Get Sporty for Sports, Pokémon Style

Earlier this month, I detailed a collection of merchandise by Pokémon Center that could be helpful to look cool in (and rule the) school. After school, students might decide to get active and play sports, which is normal, expected, and laudable. Pokémon Center merchandise has the needs for that covered, with a collection called Pokémon Sports. Like the previous school merchandise collection, I received word of it through the online newsletter, and it's good to take a look at the items in this collection for those who are interested.

There are not as many items in this collection as the previous, but all the items are of interest regardless. Most of the items consist of apparel or clothing: there are jerseys, leggings (for women), polo shirts, track jackets, T-shirts, tank tops, and even socks. A few of these feature two styles of Pikachu, which are ordinary Pikachu and Running Pikachu; the latter features accents of orange and blue, while the former features accents of blue and red. Of the items, the tank tops and one of the T-shirts also feature selection of other Pokémon, with Scorbunny for both and additionally Machamp and Lucario for the former. The selection of these items for the collection is still pretty good.

The scattered remaining items are accessories, but still within the framework of the sports theme. There is a lanyard and set of pins featuring the four Pokémon mentioned above, which is a real collectible. The Pikachu soccer scarf is stylish and neat, and should be a favorite of any fan. In a similar vein, the red Pikachu water bottle is not only a helpful accessory but also a gleaming wonder. For fans of the TCG, there is also an appropriately styled Pikachu playing mat; whether or not one plays sports, the playing mat should bring out a competitive spirit. There are not many of these items, but they are neatly complementary and may still be of interest.

Likewise, of these items, I also have my favorites. I like the Running Pikachu jersey and think it goes well with the blue track jacket. The Pikachu tank top and socks seem to be neatly fitting as well, and I'd personally opt for them. Of the accessories, I'm partial to the water bottle, though the collectible nature of the lanyard and pins make them attractive. Again, the collection is somewhat limited, but the items that are there can and do seem to go well together.

Pokémon and sports are two things that may or may not have a close relationship, but at least this collection of merchandise that's specifically geared to fans of the former who have interests in the latter may be just the thing. They celebrate an active spirit while at the same time including the spirit of Pokémon. I'd say that anyone who possesses merchandise from this collection is ready to gear up for sports wherever they take place outside and inside, with just enough Pokémon spirit to make things really lively.

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