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Thieves target high-value Pokemon cards as franchise turns 30

What began as a quiet meetup of Pokemon enthusiasts at a US store ended with an armed robbery in which masked men held the ...

Pokémon cards: The growing popularity of a children's toy said to outpace gold

The Pokémon Company, the world's most profitable media franchise, celebrates its 30th anniversary on Friday, and collectible ...
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Thieves Smash Through Wall To Steal Pokemon Cards

Brazen thieves stop at nothing to steal valuable Pokemon TCG cards, literally smashing through a wall to snatch them from a ...
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Nintendo Comes After Pokemon Store That Got Robbed

A New York Pokemon Card store called The Poke Court made headlines earlier this year when it was robbed at gunpoint by thieves who stole over $100,000 in Pokemon cards and merch. Now, The Poke Court ...
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Nintendo forces Pokemon shop to change name after armed robbery

A New York Pokemon card shop is changing its name because Nintendo contacted the owners over branding concerns.

Nintendo Tells Pokémon Store That Got Robbed To Change Its Name

The shop posted on its Instagram account that Nintendo reached out with “concerns” about its name and logo, which included the iconic red-and-white Poké Ball. “The short story is Nintendo reached out ...

Thieves targeting high-value Pokemon cards as Japanese media franchise turns 30

For some, the surge in prices has yanked the joy from what was a casual hobby. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...