Companies Conceal Connections to Pokémon in China Following Communist Efforts to Dismantle the Video Game Brand
China’s Response to Pokemon Event Controversy China’s state-run Global Times expressed satisfaction Tuesday after two clothing brands chose to remove Pokemon merchandise from their Chinese stores. This decision followed a promotional event involving Pokemon at the controversial Yasukuni Shrine in Japan. According to reports, Japanese retailer Uniqlo and Chinese brand Li Ning have taken action […]
Pokémon cards are extremely popular among collectors and criminals alike.
Pokémon Cards Become Targets for Thieves Forget about diamonds or fancy cars—thieves are increasingly targeting Pokémon cards, and some insiders suggest it’s becoming the perfect crime. According to collector Charlie Herlocker, who has a staggering 10 million cards valued at “millions of dollars,” the biggest draw is that the cards are fungible and unregistered. He […]
Pokémon shop employee shares heartfelt response from the community after a bold theft of $100K in rare trading cards.
Manhattan Pokémon Shop Robbed of Rare Cards, Community Steps Up Employees at a Pokémon shop in Manhattan expressed that the store is filled with love, even after a shocking incident last week when masked robbers held them at gunpoint and made off with over $100,000 in rare trading cards. During a community arts and crafts […]
Bold group steals $100K in rare trading cards from NYC Pokémon store during local event
Robbery at Manhattan Pokemon Shop A bold group of three individuals held up a Pokemon store in Manhattan at gunpoint, stealing over $100,000 worth of rare trading cards while a community event was taking place nearby, according to police and store employees. The robbery, captured on surveillance footage, shows hooded and masked suspects, equipped with […]
See rare Pokémon cards taken in LA robberies
Merchandise-loving Thieves Target Collectibles In an astonishing turn of events, thieves have become bona fide criminals after stealing about $300,000 worth of Pokémon cards and other collectibles in two separate incidents in Los Angeles this past Sunday. One robbery involved a rather daring use of an electric saw, which was pretty audacious. Surveillance footage, shared […]
Pokemon enthusiast drives single card’s price up by 971%
Pokemon Card Prices Spike Dramatically Pokemon card enthusiasts have taken over the market for certain cards from Japan’s beloved series, leading to an unbelievable price increase of 971% within just a few weeks. A collector known simply as “Kabuto King” has been on a buying spree, acquiring every new copy of the first edition Kabuto […]
GameStop shopper receives $30,000 for unique Pokémon card in record-setting exchange
GameStop Customer Scores Big with Rare Pokémon Card Trade A customer at GameStop in Texas made headlines after cashing in over $30,000 for rare Pokémon cards. This transaction marks the largest trade-in in the company’s history. On Monday, the individual visited the Grapevine store with a holographic Gengar card in excellent condition and walked away […]
George Kittle opens a rare Pokémon pack after the 49ers’ big victory: ‘That was awesome’
George Kittle’s Unexpected Post-Game Adventure After the 49ers’ victory over the Browns at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, George Kittle found himself in an unexpected situation—trading in football for Pokémon. On the team plane heading home, kicker Matt Gay helped him open a highly sought-after first edition fossil pack. The packs can be quite pricey, […]
Luigi Mangione’s ‘Pokémon’ joke about a prostitute months prior to the NYC shooting
Details Emerge About Luigi Mangione’s Travels Before Alleged Murder In the months leading up to the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, Luigi Mangione, the primary suspect, made some unusual comments. Reportedly, he joked with friends about using rare Pokémon trading cards to pay for prostitutes during what he called […]
DHS stands firm on deportation video themed around ‘Gotta Catch ‘Em All’ despite backlash from Pokémon company
Controversy Over DHS Use of Pokémon Theme There’s a little uproar happening over the Department of Homeland Security’s recent social media posts. Some Pokémon enthusiasts aren’t too pleased, and honestly, who could blame them? The DHS sparked backlash with a post echoing, “Gotta Catch ‘Em All,” in a video aimed at promoting immigration enforcement actions. […]