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Pokémon Black and White is easily one of my favorite entries in the entire Pokémon series. While it might not be the best game overall, it's certainly one of the most unique titles of the franchise, given the USA-inspired setting and the startling injection of over 150 new Pokémon. It almost felt like a new series, which was a polarizing concept at the time, but has aged well as the Generations roll on.
Plus, the idea of revisiting the same region at a later time period and witnessing the changes in Black and White 2 was a treat. It felt like another anime season follow-up in a way, and the post-game of Black and White 2 is marvelous.
There are many reasons to love Gen 5, and we'll have another excuse to revisit the series soon enough. Thanks to a listing from BigBadToyStore, it's important that Pokémon Black and White fans mark their calendars for 2027.
Estimated to arrive in January 2027, Kotobukiya is releasing a figure for Hilda (with Tepig) through their ArtFX J line. It's a lovely recreation of the Black and White heroine, who has shown up in all sorts of cross-media promotions, including Smash Bros (as a costume for the trainer), Pokémon Masters EX, and the trading card game. She's typically seen with a Tepig, who is included in this particular release.
Here's the quick breakdown of why this design is so special: "Based on an original illustration from Hitoshi Ariga, the female protagonist of Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version, Hilda, is here! Her fluffy ponytail and sporty outfit have all been faithfully recreated, capturing not only her charm but also her energetic spirit."
That said, the price is also specialized to boot. The BTS Mint edition is priced at $123.99, and the BBTS Mint Pro version is $132.99. While statues and figurines have been sold at a much higher price in the past, this one is nothing to sneeze at for casual collectors. For reference, the substandard edition for $119.99 is sold out.
Clocking in at 8.1 inches tall, it's a 1/8-scale model made of ABS and PVC and is not articulated. You'll get the Hilda figure, as well as Tepig and the base.
If you're a fan of Pokémon and haven't played Black and White yet, now is a decent time if you can get your hands on the original games. In a perfect world, The Pokémon Company will get a remake going at some point, because Unova deserves to be revisited.
