Pokemonhas just announced that it is releasing a Pikachu-themed Bluetooth speaker soon. Recently opening up pre-orders online, the upcoming Bluetooth speaker will be based on the shape of theiconic Electric-type pocket monster, and will likely be considered by avid fans of the Pokemon to be a great addition to any personal collection.
It seems the production of new officialPokemonproducts and merchandise is not likely to stop, despite The Pokemon Company just releasing thenewPokemon ScarletandVioletjust over a month ago. The company actually prepared more themed items for the game’s launch, announcing that new stuffed toys of the Gen 9 starters and legendary Pokemon are available for purchase. Now that the hype for the new game is slowing down, it looks like The Pokemon Company is going back to making Gen 1-themed products to keep the interest of thePokemonfanbase.
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On the official JapanesePokemonTwitter account, news has been shared that pre-orders for the Pikachu-shaped Bluetooth speaker have already opened via the JAM website, the company’s official partner in producing the item. According to the website, the item is priced at 8,250 yen or around $62 USD and is scheduled to ship mid-February 2023. In terms of size, the speaker’s dimensions are 18cm length x 11.5cm width x 20cm height. One of the speaker’s main features include allowing users to connect through their mobile device, tablet, or computer via the Bluetooth 5.1 technology.
Other features of the Bluetooth speaker include it being light enough at 450 grams to be portable as well as being “drip proof.” This means that the product is waterproof with most activities involved around daily life, so it can safely be placed in kitchens or bathrooms. Considering thatPikachu is an Electric-type Pokemonand is naturally resistant to the element of water, fans may find this feature quirky and amusing. What’s more, the Bluetooth speaker is in the shape of the pocket creature, making it a cute item to display, especially in rooms that arePokemon-themed.
This is not the first project themed after theElectric pocket creature Pikachuthat The Pokemon Company has partnered with JAM to produce. The other Pikachu-shaped product they made before was a larger rideable item made for children to hug or sit on. Unfortunately, the JAM products are currently only being sold in Japan. Global fans will have to wait for official news ifPokemondecides to bring these items outside of its home region.
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