Target recently launched a new line of Pokémon-themed water bottles made in collaboration with Owala. The popular collection officially went on sale Sept. 16, but some quick shoppers noticed products in stores prior to the scheduled date.
Strong in-store customer numbers at Target locations will likely decide how well the special bottles perform. Meanwhile, Pokémon companies are cracking down on 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, numerous collectors experienced having Pokémon TCG orders cancelled without warning.
Overseas, Pokémon Center pre-orders for 30th anniversary items across Britain experienced setbacks, disappointing fans across the pond.