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  1. Why shiny Pokémon were absent from the 2016 TOMY anniversary plush rangeThe TOMY Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection rolled out across 2016 as a celebration of two decades since the franchise launched in Japan. Twenty monthly…
  2. A Collector’s Guide to Pokémon 20th Anniversary Plush TagsTOMY’s Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection arrived throughout 2016 as an officially licensed series with a monthly release rhythm. Its range mixed mythical…
  3. Clip ‘n’ Carry Poké Ball’s Lid Hinge: Durability After Repeated UseTOMY’s Clip ‘n’ Carry Poké Ball was designed for active play as well as display. In the 2016 Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection, the ball’s opening lid made…
  4. How to Photograph the 2016 TOMY Plush for a Collection ShowcaseA well-photographed toy collection can feel like a small museum display. For the 2016 TOMY Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection, careful images should show more…
  5. Which Mythical Plush Had the Softest Fur in TOMY’s 20th Anniversary CollectionTOMY’s Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection turned a year of releases into a plush-focused celebration of the series’ most elusive characters. The 2016 range…
  6. The Story Behind TOMY’s 2016 Plush Art CardsThe 2016 TOMY Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection is remembered for its soft toys, special-edition Poké Balls and monthly appearance of mythical Pokémon. Yet…
  7. Why the Clip ‘n’ Carry Poké Ball made sense as a kids’ toyTOMY’s 2016 Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection was designed around more than character recognition. Its plush figures, Poké Balls and role-play accessories…
  8. Reading Ear Placement in TOMY’s 2016 Pokémon PlushTOMY’s Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection was designed as a year-long celebration, with limited-edition plush figures, Clip ’n’ Carry Poké Balls and other…
  9. Reading the Packaging of TOMY’s 20th Anniversary PlushTOMY’s Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection belongs to a particular moment in the franchise’s history. Released during 2016, the range used limited-edition…
  10. Zipper, Snap or Drawstring: The Clip 'n' Carry Poké Ball ClosuresThe Clip 'n' Carry Poké Ball line sat at the heart of TOMY's 2016 Pokémon 20th Anniversary Collection, and small design choices shaped each release. Among…