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The 2016 TOMY collection’s packaging design: a retrospective
TOMY’s Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection was designed as a year-long celebration rather than a single product launch. Its packaging had to connect toys…
Four Mythical Pokémon Plushes Worth Collecting
TOMY’s Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection turned 2016 into a year-long celebration for fans and collectors. Rather than focusing solely on the franchise’s…
Why Some Clip ’n’ Carry Poké Balls Had a Keychain Loop
TOMY’s 2016 Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection turned familiar play accessories into small pieces of commemorative merchandise. Among the most recognizable…
The 20th Anniversary Pikachu With a Party Hat
In 2016, Pokémon celebrated two decades of games, animation, trading cards, and character merchandise. TOMY marked the occasion with a broad anniversary…
The monthly release hype behind every Pokémon plush
TOMY’s Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection turned 2016 into a year-long collecting event. Rather than presenting every item at once, the range unfolded through…
How to Identify Authentic 2016 TOMY Pokémon Plush
The 2016 Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection was created as a commemorative range, rather than a single product line with identical packaging across every…
The Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection Display Stand
TOMY’s Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection was designed to be seen as a complete celebration rather than a random assortment of toys. Released throughout 2016,…
What Makes a 20th Anniversary Plush Feel So Soft
TOMY’s Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection brought character plush figures to a major milestone year in 2016. Alongside Clip ’n’ Carry Poké Balls and other…
Why the Clip 'n' Carry Poké Ball Came in Two Sizes
TOMY’s 2016 Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection was built around the idea that fans could enjoy Pokémon in different ways. Alongside mythical Pokémon plush…
Why the Target Exclusive Jirachi Plush Stood Apart
The TOMY Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection turned 2016 into a year-long celebration of the franchise. Rather than relying on one large launch, TOMY released…