Pokemon Gold and Silver, two iconic games that were released 25 years ago in Japan, are being celebrated with new merchandise by The Pokemon Company. While the merchandise is currently exclusive to the Japanese Pokemon Center, fans all over the world are excited about the new products that pay tribute to these beloved games.
The highlight of the merchandise includes plush toys of the games’ mascots, Ho-Oh and Lugia, as well as reversible jackets featuring the Johto region, which was introduced in Pokemon Gold and Silver. Additionally, there are picture-changing cups, plates, backpacks, bookends, and more for fans to enjoy. The designs are sure to bring back nostalgic memories for players of the classic games.
Unfortunately, fans outside of Japan may have a hard time getting their hands on this exclusive merchandise as there are no current plans to release it in other countries. This could lead to scalpers taking advantage of the situation and reselling the items at high prices on auction sites. However, with Pokemon’s enduring popularity and strong fanbase worldwide, it’s possible that the merchandise may become more widely available in the future.
Despite Pokemon recently being denied a spot in America’s Toy Hall of Fame, the franchise continues to thrive with millions of downloads of mobile games and high sales of Nintendo Switch titles. Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket has already reached 30 million downloads in its first week on the App Store and Google Play, while Pokemon Go remains a favorite among mobile gamers after nearly a decade since its release.
As fans eagerly wait for the possibility of the Pokemon Gold and Silver merchandise to be sold outside of Japan, the excitement and love for the iconic games continue to grow. The legacy of Pokemon remains strong after 25 years, showing no signs of slowing down in the near future.
