Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay

Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay, officially known as Pokémon Center TOKYO-BAY (Japanese: ポケモンセンタートウキョーベイ Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay), is a Pokémon Center store that opened in , , Japan, on November 22, 2013. The store includes a Pokémon Card Station.
==History==
On November 22, 2013 Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opened in the LaLaport Tokyo-Bay shopping center in in , . For the opening, an Inkay event Pokémon for Pokémon X and Y was first distributed at Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay (retrieved March 2, 2024) Customers were also given a Jumbo size Inkay promo card and those who spent over ¥3000 were entered into a raffle to win either a Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opening tumbler, clear file, or magnet.4 gorgeous benefits! Open commemoration event! - The Pokémon Company (archived from the original October 15, 2013; retrieved March 2, 2024) There was also a range of goods and merchandise to purchase.
In celebration of the opening, the event Pokémon was made available at the other Pokémon Center stores in Japan, (retrieved March 2, 2024) along with a range of merchandise, and a similar raffle.A "Celebration Campaign" will be held at seven other Pokémon Centres to commemorate the opening of Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay!! - The Pokémon Company (archived from the original December 25, 2013; retrieved March 2, 2024)
On November 24, 2023, it was announced that Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay would be closing for refurbishment on January 8, 2024.Pokémon Centre Tokyo Bay is set to be renovated and reopened - The Pokémon Company (archived from the original November 27, 2023; retrieved March 2, 2024) In anticipation of this closure, customers at the store who spent ¥3000 or more between December 4, 2023 and closing day were given an original A4 clear file. After the store closed, from January 12 to March 4, 2024, a temporary store was opened within the LaLaport Tokyo-Bay shopping center.Notice regarding the closure of temporary store - Pokémon Center Staff Voice (retrieved March 2, 2024)
On March 1, 2024, it was announced that the refurbished store would be reopening on April 12, 2024, and a series of commemorative merchandise was announced.Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay has reopened! - The Pokémon Company (retrieved April 28, 2024)Merchandise commemorating the reopening goes on sale! - The Pokémon Company (retrieved March 2, 2024) 400 people had the chance to attend a "pre-opening" preview of the store on April 11, 2024, and once the store opened, an entry ticket system was put in place to help prevent the expected overcrowding.Pre-opening/priority admission information - The Pokémon Company (retrieved March 2, 2024)
===Timeline===
* November 22, 2013 - Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opens in , .
* April 12, 2024 - Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay reopens after a refurbishment.
==Exclusive merchandise==
===Opening day merchandise===
The following merchandise was available on opening day in commemoration of the event.
Product list  	Product list  	Product list  
Product 	Japanese 	Price
Pikachu plush 	ぬいぐるみ ピカチュウ 	¥1,200
Mascot Pikachu plush 	マスコット ピカチュウ 	¥680
A4 clear file 	A4クリアファイル 	¥210
General-purpose notebook	じゆうちょう 	¥170
A5 ring notebook 	A5リングノート 	¥500
Sticker 	シール 	¥350
Set of 5 2B pencils 	2B鉛筆5本セット 	¥350
Ruler 	定規 	¥250
Joined pencil caps 	ジョイント鉛筆キャップ 	¥320
Handkerchief 	ハンカチ 	¥350
Purse 	巾着 	¥580
Playing cards 	トランプ 	¥1,200
Mug 	マグカップ 	¥1,200
Metal charm set 	メタルチャームセット 	¥450
Store logo pin badge 	ロゴピンズ 	¥650
Sunflower seed cookies 	ヒマワリの種入りクッキー 	¥650
Inkay LED lights 	LEDライト マーイーカ 	¥3,200
Deck case 	デッキケース 	¥380
Card file 	カードファイル 	¥630
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opening Pikachu plush.jpg| plush
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opening mascot plush.jpg|Mascot plush
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opening playing cards.jpg|Playing cards
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opening charm set.jpg|Metal charm set
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opening cookies.jpg|Sunflower seed cookies
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opening logo pin.jpg|Store logo pin badge
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay OP Deck Case.jpg|Opening Deck Case
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay OP Card File.jpg|Opening Card File
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay opening carrier bags.jpg|Carrier bags
====Opening raffle====
Customers at the newly opened store who spent over ¥3000 were entered into a raffle where they could win either a drink tumbler (first prize), a B5 clear file (second prize), or a metallic sticker (last prize). Other Pokémon Center stores around Japan held a similar raffle.
===Refurbishment merchandise===
The following merchandise was created to celebrate the re-opening of Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay after its refurbishment in 2024. The logo pin badge was only available in the store, while the other merchandise was also available on Pokémon Center Online.
Product list   	Product list   	Product list  
Product 	Japanese 	Price
Leisure style Pikachu plush 	ぬいぐるみ レジャースタイルのピカチュウ 	¥2,640
Leisure style Pikachu mascot 	ぬいぐるみ レジャースタイルのピカチュウ 	¥2,640
Ampharos, Pikachu & Marill plush 	ぬいぐるみ デンリュウとピカチュウとマリル 	¥4,950
Marill glowing acrylic charm 	光る！アクリルチャーム マリル 	¥1,540
Pikachu glowing acrylic charm 	光る！アクリルチャーム ピカチュウ 	¥1,540
Ampharos glowing acrylic charm 	光る！アクリルチャーム デンリュウ 	¥1,540
Acrylic charm 	アクリルチャームコレクション 	¥660
Picnic sheet 	レジャーシート 	¥3,300
Cooling tote bag 	保冷トートバッグ 	¥2,970
Marill water pistol 	マリルのみずでっぽう 	¥770
Mug 	マグカップ 	¥1,650
Hand towel 	ハンドタオル 	¥770
Bath towel 	バスタオル 	¥3,300
Hat (54-56cm)/(57-59cm) 	ハット (54-56cm)/(57-59cm) 	¥3,300
T-shirt M/L 	Tシャツ M/L 	¥3,850
T-shirt 110cm/130cm 	Tシャツ 110cm/130cm 	¥3,080
Socks (19-21cm)/(23-25cm)/(25-27cm)	【選べる】ミドルソックス (19-21cm)/(23-25cm)/(25-27cm) 	¥495
Die-cut sticker 	ダイカットステッカー 	¥385
Assorted stickers 	アソートシール 	¥660
Roll of sticky notes 	ロールふせん 	¥660
A5 ring notebook 	A5リングノート 	¥770
A4 clear file 	A4クリアファイル 	¥275
Store logo pin 	ロゴピンズ 	¥770
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment Pikachu plush.jpg|Leisure style plush
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment Pikachu mascot.jpg|Leisure style Pikachu mascot
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment Ampharos plush.jpg|, Pikachu & plush
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment Marill charm.jpg|Marill glowing acrylic charm
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment Pikachu charm.jpg|Pikachu glowing acrylic charm
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment Ampharos charm.jpg|Ampharos glowing acrylic charm
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment acrylic charms.jpg|Acrylic charms
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment picnic sheet (folded).jpg|Picnic sheet (folded)
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment picnic sheet (unfolded).jpg|Picnic sheet (unfolded)
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment cooling tote bag.jpg|Cooling tote bag
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment Marill water gun.jpg|Marill water gun
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment mug (front).jpg|Mug (front)
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment mug (back).jpg|Mug (back)
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment hand towel.jpg|Hand towel
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment bath towel.jpg|Bath towel
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment hat.jpg|Hat
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment t-shirt.jpg|T-shirt M/L
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment kids t-shirt.jpg|T-shirt 110cm/130cm
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment socks 1.jpg|Socks (19-21cm)
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment socks 2.jpg|Socks (23-25cm)
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment socks 3.jpg|Socks (25-27cm)
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment sticker.jpg|Die-cut sticker
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment assorted stickers.jpg|Assorted stickers
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment sticky note roll.jpg|Roll of sticky notes
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment A5 notebook.jpg|A5 ring notebook
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment clear file.jpg|A4 clear file
====A4 clear files====
After the store refurbishment announcement, customers who spent ¥3,000 or more in store between December 4, 2023 and January 28, 2024, received an A4 clear file featuring the then-logo's mascots. Once the store reopened a second A4 clear file, with a complimentary design featuring the new mascots, was given to customers who spent ¥3,000 or more between April 11 and April 29, 2024.Campaign held - The Pokémon Company (retrieved April 28, 2024)
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay referb closing clear file.jpg|Pre-closure A4 clear file
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay referb opening clear file.jpg|Post-closure A4 clear file
===Promo cards===
InkayXYPromo.jpg|Jumbo Inkay promo card
==Iconography==
The store opened in November 2013 in the LaLaport Tokyo-Bay mall, and a large statue of Surfing Pikachu was placed outside the mall. Prior to renovation, the stores mascots had always included as well as , however, they are now , and Pikachu, as featured in the store's new logo. The store's new design is "inspired by bay area scenery, such as seaside parks and lighthouses".
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Pikachu statue.jpg|Statue of Surfing Pikachu outside the store.
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay original interior.jpg|Store interior prior to refurbishment
Pokemon Center Tokyo Bay 2024 Reopening Key Art.jpg|Store reopening key art
===Previous logos===
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay logo Gen VI.png|Original logo featuring , and 
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay logo.png|Second logo featuring Chespin, Pikachu and 
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay logo Gen VIII.png|Third logo featuring Chespin, Pikachu and 
==In other languages==
==External links==
* Official website
** Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay on Pokémon Center Staff Voice
==References==
Tokyo Bay