{"rewrite":{"id":"r_3dd29e4832734eb29a3f1333","clusterId":"c_32663fce07cb4960b43887ae","slug":"bandai-namco-announces-pokemon-plamo-keychain-replicas","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Bandai Namco Announces Pokemon Plamo Keychain Replicas","summary":"Bandai Namco will release miniature keychain replicas of six Pokemon Plamo model kits in Gashapon capsule machines in Japan starting May 2026. The keychains depict completed figures in blister packs and are based on the Quick series kits, featuring Pikachu, Mew, Eevee, Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle.","whyItMatters":"The keychain line extends the Pokemon Plamo brand into a collectible accessory format, prioritizing Kanto starters over the model kits' original release order.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eBandai Namco announced a new line of Pokemon Plamo keychains that replicate six existing model kit designs. The miniature figures will be sold in Gashapon capsule machines in Japan starting May 2026, with each random capsule costing 400 yen (about $2.50). The keychains are designed to look like completed Quick series models inside blister packs, with the back of the packaging showing assembly instructions. The lineup includes Pikachu (#1), Mew (#2), Eevee (#4), Charmander (#11), Bulbasaur (#13), and Squirtle (#17), skipping over later-released kits like Scorbunny and Piplup in favor of Kanto starters. Global availability has not been confirmed, but Bandai Namco's model kits are sold worldwide.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Bandai Namco is releasing Pokemon Plamo keychain replicas in Gashapon machines in Japan this May. Six Quick series kits get the miniature treatment, including Pikachu, Mew, Eevee, and the Kanto starters.","twitterPost":"Bandai Namco announced Pokemon Plamo keychain replicas of six Quick series kits. They'll launch in Japanese Gashapon machines in May 2026 for 400 yen each. Pikachu, Mew, Eevee, Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle are included.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Bandai Namco is bringing Pokemon Plamo model kits to keychain form. Six Quick series designs will appear in Gashapon capsule machines in Japan starting May 2026. The lineup prioritizes Kanto starters over the original kit release order.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Siliconera (Anime)\",\"url\":\"https://www.siliconera.com/new-pokemon-keychains-are-replicas-of-plamo-model-kits/?utm_source=rss\u0026utm_medium=rss\u0026utm_campaign=new-pokemon-keychains-are-replicas-of-plamo-model-kits\",\"title\":\"New Pokemon Keychains Are Replicas of Plamo Model Kits\"}]","lintFlagsJson":"[]","lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":3520,"outputTokens":615,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1779826690,"createdAt":"2026-05-19T21:48:38.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-05-19T22:01:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-19T22:01:00.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_32663fce07cb4960b43887ae","canonicalTitle":"New Pokemon Keychains Are Replicas of Plamo Model Kits","representativeArticleId":"a_81c414124f7c8476575b1710","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"figures\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-05-13T20:00:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-05-13T20:00:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-19T22:01:06.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Siliconera (Anime)","url":"https://www.siliconera.com/new-pokemon-keychains-are-replicas-of-plamo-model-kits/?utm_source=rss\u0026#038;utm_medium=rss\u0026#038;utm_campaign=new-pokemon-keychains-are-replicas-of-plamo-model-kits","title":"New Pokemon Keychains Are Replicas of Plamo Model Kits"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"figures","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Bandai Namco will release miniature keychain replicas of six Pokemon Plamo model kits in Gashapon capsule machines in Japan starting May 2026.","Each random capsule costs 400 yen (about $2.50).","The keychains depict completed figures in blister packs and are based on the Quick series kits.","The lineup includes Pikachu, Mew, Eevee, Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle, skipping later-released kits like Scorbunny and Piplup.","Global availability has not been confirmed, but Bandai Namco's model kits are sold worldwide."]}