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Answering High Demand from Pokémon Fans, Company Releases First Set of Trading
Figures in U.S.

BELLEVUE, Wash.-August 6, 2007-Pokémon USA, Inc., a worldwide leader in trading card
games, today announced the U.S. release of the Pokémon Trading Figure Game (TFG),
slated to hit stores on September 19. This marks the latest milestone in the Pokémon
collectible gaming evolution since the release of the phenomenally successful
Pokémon Trading Card Game in Japan in 1996. The first set of figures released will
include more than 40 popular Pokémon characters and Trainer figures; select booster
sets will include Pokémon from the recent Pokémon Trading Card Game: Diamond & Pearl
release.

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Gameplay includes a dynamic spinning mechanism for each Pokémon that lets players
send their figures into battle against one another in an entirely new way. By mixing
and matching figures, players can expand their battle choices right from the
beginning, encouraging a similar sport and strategy as practiced in the
world-renowned Pokémon Trading Card Game. The TFG is easy to learn and play, and is
appropriate for players age eight and older.

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"Pokémon fans reacted with great enthusiasm to early previews in the U.S.," said
Tsunekaz Ishihara, president and CEO, The Pokémon Company, and co-creator of both
the TFG and the original Pokémon Trading Card Game. "The high quality of the
figures, the collectible nature of the game, and the exciting mechanism for battle
were all very popular with players of all ages. We feel we have created a truly
distinctive game that will carry on Pokémon's tradition of excellence."

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The two Pokémon TFG starter sets include basic rules that will have fans playing in
minutes: a two-player arena playmat, Trainer cards, and four different dynamic
figures, including a Trainer figure. Boosters will expand gameplay and add new
figures and Trainer cards to players' collections. The starter sets will be priced
at $14.99 and the boosters at $3.49 for one figure, $6.99 for two figures (including
a random mystery figure) and a Trainer card, and $9.99 for three figures, including
a random mystery figure and one of three special promo figures (Chimchar, Piplup, or
Turtwig) from the Diamond & Pearl release as well as a Trainer card. Future
expansions-with additional popular Pokémon to increase the possibilities for
battles-are under development.

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Figures were sculpted with care by Kaiyodo Co., Ltd., of Osaka, Japan, which has
been a manufacturer of original, limited-edition assembly-type plastic models for
more than 40 years. In addition to the upcoming Pokémon TFG, Kaiyodo produces a wide
variety of other popular model lines for enthusiasts all over the world.

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For more information and updates on the Pokémon TFG, fans can visit
www.go-pokemon.com <http://www.go-pokemon.com/>

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I can't wait to play it! I feel bad for the guys that have to paint these things though.
 
the press release said:
The TFG is easy to learn and play, and is
appropriate for players age eight and older.
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Why do they say this when it's pretty clear that there will be people under eight who will be interested in the game? Look at all the people under eight who play the TCG.:smile:

The TCG boosters have the words "reccommended for ages 10 and up" on them even though there is an entire age group in POP (with equal prizes and everything) dedicated to people under the age of 11.
 
I do have many figs already rusting on my bins coz of the luck of organized play. Hopefully with the release in the US things would be much clearer now for organized play and prize support.
 
possibly to improve the quality of figures. perhaps there was an error in the factory. or to bug the **** out of you.
 
Coz the game mechanics is too kiddie. At first you'll have fun spinning and thats it. If you are use in playing mageknight, dnd, heroclix this is not the game to indulge with. For collection purposes the figs are quite nice.
 
I really doubt that this will have as much metagame and people playing as the TCG. And, I will never play.
 
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