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Pokemon Centre, Nintendo Pop-Up Stores Open At Ombak KLCC

Back in June, The Pokemon Company announced that it would be opening the first Pokemon Centre Pop-up Store in Malaysia, with another for Nintendo in general right next to it. The company even released an entry guide for the first three days of the pop-up stores’ opening, anticipating the huge crowd that would turn up. […] The post Pokemon Centre, Nintendo Pop-Up Stores Open At Ombak KLCC appeared…

Pokemon Centre, Nintendo Pop-Up Stores Open At Ombak KLCC

The Pokemon Company announced in June that it would be introducing the first Pokemon Centre Pop-up Store in Malaysia, alongside a separate Nintendo Pop-up Store. Preparations for the event, including an entry guide for the initial three days, were made due to the anticipated large crowds. We were granted an exclusive, early access to both pop-up stores and can provide an overview of what visitors can expect.

Upon entering, the most prevalent merchandise items are plushies or plushie-related products, available in various sizes. However, within the same size category, there are price differences based on the specific Pokemon evolutionary line. For instance, Froakie and Greninja plushies are priced higher than the Kanto starter equivalents. The selection extends beyond plushies to include Funko Pops, action figures from numerous brands, and plastic models, or PokePla as opposed to GunPla.

Additionally, you'll find a variety of blind boxes among the offerings, providing an exciting surprise element for collectors.

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