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Pikachu Takes Up Sewing for New Pokemon Center Goods
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In between working as an intern The Pokémon Company International and amusing the masses in Yokohama, Pikachu has taken up a new hobby: sewing.
Michiko Tachimono's colobockle brand is helping create a new line "Pokémon chiku-chiku sewing" goods for Pokémon Center stores. The line reimagines the popular monsters as stuffed animals in fanciful clothes. A major motif is Harris Tweed, a Scottish wool textile.
Pikachu & Vulpix plush 2,000 yen each/US$17
Tote bag 5,800 yen/US$48
Pouch 3,800 yen/US$32
Card case 2,800 yen/US$23
Smaller pouch 4,800 yen/US$40
Pikachu, Hoppip, Skiploom, & Jumpluff stuffed key chains 1,000 yen each/US$8
iPhone 6 flip case (front and back) 2,800 yen/US$23
Masking tape 600 yen/US$5
pillow 2,500 yen/ US$21
blanket w/button enclosure 2,800 yen/ US$23
cup 600 yen/US$5
plate 900 yen/US$7
food tray 1,500 yen/
cross lunch napkin 600 yen/US$12
chocolate pie canister 900 yen/US$7
Other items include stationary goods, a sewing kit, and a lunch box. The items will debut on November 7, but starting on October 24, customers who spend at least 2,400 yen (US$20) at a participating center will get a free wooden charm.
[Via Nijimen]
