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'''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)|Pokémon Center store]] that opened in {{wp|Funabashi}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}, Japan, on November 22, 2013.<ref name="opening" /> The store includes a Pokémon Card Station. On January 8, 2024, the store closed for a major refurbishment, and is due to reopen on April 12, 2024.<ref name="reopen">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/tokyobay_2024/ ''Pokémon Centre Tokyo Bay reopens after a refurbishment!'' - The Pokémon Company] (retrieved March 2, 2024)</ref>
'''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)|Pokémon Center store]] that opened in {{wp|Funabashi}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}, Japan, on November 22, 2013.<ref name="opening" /> The store includes a Pokémon Card Station.


==History==
==History==
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On November 24, 2023, it was announced that Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay would be closing for refurbishment on January 8, 2024.<ref name="referb">[https://web.archive.org/web/20231127213907/https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/tokyobay_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)</ref> 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.<ref name="referb" /><ref>[https://voice.pokemon.co.jp/stv/tokyobay/2024/02/post-14249.html ''Notice regarding the closure of temporary store'' - Pokémon Center Staff Voice] (retrieved March 2, 2024)</ref>
On November 24, 2023, it was announced that Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay would be closing for refurbishment on January 8, 2024.<ref name="referb">[https://web.archive.org/web/20231127213907/https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/tokyobay_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)</ref> 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.<ref name="referb" /><ref>[https://voice.pokemon.co.jp/stv/tokyobay/2024/02/post-14249.html ''Notice regarding the closure of temporary store'' - Pokémon Center Staff Voice] (retrieved March 2, 2024)</ref>


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.<ref name="reopen" /><ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/tokyobay_2024/goods/ ''Merchandise commemorating the reopening goes on sale!'' - The Pokémon Company] (retrieved March 2, 2024)</ref> 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.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/tokyobay_2024/preopen/ ''Pre-opening/priority admission information'' - The Pokémon Company] (retrieved March 2, 2024)</ref>
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.<ref name="reopen">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/tokyobay_2024/ ''Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay has reopened!'' - The Pokémon Company] (retrieved April 28, 2024)</ref><ref name="reopen merch">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/tokyobay_2024/goods/ ''Merchandise commemorating the reopening goes on sale!'' - The Pokémon Company] (retrieved March 2, 2024)</ref> 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.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/tokyobay_2024/preopen/ ''Pre-opening/priority admission information'' - The Pokémon Company] (retrieved March 2, 2024)</ref>


===Timeline===
===Timeline===
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===Refurbishment merchandise===
===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.
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.<ref name="reopen merch" />
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! style="{{roundytr}}" | Price
! style="{{roundytr}}" | Price
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Plush leisure style Pikachu
| ''Leisure style Pikachu'' plush
| ぬいぐるみ レジャースタイルのピカチュウ
| ぬいぐるみ レジャースタイルのピカチュウ
| ¥2,640
| ¥2,640
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Plush Ampharos, Pikachu & Marill
| ''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
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Ampharos, Pikachu & Marill plush
| ぬいぐるみ デンリュウとピカチュウとマリル
| ぬいぐるみ デンリュウとピカチュウとマリル
| ¥4,950
| ¥4,950
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Plush leisure style Pikachu mascot
| Marill glowing acrylic charm  
| ぬいぐるみ レジャースタイルのピカチュウ
| ¥2,640
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Glowing! Acrylic charm Marill
| 光る！アクリルチャーム マリル
| 光る！アクリルチャーム マリル
| ¥1,540
| ¥1,540
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Glowing! Acrylic charm Pikachu
| Pikachu glowing acrylic charm
| 光る！アクリルチャーム ピカチュウ
| 光る！アクリルチャーム ピカチュウ
| ¥1,540
| ¥1,540
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Glowing! Acrylic charm Ampharos
| Ampharos glowing acrylic charm
| 光る！アクリルチャーム デンリュウ
| 光る！アクリルチャーム デンリュウ
| ¥1,540
| ¥1,540
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| ¥2,970
| ¥2,970
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Marill's water pistol
| Marill water pistol
| マリルのみずでっぽう
| マリルのみずでっぽう
| ¥770
| ¥770
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| ハンドタオル
| ハンドタオル
| ¥770
| ¥770
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Bath towel
| バスタオル
| ¥3,300
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Bath towel
| Bath towel
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| ¥3,080
| ¥3,080
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Choice of knee socks (19-21cm)/(23-25cm)/(25-27cm)
| Socks (19-21cm)/(23-25cm)/(25-27cm)
| 【選べる】ミドルソックス (19-21cm)/(23-25cm)/(25-27cm)
| 【選べる】ミドルソックス (19-21cm)/(23-25cm)/(25-27cm)
| ¥495
| ¥495
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| ¥275
| ¥275
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Store logo pin
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Store logo pin
| ロゴピンズ
| ロゴピンズ
| ¥770
| style="{{roundybr}}" | ¥770
|}
|}
<gallery>
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment Pikachu plush.jpg|''Leisure style {{p|Pikachu}}'' plush
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment Pikachu mascot.jpg|''Leisure style Pikachu'' mascot
Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Refurbishment Ampharos plush.jpg|{{p|Ampharos}}, Pikachu & {{p|Marill}} 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
</gallery>
====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.<ref name="referb" /> 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.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/tokyobay_2024/campaign/ ''Campaign held'' - The Pokémon Company] (retrieved April 28, 2024)</ref>
<gallery>
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
</gallery>


===Promo cards===
===Promo cards===
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==Iconography==
==Iconography==
The store's mascots are {{p|Ampharos}}, {{p|Marill}} and {{p|Pikachu}}, as featured in the store's logo. The store design is "inspired by bay area scenery, such as seaside parks and lighthouses".<ref name="reopen" />
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 {{p|Chespin}} as well as {{p|Pikachu}}, however, they are now {{p|Ampharos}}, {{p|Marill}} 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".<ref name="reopen" />
<gallery>
<gallery>
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
Pokemon Center Tokyo Bay 2024 Reopening Key Art.jpg|Store reopening key art
</gallery>
</gallery>
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{{bulbanews/2|Special Inkay for Tokyo Bay Pokémon Center|Happy Hour Inkay to be distributed at all Pokémon Centers}}
{{bulbanews/2|Special Inkay for Tokyo Bay Pokémon Center|Happy Hour Inkay to be distributed at all Pokémon Centers}}


* [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/shop/en/pokecen/tokyobay/ Offical website]
* [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/shop/en/pokecen/tokyobay/ Official website]
** [https://voice.pokemon.co.jp/stv/tokyobay/ Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay on Pokémon Center Staff Voice]
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