Target recently launched a new line of Pokémon-themed water bottles created with Owala. The popular collection officially went on sale Sept. 16, but some observant shoppers found items in stores ahead of the release.
High store visits at Target locations stands to shape how well the special bottles perform. Meanwhile, Pokémon companies are pushing back against scalpers who resell merchandise for profit.
Several platforms, Mercari and Pokémon, blocked listings of still-packaged 30th anniversary products from their marketplaces. As a result, many collectors said their Pokémon TCG orders terminated without warning.
Overseas, Pokémon Center pre-orders for 30th anniversary items in the United Kingdom experienced setbacks, disappointing fans in that region.