A couple of years ago, we discovered that you could buy a big ol' Mareep plush for around $500. We know, it's absolutely adorable, but $500? You can get a real Magikarp for 500 Pokédollars in Pokémon Red and Blue. We don't know what the conversion rate actually is, and you might not be able to squeeze your digital Magikarp. But, Gyarados makes that worth it, right?
Anyway, if you want your own life-sized Mareep in real life and you live in the UK — and you're not feeling the Poké pinch in the wallet department — you're in luck! The Pokémon Center UK has just stocked up on some extra large Poké Plush for you to cuddle.
The collection doesn't just contain the Electric Sheep Pokémon, which stands proudly at 45 inches. You can also pick up a big 34" Lapras, a 31" Psyduck, a huge 59" Slowpoke, and a comparatively dinky 23 ¾" Pikachu with — get this — a ribbon. You could probably use one of these as a Mareep substitute. We're sure no one will notice...
Look, if the Pokémon Center is suggesting that Slowpoke can be used as a backrest of cushion, and the UK branch is holding out on a massive Snorlax, then we will oblige.
With all of these costing between £100 and £430, we'd want that Mareep plush to come with some extras, or perhaps evolve into a life-sized Ampharos? A 6ft plush isn't totally out of the question. At least there are no extra shipping costs this time (the UK store delivers all items for a flat fee of £5 per order).
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Will you be picking up a brand new giant Poké Plush? What other life-sized Pokémon toys do you want to see? (Don't say Wailord or Eternatus.) Let us know in the comments!
[source pokemoncenter.com]
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Hmm. Should I use this mortgage for a house, or a bunch of giant Pokémon plushies....
It's so Flaaffy!
Meowth, please use Pay Day.
I need this thing in my life.
I want that Mareep.
Pokemon is destroying my wallet
Mareep ain't cheap
@Fizza Girl's got her priorities right. Not seeing the problem.
A small price to pay for comfort and joy.
This is amazing. You can buy a slow poke now in stead of a couch extension.
Don't forget that life-size Lucario plush from a while ago.
That's the one I was hoping would show up in the UK Pokémon Center!
@CharlieGirl True!
I want one.... but not for that price.
I want a lifesize Wailord.
Flaffing hell! That’s nearly AU$800!
My mum gifted my sister with a giant (licensed) Trolls doll that cost only about a tenth of that (and is about the same size too, maybe a smidge bigger, and with more detail to it).
Pokémon merchandise or not, that’s ridiculously expensive.
And I’d bet it was manufactured in a certain country’s sweatshop too!
I'd rather get a knockoff one that has a wonky eye or a short leg for 1/30th the price, I always found those had more charm than overpriced official ones. Plus no two were ever the same!
@Fizza @CharlieGirl I would be annoyed too if my partner was keeping the mareep all to themselves.
Like, at least rotate it towards me so I can bump into it.
I'd get the slowpoke if I was rich enough.
$500!! Better be made from real pokemon.
@Eel You know what, that's fair and understandable.
500 Pokedollars is 500 yen which is about $5 US.
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