Target has introduced a new line of Pokémon-themed water bottles created with Owala. The sought-after collection officially went on sale Sept. 16, but some sharp-eyed shoppers noticed products in stores ahead of the release.
High foot traffic at Target locations could determine how well the exclusive bottles perform. Meanwhile, Pokémon retailers are pushing back against scalpers who resell merchandise for profit.
Both platforms, Mercari and Pokémon, blocked listings of unopened 30th anniversary products from their marketplaces. Following this, some collectors experienced having Pokémon TCG orders cancelled without warning.
Overseas, Pokémon Center reservations for 30th anniversary items across Britain faced delays, annoying eager buyers across the pond.