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How TOMY brought the Pokémon 20th anniversary collection to the WCS
The summer of 2016 marked two decades since Pokémon first arrived in Japan, and TOMY's commemorative collection turned the milestone into a rolling…
The Clip 'n' Carry Poké Ball Lining: Materials and Long-Term Wear
The 2016 TOMY Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection brought officially licensed merchandise into Australian loungerooms, and the Clip 'n' Carry Poké Ball range…
Why Some Retailers Received Exclusive Plush Variants in 2016
The Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection was designed as a year-long celebration rather than a single product launch. TOMY released themed toys throughout 2016,…
Reading The 20th Anniversary Plush Tag Artwork
A plush toy can communicate plenty before it leaves the display shelf. On TOMY’s Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection, the fabric, stitching and facial…
Protecting the 2016 TOMY Pokémon plush from dust at home
The 2016 TOMY Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection holds a special place in the hearts of Australian collectors who remember rushing into their local EB Games…
Clip 'n' Carry Poké Ball Colors and Anime Accuracy
Few objects from the Pokémon universe are as immediately recognisable as the sphere used to capture and contain creatures. Its upper hemisphere glows in a…
Pikachu plush accessories across Pokémon anniversary years
TOMY’s 2016 Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection celebrated two decades of the franchise with a changing line-up of toys. The range included mythical Pokémon…
How Pokémon’s 2016 release calendar marked 20 years
TOMY’s Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection turned 2016 into a year-long sequence rather than a single commemorative launch. New plush figures, Clip 'n' Carry…
Feeling the 2016 TOMY Pokémon Plush Collection
The 2016 TOMY Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection was designed to feel special in the hand as well as look recognisable on a shelf. Its plush toys used…
Why the 20th Anniversary Collection Seemed to Skip Gen II
TOMY’s Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection was designed as a year-long celebration of the series, with limited-edition toys arriving in stages throughout 2016.…