Originally I had just planned on doing one post on the Pokémon Center in Osaka, but it was so huge I had to split it in two! If you haven’t seen my first post on the store itself, I highly encourage you to go check it out. Today I’ll be showing off what I actually brought home with me!
One thing I was determined to pick up during my trip to Japan was a case for my 3DS XL, so I was beyond thrilled to spot this gorgeous case featuring Pikachu, Sylveon, and Eevee at the Pokémon Center. I love things that are equal parts adorable and functional!
Some of you may remember that I tweeted a photo of the Moo Moo Milk cell phone strap pictured above a few weeks back. Initially, I was surprised to see Miltank on the face of so many different items, and I was more strangely intrigued by the strap than anything. But when I couldn’t get it out of my head a couple days later, I decided that meant I needed it as a souvenir! I also couldn’t resist the Scraggy “gotsu gotsu metto” (rugged helmet) one, as Scraggy is one of my favorite newer Pokémon.
Now to decide where to put them! Though I could leave them in the packaging, I find it much more satisfying to actually use the things I buy, so I’ll definitely be taking them out and putting them through their paces.
In the end, I couldn’t walk away without something from the “Happy Party Time: Eevee & Friends” series. I’m a sucker for stationary, so I settled on the notepad above! It’s chock-full of cute:
The first page features some bonus stickers, followed by four different sheet designs, and even an illustrated back cover!
I also couldn’t pass up these amazing stamps! I can’t wait to stamp them on anything and everything.
Deco tape seems to be a current popular item in stationery stores in Japan. It’s similar to white-out tape, but rolls out a variety of cute little pictures on translucent tape, making it a clean and theoretically easy alternative to stamps. Unfortunately, I find them extremely difficult to use properly… But, well, at least they’re cute!
Even the packaging is cute! How can I throw it away?!
Here’s a test run I did with some of the stamps and deco tape on a sheet of the Eevee party paper. It’s a tad disappointing that the deco tape is so hard to use – it’s extremely hard to place the tape without it tearing or warping, but perhaps I’m just clumsy!
Of course, I also had to get some writing implements to go along with all my stationery! I love the Oshawott swimming in ramen, a Fukuoka regional item. Funnily enough, all the regional items are available in every Pokémon Center, so while I would’ve liked to get Osaka’s special designs, I just happened to prefer the Fukuoka one!
Finally, I ended my Pokémon Center shopping spree with some Pikachu cookies! I haven’t opened them yet, so I’ll save that for a future Taste Test post, but isn’t the tin awesome? I don’t even care if the cookies themselves are good – at least I’ll be able to reuse the tin!
There’s a different Pikachu pose on each side. Brilliant!
Well, what do you think? Did I go a little nuts, or show some restraint? I’m personally quite happy with my haul, so I’d say it was a good trip! Though of course I already want to go back…
Love the stationary (especially the stickers), and no, you definitely showed restrain. I know if it was me I’d go into bankruptcy, lol.
The cookie tin is AMAZING! I’m super jealous.
THAT STATIONARY SERIOUSLY.
I don’t think I could bring myself to write on that… Sylveon has got to be a new major mascot pokemon, he’s just so photogenic and pretty.
Everything is just too damn cute!!!
All this stuff is adorable! The 3DS case is downright beautiful. I’m really starting to wish my 3DS was an XL. 🙁
Do you do penpals or do you just like collecting stationery? I love writing letters so I’d love to write to you!
Aw I love the 3ds xl case! There are so few cases in the US that I have yet to buy one.
I have the same problem with stationary items, that I pretty sure I have bought more because it is cute. You had more restraint then I think I would have had. I play this game though where I pick everything I would want then decide based on a budget I always preset before I enter the store ><.
Hehe I love Scraggy is adorable too but everyone thinks Im nuts.
How were the prices for the different items if you dont mind me asking? Usually the official stores charge more so hopefully the pokemon center wasn’t bad =).
Do you wish you could have gotten more stuff?
Haha, believe me, if I were rich I would’ve bought out the whole store!
It’s one of the last things I bought – I almost missed it! I’m glad I didn’t
Yeah, I think we’re going to see Sylveon on a lot of goods from now on! And believe me, I have a hard time writing on it, too… I’ll make sure to save at least a few sheets of every design, if I do end up using it.
Right?! Heaven!
Yeah, unfortunately they’re phasing out the regular 3DS cases since the XL is the new “standard.” You might be able to find a cute Pokemon Center one for the old model on eBay or Yahoo.jp, though!
I actually don’t really have any penpals per say! But I love writing letters. DM me your address on Twitter so we can be pen pals!
Hmm, I’d say the items were a bit on the pricey side, but nothing too expensive. The 3DS case was about $20, and I think the notepad was $5. Actually, on second thought, they’re pretty reasonable! The only things I thought were a bit expensive were the plush toys (I didn’t buy any, but even the smallest ones were like $15).
I was actually a little disappointed by the merchandise on offer initially! There weren’t a lot of items with my favorite Pokemon on them, and they didn’t have that many Pokemon Time items, which is one of the series I really wanted to buy. But in the end, it was probably for the better! I didn’t spend too much and I’m happy with everything I picked out 🙂
Japan definitely is the capital country of CUTE.
I am so jealous. Everything you got is absolutely adorable! I love the stamp set. Have fun with your new goodies!