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===Team Robo=== | ===Team Robo=== | ||
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Team Robo is an official [[Play! Pokémon]] organization, a group of people dedicated to promoting Pokémon in Singapore and organizing Leagues and Tournaments for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|Trading Card Game]] and the [[Pokémon games|Video Games]]. They oversee | Team Robo is an official [[Play! Pokémon]] organization, a group of people dedicated to promoting Pokémon in Singapore and organizing Leagues and Tournaments for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|Trading Card Game]] and the [[Pokémon games|Video Games]]. They oversee nine 'Pokémon Gyms' spread across Singapore, which are gathering places where Pokémon fans can interact with each other or participate in local tournaments. These 'Gyms' are usually managed by a [[Professor Program (TCG)|Pokémon Professor]], and a person known as a 'Gym Leader'. | ||
==Events in Singapore== | |||
Occasionally, large-scaled Pokémon-themed events will be held in Singapore, usually in shopping malls. Events are usually organised collaboratively by Team Robo and the official distributor, Maxsoft Pte. Ltd. | Occasionally, large-scaled Pokémon-themed events will be held in Singapore, usually in shopping malls. Events are usually organised collaboratively by Team Robo and the official distributor, Maxsoft Pte. Ltd. | ||
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The first large-scaled event held in Singapore was the ''[http://www.maxsoftonline.com/press/hgsstournament.html Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver TCG Tournament]'', held on March 2010 at {{wp|Junction 8 Shopping Centre|Junction 8, Bishan}}. The event was primarily aimed at TCG players. | The first large-scaled event held in Singapore was the ''[http://www.maxsoftonline.com/press/hgsstournament.html Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver TCG Tournament]'', held on March 2010 at {{wp|Junction 8 Shopping Centre|Junction 8, Bishan}}. The event was primarily aimed at TCG players. | ||
Following that, in June 2010, an event was held at {{wp|Millenia Walk}} which expanded its target audience to general Pokémon fans in Singapore. The event incorporated the ''[http://www.maxsoftonline.com/press/nationalchampionship.html Pokémon TCG National Championship 2010]'', the first-ever [http://www.maxsoftonline.com/pokemon/elite4challenge.html | Following that, in June 2010, an event was held at {{wp|Millenia Walk}} which expanded its target audience to general Pokémon fans in Singapore. The event incorporated the ''[http://www.maxsoftonline.com/press/nationalchampionship.html Pokémon TCG National Championship 2010]'', the first-ever [http://www.maxsoftonline.com/pokemon/elite4challenge.html Elite 4 challenge] in Singapore, and a [http://www.maxsoftonline.com/press/digitalartcontest.html digital art contest]. | ||
From mid-November to December 2010, Team Robo organized a Christmas-themed event at {{wp|Tampines Mall}}. The event incorporated many small events together such as mini-games, workshops, stage shows, as well as tournaments such as the ''[http://www.teamrobo.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=650 Pokémon TCG City Championship SG 2010]'' and the ''[http://www.teamrobo.com/pokemonleague/christmasbash.html Pokémon NDS Video Game Christmas Bash]''. | From mid-November to December 2010, Team Robo organized a Christmas-themed event at {{wp|Tampines Mall}}. The event incorporated many small events together such as mini-games, workshops, stage shows, as well as tournaments such as the ''[http://www.teamrobo.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=650 Pokémon TCG City Championship SG 2010]'' and the ''[http://www.teamrobo.com/pokemonleague/christmasbash.html Pokémon NDS Video Game Christmas Bash]''. The video game challenge, dubbed the "Battle Mall Challenge", incorporated features of the in-game [[Elite Four]] as well as [[Battle Frontier]] facilities. Challengers had to defeat four Trainers in a row, each stationed on every floor, in order to be able to challenge the Battle Mall Captain. Players would have to restart if they lost to any of the four Trainers. If the player managed to defeat the Battle Mall Captain, it would entitle him or her to participate in a tournament (Boxing Day Challenge) held on December 26, 2010. The top three players of the tournament would be able to win a coupon to be exchanged for a copy of the {{v|Black and White|s}} on the day of release. <ref>[http://www.teamrobo.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=801#p5282 Pokémon Christmas Bash Event Report @ Team Robo Forum]</ref> | ||
[[File:BW launch event SG.jpg|thumb|220px|left|Event area for the Pokémon Black and White Versions Launch Event held on March 6, 2011 at Funan DigitaLife Mall, Singapore]] | [[File:{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0|BW launch event SG.jpg|SG citysquaremall novdec2011.jpg}}|thumb|220px|left|{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0|Event area for the Pokémon Black and White Versions Launch Event held on March 6, 2011 at Funan DigitaLife Mall, Singapore|A stage show held during the Pokémon-themed Christmas event at City Square Mall, Singapore between November and December 2011.}}]] | ||
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On March 6, 2011, the date of the US English release of the {{v|Black and White|s}}, a launch event-cum-tournament took place at {{wp|Funan DigitaLife Mall}}. Participants of the tournament had to form a team while playing through 3 hours of a new game, and then battle each other in a tournament with their team. Matches were conducted via [[Wonder Launcher]] [[triple battle]]s. The overall winner of the tournament would walk away with a new copy of Pokémon Black or Pokémon White, and a companion guidebook for the game. <ref>[http://www.teamrobo.com/PokemonBWlaunch.html Pokémon Black and White versions Launch Event & Tournament information and details]</ref> | |||
[[File:SG westmall jun2011.png|thumb|200px|right|A snippet from a promotional image advertising for the Pokémon-themed event at West Mall.]] | |||
From June 13 to June 19, 2011, an event took place at {{wp|West Mall}} which comprises of the [http://www.teamrobo.com/premierevents/nationalchampionship_2011.html Pokémon TCG National Championships 2011] and the [http://www.teamrobo.com/premierevents/videogamecompetition_blacknwhite.html Pokémon Black & White Video Game Elite 4 Tournament]. The video game tournament used the rules of the [[2011 World Championships#Video Game Championships|2011 Video Game Championship]], and each day, players competed in several swiss rounds to become the top 3 finalists for that day. All the finalists then competed on June 19, 2011 to determine the top four players who would be crowned the "Elite Four" of Singapore. The overall winner would win a [[Nintendo 3DS]]. | |||
Between November 19 and December 31, 2011, an Pokémon-themed Christmas event was held at {{wp|City Square Mall (Singapore)|City Square Mall}}. In conjunction with the mall's theme of being eco-friendly, there were craft workshops and stage shows for children which promoted the benefits of reducing, reusing and recycling. There were also tournaments that took place during the event, such as the [http://www.teamrobo.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=3779 Pokémon TCG City Championships 2011] for TCG players, and well as the [http://www.teamrobo.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=3642 Pokémon Nintendo DS Challenge] for video game players, where the top three winners walked away with a new copy of [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]]. | |||
[[File:SG | [[File:SG PikaPikaCarnival Logo.jpg|thumb|220px|right|The logo used for the Pika Pika Carnival.]] | ||
===2012=== | |||
Coming May 11-20, 2012, the 'Pika Pika Carnival', an event co-organised by Maxsoft and [[The Pokémon Company]], will be held at [http://www.isetan.com.sg/ Isetan Scotts]. The carnival will feature merchandise from the Pokémon Centre, a motion sensor game, mini-games, and a photo taking session with a Pikachu mascot. An event Pikachu is also expected to be distributed which holds a {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Light Ball}}, and knows the moves {{m|Volt Tackle}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Grass Knot}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}. This event will mark the first time an event Pokémon is distributed in Singapore. | |||
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The Pokémon franchise first debuted in the Republic of Singapore around 1998.
The official distributor of Nintendo products such as the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the video games is Maxsoft Pte. Ltd., while the licensed distributor for the Pokémon manga is Chuang Yi, a publishing company based in Singapore.
Pokémon video games
All internationally released main series games have been available in Singapore since 1998, the first being Red and Blue Versions. The games are usually available within a few weeks after its US release, but with growing popularity over the years, recent games like Diamond and Pearl, and HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions have been made available immediately on its US release date. On March 6, 2011, a launch event-cum-tournament was held in conjunction with the US English release of the Black and White Versions.
Japanese versions of the games were also made available on the date of its Japanese release to cater to the minority of players in Singapore. This included the HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions, and the Black and White Versions.
Spin-off Pokémon games were also available in Singapore.
Currently, there have been no in-store event Pokémon distributions in Singapore. Event Pokémon and items could only be obtained through international Wi-Fi events, such as the distribution of the Autumn 2010 Mew, the Winter 2011 Legendary Trio of Johto (Raikou, Entei and Suicune), and the Liberty Pass.
Pokémon anime
The English dub of the anime was first aired in Singapore on MediaCorp's kidscentral every Saturday at 10.30 AM, beginning with the first episode of the series, Pokémon - I Choose You!. It aired at that timeslot for several years before moving to 11 AM, and finally to the 10 AM timeslot which is still used today.
On October 20, 2008, central was replaced by okto, but the broadcast timeslot remained the same. At that time, the Diamond & Pearl series was being aired. Notably, there were also brief periods of time when previously-aired episodes of the series were being broadcast in an evening timeslot.
In Singapore, all episodes were aired in English. The episodes are usually a few months behind the US broadcast. On January 1, 2011, Dressed for Jess Success! was aired.
On November 19, 2011, the Best Wishes series debuted on okto at the same 10 AM timeslot, with the first episode being aired, In The Shadow of Zekrom!.
Pokémon Trading Card Game
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Since the introduction of the Base Set, cards for the Pokémon Trading Card Game were sold in Singapore. The cards are usually in English. In April 2011, the Black & White expansion set was made available.
Pokémon merchandise
Pokémon manga
Chuang Yi, one of the two official publishers of Pokémon manga in the English language, is based in Singapore. Chuang Yi translates many different Pokémon titles, including the popular Pokémon Adventures series, Pokémon Pocket Monsters, Magical Pokémon Journey and Phantom Thief Pokémon 7, among others. Chuang Yi's publications of Pokémon manga are well known by English-speaking fans worldwide, as they translate several series not translated by VIZ Media, as well as their continuing publication of Pokémon Adventures.
Pokémon toys
McDonald's in Singapore occasionally gives out Pokémon toys as part of their Happy Meal promotion. The Happy Meals were first accompanied by one of eight different Pikachu toys in March 2011. Later in April 2012, Black and White themed Pokémon such as Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Zekrom, Reshiram, Victini and Pikachu were featured in the Happy Meal toys.
Community
Team Robo
- Main article: Team Robo
Team Robo is an official Play! Pokémon organization, a group of people dedicated to promoting Pokémon in Singapore and organizing Leagues and Tournaments for the Trading Card Game and the Video Games. They oversee nine 'Pokémon Gyms' spread across Singapore, which are gathering places where Pokémon fans can interact with each other or participate in local tournaments. These 'Gyms' are usually managed by a Pokémon Professor, and a person known as a 'Gym Leader'.
Events in Singapore
Occasionally, large-scaled Pokémon-themed events will be held in Singapore, usually in shopping malls. Events are usually organised collaboratively by Team Robo and the official distributor, Maxsoft Pte. Ltd.
2010
The first large-scaled event held in Singapore was the Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver TCG Tournament, held on March 2010 at Junction 8, Bishan. The event was primarily aimed at TCG players.
Following that, in June 2010, an event was held at Millenia Walk which expanded its target audience to general Pokémon fans in Singapore. The event incorporated the Pokémon TCG National Championship 2010, the first-ever Elite 4 challenge in Singapore, and a digital art contest.
From mid-November to December 2010, Team Robo organized a Christmas-themed event at Tampines Mall. The event incorporated many small events together such as mini-games, workshops, stage shows, as well as tournaments such as the Pokémon TCG City Championship SG 2010 and the Pokémon NDS Video Game Christmas Bash. The video game challenge, dubbed the "Battle Mall Challenge", incorporated features of the in-game Elite Four as well as Battle Frontier facilities. Challengers had to defeat four Trainers in a row, each stationed on every floor, in order to be able to challenge the Battle Mall Captain. Players would have to restart if they lost to any of the four Trainers. If the player managed to defeat the Battle Mall Captain, it would entitle him or her to participate in a tournament (Boxing Day Challenge) held on December 26, 2010. The top three players of the tournament would be able to win a coupon to be exchanged for a copy of the Black and White Versions on the day of release. [1]
2011
On March 6, 2011, the date of the US English release of the Black and White Versions, a launch event-cum-tournament took place at Funan DigitaLife Mall. Participants of the tournament had to form a team while playing through 3 hours of a new game, and then battle each other in a tournament with their team. Matches were conducted via Wonder Launcher triple battles. The overall winner of the tournament would walk away with a new copy of Pokémon Black or Pokémon White, and a companion guidebook for the game. [2]
From June 13 to June 19, 2011, an event took place at West Mall which comprises of the Pokémon TCG National Championships 2011 and the Pokémon Black & White Video Game Elite 4 Tournament. The video game tournament used the rules of the 2011 Video Game Championship, and each day, players competed in several swiss rounds to become the top 3 finalists for that day. All the finalists then competed on June 19, 2011 to determine the top four players who would be crowned the "Elite Four" of Singapore. The overall winner would win a Nintendo 3DS.
Between November 19 and December 31, 2011, an Pokémon-themed Christmas event was held at City Square Mall. In conjunction with the mall's theme of being eco-friendly, there were craft workshops and stage shows for children which promoted the benefits of reducing, reusing and recycling. There were also tournaments that took place during the event, such as the Pokémon TCG City Championships 2011 for TCG players, and well as the Pokémon Nintendo DS Challenge for video game players, where the top three winners walked away with a new copy of Pokémon Rumble Blast.
2012
Coming May 11-20, 2012, the 'Pika Pika Carnival', an event co-organised by Maxsoft and The Pokémon Company, will be held at Isetan Scotts. The carnival will feature merchandise from the Pokémon Centre, a motion sensor game, mini-games, and a photo taking session with a Pikachu mascot. An event Pikachu is also expected to be distributed which holds a Light Ball, and knows the moves Volt Tackle, Thunder, Grass Knot and Quick Attack. This event will mark the first time an event Pokémon is distributed in Singapore.
Trivia
- Bulbapedia user Ruixiang95 was the runner-up (2nd) during the Boxing Day Challenge held during the Pokémon NDS Video Game Christmas Bash in December 2010.[3]
- Bulbapedia user AquaDragon was the overall runner-up (2nd) during the Pokémon Black & White Video Game Elite 4 Tournament held in June 2011.
See also
- Official Pokémon website for Singapore
- Chuang Yi's official website
- Maxsoft Pte. Ltd. - official distributor of Nintendo products in Singapore
References
| The Pokémon franchise around the world | |
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| Africa: | South Africa |
| The Americas: | Brazil • Canada • Latin America • United States |
| Asia: | Greater China • Indonesia • Japan • Malaysia • Philippines • Singapore • South Asia • South Korea • Thailand • Vietnam |
| Europe: | Albania • Belgium • Bulgaria • Croatia • Czech Republic • Denmark • Finland • France • Germany • Greece Hungary • Iceland • Ireland • Italy • Latvia • Lithuania • Netherlands • North Macedonia • Norway • Poland Portugal • Romania • Russia • Serbia • Slovakia • Spain • Sweden • Ukraine • United Kingdom |
| Middle East: | Arab world • Israel • Turkey |
| Oceania: | Australia • New Zealand |
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This article is part of Project Globe, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on the Pokémon franchise around the world. |
