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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
Tubatic at 06/24/2008 07:34
PSI Pokemon FTW

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

Scary Womanizing Pig Mask's Avatar
Scary Womanizing Pig Mask at 06/24/2008 07:50
Japan only :( I would have loved to pick up the Articuno one.
Redzie's Avatar
Redzie at 06/24/2008 07:54
aesthetically pleasing... me like.
CelicaCrazed's Avatar
CelicaCrazed at 06/24/2008 07:59
Wow. I need to pick some of those up.
Escaflowne's Avatar
Escaflowne at 06/24/2008 08:08
the articuno one looks really neat
Azrael XJM's Avatar
Azrael XJM at 06/24/2008 08:20
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
Yuphrum at 06/24/2008 08:20
Cool, very trendy looking!
Chicken008's Avatar
Chicken008 at 06/24/2008 08:42
Cool, I like them all but the Mewtwo one.
Myrmidon16's Avatar
Myrmidon16 at 06/24/2008 08:51
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
liam2015 at 06/24/2008 08:54
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
pendelton21 at 06/24/2008 09:11
Wow, that's some dope clothing right there.
Toneman's Avatar
Toneman at 06/24/2008 09:18
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
Teta at 06/24/2008 09:50
Those designs are really clever, DO WANT.
NihonTiger90's Avatar
NihonTiger90 at 06/24/2008 09:57
Those actually look really cool. I will get one at any costs.
Mr Wilson's Avatar
Mr Wilson at 06/24/2008 10:02
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
Hoss at 06/24/2008 10:22
i just saw those elsewhere! i really want the cubone one
Bizznet's Avatar
Bizznet at 06/24/2008 10:27
That Hypno shirt's nice, I wish they sold that here. :c
SaraAB87's Avatar
SaraAB87 at 06/24/2008 10:36
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
Mxyzptlk at 06/24/2008 11:03
They need one with Rule 34 on Jinx. *fap fap fap*
Brahms's Avatar
Brahms at 06/24/2008 11:07
If they do one about Oddish, I am totally buying it.
eternalplayer2345's Avatar
eternalplayer2345 at 06/24/2008 11:32
God I want the articuno and mewtwo. Here's hoping nintendo brings them to this side of the pond.
Kayka's Avatar
Kayka at 06/24/2008 11:45
Holy mother of god. Do want.
SWE3tMadness's Avatar
SWE3tMadness at 06/24/2008 11:45
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
Spartacus at 06/24/2008 12:02
I WILL TAKE AN ARTICUNO PLEASE.
Jaren Face's Avatar
Jaren Face at 06/24/2008 12:03
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
Raggy Mop at 06/24/2008 12:44
Those are pretty much the best things I have ever seen. Hypno is the bestest!!
Eschatos's Avatar
Eschatos at 06/24/2008 13:09
I want Cubone, and maybe Hypno.
iwontusemyname's Avatar
iwontusemyname at 06/24/2008 13:11
yeah, somehow i gotta get me some of these.
The-Excel's Avatar
The-Excel at 06/24/2008 13:19
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
braulio09 at 06/24/2008 16:12
I liked them all except for the cubone one. Awesome
Qalamari's Avatar
Qalamari at 06/24/2008 22:32
These are fantastic. Nintendo, please produce them here. I will give you money for them.
krylonkoopa's Avatar
krylonkoopa at 06/25/2008 04:15
they better have fat sizes! not teeny japan sizes!
The Unforgivable's Avatar
The Unforgivable at 06/25/2008 22:43
POKE SHIRTS!
CrocBox's Avatar
CrocBox at 06/26/2008 17:45
The Cubone one is best, followed by Articuno. The Hypno and Mewtwo ones are weird... Especially the Hypno one lol
Stealthy Robot's Avatar
Stealthy Robot at 08/05/2009 02:05
Hypno shirt is coolest.
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