Summary
In honor of their 25th anniversary,Pokemon Gold and Silverare getting a new line of celebratory merchandise. The collection fully celebrates the series' Game Boy origins, with the sprites ofPokemonGold and Silver, in particular, getting numerous types of loot.
Pokemon Gold and Silverwere tremendously impactful when they released way back in 1999.Pokemon Gold and Silverbuilt upon nearly everything thatPokemon Red and Bluehad started, introducing more Pokemon, types, areas, Gyms, and plenty more. While the series has progressed leaps and bounds since,Pokemon Gold and Silverstill have many fanswho look back on the games with great fondness.
Now,Pokemon Gold and Silverare getting acollection of new merchandisein honor of their approaching 25th anniversary. The collection is based upon the Pokemon and artwork of the two games, including both their proper representations and their squashy, chibi-style sprites from the games themselves. The collection will include plush toys, color-changing mugs, jackets, home decor, stationary, and more. One of the arguably most clever among these is the color-changing mug, which uses the effect to show aPokemon trainer beginning a battleagainst a wild Pokemon.
The collection will initially arrive in Pokemon Center stores in Japan, starting on November 23. At this time, there’s no official information on a full release outside of Japan, but many of these items may become available for purchase via Amazon Japan at a later date.
Pokemon Gold and Silver Merchandise Celebrates Game Boy Graphics
While the plush toys and jackets are based upon or feature art from Ken Sugimori’s iconic Pokemon illustrations and concept art, most of the merchandise collection is actually based on the sprites from the games. Many of thePokemon Gold and Silverspritesweren’t accurate depictions of the Pokemon they stood in for, with one sprite often representing numerous completely different Pokemon. The size limitations on the cartridges deemed this a necessity, which may have been disappointing to some at the time, but these days the sprites tend to stir nostalgia for fans.
Many thought thatPokemonwas a flash in the pan phenomenon that would burn out rapidly, whichPokemon Gold and Silverproved wrong. The titles were massive hits both in terms of reviews and sales, and they were loved enough to berevisited withPokemon HeartGold and SoulSilverten years later. As the franchise approaches its 30th anniversary, it’s become very clear that Pokemon is here to stay.
Pokemon Gold and Silver
Enter a whole new world, with new Pokemon to capture, train and battle! Meet Professor Elm and get the all-new Poke Gear, including map, radio, cell phone and clock. Set the clock then watch as day turns to night and events take place in real-time - and be sure to keep an eye out for Pokemon that come out only at night!• Dozens of never-before-seen Pokemon! Find new evolutions for some familiar Pokemon and discover whole new species. Your Pokedex will reveal genders of some Pokemon.• A whole new world! Explore Johto, where there are new gym leaders to beat and eight new badges to earn.• Two new types! Introducing Dark and Steel-type Pokemon.• Trade with Silver, Red, Blue and Yellow versions to catch ‘em all!
