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[[Image:Pokemon151.PNG|thumb|The line's logo]] | [[Image:Pokemon151.PNG|thumb|The line's logo]] | ||
'''POKéMON 151''' is an adult-oriented [[Pokémon]] clothing line of T-shirts, featuring stylized designs of [[Generation I]] Pokémon illustrated by the Japanese design studio POLYGRAPH. So far released T-shirt designs feature {{p|Kakuna}}, {{p|Graveler}}, {{p|Hypno}}, {{p|Cubone}}, {{p|Tangela}}, {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Mewtwo}}, and {{p| | '''POKéMON 151''' is an adult-oriented [[Pokémon]] clothing line of T-shirts, featuring stylized designs of [[Generation I]] Pokémon illustrated by the Japanese design studio POLYGRAPH. So far released T-shirt designs feature {{p|Kakuna}}, {{p|Graveler}}, {{p|Hypno}}, {{p|Cubone}}, {{p|Tangela}}, {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Ho-oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}. The clothing line is designed to appeal to older or previous Pokémon fans who prefer or are nostalgic about the first generation of Pokémon. It is a tribute to the first two games released in Japan on February 27, 1996, which was shown by "19960227" in the URLs of the official site. | ||
The official Web site and online shop opened June 26, 2008 at the same time as the official sales start in [[Pokémon Center|Pokémon Center stores]]. On November 21 it was announced that the site would close December 31, 2008. | The official Web site and online shop opened June 26, 2008 at the same time as the official sales start in [[Pokémon Center|Pokémon Center stores]]. On November 21 it was announced that the site would close December 31, 2008. | ||
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As of March 18, 2009, two variants (the original white and a new grey one) of the Mewtwo design are avilable in addition to Kakuna, Hypno, Cubone, and Articuno. Also, two variants (pink and black) of a Mew design and designs featuring Graveler and Tangela were introduced. | As of March 18, 2009, two variants (the original white and a new grey one) of the Mewtwo design are avilable in addition to Kakuna, Hypno, Cubone, and Articuno. Also, two variants (pink and black) of a Mew design and designs featuring Graveler and Tangela were introduced. | ||
Starting September 12, 2009, coinciding the | Starting September 12, 2009, coinciding the launch of [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver]], two designs featuring {{p|Ho-oh}} and {{p|Lugia}} on black T-shirts will also be sold, featuring Pokémon not within the [[Generation I|first 151]] for the first time. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/%27Pok%C3%A9mon_151%27_brand_to_cater_to_adults Bulbanews: 'Pokémon 151' brand to cater to adults] | * [http://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/%27Pok%C3%A9mon_151%27_brand_to_cater_to_adults Bulbanews: 'Pokémon 151' brand to cater to adults] | ||
* [http://www.pokemon151.jp/ Official site] ( | * [http://www.pokemon151.jp/ Official site and online shop] (no longer available) | ||
[[Category:Merchandise]] | [[Category:Merchandise]] | ||
[[fr:Pokémon 151]] | [[fr:Pokémon 151]] | ||