Nostalgic Dot Art Pikachu Plush and Mascot Go on Pre-Order, Fans Praise Anti-Scalping Measures
Plush toys and mascots of “Pikachu from the Beginning,” which faithfully reproduce the nostalgic dot art from the Game Boy software Pokémon Red and Green , have begun pre-order sales on Pokémon Center Online. Orders are being accepted for a limited time from 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 10th to 4:59 PM on Tuesday, March 17th, and many Pokémon fans have eagerly awaited this opportunity. This “Pikachu from the Beginning” features a simple yet stylish design reminiscent of the monochrome world of the original games. Upon its initial release, it was so popular that it immediately sold out, making it difficult to acquire. What has particularly delighted fans hoping to purchase this time is the “made-to-order” (pre-order) sales format. On social media, numerous comments such as “Seeing the words ‘made-to-order’ saved all Trainers” and “A world where everyone who wants one can buy it at the regular price without fearing scalpers is just amazing” have been observed. Many thanks are pouring in fo...