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Pokemon 30th Anniversary Collection Sparks Queues, Fast Sellouts in Australia

Pokemon's 30th anniversary collection sparked overnight queues across Australia, with several products selling out within minutes of hitting stores.

Thousands of enthusiastic Pokémon fans gathered overnight to secure a share of the 30th anniversary collection release in Australia. Stores such as Kmart and Target saw hundreds of shoppers lining up at midnight to purchase limited-edition items, including the 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box, Poster Collection, and Pokémon X-Box. Some fans even visited multiple stores to increase their chances of securing the sought-after products.

The excitement around the anniversary collection created a frenzy, with several items selling out within minutes of their release. Pre-order items, such as Binder Collections, Mini Tins, Booster Bundles, figure collections, and clothing were also snapped up rapidly. Some shoppers were left disappointed after discovering their desired items were already sold out.

The surge in demand was driven by both collectors aiming to complete their Pokémon collections and resellers looking to profit from the high market value of the items. Prices for the anniversary range from around A$30 for the Poster Collection Box to A$160 for the Elite Trainer Box. The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) market has grown significantly, with over 64 billion Pokémon cards produced globally, making them among the most widely collected collectibles in the world.

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