Target just dropped a new line of Pokémon-themed water bottles made in collaboration with Owala. The highly anticipated collection officially went on sale Sept. 16, but some quick shoppers noticed products in stores before the official launch.
Successful store visits at Target locations stands to shape how well the limited-edition bottles perform. Meanwhile, Pokémon retailers are cracking down on scalpers who buy up merchandise at marked-up rates.
Both platforms, Mercari and Pokémon, have removed listings of sealed 30th anniversary products from their marketplaces. As a result, some collectors said their Pokémon TCG orders terminated without warning.
Overseas, Pokémon Center pre-orders for 30th anniversary items in the United Kingdom were delayed, disappointing fans in that region.