"The Pokémon Company has released a ton of new merch for the series' 30th anniversary in Japan, including a retro Pikachu plush that was so popular overseas that its stores were ransacked by fans and scalpers alike last week."
"The 1996 plush is made to look like Pikachu's original sprite from the handheld games. It's black-and-white like he appeared on the handheld, and has a few elements that have been phased out of his design over the years like his rounder shape, the circle on his belly, and colored paws."
"It's very likely bots and scalpers will grab these plushes when they go up for sale like they do everything else, though, so hopefully Pokémon Center gives us plenty of warning to get queued up on the site."
Pokémon Company released merchandise for the series' 30th anniversary in Japan, including a retro Pikachu plush based on the character's original 1996 sprite design. The plush became so popular that stores were overwhelmed by fans and scalpers. The black-and-white Pikachu plush and keychain will be available on the Pokémon Center website in America, though exact timing and pricing remain unconfirmed. The plush features design elements from Pikachu's original appearance, including a rounder shape, belly circle, and colored paws. Currently, the plush sells for over $100 on resale markets like eBay, making official retail availability highly anticipated.
Read at Kotaku
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