The End of an Era? Pokémon Center Vending Machines Reportedly Phasing Out Nationwide

For many Pokémon TCG collectors, the “Automated Retail” kiosks found in local grocery stores were the last bastion for finding packs and Elite Trainer Boxes at true MSRP. However, reports … Read More

Jail Time, I Choose You: The Best Buy Pokémon Heist That Wasn’t

In a story that sounds like a bizarre side-quest gone wrong, a 45-year-old man was arrested in Pasadena, California, after hiding inside a closed Best Buy overnight. His goal? To … Read More

The Ultimate Anti-Scalper Test: Japanese Store Requires Pokémon Quiz

In an effort to combat the persistent issue of scalping, a prominent electronics retailer in Japan has introduced a creative—and slightly bizarre—barrier for entry. Kotaku reports that a Bic Camera … Read More