New official Pokémon-themed items are available now at the official Pokémon Center. Read on below to learn more:
Go back to where it all started and choose your Kanto first partner Pokémon.
In the beginning, long before Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh were explored, Trainers were faced with a single, all-important decision: would they bring home Bulbasaur, choose Charmander, or select Squirtle? With the release of the Pokémon Center’s Soda Pop Plush collection, that fateful moment can be relived! The 5-and-a-half-inch Bulbasaur plush, 6-inch Charmander plush, and 6-inch Squirtle plush now available at the Pokémon Center boast retro-inspired designs that tap into the nostalgia associated with the Kanto region and those early adventures in the Pokémon world. Officially available outside of Japan for the first time, the Soda Pop Plush collection offers a trip down memory lane…with plenty of style along the way!
Fan-favorite Pokémon Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle among first to debut as part of the popular retro design-inspired plush collection
Bellevue, Wash. — May 21, 2024 — Today, The Pokémon Company International announced that the popular Pokémon Soda Pop Plush collection has begun launching outside of Japan for the first time, with the Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle versions now available exclusively on Pokémon Center — the premier online destination for official Pokémon merchandise in the U.S., Canada and the U.K.
Designed in collaboration with Japanese illustrator and graphic designer F*Kaori, the Pokémon Soda Pop Plush line reimagines fan-favorite Pokémon with retro-inspired designs and fun pops of color, offering a nostalgic style that appeals to lifelong fans while giving young Trainers a cute and cuddly introduction to the beloved Pokémon brand.
“There is significant interest from Pokémon fans for unique, collectible merchandise originating in Japan, and the Pokémon Soda Pop Plush line is one of those special collections which resonates with fans around the world,” said Cindy Ruppenthal, senior director of Pokémon Center and e-commerce at The Pokémon Company International. “Pokémon Center is the perfect place to make this cute, popular collection available for the first time outside of Japan as we continue to deliver on our mission to make it the premier destination for premium Pokémon merchandise.”
Beginning today, Trainers can add the Kanto-region first partner Pokémon to their collection, including Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle, with new additions coming soon to Pokémon Center.
For more information, or to check out the new Pokémon Soda Pop Plush, visit PokemonCenter.com.
Plush that Really Pop ✨
Pick your Soda Pop Plush Partner Pokémon
Rad. Retro. Rotund.
Find your next cuddle buddy in the new Soda Pop Plush collection! Officially available outside of Japan for the first time, these retro-inspired plush emphasize fun pops of color and adorable facial features.
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Source: PokemonCenter.com, Pokemon.com and The Pokémon Company International
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