Millions of gamers have been getting stuck into Pokémon Sun and Moon, but it'll be interesting to see how well - or otherwise - the Z-Ring toys are performing. Clearly mimicking the gimmick of the Yo-kai Watch series in terms of oversized wearable toys, these communicate with the game to light up and react to Z-Moves.
In Japan, where toy ranges like these can certainly take off in a big way, The Pokémon Company is trying to push these toys as must-have accessories for Sun and Moon. The video below focuses on the first wave of toys, ultimately showing the different 'crystals' lighting up with multiple moves. When you buy the Z-Ring you get a few crystals included, but then you have to buy more separately.
Do you think these toys will take off; do you know anyone that actually has a Z-Ring? Let us know in the comments.
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I'm going to the Shop right now to buy a Z Ring!
My brother was going to but me a Z-Ring for Christmas (to go with his Yokai Watch) but it was £28!! He ended up getting me some Warhammer 40K models.... you know something is expensive when Games Workshop product is cheaper!!
Bleep ! Bleep ! Bleep ! (Flashy lights from Z-Crystals)
Hahaha...
For adult players (Also Pokemon gamers) wanna try on your arm ?
I want one, but I'm afraid it won't fit on my arm...
Z-Bracelet more like. What an utterly useless waste of plastic tat!
Still I'm sure that there are suckers out there!
Um, no thanks. lol
Honestly? I don't like it.
My kids and I each got Z-Rings the day Pokemon Sun and Moon came out. Kids love it a lot and I find it cute when I'm playing and using z-moves in the games. Since we're also a cosplaying family since I work for an anime convention, it will be great for our Sun and Moon cosplays in February (my kids will dress as their respective trainers they made in their games and I will be Olivia on one day and my trainer another).
My local GAME store got one in the other week, along with one of the extra packs of Z-crystals... and I'm sure you won't be surprised to know that it's still there.
I don't really like this from what I've seen. could have been done much better.
This was very painful to watch.
I think this'll be cool for cosplayers though. It looks legit enough, and cosplay stuff is often so expensive (whether you make it yourself or not). Otherwise, I can't see it catching on and it makes me wish NA had gotten the Inazuma band instead.
I think this is a neat collectable item that will no doubt excite younger players to use Z Moves. Though it would be nice if the bracelet had more interaction with the games.
Though despite being 20 years old I'd happily wear one for a bit, just to feel like a kid again.
Bought one for my godson. He wears it everywhere.
Truly my gaming experience will not be complete until a plastic armband costing half what I payed for the game makes wooshy noises and flashes for a few seconds.
But legitimately this looks like a cute toy, great for kids but it obviously isn't pushed in the main game if you don't already own it, and I like that. Keeps it less gimmicky.
@ZurapiiYohane64
Don't mind those people.
Go for it, wear the Z-ring if you want.
Show off to public.
Make your statement if you're different, unlike some normal people.
They just can't accept something unusual / ridiculous. Just be confident.
@ShikabaneHime13
Wow...Cosplay Family ?
@Anti-Matter
Yeah. I've always been into traditional and pop culture from Japan so as an anime/gaming fabatic (along with my husband), we're heavily into attending/working for anime conventions and cosplay, so the kids have inherited that passion from us
They're already marked down at my local Gamestop store
Looks like an uncomfortable piece of plastic that flashes... Reminds me of those weird bootleg-like, also flashy, Beyblade's discs, with all that expensive outside, but cheap insides.
But if kids have fun, then it's good?
I don't like Z-moves in general, I think they're a pretty stupid addition. Why anyone older than 5 or 6 would buy this is beyond me.
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