To celebrate the launch of the fascinating new book Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology, an exciting collaboration has been formed. The Pokémon Company and London's Natural History Museum will launch a temporary store stocked with special merchandise. Enthusiasts can look forward to products like stationery, plushes, and artwork all drawing from the institution's theme. For collectors, however, will be a specially made Pikachu card, offered as a free bonus for the pop-up. The store will operate from the physical location to online from January 26 to April 19.
Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology represents a highly anticipated tome filled with stunning illustrations that show creatures in their wild environments. It's essentially is what a Pokémon Professor could produce after adventurers submit their data, alternatively a naturalist's journal might have created had the famous islands were populated by Pidgeys instead of birds. Part of the charm lies in the book's serious approach, treating Pokémon as a legitimate subject for inquiry. Writer Yoshinari Yonehara and illustrator Chihiro Kinoshita both hold PhDs in ecology and behavioral science.
The company regularly to issue special edition promos for major tournaments and brand collaborations. A lot of these collector items often feature the famous mouse Pokémon that acts as the series face. What distinguishes this new promotion apart is its distinctly bigger size. Although precise specs have not been publicly disclosed, availability is guaranteed to be highly restricted, with fans able to get just one card per purchase.
According to a company statement, some of the merchandise may also be available outside the museum walls. However, broader availability will only be specific stores within the United Kingdom. Critically, fans will not be able to purchase this promo via the official web shop. Although speculator demand is inevitable, the setup suggests they're going to have a difficult time hoarding mass quantities this time around. If you're feeling left out, consider an alternative like fossil-themed display headed to the Windy City later this year.
"All profits from purchases made in the museum store and its online store, which covers these items, support the Natural History Museum’s charitable mission. That encompasses the research of 400 scientists dedicated to scientific inquiry and finding answers to the planetary emergency," the statement says.
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