Pokémon Fans Mock Scalpers Over Selling Out Plush
Pokémon fans are banding together to outsmart scalpers, creating humorous pranks and warnings to keep the spirit of the 30th anniversary plush sale honest and fair.
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Pokémon fans are banding together to outsmart scalpers, creating humorous pranks and warnings to keep the spirit of the 30th anniversary plush sale honest and fair.
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