Summary
An interesting officialPokemonproduct is being released that will allow fans to make ice cream using a Poke Ball. The cleverPokemoncontraption currently has two versions, and is safe for kids six years and older to use.
Pokemonhas had a number of connections with ice cream and frozen confections over the years.Pokemonpopsicles sold for outrageous prices due to high demand a few years ago,Vanillite and its evolutions look like ice cream, and officialPokemonice cream confections have been sold on occasion. With summer rapidly approaching, this new product should make for a fun toy for kids to use, with a rewarding snack to enjoy for their efforts.
ThePokemonice cream maker comes courtesy of toy brandTakara Tomy(viaNintendo Soup), and will launch on April 25, with pre-orders currently open. The toy is designed to work as a yo-yo, with the rapid movement of playing with it shaking up the ingredients inside until frozen. The toy comes complete with a recipe book, spoon, yo-yo handle, and either astandard Poke Ball or Master Ball. It costs 2640 yen, or $17.23 USD based on currency conversions at the time of writing.
The ball itself has two compartments; ice, water, and salt are added to the first compartment, which is then sealed off with a piece of plastic. Sugar, milk, cream, and flavoring are added to the top part, and then the top of thePoke Ball replicais closed over it. After that, the product is supposed to be used like a yo-yo for three minutes, with the swinging and up-and-down motion stirring together the ingredients and allowing the ice and salt to freeze the ice cream mixture.
Pokemon Sweets and Treats
In addition to ice cream,Pokemonhas been highlighted on a number of desserts and pastries over the years. Fans regularly createPokemoncakes, confections, and other impressive delights. The company has also seen many partnerships with companies like Mister Donut and Krispy Kreme offeringPokemondonuts. 7-Eleven has offeredPokemononigiri to celebrate the launch of new games, andUniversal Studios Japan has hadPokemon-themed dishesfor park visitors. While the series has a bit of dark history of eating Pokemon, there’s plenty of lighter-hearted real-world ways to celebratePokemonwith a snack, too.
Pokemon
Pokemon is a franchise that needs no introduction. One of the most successful media empires in history, Pokemon spans games, television, films, manga, merchandise, music, and more.
