It seems this is the season for special Pokemon. Pokemon Heartgold and Pokemon SoulSilver players now have the ability to “capture” Ash’s Pikachu from the popular Pokemon cartoon series. In addition to the two games mentioned above you can also take advantage of this opportunity if you have a copy of Pokemon Diamond, Pokemon Pearl, or Pokemon Platinum. Ash’s Pikachu knows the moves Thunderbolt, Iron Tail, and Volt Tackle.
Toys ‘r’ Us stores across the United States and Puerto Rico are offering the opportunity for you to take home this popular pokemon between now and February 13th. Click through for details on how to capture this unique creature for yourself.
You can also catch the two episode premiere of Pokemon: Black and White on Cartoon Network February 12th at 9:00 am EST.
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Ben Tennison is a very popular guy. He’s got his own show, his own video games and now both of those things will be tied together when people get their hands on the new line of gaming accessories being released by AFA Interactive and TrendSource Distribution. The line of gaming products will include Ben 10 branded game controllers, faceplates and controller covers and more.
“Ben 10 gaming accessories is a huge opportunity for U.S. retailers,” said Charmaine Klohe, President of TrendSource. “We are thrilled to make this line available here in partnership with AFA, and just in time for the peak of the holiday shopping season.”
According to NPD, Ben 10 Ultimate Alien was a Top 5 Boys Action Brand in 2009. More than five million Ben 10 video games have been sold while multi-platform versions of Ben 10 games have sold over seven million copies worldwide. The franchise has made more than $800 million in global toy sales alone.
AFA Interactive, the license holder for Ben 10 Gaming Accessories, has partnered with TrendSource, which will serve as the U.S. sales/distribution channel for the line. TrendSource has partnerships with retailers across the U.S. and Canada, and distributes product lines in the DVD, videogame, and electronic accessory markets. The company specializes in creating customized distribution services for retailers.
Following successful launches in the U.K., Europe, Australia and Africa, the Ben 10 gaming accessory line will be available to U.S. retailers in time for the simultaneous release of the fourth video game in the Ben 10 series and Cartoon Network’s season premiere of Ben 10 Ultimate Alien on October 10th. Namco, Bandai, Cartoon Network and Warner Brothers will hold joint promotions of the new game and TV series.
The products will be available in time for the launch of the next season of the Popular Cartoon network show and include:
- Wired PS2 Controllers
- Wireless PS3 Controllers
- PSP 7 in 1 Kit
- DS Projector Stylus
- DS 9 in 1 Kit
- DS Crystal Cast
- Wii Acryllic Shields
- Wii 5 in 1 Pack
- PS3 Controller Shell
- Xbox 360 Controller Shell
- Ben 10 Themed Wii Remotes and Nunchuks
I’ve seen my fair share of Ben 10 episodes and it’s one of my son’s favorite shows. If you’ve got kids out there that are into the show these might be great stocking stuffers for them in time for the holidays.
Source: TrendSource Distribution Press Release
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