Pokemon scalpers have now targeted an unusual piece of merchandise from the beloved monster-catching franchise, reselling a Magikarp-themed cat toy for a significant markup. Pokemon has been the subject of scalping multiple times throughout its 30th anniversary celebration.
Pokemon's anniversary festivities have been a time of excitement for many fans of the long-running series. The Pokemon Company debuted a wealth of special merchandise and collectibles to celebrate the 30th birthday of the franchise, ranging from apparel to limited-time food items. The anniversary has welcomed the launch of everything from Target-exclusive clothing lines and collectibles based on the video games to special Goldfish crackers and Pop-Tarts based on the Pokemon franchise. Now, an unusual Pokemon collectible has become the newest target of resellers looking to profit off the festivities.
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A recently released Pokemon cat toy is being sold for significant markups as a result of scalpers buying out the product. The cat toy is modeled after a fishing rod with fan-favorite Gen 1 Pokemon Magikarp...
