A restocking ofPokémonmerch has brought back a fan favorite that had been out of stock for years. The oversized plush is available now for preorder for any fans who missed getting it the first time around.
The officialPokémon Centerhas started preorders for an adorable Pokémon from the Galar region of Pokémon Sword and Shield:a jumbo version of Appletun has been re-released on the website.Fans have been waiting years for the restock – the last time the plush was available was in May 2021. The dopey Grass/Dragon-type Pokémon is less like a dragon and more like a cozy apple pie. Its round shape and large size make it especially good for hugging.
How Pokémon’s Appletun Compares To Its Plush Form
Small Toy, Big Squish
Appletun may look like a big chunky lug of a Pokémon, but it’s canonically not actually that big. The Apple Nectar Pokémon is a measly one foot, four inches tall – the same size as Pikachu.The jumbo plush version of the Pokémon is about a foot and ten inches, raising the stuffed ‘mon taller than its in-game counterpart.
Luckily, the plush doesn’t weigh as much as the Pokémon. Appletun’s game stats have it weighing in at 28.7 lbs.The plushie is just 4.3 lbs, making it a perfectly huggable companion.
Pokémon Center’s Newest Plush Is Pure Nightmare Fuel
The Pokémon Center’s latest merchandise isn’t for the faint-hearted as a notoriously creepy Pokémon is immortalized as a strangely cozy plush.
Reviews on the toy’s previous plush listing (also on thePokémon Centerwebsite) praise its size and squishiness, calling it “A big squishy apple lad,” “A good chonky girl,” a “cuddly boi,” and, best of all, a “Happiness Dispenser.” The cozy apple pie Pokémon evolves from Applin, which has several evolutionary forms. This isn’t the only evolution of Applin that’s getting some love recently. Dipplin will have a foil card in thePokémon TCG’s Fall Collector Chest, coming out on November 15.
Pokémonfans can expect to see more fan favorites return as the PokémonCenter continues to roll out more merch, including a massive collaboration that broughtall 151 Gen 1 Pokémon to apparel and phone cases.The Appletun plush costs $129.99and is expected to ship in late March.Pokémonmerch tends to sell out fast and some people have been hoping for a restock for a long time, so any fans of the jumbo piePokémonshould act fast to snag this one.
