Pokémon Gold and Silver Merch Collection Launches Nov 12 in Japan
The Pokémon Company's 30th anniversary line includes a Route 29 music box diorama and a framed Johto and Kanto map, sold only at the Japanese Pokémon store.
The Pokémon Company has announced a Pokémon Gold and Silver merchandise collection marking the series' 30th anniversary, set for release on November 12, according to screenrant.com. The items will be sold exclusively through the official Japanese Pokémon store.
The centerpiece is a music box diorama of Route 29 featuring Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile and Pikachu, which plays the Route 29 track. It is priced at 12,100 yen. A paper recreation of the Ecruteak City Bell Tower, with a removable top, is also part of the line at 2,750 yen.
A framed map of the Johto and Kanto regions based on Pokémon Gold and Silver rounds out the Gold and Silver pieces at 16,500 yen. The collection as a whole covers routes from all nine mainline games.
International release plans for the collection have not been announced. The Pokémon Company said the items are exclusive to the Japanese store and are not planned for release outside Japan for now.
Pokémon Gold and Silver are regarded as some of the best mainline Pokémon titles, and their remakes HeartGold and SoulSilver are often called the best Pokémon games ever made. The new merchandise is tied to the Pokémon series' 30th anniversary.
Quick answers
When does the Pokémon Gold and Silver merch collection release?
It is released on November 12 at the official Japanese Pokémon store.
How much does the Route 29 music box cost?
The music box diorama is priced at 12,100 yen.
Will the collection be sold outside Japan?
The Pokémon Company says the items are exclusive to the Japanese store and are not planned for international release for now.