Target has introduced a new line of Pokémon-themed water bottles created with Owala. The highly anticipated collection officially went on sale on September 16, but some quick shoppers found items in stores prior to the scheduled date.
High in-store customer numbers at Target locations could determine how well the special bottles perform. Meanwhile, Pokémon companies are actively fighting scalpers who hoard merchandise for profit.
Two major platforms, Mercari and Pokémon, have removed listings of unopened 30th anniversary products from their marketplaces. As a result, some collectors experienced having Pokémon TCG orders canceled without warning.
Overseas, Pokémon Center advance orders for 30th anniversary items in the UK faced delays, annoying fans across the pond.