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Kickass Pokemon shirts for the adult fan photo

I am under no illusion -- Pokémon isn't for children. Sure, it's all dressed up like cute and cuddly schoolyard fun, but once you break through the plush surface, you find mystical statistics and arcane knowledge that would destroy the mind of a child in moments. Besides, even adults find yellow mice adorable.

The Pokémon Company (which I still think is a big office full of Mudkips in business suits) realizes that Pokémon isn't just for kids, and has announced a line of T-shirts with the adult fan in mind. I don't usually report on apparel and that sort of thing, but these are pretty damn cool, and as a relapsing Pokéfan, I'm tempted to pick them up myself. I also just used the term Pokéfan without a sense of irony. I should be shot.

Under the banner of Pokémon 151, the four shirts so far represent Hypno, Mewtwo, Articuno and Cubone. The latter one in particular is all kinds of sweet.

I'm not ashamed to say DO WANT. Also, stay tuned to Destructoid for some upcoming Pokémon-themed features that reflect my relapse into the world of fictional bear baiting.


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Tubatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 07:34
Tubatic
PSI Pokemon FTW

Though I'd rather have a Abra/Kadabra/Alakazam Shirt
"There is no spoon"
power-glove's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 07:37
power-glove
Here is a better view of some of the shirts.

Scary Womanizing Pig Mask's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 07:50
Scary Womanizing Pig Mask
Japan only :( I would have loved to pick up the Articuno one.
Redzie's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 07:54
Redzie
aesthetically pleasing... me like.
CelicaCrazed's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 07:59
CelicaCrazed
Wow. I need to pick some of those up.
Escaflowne's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 08:08
Escaflowne
the articuno one looks really neat
Azrael XJM's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 08:20
Azrael XJM
I'm sure the importers will have these in short order, I'm looking forward to getting one with my next Gundam kit or Revoltech.
Yuphrum's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 08:20
Yuphrum
Cool, very trendy looking!
Chicken008's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 08:42
Chicken008
Cool, I like them all but the Mewtwo one.
Myrmidon16's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 08:51
Myrmidon16
pretty cool idea u can now flout your love of pokemon without people really knowin it (u no, unless they love pokemon)
liam2015's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 08:54
liam2015
Like many others here, I absolutely loved the Pokemon games as a kid. I really wanna grab ahold of some of them. Wonder what else they're gonna have.
pendelton21's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 09:11
pendelton21
Wow, that's some dope clothing right there.
Toneman's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 09:18
Toneman
I think these are stupid looking. Call me crazy, but I just want a Goddamn Pikachu on my shirt. I don't need it disguised as designer apparel.
Teta's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 09:50
Teta
Those designs are really clever, DO WANT.
NihonTiger90's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 09:57
NihonTiger90
Those actually look really cool. I will get one at any costs.
Mr Wilson's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 10:02
Mr Wilson
Very nice! I would actually wear one of those. Color me im-fucking-pressed.

I saw Kickass pokemon shirts and almost laughed. I stand corrected.
Hoss's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 10:22
Hoss
i just saw those elsewhere! i really want the cubone one
Bizznet's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 10:27
Bizznet
That Hypno shirt's nice, I wish they sold that here. :c
SaraAB87's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 10:36
SaraAB87
I want one of those for sure, but I just bought a Pikachu shirt from hot topic in an adult size and I have seen a couple pokemon shirts at Kohls too.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 11:03
Mxyzptlk
They need one with Rule 34 on Jinx. *fap fap fap*
Brahms's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 11:07
Brahms
If they do one about Oddish, I am totally buying it.
eternalplayer2345's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 11:32
eternalplayer2345
God I want the articuno and mewtwo. Here's hoping nintendo brings them to this side of the pond.
Kayka's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 11:45
Kayka
Holy mother of god. Do want.
SWE3tMadness's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 11:45
SWE3tMadness
Definitely filed under my "DO WANT" list, especially the Cubone one. Can't wait to see what other pokèmon get featured on the shirts. :D
Spartacus's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 12:02
Spartacus
I WILL TAKE AN ARTICUNO PLEASE.
Jaren Face's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 12:03
Jaren Face
Those look real nice.
It's a shame that it would be a hassle for me to order one,
if not, I'd totally be ordering the Hypno one right now.
Raggy Mop's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 12:44
Raggy Mop
Those are pretty much the best things I have ever seen. Hypno is the bestest!!
Eschatos's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 13:09
Eschatos
I want Cubone, and maybe Hypno.
iwontusemyname's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 13:11
iwontusemyname
yeah, somehow i gotta get me some of these.
The-Excel's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 13:19
The-Excel
I like them just because they're numbered. I also like how the name of the line appeals to those who grew up on the original games and are apparently put off by these new games.
braulio09's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 16:12
braulio09
I liked them all except for the cubone one. Awesome
Qalamari's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2008 22:32
Qalamari
These are fantastic. Nintendo, please produce them here. I will give you money for them.
krylonkoopa's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 04:15
krylonkoopa
they better have fat sizes! not teeny japan sizes!
The Unforgivable's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2008 22:43
The Unforgivable
POKE SHIRTS!
CrocBox's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 17:45
CrocBox
The Cubone one is best, followed by Articuno. The Hypno and Mewtwo ones are weird... Especially the Hypno one lol
Stealthy Robot's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2009 02:05
Stealthy Robot
Hypno shirt is coolest.
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