Bellevue, Wash. — March 8, 2023 — Today, The Pokémon Company International and Funko, Inc. (“Funko” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: FNKO) launched Pop Games: Pokémon – Pikachu (PRLS), the first figure in an all-new collection of Pokémon Pops! featuring a unique pearlescent finish releasing this year only at Pokémon Center.
Each Pop! features a special pearlescent finish and comes packaged in an iridescent box, adding a unique touch to each Trainer’s collection. Pop Games: Pokémon – Pikachu (PRLS) is available now only at Pokémon Center in the US, Canada and UK, while supplies last. Additional Pokémon Pearlescent Pops! will be released throughout the year at Pokémon Center, the premier online destination for official Pokémon merchandise.
“The partnership between Pokémon and Funko is treasured by the dedicated fan communities for both brands,” said Cindy Ruppenthal, senior director of Pokémon Center and ecommerce at The Pokémon Company International. “We’re eager to continue providing fans with unique Pokémon figures, and the pearlescent finish is a wonderful way to introduce Funko’s Pops! to Pokémon’s avid fans.”
Fans can stay up to date on the latest news and releases from the Pokémon Pearlescent Pops! collection by heading over to PokemonCenter.com/Funko and signing up for email newsletters.
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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.
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