Target just dropped a new line of Pokémon-themed water bottles produced alongside Owala. The highly anticipated collection officially went on sale on September 16, but some sharp-eyed shoppers found items in stores ahead of the release.
Strong in-store customer numbers at Target locations could determine how well the special bottles perform. Meanwhile, Pokémon retailers are actively fighting scalpers who buy up merchandise at inflated prices.
Both platforms, Mercari and Pokémon, have removed listings of sealed 30th anniversary products from their marketplaces. As a result, some collectors said their Pokémon TCG orders canceled without warning.
Across the Atlantic, Pokémon Center advance orders for 30th anniversary items in the UK experienced setbacks, disappointing collectors across the pond.