The official Japanese Pokémon store, "Pokémon Center," announced today the latest figure product based on "Pokémon Scarlet and Violet," the "Iono & Bellibolt Character Figure," scheduled for release in April 2024. This product will be sold exclusively at Pokémon Center via a pre-order production system.
A popular character wholeheartedly promoted by the official channels since the release of "Pokémon Scarlet and Violet," "Iono" is a trending streamer who hosts the popular show "Iono Zone" in the Paldea region. She is also the Gym Leader of Levincia Gym in Levincia City. Her fashion style and performances are highly individualistic and beloved by young people. Iono, who specializes in Electric-type Pokémon, is always accompanied by the equally distinctive-looking Pokémon, Bellibolt. It has eye-like organs on both sides of its head, similar to Iono's hair accessories, but its true eyes are actually the small yellow dots on its front. If you underestimate it due to its harmless appearance, you might get a shock from its "Electromorphosis" ability!
The "Iono & Bellibolt Character Figure" is also produced by Kotobukiya. While a painted prototype has not yet been revealed, the basic sculpt is already complete. The overall design is a three-dimensional rendition based on an illustration by the renowned Pokémon TCG artist, Naoki Saito, capturing Iono's impressive dynamic pose and detailing features such as her Magnemite-shaped hair accessories, massive twin tails, and full-body trench coat. Bellibolt, standing beside her, also features its characteristic eye-like organs, and its "belly button" (Navel Gland) on its abdomen is recreated using clear parts.
Figure Iono & Bellibolt
Reference Price: 29,700 JPY (tax included)
Scheduled Release Date: 2024/04
Product Specifications: PVC, ABS pre-painted complete figure, approximately 20cm in height