Pokemon of the Week! (Hallowe’en Edition) Pumpkaboo!

What better way to celebrate Hallowe’en than with a very special Pokemon of the Week!

This week I’m bringing Pumpkaboo into the well deserved spotlight. Pumpkaboo is a dual ghost/grass-type Pokemon whose major stat increase is placed on attack. Not only is Pumpkaboo extremely kawaii, but it’s also an excellent addition to any Battle Maison team boasting a wide variety of choices for a move set from status inflicting moves, physical attacks and high specials.

As of October 2014 the super size Pumpkaboo has been available in all games. It would seem rude not to give Pumpkaboo its own special mention, right?

Gender ratio: 50% female, 50% male.

UPDATE: Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire Emboar Code – Worldwide Event!

Along with a very special code to obtain a unique level 50 Serperior via Mystery Gift in Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, a special code for Emboar has also been released. This code, like with Serperior, will be active until 30th November 2015. Only one code per person. This code is available worldwide.

1. Load your game cart and choose MYSTERY GIFT.
2. RECEIVE GIFT.
3. Use Code and enter: EMBOAR500
4. Accept the Emboar and head to a Pokemon centre to find the delivery girl and she will had you a level 50 Emboar with a special hidden ability.

please note that if your console battery runs out and you didn’t successfully obtain this Pokemon you will not be able to use the code again. Remember to save your game! 

For the Serperior code please see my other post.

Pokemon Omega Ruby/ Alpha Sapphire Serperior WORLDWIDE Event Code

Until the 30th November 2015, a very special code allowing players of Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to obtain a special Serperior in-game is available. This code, however, will not work on Pokemon X, Y or any other previous game (including prior Hoenn) 

1. Load your game and select MYSTERY GIFT.
2. RECEIVE GIFT.
3. GET WITH CODE
4. Enter the code: POKEMON497

Please make sure you are connected to the internet and that your 3DS is either plugged in or has a substantial level of power remaining as if your console should lose power during this process your code will not reactivate and you’ll miss out on this amazing opportunity.

POKEMON ALERT: Hoopa Codes to be Distributed in the UK through GAME Stores.

The ultra-rare Hoopa will be available from 23rd October – 5th November 2015 in select GAME stores. This Pokemon cannot be obtained legitimately through regular gameplay.

To gain this Pokemon you will need a copy of Pokemon X, Y or Omega Ruby/ Alpha Sapphire. Simply go to a till and ask for the Pokemon – no purchase is necessary and Hoopa is free!

Claiming Hoopa:

• Select MYSTERY GIFT on your game menu screen. Then RECEIVE GIFT and click YES.
• GET WITH CODE and press YES.
• Enter your unique code.
• Resume game with an empty party space then speak to the delivery girl at the Pokemon centre and you will receive your Hoopa.
• Don’t forget to save the game!

This amazing Hoopa comes with a psychic-type move that only Hoopa can learn: Hyperspace Hole. It also comes with the ability of Magician.

A full list of participating stores has not yet been released despite the Pokemon being available from this Friday. Please make sure you call up your local store and ask for details before you go as not all stores are offering this amazing opportunity. 

Pokemon of the Week!

     Happy early Hallowe’en everyone!

Pokemon of the week: Phantump!

For those of you who don’t know and perhaps aren’t up to date with the more recent generations of Pokemon, Phantump is a Ghost/Grass dual-type Pokemon. Seeing as Hallowe’en is fast approaching, what better way to celebrate than with dedicating an entire week to this kawaii little guy?

National Dex number: 708

Evolution level: First evolution – evolves into Trevenant.

Gender ratio: 50% female 50% male.

Importing Plushies from Japan or the US to the UK

Many questions have been posted recently around the internet about importing goods from Japan or the US to the UK. As we all know, many of these plush goods are very limited and certain series’ are hard to come by such as the Rainbow Alpacasso series and the Hallowe’en range of the Korohamu keychains. When importing there are several important things you need to know.

1. Goods that exceed £15 (excluding delivery) are liable to a customs fee if they have not been marked as a gift.
2. Items liable to fees and taxes may be held until amount pending is paid.
3. In some cases your items could take up to 40 days to arrive, especially around Christmas time.

When it comes to buying our ever cuddly friends, quality and legitimacy is key. There are many sellers on a “Blacklist” which can be viewed here: Alpacasso Sellers

Please keep in mind that whilst TofuCute has been placed on their previous Blacklist, it is currently the only one to have been removed, this is due to them now stocking 100% authentic Amuse products imported from Japan.  If you are living outside of the UK and feel your options are limited, they are perfectly safe to buy from as are Tokyo Otaku Mode and Rosy’s Garden (see link for details).

Import times: 

US = 4-21 days (average)

Japan = 10-30 days (average)

Typically items coming from Japan will take longer than the US but this entirely depends on method of shipping, time of year, weather conditions for cargo planes, how the sorting offices are working and clearing customs, however, Japan is often cheaper to import from than the US due to the even greater conversion rate.

Please keep in mind that if you choose to import something before Christmas make sure you are purchasing September-early November to avoid disappointment as these goods sell out fast and can sometimes take up to a week to dispatch.

Alpacasso: My Collection So Far…

   
The story so far. 

Once upon a time a fairy princess named Leanne purchased herself a new best friend. This was no ordinary friend, her name was Bluebell and she was a Sherbert Alpacasso and was a beautiful bright blue colour as vivid as the summer sky. 

They played together, took pictures and enjoyed a wonderful summer until Bluebell became sad. She wasn’t like the fairy princess, she was an Alpaca and even though she loved her best friend very much she wanted a new friend that was just like her. One day Leanne decided to get her a friend, on the morning of his arrival by the wizard post, she told Bluebell  that a very special Alpacasso was going to be her friend. Bluebell was very excited and waited eagerly by the window watching the sun moving across the sky until finally he arrived. She greeted him with her Sherbet kisses all over his chocolate brown fur! Mr Chocolate was delighted that his new home world was full of friendly people and he settled in immediately. It was such a Sweet Day.

Shortly after, only a few weeks later, Bluebell and Mr Chocolate adopted two baby Alpacas. Bon-Bon, the little pink bride with her long lashes and pure white veil and Custard with his sunshine coat and his cutesy bandana! 

Everyone was living so harmoniously with the fairy princess and their little herd was getting forever larger that Leanne decided it was time to adopt a new friend for autumn. This autumn would be very special and she found Snowflake whom arrived like the first snowfall of winter on the day the autumn chill hit the air. Snowflake arrived and shook out her fur and met her new friends with so much excitement. She’d been sitting in a large shipment hold with lots of other sad Alpacas that were looking for new homes and her gratitude for being chosen shone iridescent. 

To this day; Bluebell, Mr Chocolate, Bon-Bon, Custard and Snowflake all live in the magical pastel Kingdom of kawaii with their very best fiend Leanne. They all have to wonder what the future will hold and just when their newest Alpaca friend will arrive ❤️

Love Berry Alpacasso White Brooch Review!

The newly released Love Berry Alpacasso plushies have been on the UK shelves for several weeks and finally one has made herself a permanent home with my own Alpaca herd.  

 The Love Berry plush “Snowflake” measures slightly shorter than other large Alpacasso toys due to the inability to stand. This range is part of the Baby Alpacasso sector and has no current plans to release more. Currently the white Brooch, Strawberry Collar Milk and the White Cap versions are the only in retail. 

This adorable Alpaca’s long floppy ears and log-like legs add to her General kawaii-ness. She retails at £24.99 with free delivery from TofuCute, the UK’s only official retailer of Amuse Alpacasso, along with her other cuddly friends making her one of the cheaper large options in the brand. 

“Snowflake” is one of the cutest plushies I own with her extra plush fur, dolly eyes, snowy white body and rosy plush, she would be the perfect gift option for any fan of the Alpacasso range. The ichigo brooch on the front adds an extra touch of sweetness and individuality to the already renowned toy. 

Hyper Japan Volunteers 15

More information on the Hyper Japan Christmas market 2015 has come to light. They are still looking for volunteers to help out with general tasks at their Tobacco Dock event from Friday 27th-Sunday29th November. Previous experience in the job may be preferred but not essential and volunteers should be aged 18 or over. 

Hyper Japan is a highly popular event held in London twice annually. The location has been previously changed from the O2 arena to the Tobacco Dock, London. Access can be gained via a transfer from London Euston and a short walk from the station/bus stop depending on your route options.  

 

Pote Usa Large Loppy Bunnies are hop-hop-hopping to Tokyo Otaku Mode This Month

Pote Usa Large Loppy Bunnies are about to hit Tokyo Otaku mode over the next couple of weeks. These large rabbits measure: 16.5 inches X 11.8 inches X 9.8 inches. Purchasable as single plush items or in a bundle of four, the preorder price is set at a low $21.99 or £14.50

Available in colours: snowy white (Shiroppy), pink (Mini-pyon), beige (Chappy) and grey & white (Panpy).

Loppy Bunnies are booming in sales, some have even compared them to the “new Alpacasso”. They’re known for their sweet and gentle nature and for being laid back… until food is involved.

Whilst these bunnies are available from other retailers, Tokyo Otaku Mode have stated these adorable plushies cannot be shipped to Japan for licensing agreements. Tokyo Otaku Mode is an extremely well known American supplier of Japanese plush items as well as other Otaku/kawaii necessities. They only supply legitimate and licensed branded products imported from Japan.