User:Rustle/Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo
User:BthrussellUK/Pokémon Center Infobox Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo (previously Pokémon Center Tokyo) is
History
Pokémon Center Tokyo
The original Pokémon Center Tokyo opened on April 25, 1998[1] in the Kawasakiteitoku Building, Nihonbashi, Tokyo (where Creatures Inc. had their headquaters at the time[2]) and was the first ever location. A special Pokémon Center Tokyo Game Boy Light was available as a celebration of the opening and the release of the first Pokémon movie.
In January 2002, to celebrate the opening of Pokémon Center New York, special ポケモンセンター トウキョー Pokémon Center Tokyo promo cards where given to customers who made purchases at the store.
On July 16, 2007 the original Pokémon Center Tokyo closed and on July 20, 2007 reopened in Hamamatsuchō, Tokyo[3][4]. To celebrate the opening of the store a special Pokémon Center Pikachu edition Nintendo DS Lite was available to purchase via a lottery system[5] and those visiting the new store on their birthday were promised a gift if they brought their Nintendo DS and a copy of Pokémon Diamond or Pearl. Also, a ラルースのゴンベ LaRousse's Munchlax promo card was given to those making purchases at the store.
As part of the Pokémon 10th Anniversary celebrations, a ピカチュウ Pikachu promo card was given to customers between June 16, 2008 and July 31, 2008, depicting Pikachu and an image of the store.
Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo
On December 7, 2014 the second Pokémon Center Tokyo closed, and on December 12, 2014 Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo opened at the Sunshine City mall[6] in Ikebukuro, Tokyo to replace it[7][8]. Between when the store closure was announced[9] and closing day, customers were awarded a おひっこしピカチュウ Moving Pikachu sticker or clear file for purchases made[10]. In celeration of the opening, shiny Pikachu and Charizard Event Pokémon for Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire were distributed on alternate hours at Pokémon Center stores across the country[11]. Also those making purchases at Pokémon Centers were awarded with a メガトウキョーのピカチュウ Mega Tokyo's Pikachu promo card[12], and if a qualifying purchase was made they were entered into a ポケモンセンター DE メガチャンス Mega Chance at Pokémon Center raffle. The grand prize was a "Kalos Region Pokémon Mega Stone Complete Set", a set containing the 28 Kalos Mega Stones to be used with the Pokémon Mega Ring toy, the second prize was a set of two commemorative Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo Opening tumblers and the third prize was a Diancite Mega Stone toy.[13]. There was also a range of opening goods and merchandise to buy.
On December 19, 2019 Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo expanded to include the first Pokémon GO Lab, a Pikachu Sweets by Pokémon Cafe and a new Pokémon Card Station[14]. The Pokémon GO Lab includes a life-size Professor Willow statue along with exclusive Pokémon GO merchandise[15]. The location is also a Gym in Pokémon GO, and in-game events are planned for the store[16]. Pikachu Sweets by Pokémon Cafe is a takeaway cafe with a range of Pokémon themed cakes, sweets and coffee as well as a selection of goods and souvenirs[17]. Pokémon Trading Card Game events are held every day at the purpose-built Pokémon Card Station and a "Pokémon Card Concierge" is on hand to answer any questions about the game[18]. A new children's play area themed after "Pokemon Kids TV" and Pichu opened at the same time within the Sunshine City mall in which Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo is based[14].
On December 20, 2019 it was announced[19] that the main Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo store would be closing on January 14, 2020 until Spring 2020 for refurbishment. During this time the Pokémon GO Lab, Pikachu Sweets and the Pokémon Card Station will remain open as usual, and from January 16, 2020 a limited amount of goods from the main store will be available to purchase as well.
Timeline
- April 25, 1998 - Pokémon Center Tokyo opens in Nihonbashi, Tokyo
- July 20, 2007 - Pokémon Center Tokyo moves to Hamamatsuchō, Tokyo
- December 12, 2014 - Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo opens in Ikebukuro, Tokyo
- December 19, 2019 - Pokémon GO Lab, Pikachu Sweets by Pokémon Cafe and the Pokémon Card Station open
Exclusive mechandise
Pikachu Mega Charizard Y costume plush
Promo cards
ポケモンセンター トウキョー Pokémon Center Tokyo promo card
ラルースのゴンベ LaRousse's Munchlax promo card
ピカチュウ Pikachu Pokémon Center 10th Anniversary promo card
メガトウキョーのピカチュウ Mega Tokyo's Pikachu promo card
Iconography
Pokémon Center Tokyo window display
Mega Charizard Y and Pikachu statue at Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo
Mega Charizard X statue at Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo
Previous logos
Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo's current logo features a Pikachu riding a Miraidon.
Original Pokémon Center Tokyo logo featuring Poliwhirl, Pikachu and Charmander
Second Pokémon Center Tokyo logo featuring Piplup, Pikachu and Charmander
Third Pokémon Center Tokyo logo featuring Froakie, Pikachu and Charmander
First Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo logo featuring Mega Charizard Y and Pikachu
Second Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo logo featuring Zacian and Pikachu
Pokémon GO Lab
Pokémon GO Lab is...
Pikachu Sweets by Pokémon Cafe
- Main article: Pokémon Cafe § Pikachu Sweets
Pokemon Card Station
External links
References
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedPokémon Company History - ↑ ようこそクリーチャーズのホームページへ (Welcome to Creatures Inc. homepage) - Creatures Inc. (Japanese) (archived from the original April 1, 2001; accessed January 5, 2020)
- ↑ Pokémon Center Tokyo moving to new location - Bulbanews (accessed January 5, 2020)
- ↑ ポケモンセンタートウキョーがおひっこしするよ！ (Pokémon Center Tokyo will be on your way!) - Pokemon.co.jp (Japanese) (archived from the original August 11, 2007; accessed January 5, 2020)
- ↑ ポケモンセンタートウキョーおひっこし記念 「ポケモンセンターオリジナル ニンテンドーDS Lite ピカチュウエディション」が登場!! (Pokemon Center Tokyo Okidoshi Commemorative "Pokemon Center Original Nintendo DS Lite Pikachu Edition" Appears!!) - Pokemon.co.jp (Japanese) (archived from the original July 2, 2007; accessed January 5, 2020)
- ↑ Sunshine City store listing (accessed October 31, 2019)
- ↑ 「ポケモンセンターメガトウキョー」が、池袋サンシャインシティ アルパ 2F にオープンするよ！ (“Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo” will open in Ikebukuro Sunshine City Alpa 2F!) - Pokemon.co.jp (Japanese) (accessed November 2, 2019)
- ↑ Pokémon Center Tokyo moving and reopening as Mega Tokyo - Bulbanews (accessed November 2, 2019)
- ↑ ポケモンセンタートウキョーが、なんとメガシンカ!? 新名称は、「ポケモンセンターメガトウキョー」！ (Pokemon Center Tokyo is Mega Shinka!? The new name is "Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo"!) - Pokemon.co.jp (Japanese) (archived from the original October 18, 2014; accessed January 7, 2020)
- ↑ ポケモンセンタートウキョーで、おひっこし前のお楽しみ企画がスタートするよ！ (At Pokémon Center Tokyo, a fun project before your child starts!) - Pokemon.co.jp (Japanese) (archived from the original October 16, 2014; accessed January 7, 2020)
- ↑ ポケモンセンターメガトウキョーオープンを記念して全国のポケモンセンターで「メガキャンペーン」開催、2014年12月12日（金）よりスタート！ (To celebrate the opening of the Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo, "Mega Campaigns" will be held at Pokémon Centers nationwide, starting on Friday, December 12, 2014!) - Pokemon.co.jp (Japanese) (accessed January 7, 2020)
- ↑ 全国のポケモンセンターでお買い物をして、手に入れよう！ (Shop at Pokémon centers nationwide and get it!) - Pokemon.co.jp (Japanese) (accessed January 7, 2020)
- ↑ 対象商品の買い上げで、豪華な賞品が当たる 「ポケモンセンター DE メガチャンス」くじにチャレンジできる！ (By purchasing the target product, you can challenge the "Pokemon Center DE Mega Chance" lottery that wins luxurious prizes!) - Pokemon.co.jp (Japanese) (accessed January 7, 2020)
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 ポケモンセンターメガトウキョーが、スペースを拡大して、パワーアップ！ (Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo expands space and powers up!) - Pokemon.co.jp (Japanese) (accessed January 7, 2020)
- ↑ 『Pokémon GO』の世界観をイメージしたグッズが、ポケモンセンターに登場！ (Goods inspired by the world of "Pokémon GO" are now available at the Pokemon Center!) - Pokemon.co.jp (Japanese) (accessed January 7, 2020)
- ↑ 『Pokémon GO』の公式スペース「Pokémon GO Lab.」誕生！ (“Pokémon GO Lab.”, The official space for “Pokémon GO”, is born!) - Pokemon.co.jp (Japanese) (accessed January 7, 2020)
- ↑ Pikachu Sweets by Pokémon Cafe - Pokemon.co.jp (Japanese) (accessed January 7, 2020)
- ↑ ポケモンカードステーションとは (About Pokemon Card Station) - Pokemon.co.jp (Japanese) (accessed January 7, 2020)
- ↑ ポケモンセンターメガトウキョーがリニューアルし、2020年春にグランドオープン！ (Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo renewed and grand opening in spring 2020!) - Pokemon.co.jp (Japanese) (accessed January 7, 2020)
