Pokemon fans are currently managing their energy levels ahead of this year’s promise of exciting announcements. The popular video game, manga, anime, and trading card franchise has hit its 25th anniversary, and Funko are joining in on the celebrations by adding two new generation one Pokemon and two new variants of past releases to the series.
Pocket monsters first joined the Funko Pop line up back in 2018 with a Target exclusive release of Pikachu - the franchise’s mascot and arguably the most popular Pokemon. The following year, Kanto starters Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle joined the slow-growing series - with only two more Pops - Eevee and a second Pikachu variant the same year. Last year saw the debut of Mewtwo, Vulpix, Cubone, Mr. Mime, Rattata, and Growlithe. We also got a preview of this year’s first round of releases, including Raichu, Mew, Ponyta, and a metallic Pikachu.
The Pops released this year will come in a special box marked with the 25th anniversary logo - Pikachu’s face with a red 2 and 5 on its cheeks instead of circles. These new Funko Pops were also announced as part of the company’s Funko Fair 2021 and joins more 25th anniversary merchandise, which already includes re-releases from the trading card game, shirts, watches, and Pikachu treats.
Funko also joined forces with The Pokemon Company to create a new figurine series titled “An Afternoon With Eevee & Friends.” To mark the end of the line, Umbreon - the Dark-type evolution of Eevee - became the final release as a closing commemoration. The final figure joined past releases, including the rest of the “Eevolutions.”
