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How Film Buzz Shaped TOMY’s 2016 Pokémon Collection

The Pokémon 20th anniversary turned 2016 into a year-long celebration rather than a single product launch. TOMY used that momentum to present a carefully timed…

The 20th anniversary Pikachu plush with its 20th patch

Pikachu was at the centre of TOMY’s Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection, launched in 2016 to mark two decades of the franchise. Among the range’s most…

Why the Clip 'n' Carry Poké Ball Found Toy Aisles

The Clip 'n' Carry Poké Ball was designed to be seen, handled and taken home as an everyday plaything. Its place in a toy aisle reflected the way TOMY planned…

The 20th Anniversary Plush Texture Rated by Collectors

TOMY’s Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection arrived in 2016 as a year-long celebration rather than a single toy launch. Alongside Clip ’n’ Carry Poké Balls and…

Pokémon 20th Anniversary packaging errors and variations

TOMY’s Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection arrived in 2016 as a year-long celebration rather than a single product launch. Monthly releases included mythical…

Why the Clip ’n’ Carry Poké Ball handle matters

TOMY’s Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection was designed around the excitement of a major milestone, with limited-edition products arriving throughout 2016.…

The 20th Anniversary Pikachu with a Balloon: A Rare Variant

TOMY’s Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection captured the excitement of 2016 through limited-edition toys released across the year. Among the most talked-about…

How Limited Was TOMY’s 2016 Pokémon Plush Collection?

TOMY’s Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection was designed as a year-long celebration rather than a standard, permanently stocked toy range. Across 2016, fans…

How the Clip 'n' Carry Poké Ball zipper was built to last

The Clip 'n' Carry Poké Ball was designed as a toy with a practical role: it could hold a small Pokémon figure, travel on a belt or bag, and withstand the…

Comparing 20th Anniversary Plush Colours With Pokémon Sprites

TOMY’s 2016 Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection was designed to celebrate two decades of games, characters and collecting. Its plush figures translated small,…