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Pokemon figures have also been a staple at most toy retailers and departments. [[ | Pokemon figures have also been a staple at most toy retailers and departments. [[Takara Tomy]] is one of the longest running manufacturers to make toys. They are known for the "[[Zukan]]" line, vending machine toys, and the long-running "Moncolle" line, which are 1" toys in blister-card packaging. The latter is sold in Japan's Pokemon Centers, as well the Nintendo World store in New York. | ||
In the US, toys have been sold by Hasbro (Generation I-III) and Jakks Pacific (Generation IV). In earlier years, Hasbro's Pokemon line was actually imported from Tomy's Moncolle line, but have also made their own. However, Hasbro started selling their own for Generation III. | In the US, toys have been sold by [[Hasbro]] (Generation I-III) and Jakks Pacific (Generation IV). In earlier years, Hasbro's Pokemon line was actually imported from Tomy's Moncolle line, but have also made their own. However, Hasbro started selling their own for Generation III. | ||
Jakks Pacific is the current manufacturer for most Pokemon merchandise in the US. Their main figure line is are the 3" figures, some with basic articulation and are sold in single or three-packs. Also available from the manufacturers are playsets, pocket playsets, racing toys, mega figures, and urban vinyl "Cheebees". | [[Jakks Pacific]] is the current manufacturer for most Pokemon merchandise in the US. Their main figure line is are the 3" figures, some with basic articulation and are sold in single or three-packs. Also available from the manufacturers are playsets, pocket playsets, racing toys, mega figures, and urban vinyl "Cheebees". | ||
==Other== | ==Other== | ||
Revision as of 20:24, 24 May 2010
In the real world, there are many types of Pokémon merchandise. The various types of merchandise include books, games, trading cards, plush toys, playing cards, and even jars of jelly. Pokémon merchandise is distributed in many countries, including Italy, Finland, and the Philippines. The Pokémon Company, an affiliate of Nintendo with Tsunekaz Ishihara as its president and CEO, handles licensing and marketing for the Pokémon franchise within Asia, and its subsidiary, The Pokémon Company International, is responsible for managing the franchise outside of Asia.
85 companies around the world make officially licensed products for the franchise; there are around 3,500 items available.[1]
Video games
- Main article: Pokémon games
The video games are the modern-day Pokémon franchise's first line of merchandise, and have some prevalence throughout the other facets of the franchises, at least in the understanding that it introduces most new Pokémon that are used in other facets of the franchise with each new generation. However, the game's established canon has been known to variate throughout the other facets of the Pokémon franchise, with some depictions being truer to the game's depiction than others. The games are very popular, and, in the case of the series often thought as the 'main' series, usually released in pairs, unless the game is a third version. New main series games are made on new consoles. This is the start of a new generation, introducing a region and more Pokémon to capture. These Pokémon and region will later appear in the anime. Along with the 'main' series are side series, such as the Pokémon Ranger series and the Mystery Dungeon series. There has also been many other games that have no relation to any other games, such as PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Great Adventure.
Literary publications
Books
The books are mostly made as novelizations, chronicles, and guides for the anime series and its movies, although there have been the occasions where the plots of some books are merely based on the anime, with original stories. Other Pokémon books include activity books, sticker books, and drawing books.
Pokémon manga
- Main article: Pokémon manga
There are many types of manga, with notable ones including Pokémon Adventures and Pokémon Pocket Monsters. Most Pokémon manga follow the events of the games, though some have their own plot, such as the aforementioned Pokémon Adventures.
Tabletop games
Trading Card Game
- Main article: Pokémon Trading Card Game
The Pokémon Trading Card Game, often abbreviated as the TCG, has many sets, with the first one being the Base Set. It has different types than the Pokémon games, with many types being represented as related types. Cards in the Trading Card Game usually have one or more attacks, with many attacks involving a coin being flipped. They sometimes have a Poké-Body or a Poké-Power. On some card sets, there is a text box at the bottom of the card. The text in this text box is usually derived from a Pokédex entry for the Pokémon species of the card in question. The cards have many different illustrators.
Pokémon Trading Figure Game
- Main article: Pokémon Trading Figure Game
The Pokémon Trading Figure Game, often abbreviated as the TFG, is a series of figures released in sets, with the first expansion being Next Quest. The Pokémon Trading Figure Game was later discontinued in June 2009, with only one expansion being released in English and one other being announced, but never released.
Toys
Toys are another common type of Pokémon merchandise. Three popular types of toys are plush toys, board games, and figures.
Board games
There has been many board games released. Some are based on the anime, such as Pokémon Champion Island. Others are simply based on other popular board games that previously weren't involved with the Pokémon series, such as Yahtzee Jr.. There have also been a couple of original board games, such as Pokémon Master Trainer. Many board games have been distributed by Hasbro.
Plush toys
- Main article: Bandai Friends
- Main article: Poké Doll (plush)
There are a few lines of Pokémon plush toys released. One of them is Poké Doll, which is named after an in-game item and are designed as chibi versions of various Pokémon. These are usually about 6 inches tall, but are sometimes available in larger 12 inch versions or as smaller plush keychains. Another line of Pokémon plush toys is Bandai Friends, which are about 3 inches tall and come with boxes of candy.
In North America, Pokémon plush dolls have been released by Hasbro and Jakks Pacific.
Figures
Pokemon figures have also been a staple at most toy retailers and departments. Takara Tomy is one of the longest running manufacturers to make toys. They are known for the "Zukan" line, vending machine toys, and the long-running "Moncolle" line, which are 1" toys in blister-card packaging. The latter is sold in Japan's Pokemon Centers, as well the Nintendo World store in New York.
In the US, toys have been sold by Hasbro (Generation I-III) and Jakks Pacific (Generation IV). In earlier years, Hasbro's Pokemon line was actually imported from Tomy's Moncolle line, but have also made their own. However, Hasbro started selling their own for Generation III.
Jakks Pacific is the current manufacturer for most Pokemon merchandise in the US. Their main figure line is are the 3" figures, some with basic articulation and are sold in single or three-packs. Also available from the manufacturers are playsets, pocket playsets, racing toys, mega figures, and urban vinyl "Cheebees".
Other
There has also been other types of merchandise such as food, dental products, and stationery.
External links
References
- ↑ Here Are Some Pokemon Stats (andriasang.com blog, 10.12.2009) (retrieved March 8, 2010)
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This article is part of Project Merchandise, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on all Pokémon toys, dolls, books, and collectible merchandise. |
