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The Most Expensive Pikachu In The World

The Most Expensive Pikachu In The World

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Given that this is the second extremely expensive Nintendo product to appear within two weeks, you have to wonder if they’re trying to pursue the 1% market now. First there was that Mario watch that looked like any other watch yet cost $20,000….and now there’s a handcrafted German Pikachu plush that will set you back $367. The Pikachu comes from German toy maker Steiff. This company has existed for a long time and, in fact, created the world’s first teddy bear. All of its plush toys are limited in number and created entirely by hand, which includes Pikachu here. Preorders began last week and anybody with the disposable cash will see their Pikachu arrive next February. (They can’t rush ’em for Christmas, sorry.) This isn’t even the most expensive licensed item Steiff has offered. Last year they sold a stuffed Godzilla that went for $500. [Source: Kotaku]

Catch ‘Em All If You Dare: Pokemon Butts For Sale

Catch ‘Em All If You Dare: Pokemon Butts For Sale

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It could only happen in Japan: a new line of Pokemon-themed merchandise has gone on sale that depicts some of the franchise’s most popular characters from the rear-end side only. Officially called the Hip Pop! Parade line, Pokemon butts can now be purchased to decorate your home, your car or your workplace. They include change purses, tote bags and pillows, but most importantly, also boxer shorts. Right now, Hip Pop! Parade is exclusively available through the Japanese Pokemon Store. There’s no word if the American wing of that store will be getting some bootylicious Piplup soon, but if you anticipate an amiibo-like hoarding situation and MUST have the butts NOW before the scalpers get them first, the Pokemon Store also sells its goods online through Amazon’s Japanese branch. Maybe you can do some trial-and-error guesswork and fumble your way into purchasing one.  

Pokken Tournament includes playable Pikachu

Pokken Tournament includes playable Pikachu

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It sounds like the kind of thing you would see developed illegally in sprite form by an amateur-hour team of teenagers, but it’s going to actually exist: an arcade fighter where all the contestants are Pokemon. In fact, it will literally be an arcade fighter with its own cabinet: a spinoff of Tekken, Pokken Tournament. Bandai Namco is creating the game under license from Nintendo and Tekken team lead Katsuhiri Harada is in charge of development. The game’s matches are first played in a 3-D open-field arena, then in a “duel phase” where the Pokemon fight close and hand-to-hand. Lucario, Machamp, Suicune, Guardevoir and the obligatory Pikachu (who has a special move entitled “Eagle Wind God Fist”) are the announced battlers so far, with more to be revealed in the months leading to the game’s release. Additional Pokemon will appear as assist characters. The moves each Pokemon can pull off are similar to the moves the lucky few that have been included in Smash Bros. games can do: a strong

Mega Metagross and Cosplay Pikachu Revealed in New Pokémon Trailer

Mega Metagross and Cosplay Pikachu Revealed in New Pokémon Trailer

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Nintendo has released a new trailer for the upcoming 3DS games Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby, the remakes of the original Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. The short video revealed a new Mega Evolution, showcased redesigned gym leaders, revealed a unique Pikachu Pokémon Amie  and provided a glimpse at the return of Secret Bases. The trailer mainly highlighted the redesigned gyms and leaders from the Hoenn region, which have all been updated to match the 3D visuals of the Sixth-Gen Pokémon games. However, the trailer also showcased a short clip full of Pikachus dressed in a variety of costumes, called “Cosplay Pikachu”, which players will be able to encounter in possible connection to Pokémon contests. Finally, the trailer also revealed the return of secret bases, customizable rooms from which players can design and fill with trophies. The new Mega Evolution revealed in the trailer was for Metagross, which according to a Nintendo press release, will be partnered with the Hoenn League Champion Steven. The press release said that the new evolution will increase the speed, attack,