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| Location | LaLaport Tokyo-Bay West Building 2F, 2-1-1, Hamacho, Funabashi City, Chiba | ||
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| Opened | November 22, 2013[1] | ||
| Mascot(s) | Ampharos, Marill & Pikachu | ||
| Type | Permanent | ||
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Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay, officially known as Pokémon Center TOKYO-BAY (Japanese: ポケモンセンタートウキョーベイ Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay), is a Pokémon Center store that opened in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan, on November 22, 2013.[1] The store includes a Pokémon Card Station.
History
On November 22, 2013 Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opened in the LaLaport Tokyo-Bay shopping center in in Funabashi, Chiba. For the opening, an Inkay event Pokémon for Pokémon X and Y was first distributed at Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay[2] Customers were also given a Jumbo size Inkay promo card and those who spent over ¥3000 were entered into a raffle to win either a Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opening tumbler, clear file, or magnet.[3] There was also a range of goods and merchandise to purchase.
In celebration of the opening, the Inkay event Pokémon was made available at the other Pokémon Center stores in Japan,[4] along with a range of merchandise, and a similar raffle.[5]
On November 24, 2023, it was announced that Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay would be closing for refurbishment on January 8, 2024.[6] In anticipation of this closure, customers at the store who spent ¥3000 or more between December 4, 2023 and closing day were given an original A4 clear file. After the store closed, from January 12 to March 4, 2024, a temporary store was opened within the LaLaport Tokyo-Bay shopping center.[6][7]
On March 1, 2024, it was announced that the refurbished store would be reopening on April 12, 2024, and a series of commemorative merchandise was announced.[8][9] 400 people had the chance to attend a "pre-opening" preview of the store on April 11, 2024, and once the store opened, an entry ticket system was put in place to help prevent the expected overcrowding.[10]
Timeline
- November 22, 2013 - Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opens in opened in Funabashi, Chiba.
- April 12, 2024 - Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay reopens after a refurbishment.
Exclusive merchandise
Opening day merchandise
The following merchandise was available on opening day in commemoration of the event.
| Product list | ||
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| Product | Japanese | Price |
| Pikachu plush | ぬいぐるみ ピカチュウ | ¥1,200 |
| Mascot Pikachu plush | マスコット ピカチュウ | ¥680 |
| A4 clear file | A4クリアファイル | ¥210 |
| General-purpose notebook | じゆうちょう | ¥170 |
| A5 ring notebook | A5リングノート | ¥500 |
| Sticker | シール | ¥350 |
| Set of 5 2B pencils | 2B鉛筆5本セット | ¥350 |
| Ruler | 定規 | ¥250 |
| Joined pencil caps | ジョイント鉛筆キャップ | ¥320 |
| Handkerchief | ハンカチ | ¥350 |
| Purse | 巾着 | ¥580 |
| Playing cards | トランプ | ¥1,200 |
| Mug | マグカップ | ¥1,200 |
| Metal charm set | メタルチャームセット | ¥450 |
| Store logo pin badge | ロゴピンズ | ¥650 |
| Sunflower seed cookies | ヒマワリの種入りクッキー | ¥650 |
| Inkay LED lights | LEDライト マーイーカ | ¥3,200 |
| Deck case | デッキケース | ¥380 |
| Card file | カードファイル | ¥630 |
Opening raffle
Customers at the newly opened store who spent over ¥3000 were entered into a raffle where they could win either a drink tumbler (first prize), a B5 clear file (second prize), or a metallic sticker (last prize). Other Pokémon Center stores around Japan held a similar raffle.
Raffle prizesRefurbishment merchandise
The following merchandise was created to celebrate the re-opening of Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay after its refurbishment in 2024. The logo pin badge was only available in the store, while the other merchandise was also available on Pokémon Center Online.[9]
| Product list | ||
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| Product | Japanese | Price |
| Leisure style Pikachu plush | ぬいぐるみ レジャースタイルのピカチュウ | ¥2,640 |
| Leisure style Pikachu mascot | ぬいぐるみ レジャースタイルのピカチュウ | ¥2,640 |
| Ampharos, Pikachu & Marill plush | ぬいぐるみ デンリュウとピカチュウとマリル | ¥4,950 |
| Marill glowing acrylic charm | 光る！アクリルチャーム マリル | ¥1,540 |
| Pikachu glowing acrylic charm | 光る！アクリルチャーム ピカチュウ | ¥1,540 |
| Ampharos glowing acrylic charm | 光る！アクリルチャーム デンリュウ | ¥1,540 |
| Acrylic charm | アクリルチャームコレクション | ¥660 |
| Picnic sheet | レジャーシート | ¥3,300 |
| Cooling tote bag | 保冷トートバッグ | ¥2,970 |
| Marill water pistol | マリルのみずでっぽう | ¥770 |
| Mug | マグカップ | ¥1,650 |
| Hand towel | ハンドタオル | ¥770 |
| Bath towel | バスタオル | ¥3,300 |
| Hat (54-56cm)/(57-59cm) | ハット (54-56cm)/(57-59cm) | ¥3,300 |
| T-shirt M/L | Tシャツ M/L | ¥3,850 |
| T-shirt 110cm/130cm | Tシャツ 110cm/130cm | ¥3,080 |
| Socks (19-21cm)/(23-25cm)/(25-27cm) | 【選べる】ミドルソックス (19-21cm)/(23-25cm)/(25-27cm) | ¥495 |
| Die-cut sticker | ダイカットステッカー | ¥385 |
| Assorted stickers | アソートシール | ¥660 |
| Roll of sticky notes | ロールふせん | ¥660 |
| A5 ring notebook | A5リングノート | ¥770 |
| A4 clear file | A4クリアファイル | ¥275 |
| Store logo pin | ロゴピンズ | ¥770 |
A4 clear files
After the store refurbishment announcement, customers who spent ¥3,000 or more in store between December 4, 2023 and January 28, 2024, received an A4 clear file featuring the then-logo's mascots.[6] Once the store reopened a second A4 clear file, with a complimentary design featuring the new mascots, was given to customers who spent ¥3,000 or more between April 11 and April 29, 2024.[11]
Pre-closure A4 clear file
Post-closure A4 clear file
Promo cards
Iconography
The store opened in November 2013 in the LaLaport Tokyo-Bay mall, and a large statue of Surfing Pikachu was placed outside the mall. Prior to renovation, the stores mascots had always included Chespin as well as Pikachu, however, they are now Ampharos, Marill and Pikachu, as featured in the store's new logo. The store's new design is "inspired by bay area scenery, such as seaside parks and lighthouses".[8]
Store interior prior to refurbishment
Store reopening key art
Previous logos
In other languages
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