfect for fall and winter, with Pikachu making both bold and secretive appearances on the garment’s lining. The poncho features Pikachu’s signature lightning bolts, while the bead bag will let the world know that you’re a master trainer. A total of 14 items appear in the new collection. Pokemon fans will find something to love here, so don’t miss out! Information
JEANASIS x Pikachu
Release Date: October 22, 2021
Where to Buy: Official Web Store (.st), ZOZOTOWN
Stellar Place, Akita ALS, excel Mito, SCRAPBOOK(JEANASIS)
LUMINE Tachikawa, atre Kawasaki, LUMINE Yokohama, Aeon Mall Kurashiki
Purchase Online: https://www.dot-st.com/cp/jeanasis/20th_pikachu2
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanasis_official (@jeanasis_official)
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Japan Post Service has teamed up with Pokémon to set up three postboxes with Pikachu, Eevee, and Piplup designs in Yokohama. They first opened on July 7, 2021 and will be available until June 30, 2022. Yokohama is no stranger to Pokémon as it is the city that hosts the annual Pikachu Outbreak event, one which is set to return this year from August 7-13. It is also one of the cities taking part in the Poké Lid project to place Pokémon manhole covers across Japan.
And if you post your letter in the postbox pictured below, located in Yokohama Port Post Office, your envelope will be stamped with a special Pokémon stamp. Information
Pokémon Postboxes
Locations: 2 at Yokohama City Hall / 1 at Yokohama Sakuragi Post Office
Running: July 7, 2021 – June 30, 2022Pokémon Stamp Post Service
Location: Yokohama Port Post Office
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Pokémon's official baby brand monpoké revealed their 2021 AUTUMN/WINTER LOOKBOOK' on their official website. First launched in July 2019, this month sees the release of some special new items, including the brand's first Eevee designs, in celebration of its 2nd anniversary. 2nd Anniversary Line-Up
Introducing the "monpoké Collection" by Asics, a Pikachu themed line-up that comes part of their children's shoe series SUKU². Pre-sales for the footwear opened on Asics' online store on July 8 with general sales set to roll out on July 17 at Asics Kids Ginza, Asics Kids Grand Front Osaka, select Asics Walking branches, select shoe shops, and elsewhere in Japan. Plus2do, an organic cotton clothing brand, has released a new line of haramaki with cute embroidery that are great for babies who get cold tummies. Made from high quality organic cotton, the haramaki are all carefully crafted by artisans, and will roll out at Plus2do and elsewhere from July 29. Inujirushi Honpo is offering a range of apparel and gifts for babies aged from birth to 12 months such as an apron suit, birth preparation set, maternity notebook case, and more. They will be released at department stores, including Takashimaya Osaka Store from July 14-20 and at Takashimaya Yokohama Store from July 21-August 3. Takihiyo is releasing a line-up of clothing items for children aged 1-3 such as caps, outerwear, pants, pouches, and more at specialist stores from July 29. Other items will also enter the collection in August such as Eevee plush toys from Sekiguchi, wooden rattles from Kawada, and more. More details on the product will be released on the official Pokémon Japan homepage and Twitter in the lead up the releases. ©2021 Pokémon. ©1995-2021 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc. -
Mc Donald's Japan released its new Sweets Trio Fruchu menu on Friday which features a line-up of three fruit-flavoured Pikachu items: the Yellow Peach McShake, Chocolate Banana McFlurry, and Hot Apple Custard Pie.
The menu items comes in limited-edition cups and packaging featuring the adorable Pikachu. Yellow Peach McShake | Small ¥120 - Regular ¥200 (Tax Included)
A fruity and refreshing summery McShake made with sweet and sour yellow peach with that satisfying creamy McShake texture. Available in small and medium, both sizes come with three different cup designs each for a total of six.Chocolate Banana McFlurry | ¥290 (Tax Included)
The Chocolate Banana McFlurry is served in an ice cream cup with a fresh squirt of milky rich soft serve and drizzled with banana and chocolate sauces. The ice cream is finished with a sprinkle of crunchy yellow cornflakes. Another perfect choice for cooling down in the hot summer weather. There are three possible cup designs to receive.Hot Apple Custard Pie | ¥150 (Tax Included)
The apple custard pie is served hot with a crunchy outside and filled with custard cream made with fresh apple and vanilla beans and seasoned with caramel and cinnamon. There are three possible packaging designs to receive. McDonald's Japan is also serving a Pikachu-style Happy Meal as part of the collaboration which come with one of six possible toys.Information
Sweets Trio Fruchu
Release Date: June 11, 2021
Official Website: https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/
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The Pokémon Tokyo Banana confection series launched its first two products that it ever released at Yume Town, Yume City, LEC, and Yume Mart branches in the South-west most part of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu on May 14.
Pikachu Tokyo Banana (Banana Flavour) | Includes 2 | ¥292 (Tax Included)
Eevee Tokyo Banana (Caramel) | Includes 2 | ¥292 (Tax Included)
Heart-shaped tail ends
Six different packaging designs each for Pikachu and Eevee
Tokyo Banana are popular cream-filled cakes and are the official souvenir sweet of Tokyo. The Pokémon series turns these fluffy treats into cute confections for you to enjoy with your favourite Pokémon during snack time. Pikachu was the first to enter the Pokémon Tokyo Banana series who was turned into a banana custard cream-filled sponge cake. The second was Eevee with the fluffy sponge a delicious caramel macchiato flavour and filled with sweet banana custard cream The confections are both branded with adorable heart-shaped tails, and each comes with one of six possible packaging designs. ©2021 Pokémon. ©1995-2021 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc. ポケットモンスター・ポケモン・Pokémonは任天堂・クリーチャーズ・ゲームフリークの登録商標です。Information
Pikachu & Eevee Tokyo Banana
Released: May 14, 2021 (Available while supplies last)
Locations: Yume Town / Yume City / LEC / Yume Mart (Select branches not participating)
Official Website: https://www.tokyobanana.jp/products/banana_pokemon.html