How to Spot a Fake Pikachu

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How to Spot a Fake Pikachu

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It's inevitable that a character as popular as Pikachu would span a crappy knock-offs. Loads of them. A Japanese site has put together a collection of phony Pocket Monster plush toys, candy and other "stuff." Each entry features a pic, along with a description and the location where the goods were spotted. Helpful for people who've never seen a real Pikachu! Hit the jump for our Pika-fake favs.

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Too fat!

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Too sad!

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Too fucked up! (And WHAT did they do to Anpanman?!)

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Eh...

Pikachu Fakes [Pachigets]

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