Author | Lightnews

Gina Wilkolak @pausemygame.bsky.social · 27d

I bought my first EVER Build-a-Bear plush. Of course it was a Pokémon. Wooloo is SO CUTE I HAD TO HAVE IT.

(Wooloo is available online only.)

#buildabear #pokemon #wooloo #pokemonplushies

1 1 2

Gina Wilkolak @pausemygame.bsky.social · Sep 7

Nimbus picked his favorite souvenir from Worlds. 😂

#pokemonworlds #pokemon #pokemontote #pokemonbag #pikachu #pikachubag #pokemoncenter

2

Gina Wilkolak @pausemygame.bsky.social · Aug 31

Love love LOVE the Cubone items from the Pokémon Halloween (Pokéween) collection!

#pokemon #pokemonhalloween #cubone #pokeween

1

Gina Wilkolak @pausemygame.bsky.social · Aug 26

Seeing this mouse brings me SO MUCH JOY.

#pokemonworlds #pikachu #pikachumascot #pokemon

Gina Wilkolak @pausemygame.bsky.social · Aug 22

I loved all the banners and signage at Worlds in Anaheim! If I had the choice, I’d pick the Pikachu and Jigglypuff to hang in my house.

#pokemonworlds #pikachu #jigglypuff #pokemonworlds2025

1

Gina Wilkolak @pausemygame.bsky.social · Aug 21

A sleeping Pokémon blocks the way!

This little spot was so cute with a funny sign that asked guests not to bother Snorlax.

#pokemonworlds #pokemon #snorlax #pokemonsleep

Gina Wilkolak @pausemygame.bsky.social · Aug 19

I’m wearing this outfit everywhere…

I made so many new friends and am so appreciative that I was able to attend my first Pokémon World Championships.

#pokemonworlds #jigglypuff #pokemon #jigglypuffhat #pikachu

1

Gina Wilkolak @pausemygame.bsky.social · Aug 19

I’m even more pumped for October after playing the Pokémon Legends: Z-A demo at Worlds over the weekend.

Still trying to decide if I want to go with Chikorita or Totodile as my partner. Sorry, Tepig, I’m a Gen II fan!

#pokemonworlds #pokemonlegendsza #nintendo #nintendoswitch2 #pokemon

2

Gina Wilkolak @pausemygame.bsky.social · Aug 18

Congratulations to the 2025 Worlds winners! I hope your new Pikachu trophies brighten your home.

#pokemonworlds

1

Gina Wilkolak @pausemygame.bsky.social · Aug 17

Day 2 of Pokémon Worlds has been amazing! I met Gengar. I met Pikachu. I played a demo of Pokémon Legends: Z-A. I…forgot to eat!

I also met many wonderful people who are so kind and genuine so thank you all!

#pokemonworlds

2

Gina Wilkolak @pausemygame.bsky.social · Aug 14

Countdown to Pokémon Worlds: 1 day

Flashback: Universal Studios Japan (2023)

Visiting USJ a few years back was so fun! I loved seeing Pokémon things scattered throughout the park.

#pokemonworlds

Gina Wilkolak @pausemygame.bsky.social · Aug 13

Countdown to Pokémon Worlds: 2 days

Flashback: Pokémon Center Osaka DX (2023)

Some of my favorite Pokémon statues in Japan can be found at this location! I love to see the original legendary birds displayed.

#pokemonworlds #pokemon #pokemoncenter #pokemoncenterosakadx

2

Gina Wilkolak @pausemygame.bsky.social · Aug 12

Countdown to Pokémon Worlds: 3 days

Flashback: Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo (2023)

There are a lot of statues outside this Pokémon Center. Overall, it just has some really nice theming!

#pokemonworlds #pokemon

2

Gina Wilkolak @pausemygame.bsky.social · Aug 11

Countdown to Pokémon Worlds: 4 days

Flashback: Pokémon Center Shibuya (2023)

A life size Mewtwo rests at the entrance. There’s a graffiti art style around the store. And you can design your own shirt to be printed and picked up the same day!

#pokemonworlds #pokemoncenter

1

Gina Wilkolak @pausemygame.bsky.social · Aug 11

Crossing my fingers for us to be able to buy the items we’re hoping for! I really would like the duffel bag.

1 1

Gina Wilkolak @pausemygame.bsky.social · Aug 11

I’ve never been! I also have a Friday slot (the last one of the day). From what I’ve seen on Reddit, they restock throughout the day on some stuff. I think there are limits but I don’t know if they’re enforced.

1 1

Gina Wilkolak @pausemygame.bsky.social · Aug 10

Countdown to Pokémon Worlds: 5 days

Flashback: Nintendo Store New York (2022)

Three years ago, I visited my first Nintendo Store in New York City.

The exclusive Pikachu plush at New York is super cute and was the start of my journey to collect Pikachu via travels!

#pokemonworlds

1 2

Gina Wilkolak @pausemygame.bsky.social · Aug 9

Countdown to Pokémon Worlds: 6 days

Flashback: Pikachu Sweets (2023)

This take-out dessert cafe was a must visit for me! The artwork is ADORABLE, there’s exclusive plush available for sale, and the treats are themed perfectly.

#pokemonworlds #pokemoncafe #pikachusweets

3

Gina Wilkolak @pausemygame.bsky.social · Aug 8

Countdown to Pokémon Worlds: 7 days

Flashback: Pokémon Store (2023)

A shopping mall sits underneath Tokyo Station, with an area called Character Street. There you’ll find a Pokémon Store with a conductor Pikachu! The little keychains are so cute.

#pokemonworlds #pokemonstore #pokemoncenter

Gina Wilkolak @pausemygame.bsky.social · Aug 7

Countdown to Pokémon Worlds: 8 days

Flashback: Nintendo Museum (2025)

Visiting the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto this year was a highlight of the trip.

I was thrilled to see the special manhole cover inside the museum grounds featuring Pikachu!

#pokemonworlds #nintendomuseum

1

Gina Wilkolak @pausemygame.bsky.social · Aug 6

Countdown to Pokémon Worlds: 9 days

Flashback: Pokémon Cafe Tokyo (2023)

I’ll never forget seeing Chef Pikachu at the Pokémon Cafe. I was laughing so hard, I started to cry. It was the CUTEST thing ever.

#pokemonworlds #pokemoncafe

1

Gina Wilkolak @pausemygame.bsky.social · Aug 5

Countdown to Pokémon Worlds: 10 days

Flashback: Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay (2025)

I adore the exclusive Tokyo Bay Pikachu and think I’m going to bring the keychain version to Worlds as my buddy!

#pokemonworlds #pikachu #pokemonplush #pokemoncenter

1 2

Gina Wilkolak @pausemygame.bsky.social · Aug 4

Countdown to Pokémon Worlds: 11 days

Flashback: Pokémon Center Skytree Town (2023)

Tokyo Skytree is lovely to visit in the spring, especially when the carp streamers are up for Children’s Day!

#pokemonworlds #skytree #pokemoncentertokyoskytree

Gina Wilkolak @pausemygame.bsky.social · Aug 3

Just 12 days to Pokémon Worlds!

Flashback: Pokémon Center Tokyo DX (2023)

This Pokémon Center has some colorful murals while you wait for the elevator! It’s also right across the hall from the Tokyo Pokémon Cafe (which I’ll share photos from in another post).

#pokemonworlds #pokemoncenter

Gina Wilkolak @pausemygame.bsky.social · Jul 29

Here are the Pikachu statues inside the Hiroshima Pokémon Center!

The area and nearby Miyajima Island are known for lemons, fall colors, rice paddles and deer. I love to see the local region highlighted in these Pikachu statues.

#pokemon #pokemoncenter #pikachu #japan #hiroshima

1