User:Rustle/Pokémon Center Sapporo
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| Location | Daimaru Sapporo Store 8F, Kita 5 jo Nishi 4-7, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido | |||
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| Opened | December 1, 2016 (current store)[1] | |||
| Mascot(s) | Alolan Vulpix, Sprigatito & Pikachu | |||
| Type | Permanent | |||
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Pokémon Center Sapporo (Japanese: ポケモンセンターサッポロ Pokémon Center Sapporo) is a Pokémon Center store located in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. The store first opened in 2003 as a temporary store, before a permanent store opened in March 2009. In December 2016, the store moved to its current location.
History
On July 1, 2003, the first Pokémon Center Sapporo opened temporarily in the ANA Hotel in Sapporo (now the ANA Crowne Plaza), until October 31, 2003.[2] The store was part of a collaboration between All Nippon Airways (the operators of the original Pokémon Jets) and The Pokémon Company. The store opened for a second time, in the same location, from July 1 to September 30, 2004.[3] For the third opening (from July 1 to October 2, 2005),[4] a Sapporo Pikachu event Pokémon was distributed for Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen for a limited time.[5] The store opened in the same location again from November 17, 2005 to April 9, 2006,[6] and for a final time from July 1 to October 29, 2006.[7]
On March 6, 2009, Pokémon Center Sapporo reopened as a permanent store in the Sapporo Esta mall; the sixth permanent Pokémon Center in Japan.[8][9] To celebrate this opening, a Pokémon Center Eevee event Pokémon was distributed for Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum between March 6 - 19, 2009,[10] and a Pikachu Farm Special Puzzle gift, with artwork commemorating the opening of the store, was given to guests. A selection of merchandise was also made available for purchase.[9]
On December 1, 2016, Pokémon Center Sapporo moved to its current location on the 8th floor of the Daimaru Sapporo department store.[1] Prior to opening, a "pre-opening" event was held on November 30, 2016, where 750 people were able to visit the store early by winning one of two lotteries (one ran by Television Hokkaido, and one by Pokémon Center Online). A Pokémon Center Sapporo Alolan Vulpix event Pokémon was distributed for Pokémon Sun and Moon during the "pre-opening" event and then from December 1, 2016 to January 31, 2017.[11] This distribution was then repeated at the other Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores across Japan between February 1 to March 12, 2017.[12]
To celebrate the opening, customers at Pokémon Centers, Pokémon Stores, or Pokémon Center Online, who brought five or more Pokémon Trading Card Game booster packs also received a Sapporo's Pikachu promo card.[13] Customers at physical stores who spent over ¥4,000 during the opening period received an Alolan Vulpix & Pikachu keychain, with an exclusive extra design being available at Pokémon Center Sapporo. Additionally, customers at the new store were also given a Pikachu & Alolan Vulpix Clear Card as a gift.[14] A range of commemorative merchandise was also made available.[15]
Timeline
- July 1 - October 31, 2003 - First temporary store opens in ANA Hotel Sapporo
- July 1 - September 30, 2004 - Second temporary store
- July 1 - October 2, 2005 - Third temporary store
- November 17, 2005 - April 9, 2006 - Fourth temporary store
- July 1 - October 29 2006 - Final temporary store
- March 6, 2009 - Permanent store opens in the Sapporo Esta mall
- December 1, 2016 - Permanent store reopens in the Daimaru Sapporo department store
Exclusive merchandise
2009 opening day merchandise
The following merchandise was available on opening day in commemoration of the event.[9]
| Product list | ||
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| Product | Japanese | Price |
| Cowboy Pikachu plush | ぬいぐるみ カウボーイピカチュウ | ¥1,200 |
| Store logo keychain | ロゴキーホルダー | ¥630 |
| Store logo pin badge | ロゴピンズ | ¥630 |
| Pikachu Farm potato butter cookies | じゃがバタークッキー ピカチュウファーム | ¥500 |
| Water-repellent mug | 撥水マグ | ¥730 |
| Handkerchief | ハンカチ | ¥350 |
2016 reopening merchandise
The following merchandise was released to celebrate the re-opening of Pokémon Center Sapporo. The Pikachu Snow Sculpture ~Clark Statue~ plush, store logo pin badge and playing cards were exclusive to Pokémon Center Sapporo. The other items were also available to purchase from other Pokémon Center stores and Pokémon Center Online.[15]
| Product list | ||
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| Product | Japanese | Price |
| Pikachu Snow Sculpture ~Clark Statue~ plush | ぬいぐるみ ピカチュウの雪像～クラーク像～ | ¥2,200 |
| Store logo pin badge | ロゴピンズ | ¥630 |
| Playing cards | トランプ | ¥1,250 |
| Snow Festival Pikachu plush | ぬいぐるみ 雪まつりのピカチュウ | ¥2,200 |
| Snow Festival Alolan Vulpix plush | ぬいぐるみ 雪まつりのアローラロコン | ¥2,200 |
| Snow Festival Popplio plush | ぬいぐるみ 雪まつりのアシマリ | ¥2,200 |
| Mascot Snow Festival Pikachu plush | マスコット 雪まつりのピカチュウ | ¥1,200 |
| Mascot Snow Festival Alolan Vulpix plush | マスコット 雪まつりのアローラロコン | ¥1,200 |
| Mascot Snow Festival Popplio plush | マスコット 雪まつりのアシマリ | ¥1,200 |
| Squishy mascot Melted Pika Daruma | スクイーズマスコット とけたピカだるま | ¥1,000 |
| Mochimuni Pikachu snow rabbit plush | もちむにぬいぐるみ ピカチュウの雪うさぎ | ¥600 |
| Mochimuni Leafeon snow rabbit plush | もちむにぬいぐるみ リーフィアの雪うさぎ | ¥600 |
| Mochimuni Glaceon snow rabbit plush | もちむにぬいぐるみ グレイシアの雪うさぎ | ¥600 |
| Metal charm set | メタルチャームセット | ¥650 |
| Pin badge set | ピンズセット | ¥820 |
| Acrylic keychain collection | アクリルキーホルダーコレクション | ¥500 |
| A4 clear file | A4クリアファイル | ¥280 |
| Mug | マグカップ | ¥1,300 |
| Tumbler | タンブラー | ¥1,200 |
| Small Croquis sketchbook | クロッキーブックS | ¥680 |
| Pokémon Ramen Pikachu (Miso Flavor), bowl, & chopsticks set | ポケモンラーメン ピカチュウ みそ味 どんぶり はしセット | ¥1,500 |
| Pokémon Ramen Pikachu (Miso Flavor) | ポケモンラーメン ピカチュウ みそ味 | ¥200 |
| Ursaring & Magikarp wooden ornament | きぼりのおきもの リングマ＆コイキング | ¥12,778 |
| Rowlet wooden ornament | きぼりのおきもの モクロー | ¥11,852 |
| Pokémon Card Game deck case & sleeves | ポケモンカードゲーム デッキケース＆シールド | ¥1,000 |
Pikachu Snow Sculpture ~Clark Statue~ plush
Store logo pin badge
Snow Festival Pikachu plush
Snow Festival Alolan Vulpix plush
Snow Festival Popplio plush
Snow Festival Pikachu mascot plush
Snow Festival Alolan Vulpix mascot plush
Snow Festival Popplio mascot plush
Squishy mascot Melted Pika Daruma
Mochimuni Pikachu snow rabbit plush
Mochimuni Leafeon snow rabbit plush
Mochimuni Glaceon snow rabbit plush
Metal charm set
Pin badge set
Acrylic keychains
A4 clear file
Mug
Tumbler
Small Croquis sketchbook
Pokémon Ramen, bowl and chopsticks set (ramen not pictured)
Rowlet wooden ornament
Second batch
On February 1, 2017, a second set of merchandise was released to celebrate the reopening of the store.
| Product list | ||
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| Product | Japanese | Price |
| Pikachu in a Vulpix Poncho plush | ぬいぐるみ ロコンポンチョのピカチュウ | ¥2,200 |
| Pikachu in an Alolan Vulpix Poncho plush | ぬいぐるみ アローラロコンポンチョのピカチュウ | ¥2,200 |
| Pikachu in a Vulpix Poncho mascot plush | マスコット ロコンポンチョのピカチュウ | ¥1,320 |
| Pikachu in an Alolan Vulpix Poncho mascot plush | マスコット アローラロコンポンチョのピカチュウ | ¥1,320 |
| Set of 2 A4 clear files | A4クリアファイル2枚セット | ¥550 |
| Gold lacquer facsimiles | うつし金蒔絵 | ¥990 |
| Set of 2 stickers | ステッカー2枚セット | ¥550 |
| Metal charm set | メタルチャームセット | ¥660 |
| Pins set | ピンズセット | ¥660 |
| Alolan Vulpix hooded poncho | フード付きポンチョ アローラロコン ver. | ¥5,280 |
Pikachu in a Vulpix Poncho plush
Pikachu in an Alolan Vulpix Poncho plush
Pikachu in a Vulpix Poncho mascot plush
Pikachu in an Alolan Vulpix Poncho mascot plush
Set of 2 A4 clear files
Gold lacquer facsimiles
Set of 2 stickers
Metal charm set
Pins set
Alolan Vulpix hooded poncho
Promo cards
Iconography
2016 store reopening key art
Previous logos
Logo used for the first and second temporary stores
Logo used for the third and fourth temporary stores
Logo used for the last temporary store
Second logo featuring Piplup, Pikachu and Fennekin
Third logo featuring Alolan Vulpix, Pikachu and Popplio
Fourth logo featuring Alolan Vulpix, Pikachu and Sobble
In other languages
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External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Pokémon Center Sapporo has reopened! - The Pokémon Company (archived from the original November 7, 2016; retrieved March 3, 2024)
- ↑ Pokémon Center Sapporo - The Pokémon Company (archived from the original June 23, 2003; retrieved March 3, 2024)
- ↑ Pokémon Center Sapporo - The Pokémon Company (archived from the original June 9, 2004; retrieved March 3, 2024)
- ↑ Pokémon Center Sapporo - The Pokémon Company (archived from the original July 20, 2005; retrieved March 3, 2024)
- ↑ Pokémon Center Sapporo Opening Commemoration Present! - The Pokémon Company (archived from the original July 20, 2005; retrieved March 3, 2024)
- ↑ Pokémon Center Sapporo - The Pokémon Company (archived from the original November 30, 2005; retrieved March 3, 2024)
- ↑ Pokémon Center Sapporo - The Pokémon Company (archived from the original July 3, 2006; retrieved March 3, 2024)
- ↑ Sapporo Pokémon Center to open March 6 - Bulbanews (retrieved March 3, 2024)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 "Pokémon Center Sapporo" will open on Friday, March 6th at 10am! - The Pokémon Company (archived from the original February 20 2009; retrieved March 3, 2024)
- ↑ Pokémon Center Sapporo to give away Eievui - Bulbanews (retrieved March 3, 2024)
- ↑ Vulpix (Alolan Form) is presented! - The Pokémon Company (archived from the original December 11, 2016; retrieved March 3, 2024)
- ↑ "Vulpix (Alolan Form)" will be given away at Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores nationwide! - The Pokémon Company (archived from the original February 8, 2017; retrieved March 3, 2024)
- ↑ Purchase 5 Pokémon Card Game Expansion Packs and receive a Special Card! - The Pokémon Company (archived from the original November 28, 2016; retrieved March 3, 2024)
- ↑ Special present at Pokémon Center Sapporo!! - The Pokémon Company (archived from the original December 4, 2016; retrieved March 3, 2024)
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Pokémon Center Sapporo Reopening Commemorative Goods Released!! - The Pokémon Company (archived from the original August 20, 2017; retrieved March 3, 2024)
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