As the first week of August draws to a close, the full-blown autumn season is just around the corner. Soon Halloween-themed in-game events will appear within popular online titles, while toy companies exploit the festivities with spooky-looking merchandise. Recently, a specialized online jewelry store caught the attention of Pokemon fans with its unique take on the Ghost-type Pokemon Gengar, turning the iconic pocket monster into their version of the Pumpkin King.
Pokemon is no stranger to themed merchandise. The company’s mobile title Pokemon GO runs seasonal events on a monthly basis, and its homeland of Japan plays host to a variety of Pokemon-themed cafes and stores. However, given just how popular the franchise is, and how avid Pokemon fans are, many unofficial figure makers and online stores market their own Pokemon-themed products. This seems to be the case with the Halloween-themed Pumpkin King Gengar figure.
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For Pokemon players who are big fans of the big-grinned Gengar, the one being sold by Icraftone online will definitely tickle their fancy. Sat atop a bright orange pumpkin, Gengar smiles menacingly within a setting that is reminiscent of a graveyard. Though the store does not outline any measurements, the figure’s base seems to be small enough to fit into the regular-sized hands of a person. The statue does come with LED lighting, specifically encased in the pumpkin, to provide that creepy jack-o-lantern glow.
According to the online store, every Gengar figure that they ship out is handmade. This means that each one is different and unique, and buyers can expect some differences between each one. Though this is not the first Pokemon figure with LED lights, interested fans can opt to purchase the statue with or without the lighting option for around $48.99 USD. However, as of writing, Icraftone seems to have the figure on sale. For Pokemon fans who are really into Gengar, or those who would rather prepare for Halloween early, this might be a great item to display in their living spaces.
Being one of the original 150, Gengar is one of the earliest Pokemon introduced in the franchise. This makes it near and dear to its fans’ hearts, giving it a niched following. This figure is one of many Gengars that have been produced and sold in the market, showcasing just how loved the Pokemon is. With the handcrafted quality, and detailed paint job on Icraftone’s figure, hopefully the brand will produce more of their incredible Pokemon figues and statues in the future. Fans will likely appreciate having their favorite pocket monsters adorning the shelves of their homes.
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Source: Icraftone
