Reservations for the special London Pokemon Center pop up store are now open, and anticipation for the event has been brewing in the weeks since the announcement. Dedicated Pokemon fans from all over Europe have been eagerly awaiting this opportunity to get their hands on exclusive merchandise, so the excitement surrounding this upcoming store is palpable. The London Pokemon Center pop up store will be open from April 17th to April 19th, so make sure to reserve your tickets to ensure that you can take part in this once-in-a-lifetime event.
Why Visit?
The pop-up store is sure to be an impressive sight. Many of Nintendo’s most iconic Pokemon characters will be featured throughout the store in one way or another. Fans can get their hands on exclusive items such as Pokémon Center London t-shirts, plushes, and other memorabilia that are not available anywhere else. What’s more, visitors are encouraged to take part in a range of interactive activities around the store – making it a great day out for both adults and children.
The store is being organized by Nintendo UK & Ireland, who have stated that: “This unique collaboration between The O2 London and The Pokémon Company International celebrates more than two decades of Pokémon incredible success and introduces new generations of fans to one of gaming’s biggest franchises”.
Popularity Surge
Since the launch of Pokémon GO five years ago, interest in all things related to Pokémon has been steadily increasing – with 2019 being no exception. In addition to being one of the highest grossing mobile games worldwide (making nearly $3 billion dollars last year alone), there were also several major events held around Europe during 2019 which drew large crowds – including Belgium Comic Con and Gamescom Cologne.
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