Collectibles are a major part of gaming, at least for those that are most enthusiastic. Weighing in at 6kg, the stuffed Pikachu pictured above is a good example being offered by Japanese brand, department and clothing chain, Beams. Due for release in November, local customers have been able to pre-order the life-sized Pokémon for 18,360 yen (US$170). To top it off, purchasers will even score a free tote bag to carry it around in.
According to the clothing line, this first-generation Pikachu is approximately 40cm in height and 6kg in weight – making it a one-to-one scale electric rodent. As the design is based on a first-generation Pikachu, it is actually a lot plumper when compared to the modern shape. Perhaps this is why Ash never actually kept his Pikachu in a Pokéball?
Although it’s probably an unlikely scenario – as with a lot of items available in Japan – let us know in the comments if you would you be interested in purchasing a life-sized Pikachu here in the West if given the opportunity.
[source kotaku.com.au, via shop.beams.co.jp]
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Looks cute.
Chubby pikachu is best pikachu
Need.
Cute, but expensive. Why can't americans surround themselves with these type of toys?
GIVE IT TO ME!
Cute but way too expensive for my tastes.
I'd get it. I want my life size Eevee though. Or are the large plushies they have at the Pokemon Centers life-sized?
Awwww...why do you need to be so expensive.
i want it so bad! but yea its too expensive for me.
I want a Whimsicott one I can use as a Pillow >.<
So cute. I want it, but I wouldn't gave the money.
I like that they're looking back to the old Pikachu design. Love it when older designs are looked back at.
@GumbyX84 My Chespin Pokemon Center plushie is "Trainer Sized," haven't measured his height to check but I can imagine it being close but not quite, given their interesting work usage. I believe the Emolga and Minchino plushies there claimed to be life size.
I haven't seen a large-sized Eevee there on my trip 5 months back, though. Just the 6th gen starters, Emolga and Minchino.
@ToastyYogurt I think the one I'm thinking of might be older. Or I'm completely wrong
It would probably sit there and spam electric bolts at you.
"Pikachu! Pikachu! Pikachu! Pikachu!"
if pikcahu existed IRL it wouldnt be THAT big
Pikachu is back to his chubby ol self?
Too fat, lol
pikachu was cuter when he was chubby
I always liked chubby Pikachu better. I would buy that, but not for that price...
@Frapp Do you think it's stuffed using a lot of bills?
I'd throw money (my dad's money) at an life sized azumarill. Or an azumarill plush in general because i can't find one anywhere -_-
Coming soon, a life sized Misty who scolds you for a replacement bike.
Sorry, I love Pokemon, but I'm not going to buy an imported Pikachu doll for $179.00. That is the most ridiculous price for a plush I've ever seen! i understand resale/collectors value, but for a doll to have that high of a rice at retail!? That's stupid.
looks cute... 179.00 why I think its a over load just
for a doll l:/ its a dump price too. Why not 10.00$ or somethin'
@Captain_Toad LOL XD
In case anyone else is wondering 6kg is about 13.2 pounds.
I would pay for it and then some.
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