Retro Pikachu Plush Arrives Globally After Japanese Success
A beloved retro-style Pikachu plush, inspired by its 1996 Game Boy design, is now available worldwide. This popular item, previously released and restocked in Japan, has also launched on the Pokémon Center online store. Fans can also look forward to other themed merchandise and upcoming plush releases.
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Pokemon Chonkachu Original Pikachu Plush Will Be Back
Shimamura Park will begin pre-orders in June 2026 for a limited run of the "Chonkachu" plush, a recreation of the original 1997 Pikachu design. The plush, measuring 40cm tall, costs 6930 JPY (approx. $43.20) and will ship in late June to mid-July 2026. This announcement comes as the next mainline Pokemon game, Winds and Waves, is slated for a 2027 release on the Switch 2.
Pikachu 1996 Style Plush Now Available At The Pokémon Center
The Pokémon Company has released a retro-style Pikachu plush and keychain, originally launched in Japan, on the Pokémon Center online store. Priced at $29.99 for the plush and $12.99 for the keychain, these items recreate Pikachu's original appearance from Pokémon Red and Green for the Game Boy. While currently sold out in some regions, restocks are anticipated, and other anniversary merchandise is also available.
The Pixel Pikachu plush fans fell in love with is now available, so consider this fair warning if you want one
The 'Pikachu 1996 Style Plush', inspired by the original Pokemon Game Boy games, is now available for purchase at the Pokemon Center for $29.99. Given the high anticipation and community excitement, it is expected to sell out quickly.
The Pokemon Pokopia plushies are so cute that they're about to transform my bank account into a big pile of zero…
The Pokemon Center is releasing new plush toys based on characters from Pokemon Pokopia, including two versions of Ditto and a Castform Weather Charm Plush. These items are available for purchase online in the US and UK for $29.99 and $19.99 respectively. Additional plushies like Peakychu, Mosslax, and Professor Tangrowth are expected to be released later in the summer.
1996 Style Pikachu Plush Heads to Pokemon Center Worldwide
The Pokemon Company International has confirmed that the 1996 Style Pikachu plush merchandise, featuring a monochromatic design based on the original games, will be released at Pokemon Centers worldwide. Both a standard stuffed animal and a keychain version are planned, with prices and exact release dates for North America to be announced.
Pokémon Confirms Anniversary Pikachu Plush Local Release
The Pokémon Company has confirmed that the "1996 style" anniversary Pikachu plush and keychain, inspired by the Game Boy era design, will receive a local release. This follows news of restocks in Japan for the popular item, which had previously sold out due to high demand.