Yamada Heiando, a renowned lacquerware brand, has released a captivating collection of three Pokémon bowls inspired by the Chinese Zodiac. Discover the details of these unique and highly sought-after pieces!
Spend Dinner with Handcrafted Pokémon Bowls
Featuring Pikachu, Ekans, and Dragonite
Yamada Heiando, in collaboration with The Pokémon Company, has crafted these exquisite bowls using traditional techniques. Each bowl features a Pokémon representing a Chinese Zodiac animal: Pikachu (Rat), Ekans (Snake), and Dragonite (Dragon).
These bowls are designed with families in mind, described by the company as "gentle guardians watching over you and your children during dinner." Yamada Heiando emphasizes their commitment to creating products for babies and children, hoping these bowls "become a vessel that allows you to watch and rejoice together in your child’s happy daily growth."
Each Pokémon is also associated with a specific aspect of a child's development: Pikachu embodies kindness, Ekans symbolizes growth, and Dragonite represents openness.
Initially released on January 17, 2025, these bowls sold out almost instantly. A second sales period begins January 31st, with a limit of two bowls per customer. Each set costs 16,500 JPY (approximately $105 USD). International shipping is available, with additional charges depending on packaging, peak season surcharges, and fuel costs.
Yamada Heiando has hinted at future releases featuring other Pokémon Zodiac bowls. Mark your calendars for January 31st!
Pokémon Center Exclusive: Eevee Evolutions Figures
On January 16, 2025, The Pokémon Company launched a Pokémon Center exclusive: a figure set featuring Eevee's evolutions. The Pokémon Center online store offers a wide variety of Pokémon merchandise.
The first three figures in the "Evolving Personalities Figure" line are Jolteon, Flareon, and Vaporeon, with the remaining Eeveelutions to be released in groups of three throughout the year. Each Pokémon has a unique personality assigned: Jolteon is skillful, Flareon is satisfied, and Vaporeon is playful. These personality traits will continue for future releases.
These exclusive figures are available on the Pokémon Center website for $29.99 USD. Keep an eye out for announcements regarding future limited-edition releases.
