Polaroid and Pokémon to launch special-edition instant cameras
Pokémon and Polaroid are preparing to launch a special-edition range of instant cameras, film and accessories inspired by some of the franchise’s most recognizable characters and imagery, Qazinform News Agency reports.
According to an announcement on the official Pokémon website, the collection includes three cameras. The Polaroid Now Instant Camera Generation 3–Pokémon Edition features iconic red, white and black colors with Poké Ball imagery. Two Polaroid Go Generation 3 models are inspired by Pikachu and Sylveon.
The Pikachu Edition comes in bright yellow and includes a lanyard charm modeled after Pikachu’s tail. The Sylveon Edition features a pink-and-white design and comes with a matching pink, white and blue strap. Both cameras have line-art designs based on their respective Pokémon, while all three models feature shutter buttons styled like Poké Balls.
Special-edition film will also be available. Pikachu Edition Go film features Pikachu in a variety of playful poses, while Sylveon Edition film has frames decorated with Sylveon silhouettes, bows and Poké Balls. Pokémon Edition i-Type film features various Pokémon, including Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Gengar, Umbreon and Mimikyu.
The collection will also include Poké Ball-themed accessories, including a strap, a case for the Polaroid Go instant camera and a Poké Ball-shaped photo album.
Earlier, Qazinform News Agency reported that a Japanese airport had officially renamed Noto Airport to “Noto Satoyama Pokémon With You Airport,” making it the first in the world to include “Pokémon” in its name.