The recent launch of the life-size Gardevoir plush toy has caused an uproar among fans of the Pokémon franchise, this plush toy, with a height of 160 cm and an adjustable design, became an object of desire for many fans, selling out in a short time in the official store. The expectation around this release was huge since its announcement, since Gardevoir is one of the most beloved Pokémon by the community, however, the enthusiasm of buyers soon gave way to controversy, because some publications on social networks showed unexpected uses of the plush.
Pokémon fans celebrate and question Gardevoir plush toy use
On February 6, 2025, Pokémon Center Online released a life-size Gardevoir plush toy for sale, causing a wave of reactions among fans of the franchise. This exclusive item, priced at 49,500 yen (approximately $320), allowed fans to have a faithful representation of this beloved Pokémon in their homes. With adjustable arms and legs, the plush toy could adapt to different positions, which generated a large number of publications on social networks showing Gardevoir in various positions and situations.
The initial enthusiasm turned into surprise and controversy when some users began to share images of the plush toy in somewhat suggestive positions, a case that drew particular attention was that of user @sinatiku8810 on Twitter/X, who posted a photo of the plush upside down with the comment: If you put Gardevoir upside down, its “plot” is awesome, this publication generated more than 8 million views, plus a wave of criticism and comments of all kinds, about the type of use that will be given to this Pokémon plush toy.
In response to this incredible popularity, the user shared another image with the capture of his first tweet along with two additional photos of the stuffed animal, plus the following text: Gardevoir with great “plot” went viral, but how do you feel about it Gardevoir? While some followers took these posts with humor, several expressed their discomfort and displeasure with the way some buyers were using the plush toy, especially those with perverse feelings towards the franchise character.
Another user also stood out for dressing his plushie in the Ura no Hoshi uniform, commenting that the Pokémon’s design interfered with some clothing, these posts have unleashed a wave of comments in the community about the way some fans interact with these products. In addition, there were reported cases of fans recreating iconic scenes from the anime with the plush toy, placing it in different poses or even organizing creative photo shoots with other plush toys from the franchise.
As for the availability of the product, the plush toy is currently listed as sold out in the online store, which makes clear the enormous interest of fans in acquiring it. And while the price may have been steep for some, others saw this item as a unique opportunity to own a near-realistic version of Gardevoir, a dream come true for many Pokémon collectors and fans.
While some fans want to show off, and celebrate, owning their favorite life-size Pokémon, others have shown concern about the way certain buyers are using it. However, it was something already expected, now only time will tell what will be the final impact of this release in the Pokémon community, but undoubtedly, this plush has given much to talk about and will continue to be the subject of discussion in social networks.
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