Gina Wilkolak

A few months ago I rearranged my Pikachu plush and turned this corner shelf into a display spot for my Pokémon figures!

#pokemon #pokemonfigures #pikachu #eevee #pokemoncollector #pokemoncollection

Got two vaccines yesterday, so it was time to use these adorable Pokémon bandages from South Korea! #pokemon

I bought my first EVER Build-a-Bear plush. Of course it was a Pokémon. Wooloo is SO CUTE I HAD TO HAVE IT.

(Wooloo is available online only.)

#buildabear #pokemon #wooloo #pokemonplushies

Nimbus picked his favorite souvenir from Worlds. 😂

#pokemonworlds #pokemon #pokemontote #pokemonbag #pikachu #pikachubag #pokemoncenter

Love love LOVE the Cubone items from the Pokémon Halloween (Pokéween) collection!

#pokemon #pokemonhalloween #cubone #pokeween

Seeing this mouse brings me SO MUCH JOY.

#pokemonworlds #pikachu #pikachumascot #pokemon

I loved all the banners and signage at Worlds in Anaheim! If I had the choice, I’d pick the Pikachu and Jigglypuff to hang in my house.

#pokemonworlds #pikachu #jigglypuff #pokemonworlds2025

A sleeping Pokémon blocks the way!

This little spot was so cute with a funny sign that asked guests not to bother Snorlax.

#pokemonworlds #pokemon #snorlax #pokemonsleep

I’m wearing this outfit everywhere…

I made so many new friends and am so appreciative that I was able to attend my first Pokémon World Championships.

#pokemonworlds #jigglypuff #pokemon #jigglypuffhat #pikachu

I’m even more pumped for October after playing the Pokémon Legends: Z-A demo at Worlds over the weekend.

Still trying to decide if I want to go with Chikorita or Totodile as my partner. Sorry, Tepig, I’m a Gen II fan!

#pokemonworlds #pokemonlegendsza #nintendo #nintendoswitch2 #pokemon

Congratulations to the 2025 Worlds winners! I hope your new Pikachu trophies brighten your home.

#pokemonworlds

Day 2 of Pokémon Worlds has been amazing! I met Gengar. I met Pikachu. I played a demo of Pokémon Legends: Z-A. I…forgot to eat!

I also met many wonderful people who are so kind and genuine so thank you all!

#pokemonworlds

Countdown to Pokémon Worlds: 1 day

Flashback: Universal Studios Japan (2023)

Visiting USJ a few years back was so fun! I loved seeing Pokémon things scattered throughout the park.

#pokemonworlds

Countdown to Pokémon Worlds: 2 days

Flashback: Pokémon Center Osaka DX (2023)

Some of my favorite Pokémon statues in Japan can be found at this location! I love to see the original legendary birds displayed.

#pokemonworlds #pokemon #pokemoncenter #pokemoncenterosakadx

Countdown to Pokémon Worlds: 3 days

Flashback: Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo (2023)

There are a lot of statues outside this Pokémon Center. Overall, it just has some really nice theming!

#pokemonworlds #pokemon

Countdown to Pokémon Worlds: 4 days

Flashback: Pokémon Center Shibuya (2023)

A life size Mewtwo rests at the entrance. There’s a graffiti art style around the store. And you can design your own shirt to be printed and picked up the same day!

#pokemonworlds #pokemoncenter

Crossing my fingers for us to be able to buy the items we’re hoping for! I really would like the duffel bag.

I’ve never been! I also have a Friday slot (the last one of the day). From what I’ve seen on Reddit, they restock throughout the day on some stuff. I think there are limits but I don’t know if they’re enforced.

Countdown to Pokémon Worlds: 5 days

Flashback: Nintendo Store New York (2022)

Three years ago, I visited my first Nintendo Store in New York City.

The exclusive Pikachu plush at New York is super cute and was the start of my journey to collect Pikachu via travels!

#pokemonworlds

Countdown to Pokémon Worlds: 6 days

Flashback: Pikachu Sweets (2023)

This take-out dessert cafe was a must visit for me! The artwork is ADORABLE, there’s exclusive plush available for sale, and the treats are themed perfectly.

#pokemonworlds #pokemoncafe #pikachusweets

Countdown to Pokémon Worlds: 7 days

Flashback: Pokémon Store (2023)

A shopping mall sits underneath Tokyo Station, with an area called Character Street. There you’ll find a Pokémon Store with a conductor Pikachu! The little keychains are so cute.

#pokemonworlds #pokemonstore #pokemoncenter

Countdown to Pokémon Worlds: 8 days

Flashback: Nintendo Museum (2025)

Visiting the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto this year was a highlight of the trip.

I was thrilled to see the special manhole cover inside the museum grounds featuring Pikachu!

#pokemonworlds #nintendomuseum

Countdown to Pokémon Worlds: 9 days

Flashback: Pokémon Cafe Tokyo (2023)

I’ll never forget seeing Chef Pikachu at the Pokémon Cafe. I was laughing so hard, I started to cry. It was the CUTEST thing ever.

#pokemonworlds #pokemoncafe

Countdown to Pokémon Worlds: 10 days

Flashback: Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay (2025)

I adore the exclusive Tokyo Bay Pikachu and think I’m going to bring the keychain version to Worlds as my buddy!

#pokemonworlds #pikachu #pokemonplush #pokemoncenter

Countdown to Pokémon Worlds: 11 days

Flashback: Pokémon Center Skytree Town (2023)

Tokyo Skytree is lovely to visit in the spring, especially when the carp streamers are up for Children’s Day!

#pokemonworlds #skytree #pokemoncentertokyoskytree

Just 12 days to Pokémon Worlds!

Flashback: Pokémon Center Tokyo DX (2023)

This Pokémon Center has some colorful murals while you wait for the elevator! It’s also right across the hall from the Tokyo Pokémon Cafe (which I’ll share photos from in another post).

#pokemonworlds #pokemoncenter

Here are the Pikachu statues inside the Hiroshima Pokémon Center!

The area and nearby Miyajima Island are known for lemons, fall colors, rice paddles and deer. I love to see the local region highlighted in these Pikachu statues.

#pokemon #pokemoncenter #pikachu #japan #hiroshima

When you come across a Pokémon vending machine in the wild…

This one we discovered on our way to the Nintendo Museum in Japan.

#pikachu #pikachuvendingmachine #pokemon #pokemonvending #pokemonvendingmachine #japan #japanvendingmachine #pokemonfan #pikachucollection #pokemoncollector

New kitten Putt-Putt is settling in well. But can someone tell her the PIKAS ARE OFF LIMITS?!

#pokemon #pokémoncollection #pokemoncollector #pokemoncollectors #pikachu #pikachuplush #plushcollector #plushcollection #pokemonfan

It’s National Tattoo Day?! I have three tattoos and they’re all gaming!

Pokéball: 2018
Bob-Ombs: 2023
Lady Pikachu: 2024

#nationaltattooday #videogametattoo #videogametattoos #pokemon #pokemonfan #pokemontattoo #pikachu #pikachutattoo #bobomb #mariotattoo #pokeball #pokeballtattoo