Plushies from the Pokémon franchise.
Company: Tomy / Hasbro
Year: 1999+
Size: +/- 10cm
Main distribution: Worldwide
Pokémon Reversible Pokéball plush is a range of plush that can be changed from a Pokémon to a Pokéball and back by flipping the plush inside out (with the exception of Togepi who changes to an Egg instead of a Pokéball). They are made by Tomy and released in various waves.
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Set: Pokémon All Star Collection
Company: San-ei
Year: 2015+
Size: various (S, M and L)
Main distribution: Japan / Worldwide
Pokémon All Star Collection is a range of plush that aims to faithfully reproduce the appearance of Pokémon. They are made by San-ei, known for its stuffed animals as well as various licensed series, mostly Nintendo ones. They are released in waves, 15 so far, and are still being produced now. There are currently over 166 different plush in various sizes.
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Company: Play-By-Play
Year: 1999~2002
Size: various
Main distribution: Europe / Australia / Mexico and few other countries (amusement park, carnivals and fairs prizes)
Play-By-Play is a Spanish company based in València who make prizes of various IP. In the 2000s they had the Pokémon license and made many plush. Due to being amusement park / carnival / fair prizes, they were made in abundance and cheaply, with varied quality control, making some look better than others. Several sizes were made and different fabrics were used. 34 different Pokémon and Ash got the treatment.
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Set: Pokémon Collectionくじ
Company: Banpresto
Release: July 7, 2018
Size: 40cm (nose to butt)
Main distribution: Japan
Barcode: 4 521329 232904
This is the Pokémon Collectionくじ (Kuji) 2018 line ~Pikachu & Eevee~. This series seems to celebrate Pikachu & Eevee. The series consists of plushies, pillows, bowls, towels, plates and keychains. These items could only be won in a Kujiban lottery, hence the name.
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Set: Pokémon Collectionくじ
Company: Banpresto
Year: June 28, 2017
Size: 40cm (nose to butt)
Main distribution: Japan
This is the Pokémon Collectionくじ (Kuji) 2017 line. This series seems to celebrate Gen I and features lots of pastel colours, party food and presents. The series consists of plushies, pouches, handtowels, glasses and keychains. These items could only be won in a Kujiban lottery, hence the name.
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Set: Pikachu & Friends with Berries
Company: Banpresto
Year: December 20, 2014
Size: 24cm (34cm to tip of ears)
Main distribution: Japan
This is the Pikachu & Friends with Berries series. This series is aimed at more adult collectors (particular females), and exists out of various household items. These items could only be won in a Kujiban lottery.
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Company: Pokémon Center Japan
Year: December, 2017
Size: 17 cm (24 cm incl. ears)
Main distribution: Japan
This is the line Hide ‘N Seek which release coincided with the Christmas 2017 line. It was exclusive during the Christmas period in Japan Pokémon Centers.
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Set: Pikachu Mania!
Company: Banpresto
Year: 2015
Size: 12cm (from butt to head)
Main distribution: Japan
This is a Pikachu plush from the Pikachu Mania! line. A silly, funny line with lots of Pikachu expressions. This particular one is a small ballchain / keychain plush that was released in 2015, where Pikachu is curled up asleep.
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Company: Pokémon Center
Release: December, 2016
Size: 23cm (tip of laying ear to butt)
Main distribution: Japan (at Pokémon Centers)
This is a sleeping Pikachu plush from the Pokémon Center, which was available in December in 2016.
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Company: Pokémon Center
Release: 18 July 2015 ~ 3 February 2017
Size: 15cm (not including tail)
Main distribution: Japan and USA (at Pokémon Centers)
These little plushies are from the Kuttari line or くったりぬいぐるみ (Kuttari plush doll). Kuttari means “rest and relaxation”, and all the plush in this line are laying with either eyes open or closed. They are stackable, much like the Disney Tsum Tsums.
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