During our childhood, many of us likely had a favourite plushie that would accompany us to sleep every night.
As we grow older, it may be harder to get a peaceful night’s sleep due to all the stresses of adulting that keep us up.
Now, there’s a brand new plushie in town that might just be able to help with that.
Source: Pokémon Center Online Japan
Pokémon has released a life-sized Altaria plush, with soft, fluffy wings that are made to be fallen asleep on.
The new Altaria plush toy was recently unveiled on Japan’s Pokémon Center Online website.
It retails for S$543 (55,000 yen) and is measured at 96 x 131 x 90cm.
Due to its gigantic size, the plush weighs in at a considerable 6.5kg.
Source: Pokemon Center Online Japan
Pre-orders began last Friday (7 Oct) and are open until 7 Nov this year, with orders to be shipped out after mid-May next year.
While it is only officially available in Japan for now, it is likely to come to the Pokémon Center websites in the US, Canada, and the UK a few months later.
According to the Pokémon Global News Facebook page, it is expected to hit the Pokémon Center store at Jewel Changi as well.
Altaria is the latest in a long line of life-sized Pokémon plush toys, with Arcanine, Slowpoke, and Snorlax having been released in the past.
There’s even been a life-sized Spheal, which is as round and cuddly as you can imagine.
Source: Pokémon Center Online Japan
Since they don’t exist in real life, these mega cuddle buddies are the next best thing to owning an actual Pokémon.
For the uninitiated, Altaria is a Generation III Dragon/Flying Pokémon that evolves from Swablu.
The bird-like creature is known for its round, blue face and white, fluffy wings with feathers that resemble a cloud.
With its wings, the Altaria glides effortlessly through the skies and can put listeners in a trance with its singing.
In a set of images on the website, a woman is shown resting blissfully on the Altaria’s cloud-like wings.
Source: Pokémon Center Online Japan
It seems to gaze down at the woman as if it’s watching over her while she sleeps.
In another image, it’s resting on a white bedside rug to show its height in comparison to the bed.
Source: Pokémon Center Online Japan
Other images show the plush being the ultimate companion, like watching her play the piano and listening attentively while she talks about her day.
As we patiently await the Altaria plush’s release here, we’re just going to get by on these adorable photos in the meantime.
Some may outgrow sleeping with plush toys as they get older, but if a lovable bird with clouds for wings can help you sleep better, more power to you.
Will you fly off with Altaria if it comes to our Pokémon store? Sound off in the comments.
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Featured image adapted from Pokémon Centre Online Japan.
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