Pikachu plush (Pokémon plush toy)

Overview

This item is a licensed Pikachu plush — a soft, stuffed character toy representing Pikachu from the Pokémon franchise. Pikachu is one of the flagship characters of Pokémon, a property that originated in Japan and was created by Game Freak in collaboration with Nintendo and Creatures. (corporate.pokemon.co.jp)

Manufacturing

Official Pokémon plush toys have historically been manufactured primarily in China (and documented recalls and labels show “Made in China” on many official plush items), while production has diversified in recent years to include factories in Vietnam and the Philippines for certain runs and series. This pattern reflects typical licensed-plush manufacturing practices for the brand. (cpsc.gov)

Brand & Ownership

The Pokémon brand is managed by The Pokémon Company, a joint venture formed to centralize licensing and marketing for the franchise; the three principal stakeholders behind the franchise are Nintendo, Game Freak and Creatures. The Pokémon Company operates global subsidiaries such as The Pokémon Company International to handle regions outside Asia. (corporate.pokemon.co.jp)

Practical notes

• Because plush toys are frequently produced under license by multiple contract factories, the exact "made in" tag can vary by item and production run; check the sewn label on the specific plush to confirm the country of manufacture.
• The information above reflects widely reported company and manufacturing patterns for official Pokémon plush merchandise.