ManyPokemonfans collect toys, figures, and other collectibles produced for the franchise to decorate their homes or offices. While some are content to collect with the sole intent of adding to a room’s visual appeal, others prefer collectibles that serve a purpose while also acting as a decorative piece.
One example of this is a Pikachucell phone chargerthat was recently shared with the world on social media. The charger is 3D printed and is designed to make it look like Pikachu is charging the device itself.
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There have certainly been phone chargers produced for thePokemonseries before, but this one is a creative and unique fan take. Redditor deelan1990 shared their 3D printed creation with the world, where a life-sizePikachu can be seen hugginga cell phone to itself. The cell phone is perfectly cradled in the arms of the Pikachu, keeping it secure. As any big Pikachu fan knows, Pikachu stores and produces electricity in its cheeks. This print creatively has Pikachu pressing the phone to its cheek, making it look like it’s charging the phone directly through physical contact.
Fans were extremely pleased by the print, impressed at the design and the production of it. The 3D print is designed to adapt an existing wireless mobile charger, allowing fans to use Pikachu as a case covering it. This particular print isn’t for sale, as deelan1990 made it at the request of their boss. They did share the location of the file so that fans can print their own, though some questioned the legality of it, as downloading the file requires paying a $25 fee to the model creator. While fanart typically doesn’t see any criticism,Nintendo has been very harshtowards those that sell unlicensed products based on its properties.
In any case, it’s not the onlyPokemoncharger design that the creator has available. Fans who prefer Pikachu’s younger self can acquire the files to produce a Pichu charger that’s similarly hugging the phone to its face. Another Pikachu is also available who is holding and looking into the phone instead of hugging it.
Pikachu has been seen charging up things for as long as the series has been around, with a team of Pikachu helping to power up a Pokemon Center in the veryfirst episode of thePokemonanime. All in all, this is a design that ties together the creativity of fans withPokemoncanon in a delightful and charming way.
