Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay

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Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay

Location LaLaport Tokyo-Bay West Building 2F, 2-1-1, Hamacho, Funabashi City, Chiba
Opened November 22, 2013[1]
Mascot(s) Ampharos, Marill & Pikachu
Type Permanent
Contact

Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay, officially known as Pokémon Center TOKYO-BAY (Japanese: ポケモンセンタートウキョーベイ Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay), is a Pokémon Center store that opened in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan, on November 22, 2013.[1] The store includes a Pokémon Card Station.

History

On November 22, 2013 Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opened in the LaLaport Tokyo-Bay shopping center in Funabashi, Chiba. For the opening, an Inkay event Pokémon for Pokémon X and Y was first distributed at Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay[2] Customers were also given a Jumbo size Inkay promo card and those who spent over ¥3000 were entered into a raffle to win either a Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opening tumbler, clear file, or magnet.[3] There was also a range of goods and merchandise to purchase.

In celebration of the opening, the Inkay event Pokémon was made available at the other Pokémon Center stores in Japan,[4] along with a range of merchandise, and a similar raffle.[5]

On November 24, 2023, it was announced that Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay would be closing for refurbishment on January 8, 2024.[6] In anticipation of this closure, customers at the store who spent ¥3000 or more between December 4, 2023 and closing day were given an original A4 clear file. After the store closed, from January 12 to March 4, 2024, a temporary store was opened within the LaLaport Tokyo-Bay shopping center.[6][7]

On March 1, 2024, it was announced that the refurbished store would be reopening on April 12, 2024, and a series of commemorative merchandise was announced.[8][9] 400 people had the chance to attend a "pre-opening" preview of the store on April 11, 2024, and once the store opened, an entry ticket system was put in place to help prevent the expected overcrowding.[10]

Timeline

  • November 22, 2013 - Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opens in Funabashi, Chiba.
  • April 12, 2024 - Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay reopens after a refurbishment.

Exclusive merchandise

Opening day merchandise

The following merchandise was available on opening day in commemoration of the event.

Product list  
Product Japanese Price
Pikachu plush ぬいぐるみ ピカチュウ ¥1,200
Mascot Pikachu plush マスコット ピカチュウ ¥680
A4 clear file A4クリアファイル ¥210
General-purpose notebook じゆうちょう ¥170
A5 ring notebook A5リングノート ¥500
Sticker シール ¥350
Set of 5 2B pencils 2B鉛筆5本セット ¥350
Ruler 定規 ¥250
Joined pencil caps ジョイント鉛筆キャップ ¥320
Handkerchief ハンカチ ¥350
Purse 巾着 ¥580
Playing cards トランプ ¥1,200
Mug マグカップ ¥1,200
Metal charm set メタルチャームセット ¥450
Store logo pin badge ロゴピンズ ¥650
Sunflower seed cookies ヒマワリの種入りクッキー ¥650
Inkay LED lights LEDライト マーイーカ ¥3,200
Deck case デッキケース ¥380
Card file カードファイル ¥630

Opening raffle

Customers at the newly opened store who spent over ¥3000 were entered into a raffle where they could win either a drink tumbler (first prize), a B5 clear file (second prize), or a metallic sticker (last prize). Other Pokémon Center stores around Japan held a similar raffle.

Raffle prizes

2024 refurbishment merchandise

Main article: Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay 2024 refurbishment merchandise

On April 12, 2024, the store reopened after an extensive refurbishment, and a series of merchandise was made available at the store and on Pokémon Center Online.[9]

Promo cards

Iconography

The store opened in November 2013 in the LaLaport Tokyo-Bay mall, and a large statue of Surfing Pikachu was placed outside the mall. Prior to renovation, the stores mascots had always included Chespin as well as Pikachu, however, they are now Ampharos, Marill and Pikachu, as featured in the store's new logo. The store's new design is "inspired by bay area scenery, such as seaside parks and lighthouses".[8]

  • Statue of Surfing Pikachu outside the store
    Statue of Surfing Pikachu outside the store
  • Store interior prior to refurbishment
    Store interior prior to refurbishment
  • Store reopening key art
    Store reopening key art
  • Sign outside of the store
    Sign outside of the store
  • Statues with photo opportunity inside the store
    Statues with photo opportunity inside the store
  • Statues inside the store
    Statues inside the store
  • The interior of the store
    The interior of the store
  • The Pokémon Card Station
    The Pokémon Card Station

Previous logos

In other languages

Language Title
Japanese ポケモンセンタートウキョーベイ Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay
Mandarin Chinese Pokémon Center TOKYO-BAY*
東京灣寶可夢中心 / 东京湾宝可梦中心SMUSUM
Korean 포겟몬센터 도쿄 베이 Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay

External links

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Pokemon Official Shop “Pokemon Center Tokyo Bay” opens! - The Pokémon Company (archived from the original October 16, 2013; retrieved March 2, 2024)
  2. ↑ Special Inkay for Tokyo Bay Pokémon Center - Bulbanews (retrieved March 2, 2024)
  3. ↑ 4 gorgeous benefits! Open commemoration event! - The Pokémon Company (archived from the original October 15, 2013; retrieved March 2, 2024)
  4. ↑ Happy Hour Inkay to be distributed at all Pokémon Centers - Bulbanews (retrieved March 2, 2024)
  5. ↑ A "Celebration Campaign" will be held at seven other Pokémon Centres to commemorate the opening of Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay!! - The Pokémon Company (archived from the original December 25, 2013; retrieved March 2, 2024)
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Pokémon Centre Tokyo Bay is set to be renovated and reopened - The Pokémon Company (archived from the original November 27, 2023; retrieved March 2, 2024)
  7. ↑ Notice regarding the closure of temporary store - Pokémon Center Staff Voice (retrieved March 2, 2024)
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay has reopened! - The Pokémon Company (retrieved April 28, 2024)
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Merchandise commemorating the reopening goes on sale! - The Pokémon Company (retrieved March 2, 2024)
  10. ↑ Pre-opening/priority admission information - The Pokémon Company (retrieved March 2, 2024)
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