Wow! Stuff and RealFX have introduced a new Pikachu Puppetronic, a hybrid puppet that combines classic hand-puppet control with onboard electronics to deliver more convincing motion and facial nuance. The reveal marks a different approach to Pikachu merchandise, aiming for a more animated, almost lifelike presentation compared with standard plush toys. The team showed the Puppetronic to the public yesterday.

  • Collaboration: The figure is a joint effort from Wow! Stuff and RealFX, two names known for novelty toys and realistic character figures respectively.
  • Hybrid design: It uses traditional hand-puppetry as its core, but supplements that manual input with electronic components to amplify gestures and expressions.
  • More than a plush: While Pikachu is a ubiquitous face in media merchandising, this model seeks a different vibe by leaning into movement and responsiveness rather than static softness.
  • Presentation: The product was unveiled yesterday, giving fans an early look at how puppetry and simple animatronics can be combined for a familiar character.
  • Reception potential: The Puppetronic’s realism could delight collectors and performers looking for a dynamic Pikachu, though its animated features may also feel uncanny to some fans used to cuddly versions.

Source: Nintendo Life

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