Pokémon Announces Tour of Smyths Toys Superstores for U.K. Half-Term

The Pokémon Company International has announced it is firing up its tour bus and hitting the road for a Pokémon May Half-Term Tour at select Smyths Toys Superstores across the U.K. this half-term.

Kicking off May 27, the party tour will visit stores across the U.K., where a variety of Pokémon activities will be on hand, including face painting, a coloring wall, free giveaways, visits from Pikachu and photo opportunities.

Shoppers will be able to browse a range of Pokémon products including Pokémon TCG items like the exclusive Shaymin VSTAR Premium Collection and Darkrai VSTAR Premium Collection; new additions to Jazwares’ toy line including plush of Pokémon from the “Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet” video games – Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly, as well as Pikachu and a new wave of plush from the Squishmallows and Pokémon collaboration. Additional products include Pokémon Funko Pop! figures and a range of Abysse products, including Pokémon breakfast and gift sets.

“We are thrilled to celebrate our strong and successful relationship with Smyths Toys with this exciting new Pokémon May Half-Term Tour,” says Simon Benton, vice president, TCG sales, The Pokémon Company International. “We are always looking at new ways to engage with customers, and with our Pokémon bus, a host of Pokémon product and a range of fun activities on offer, we hope to provide an inspiring and engaging experience that will encourage Pokémon fans old and new to come and join the party.”The tour will visit Smyths Toys Superstore in Hedge End May 27, Milton Keynes May 28, Norwich May 29, Mansfield May 30, York May 31, Hull June 1 and Leeds June 2