The Japanese convenience store chain Family Mart recently teamed up with Pokémon to launch the new Pokémon Sleep x Family Mart collection of drinks and goods.
A sleepy taking on your favorite Pokémon characters, the new Pokémon Sleep x Family Mart collection marks the first-ever collaboration between the game and a convenience store. The collection starts with a few Pokémon-branded home goods, including a towel packed inside a sleeping Snorlax-shaped case, and a mini blanket in a sleeping Pikachu shape. The Pokémon Sleep collection also includes the new Pineapple Frappe (also known as the 'Pine Frappe') drink, which is made from golden pineapples from the Philippines and topped with jiggy jelly pieces. The Pineapple Frappe can be ordered in one of two designs: Pikachu in the Droopy-Eared Sleep style or Atop-Belly Sleep style.
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Pokémon Sleep x Family Mart Features Sleeping Pokémon Characters
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