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Some Bulbapedia members have formed a [[Bulbapedia:Project|project]] to better organize efforts to write and improve articles about '''[[Pokémon merchandise]]'''. This includes (but is not limited to) toys, novelty goods, and books. If you would like to help, please inquire on the [[Bulbapedia talk:Project Merchandise]] or the [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/forumdisplay.php?f=195 Bulbapedia forum] and see either of our to-do lists: [[Bulbapedia:Project Merchandise/Toys to-do list]]; [[Bulbapedia:Project Merchandise/Books to-do list]].
'''Project Merchandise''' is a [[Bulbapedia:Project|project]] to better organize efforts to write and improve articles about all kinds of '''[[Pokémon merchandise]]'''. This includes (but is not limited to) toys, novelty goods, and books. If you would like to help, please add your name to the list below.
 
If you are looking for something to do, see either of our to-do lists: [[Bulbapedia:Project Merchandise/Toys to-do list|toys]] and [[Bulbapedia:Project Merchandise/Books to-do list|books]]. You can also go to the [[Bulbapedia_talk:Project Merchandise|talk page]] to see the latest discussions regarding this project and its articles.


==Project Merchandise==
==Project Merchandise==
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Project Merchandise covers all articles about Pokémon merchandise.
Project Merchandise covers all articles about Pokémon merchandise.


Its ambitious aim is to create articles on all toys, plush dolls, and collectible merchandise produced for the Pokémon franchise, as well as covering all tie-in books and anime novelizations that have been published. Any and all information which can be found and provided will prove invaluable to collectors, including images, time and areas of release, rarity and value. If you have collected anything over your career as a fanboy or fangirl, please [[Bulbapedia talk:Project Merchandise|inquire to see if there is room for it]].
Its ambitious aim is to create articles on all toys, plush dolls, and collectible merchandise produced for the Pokémon franchise, as well as covering all tie-in books and anime novelizations that have been published. Any and all information which can be found and provided will prove invaluable to collectors, including images, time and areas of release, rarity and value. If you know of an item that does not have an article, please add it to one of our to-do lists or inquire [[Bulbapedia_talk:Project Merchandise|here]].


===Participants===
===Participants===
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===Structure===
===Structure===
Articles should be grouped together by lines and release sets; there are too many pieces of merchandise to give every doll and toy an individual article.
Each book should have its own article, and have a plot summary, character list, and other relevant facts.


Each book should have its own article, and have a plot summary, character list, and other relevant facts.
The formatting of all other types of articles is currently pending and being discussed as of March 1, 2010.


===Goals===
===Goals===
# Identify and catalog all major toy lines and release sets of the Pokémon franchise.
# Identify and catalog as many pieces of merchandise as possible.
# Identify and catalog as many minor toy sets as possible.
# Identify manufacturers of each item in the project.
# Identify manufacturers of each set in the project.
# Identify the time of release of all items in the project.
# Identify the time of release of each set in the project.
# Identify countries which each item was released in, particularly exclusive toys.
# Identify countries which each set was released in, particularly exclusive toys.
# Provide at least one picture of each toy in each set.
# Research initial and current values of individual toys.
# Provide at least one picture of each toy in each set, as well as a group picture of the entire set.  Quality photos preferred.
# Make complete articles on each book in the Pokémon franchise which include a picture of the book's cover and a complete synopsis of the book.
# Make complete articles on each book in the Pokémon franchise which include a picture of the book's cover and a complete synopsis of the book.


===Infoboxes===
===Infoboxes===
* {{Template|BookInfobox}}
*{{Template|BookInfobox}}
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* {{Template|User Project Merchandise}} - For project participants to place in their user profile.
*{{Template|User Project Merchandise}} - For project participants to place in their user profile.
{{User Project Merchandise}}
{{User Project Merchandise}}


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==Other projects==
===Parent project===
This project has no parent project.
 
===Subprojects===
No subprojects have been defined.


===Related projects===
===Related projects===

Revision as of 01:21, 2 March 2010

Virtual-Z is the leader of this project. Please direct any questions about Project Merchandise or its actions to this user.

Project Merchandise is a project to better organize efforts to write and improve articles about all kinds of Pokémon merchandise. This includes (but is not limited to) toys, novelty goods, and books. If you would like to help, please add your name to the list below.

If you are looking for something to do, see either of our to-do lists: toys and books. You can also go to the talk page to see the latest discussions regarding this project and its articles.

Project Merchandise

Scope and aims

Project Merchandise covers all articles about Pokémon merchandise.

Its ambitious aim is to create articles on all toys, plush dolls, and collectible merchandise produced for the Pokémon franchise, as well as covering all tie-in books and anime novelizations that have been published. Any and all information which can be found and provided will prove invaluable to collectors, including images, time and areas of release, rarity and value. If you know of an item that does not have an article, please add it to one of our to-do lists or inquire here.

Participants

Structure

Each book should have its own article, and have a plot summary, character list, and other relevant facts.

The formatting of all other types of articles is currently pending and being discussed as of March 1, 2010.

Goals

  1. Identify and catalog as many pieces of merchandise as possible.
  2. Identify manufacturers of each item in the project.
  3. Identify the time of release of all items in the project.
  4. Identify countries which each item was released in, particularly exclusive toys.
  5. Provide at least one picture of each toy in each set.
  6. Make complete articles on each book in the Pokémon franchise which include a picture of the book's cover and a complete synopsis of the book.

Infoboxes


Other templates

This article is part of Project Merchandise, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on all Pokémon toys, dolls, books, and collectible merchandise.
  • This template can be customized to suit the article on which it is placed.
    • {{Project Merchandise notice|book}} is to be used on book articles
    • {{Project Merchandise notice|toy}} is to be used on toy and doll articles
    • The standard {{Project Merchandise notice}} is to be used on all other articles


This user is a member of Project Merchandise.


Related projects

Related projects include:

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