Despite all the news that Pokemon has been generating for the release of Scarlet and Violet, the company continues to put up new merchandise for sale, including an actual sofa based on the design of the Water and Psychic-type Slowpoke. For fans who enjoy the iconic look and features of Slowpoke, it would likely be a plus to have the cute sofa in their own homes.One of the popular Gen 1 Pokemon from the Kanto region, Slowpoke is no stranger to being used in marketing materials for the Pokemon franchise. In 2021, a real-life mailbox in Japan was produced based on the Water/Psychic-type, while Slowpoke-themed manhole covers can also be found in certain parts of the region. Given that the Pokemon still has presence in recent titles such as Pokemon Sword and Shield, it is not surprising for The Pokemon Company to utilize its likeness to produce more official products and merchandise.Partnering once again with Japanese furniture brand Cellutane, The Pokemon Company recently announced that a Slowpoke-themed sofa is now up for sale. The sofa's design may look familiar to avid Pokemon fans as Cellutane is the same furniture brand that has produced a variety of Pokemon-themed sofas based on Ditto, Snorlax, Gengar, and Rowlet. However, this time, Cellutane's focus is on Slowpoke and the brand has turned the Water/Psychic-type into an actual, usable soft-bead sofa. According to the website, the furniture item weighs around 8.75kg and measures 92 cm length x 101 cm width x 72 cm height.
To own the Slowpoke sofa, fans will have to shell out 28,400 yen or around $201 USD. The furniture piece can be purchased via Cellutane's online shop and will be shipped in two pieces. However, the shop can only be purchased in Japan like many official Pokemon products and merchandise. Unfortunately, there is no information if Cellutane ships internationally. Fans may have to wait for The Pokemon Company to offer the item outside of Japan or go through a proxy shopping service to get their hands on the sofa.
Nevertheless, being able to say that they bought and own a Pokemon-themed furniture piece is definitely something that a fan can brag about, especially if it is of their favorite pocket creature. Hopefully the Pokemon fanbase will let The Pokemon Company know about their demand for the Slowpoke-themed soft-bead sofa, and that the company will decide to bring more of its official products beyond the shores of Japan.