Pikachu plushie actually goes into space as part of Pokémon/European Space Agency collaboration
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Key Points:
- French astronaut Sophie Adenot took a Pikachu plushie dressed in an ESA uniform with her on her first space mission to the International Space Station as part of the European Space Agency’s Epsilon mission.
- The Pokémon Company is partnering with ESA to promote World Space Week, held from October 4 to 10, highlighting shared values of curiosity, imagination, and adventure to inspire new generations.
- New merchandise celebrating the collaboration will include male and female Pikachu plushies, crossover pins, patches, tote bags, apparel, and Pokémon Trading Card Game accessories available at Pokémon Center and ESA online stores.
- This collaboration continues Pokémon’s recent trend of partnering with educational, scientific, and cultural organizations to promote learning and creativity beyond its traditional gaming and anime roots.
- Specific pricing and release dates for the crossover merchandise have not yet been announced but are expected to coincide with the start of World Space Week.
