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July 10, 2026· 12:23

How Brands Weaponize Nostalgia and Scarcity 10 July 2026

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1. Pokémon Center Teams With Sneaker Icon Sean Wotherspoon on Corduroy-Ready Plush Collab

Source: 🇯🇵 4Gamer.net − 最新記事

Pokémon Center will begin pre-orders for a collaboration plush line with vintage collector Sean Wotherspoon on July 23, featuring Bulbasaur, Charizard, and Pikachu.

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2. 'Super Chameleon' Hide-and-Seek Game Teases HikakinCollab With New Map Launching Tonight

Source: 🇯🇵 4Gamer.net − 最新記事

Solo developer LEMORION drops a new map for hit hiding game 'Meccha Chameleon' tonight, July 10 — and a leaked patchwork sofa hints at a tie-in with megastar YouTuber Hikakin.

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3. Chiikawa's First Movie Gets a Collab Cafe at PARCO — Here's a First Look Inside

Source: 🇯🇵 GAME Watch

PARCO is opening limited-time 'Chiikawa' movie collab cafes at THE GUEST CAFE BY PARCO in Shibuya, Shinsaikashi, and Nagoya, with themed food and exclusive merch tied to 'Chiikawa: Secret of Mermaid I

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