Hello everyone! It's time for the November Monthly Merch Round-Up. As usual, I will recap some of the notable merch from the last month, as well as list what's on the roster so far for next month!
November
November brought lots of fun merch! Here are the highlights!
11/4
Fans of the English TCG were able to purchase Breakthrough boosters starting November 4th (though many stores leaked early ^^; )
11/7
November 7th had two big promos!
The Chiku Chiku Sewing promotion included adorable Pikachu and Vulpix plush! There were also some less commonly seen faces: The Hoppip line!
Some center photos!:
(Photo Credit: Hoshiiya )
http://www.pokemon.jp/info/pokecen/detail/20151023_13549.html
There was also some adorable New Year's merch!
(Photo Credit: Hoshiiya )
http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/10/151023_p01.html?i001=news
http://www.pokemon.jp/info/pokecen/detail/20151105_13567.html
On this day you could also try and win one of these nine adorable Pokemon Shuffle stamps!
(Store Photos Credit: Hoshiiya )
http://www.bpnavi.jp/kuji/item/1302
http://www.pokemon.jp/info/goods/detail/20151029_13552.html
Additionally, there were surprise Petit Straps! (Lapras, Chandelure, Pichu, Wailord, Gardevoir, Cyndaquil)
11/10
Large Eevee Face cushions appeared as catcher prizes!
http://www.bpnavi.jp/toru/item/49942
11/14
On November 14th, the December Montly Pikachu became available at Pokemon Centers!
(Photo Credit for Montly Pika Photos: Hoshiiya )
http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/10/151030_p02.html?i001=news
11/20
November 20th was the release date for new Sepia Pikachu/Raichu goods!
Click for more: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/11/151113_gd03.html?i001=news
11/21
November 21st brought some new Tomys!
11/25
On November 25th, Charmander and Charizard catcher prizes became available!
http://www.bpnavi.jp/toru/item/49960
11/28
On November 28th, you could purchase the new Core Zygarde plush at the Pokemon Center!
http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/11/151113_p02.html?i001=news
November 28th also brought Fluffy Bathtime goods! This promotion included towels, slippers, and other fun bathtime goods!
http://www.pokemon.jp/info/pokecen/detail/20151111_13570.html
Late November:
The third POKEMIKKE line was released in Japan in late November!
http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/11/151106_gd01.html?i001=news
Full Lineup Here: http://www.showa-note.co.jp/press/pokemikke3-2015/
Fans in the US and Canada could collect these new Pokemon toys and cards from McDonald's, starting around November 27th
In late November, new set of Takara Tomy Get figures became available.
Pokemoncenter.com also released a variety of new stuff! Here are some highlights!
New Aqua/Magma hoodie!
The US site got their versions of the Christmas merch. Some items are familiar and some are US exclusive! (Mugs, ornament, cards)
If you didn't get a chance to preorder N from Japan, you can now grab one from the US site! (Started 11/18)
Kuttari wave 2!
December
December is packed with quite a bit of fun merch!
12/4
Starting December 4th, you can preorder the Steiff Pikachu! It's a painful 45,000 yen but adorable and very well made! Only 1000 will be made.
You can preorder at http://goodsmileshop.com/ja/%E3%82%AB%E3%83%86%E3%82%B4%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88/Top%E8%A1%A8%E7%A4%BA%E5%95%86%E5%93%81/%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%82%BF%E3%82%A4%E3%83%95-%E3%83%94%E3%82%AB%E3%83%81%E3%83%A5%E3%82%A6/p/GSC_MSG_JP_00002
http://www.pokemon.jp/info/goods/detail/20151204_13599.html
12/5
December 5th is the release date for the San-ei Japan All Star Collection! This line includes everyone you see below as well as Pika, Wailord and Gulpin cushions!
From what I hear, they are quite nice in person!
http://www.pokemon.jp/info/goods/detail/20151203_13598.html
December 5th also brought some surprise plush! Three Eeveelutions and ARCANINE!
12/10
New catcher prizes: Charizard Towels and Core Zygarde plush!
12/11
The next TCG set "Rage of the Broken Heavens" launches in Japan on December 11th!
There will also be some new card sleeves/deck boxes available:
http://www.pokemon-card.com/products/goods/
12/12
December 12th will be an exciting! Two big promos, the montly Pikachu, and the start of a new Kuji!
Giant Sleepy Plush
Sleepy: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/12/151204_p06.html
http://www.pokemon.jp/info/pokecen/detail/20151127_13589.html
Mega Pokemon Promo!
More at: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/11/151120_p03.html
Special card when you spend 1000 yen at the Pokemon Center!
http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/11/151120_p04.html?i001=news
Mega Pokemon business cards (2 for every 2,000 yen spent)
http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/11/151120_p05.html?i001=news
Monthly Pikachu
http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/11/151127_p01.html?i001=news
New Kuji with loads of cute items!
http://www.bpnavi.jp/kuji/item/1345
12/14
Pokemon Crayons
12/19
New stationery and other goods featuring Greninja and others!
http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/12/151204_p07.html
12/21
If you ordered one of the new K.Uno necklaces from the first wave of preorders, they start to ship on December 21st.
http://www.pokemon.jp/info/pokecen/detail/20151016_13544.html
12/23
New catcher prizes!
http://www.bpnavi.jp/toru/item/36201
http://www.bpnavi.jp/toru/item/36202
http://www.bpnavi.jp/toru/item/36203
12/26
Fans of Steven will rejoice on 12/26!
More at: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/10/151023_e01.html?i001=news
New metal charms:
http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/12/151204_p07.html
New Tomy figures:
Tomy Tremnling Core Zygarde Plush
Talking Tomy Pikachu:
Late December
You can now preorder the Build-A-Bear Pikachu and accessories. There is also a web-exclusive Charizard outfit.
http://www.buildabear.com/shopping/workshop/Pikachu-Presale-Event/1000015/11900007
Pokemoncenter.com
I haven't seen any announcements with specific dates but some cool things have already popped up on Pokemoncenter.com this month!
Hopefully there's more to come!
That's all for now! As always feel free to comment, ask questions, discuss, share etc! Thanks for reading!