Wow! Stuff to launch Pikachu Puppetronic later this year

Wow! Stuff is partnering with The Pokémon Company International to launch a Pikachu Puppetronic.

Launching later this year, design details include a ‘first of its kind’ animated mouth moving feature, as well as soft to the touch body and lightning-bolt tail.

“This launch represents an extraordinary milestone for Wow! Stuff,” said Dawn Lavalette, Managing Director at Wow! Stuff.

“Bringing Pikachu into the Puppetronics family is a dream collaboration and a testament to our team’s passion for quality and innovation. We are excited to introduce fans to a new, truly magical way of experiencing Pokémon during such a special anniversary year.”

Mathieu Galante, Senior Licensing Director at The Pokémon Company International, added: “We are excited to see Pikachu come to life through WOW! Stuff’s impressive Puppetronics technology.

“The result captures Pikachu’s personality with authenticity, charm and playfulness, offering fans a fresh and interactive way to engage with the Pokémon world.”

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