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Advent Calendars Are Ridiculously Popular This Year—Here Are 10 of the Best To Give as Gifts

The best Advent calendars from pop-culture franchises like 'Harry Potter,' 'Star Wars,' and others are like the gift that keeps on giving.

9 Notable Pokémon Controversies

For a gaming series revolving around adorable little monsters, Pokémon has had a number of run-ins with racial stereotypes, Nazi imagery, and seizure-inducing animation.

Oreo Just Released Special Pokémon Cookies, and Fans Are Trying To Eat ‘Em All

Each box contains a random assortment of Pokémon Oreo, and like the creatures in the game series, some cookies are especially rare.

Get a Jump on the Holiday Season With Funko’s Harry Potter, Pokémon, and The Office Advent Calendars

Funko just released its 2021 Advent calendars featuring Harry Potter, Pokémon, and The Office, now available for pre-order on Amazon.

Rare Pokémon cards and sealed boxes could soon set a record.

A 'Rad Dad' Pokémon Card Collection Is Expected to Fetch Big Money

The private collection has so many rare, sealed boxes of 'Pokémon' cards that it could help set a sales record for a non-sports auction.

When Pokémon Sent Hundreds of Viewers to the Hospital

In 1997, an episode of the 'Pokémon' animated series used a strobe-light effect during a battle sequence. Hundreds of viewers in Japan suffered seizures and other symptoms. More than two decades later, no one is exactly sure why.

Japanese Government Makes Pikachu an Official Ambassador

He shares the role with Hello Kitty.