Pokemon Fan Makes Incredible Find at Thrift Store
One bargain hunter and Pokemon fan headed to their local thrift shop and found a remarkable find from the 1990s. Vintage Pokemon merchandise, especially trading cards, has been making the news constantly in the past few years. Some eager fans have even gone to extremes to get their hands on Pokemon merchandise. This time, however, it's not a card but another cool piece of memorabilia catching a stir online.
Other examples of Pokemon merchandise, such as toys and plush, are rarer to hear about. The lucky Pokemon fan and bargain hunter headed to the internet to relive their childhood and inspire nostalgia from other Pokemon fans. Recently, fan-made creations such as a personalized Pokemon Pinball machine have also gained attention online.
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Reddit user NeverDeadlyy shared an image of their surprise thrift find, an original 1998 Hasbro Original Pikachu «I Choose You» plush they scored for only three dollars. Now, this Pikachu does not look like the same Pikachu as today. In particular, many longtime fans refer to this style as «Chunkachu» compared to what the mascot for the popular franchise is depicted as in current media. This depiction illustrates the early days of Pokemon's growing popularity and how much the franchise has evolved since it launched in the early 90s.
According to the two photos shared by NeverDeadlly, this plush is in excellent condition, its cheeks light up, and it even talks. They were even surprised to find one in such fantastic condition all these years later. When checking out the «Buy It Now» prices on eBay, sealed versions can be obtained for $150 -$230. Loose versions in good working condition, similar to what the Reddit user recently found, can be
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