Vintage Pikachu plushie makes a return for Pokémon’s 30th anniversary
I never knew how popular and loved this version of pikachu (lovingly referred to as “fat pikachu” and “chonkachu” by the fandom) is until recently. This version is also my favorite because I find the design to be cuter than the current one. I also have the older version of this plushie from my childhood and I’d actually use it as a prop for my Ash Ketchum cosplay. Pokémon is a big part of my childhood and that cosplay means a lot to me. So you can imagine my surprise when I found out how much this plushie means to the fandom! I’m glad so many ppl love this version of pikachu!
Anyway, I wanted to talk about this adorable plushie because it’s coming back for Pokémon’s 30th anniversary celebration. At the moment, it seems like it’ll only be available in Japan. Haven’t seen anything about an international release.