Bellevue, Wash., and Cambridge, United Kingdom — Jan. 11, 2023 — Today, The Pokémon Company International and The Wand Company launched a Love Ball replica, the first of four premium collectibles releasing throughout this year as part of the new 2023 die-cast Poké Ball replica series. The remaining replicas in the series will include a Dive Ball, Net Ball and Luxury Ball.
Based on an item introduced in the Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver video games, the Love Ball replica is crafted with a die-cast metal shell and high-gloss lacquer finish featuring the iconic pink color and heart design from the games. In addition, the detailed replica is equipped with proximity-sensing technology, enabling the front button to illuminate upon touch or motion detection.
The Love Ball replica is available now at Pokémon Center, the premier online destination for official Pokémon merchandise. Trainers in the US, Canada and UK will be able to order the replica from Pokémon Center for one month before it becomes available at other participating retailers in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand.
“Pokémon Center delivers the most premium merchandise for fans of the brand, and The Wand Company continues to create stunning replicas of iconic Poké Balls that capture nostalgic moments from Pokémon history, transporting Trainers directly into the Pokémon world,” said Cindy Ruppenthal, senior director of Pokémon Center and ecommerce at The Pokémon Company International. “The exquisite details and careful design of each replica provide Trainers with another way to engage with the Pokémon brand while adding a premium item to their collection.”
“Through the continuation of our partnership with The Pokémon Company International, fans can expect to see even more premium and authentic Poké Ball replicas throughout 2023,” said Chris Barnardo, CEO of The Wand Company. “We hope these new replicas will make fans feel as if they’re holding their very own piece of the Pokémon world in their hands.”
Trainers can also purchase hugely popular replicas launched previously, including the iconic Poké Ball, Heal Ball, Friend Ball, Quick Ball, Cherish Ball and more, at Pokémon Center and participating retailers. Every Poké Ball replica produced by The Wand Company comes with a uniquely numbered presentation case and a stainless steel ring to display the product.
For more information, please visit PokemonCenter.com and TheWandCompany.com/PokeBall.
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About Pokémon
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit www.pokemon.com.
About The Wand Company
Established in 2009, The Wand Company is renowned for making premium functional prop replicas combining traditional design with modern high-tech wizardry. Their first product, the Kymera Magic Wand, has sold over 250,000 units. Since then, The Wand Company developed and launched display-grade prop replicas from the television series Doctor Who and Star Trek, the video game series Fallout, and Pokémon. To find out more, please visit: http://www.thewandcompany.com For trade inquiries, please email: sales@thewandcompany.com For press inquiries, please contact: press@thewandcompany.com
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