{
  "id": 18351731,
  "title": "The New Animatronic Pikachu Plush Has Dropped to Its Lowest Price Ever Ahead of Black Friday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/the-new-animatronic-pikachu-plush-has-dropped-to-its-lowest-price",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-05T17:24:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/animatronic-pikachu-plush-early-black-friday-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Target has launched its early 2026 Black Friday sale, offering a remarkable deal on an unusual Pokémon product. The Puppetronics Pikachu, launched this year as part of Pokémon's 30th anniversary, is currently discounted to $47.99 at Target and Amazon, marking a significant $32 reduction from its original retail price. Among the numerous Pokémon plushies available, this animatronic Pikachu is unique, as it possesses the ability to move and converse, captivating viewers with over 120 movements, lights, and sounds.\n\nDespite the potential concerns over animatronics, this Pikachu receives positive reviews from satisfied customers, who praise its lifelike movements and sounds. Triggered by motion and touch, the plushy appears to be a safe and thrilling gift for Pokémon fans. Manufactured by Jazwares, the creators of popular Squishmallows, the Pikachu also comes with a box that doubles as a display case, making it a versatile and visually appealing gift option. With early Black Friday discounts becoming a common trend, now seems like an opportune time to explore these exciting deals for Pokémon enthusiasts.",
  "summary": "Target's early Black Friday sale has kicked off for 2026 and one of the best deals so far is on a surprising Pokémon product. The Puppetronics Pikachu was released earlier this year as part of Pokémon's 30th anniversary celebrations and this is the first big discount we've seen on it. It's currently discounted to $47.99 at both Target and Amazon, which is a whopping $32 off its retail price.…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}