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==Pokémon merchandise==
==Pokémon merchandise==
[[File:Le problème de Pikachu cover.png|thumb|right|{{tt|Le problème de Pikachu|Pikachu's problem}}, the first novel in the [[List of Pokémon Black and White novels|Pokémon Noir et Blanc series]]]]
Many different types of Pokémon toys, plush dolls, games, and other collectibles have been released in France. Many Pokémon toys which are manufactured by [[Jakks Pacific]] in North America, such as the Sinnoh Region Playset, are distributed in France by {{wp|Bandai}}. Additionally, world-renowned German puzzle manufacturer {{wp|Ravensburger}} has released several Pokémon-themed puzzles in France.
Many different types of Pokémon toys, plush dolls, games, and other collectibles have been released in France. Many Pokémon toys which are manufactured by [[Jakks Pacific]] in North America, such as the Sinnoh Region Playset, are distributed in France by {{wp|Bandai}}. Additionally, world-renowned German puzzle manufacturer {{wp|Ravensburger}} has released several Pokémon-themed puzzles in France.


The [[Pokémon anime novelization series]] was translated into European French by {{wp|Gallimard Jeunesse}}. Beginning in 2012, a new series of chapter book adaptations were released by {{wp|Hachette (publisher)|Hachette Jeunesse}}. These novels are based on the {{series|Best Wishes}} of the anime and were not based directly on any previous novels. There are currently seven novels in the series as well as one choose-your-own-adventure novel.
The [[Pokémon anime novelization series]] was translated into European French by {{wp|Gallimard Jeunesse}}. Beginning in 2012, a [[List of Pokémon Black and White novels|new series of chapter book adaptations]] was released by {{wp|Hachette (publisher)|Hachette Jeunesse}}. These novels are based on the {{series|Best Wishes}} of the anime and were not based directly on any previous novels. There are currently nine novels in the series as well as one choose-your-own-adventure novel.


[[Hasbro]]'s [[Pokémon Battling Coin Game]] received a French release in the late 1990s, known under the title ''{{tt|Pokémon Combat de Pièces|Pokémon Coin Battle}}''. In the early 2000s, collectible cardboard discs called [[Pokémon Be Yaps]] were available. Other collectibles available in France include the [[Pokémon Advanced Action Cards]].  
[[Hasbro]]'s [[Pokémon Battling Coin Game]] received a French release in the late 1990s, known under the title ''{{tt|Pokémon Combat de Pièces|Pokémon Coin Battle}}''. In the early 2000s, collectible cardboard discs called [[Pokémon Be Yaps]] were available. Other collectibles available in France include the [[Pokémon Advanced Action Cards]].  
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