Vending

Officially licensed Pokemon vending machines appear in US retailers

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October 24, 2024

Pokemon trading cards remain popular and officially licensed vending machines are stocked with booster packs and other Pokemon merchandise, according to a Comicbook report.

The machines are available in 14 states at stores including Frys, Albertsons, Food 4 Less and Smith's.

The vending machines are designed and operated by The Pokemon Company, ensuring products are authentic.

The machine benefits include:

• Reduced risk of theft for retailers.
• Less chance of product damage.
• Increased availability of Pokemon products in stores.