【Oddities】Taiwan Pokémon-themed 7/11 wins praise from overseas fans (台灣神奇寶貝主題7/11贏得海外粉絲好評)

The only 7-11 "Pokemon-theme Store" in Taiwan was officially opened in Banqiao District, New Taipei City, at the end of January. (Courtesy of 7-11/Facebook) [台灣唯一的7-11“寶可夢主題店”於1月底在新北市板橋區正式開業。 The only 7-Eleven “Pokemon-themed Store” in Taiwan was officially opened in Banqiao District, New Taipei City, at the end of January. [台灣唯一的7-11“寶可夢主題店”於1月底在新北市板橋區正式開業。] The store, designed by the Japanese Pokémon company, has attracted many Pokémon fans since its opening. In addition to domestic fans, Singaporean media also reported on the Pokémon store. [這家由日本神奇寶貝公司設計的商店自開業以來就吸引了眾多神奇寶貝粉絲。除了國內粉絲，新加坡媒體也對寶可夢商店進行了報導。] The only 7-11 “Pokemon-theme Store” in Taiwan was officially opened in Banqiao District, New Taipei City, at the end of January. (Courtesy of 7-11/Facebook) The Singapore-based media “ Mothership ” reported on Feb. 1 that the 7-11 “Pokemon Store” located near the Fuzhong Station sells general merchandise and Pokemon related goods. [新加坡媒體《母艦》2月1日報導，位於府中站附近的7-11“寶可夢商店”出售日用百貨和寶可夢相關商品。] According to the article, Gigantamax versions of Pikachu, Charizard, and Lapras on the entrance pillars will welcome customers who visit the store. [根據文章，入口柱子上的皮卡丘、噴火龍和拉普拉斯的 Gigantamax 版本將歡迎光臨商店的顧客。] The design team turned the store into a “Pokémon Gym” where customers can also play Pokémon trading card game. (Courtesy of 7-11/Facebook) The design team turned the store into a “Pokémon Gym” where customers can also play Pokémon trading card game. [設計團隊將商店變成了“神奇寶貝道館”，顧客還可以在這裡玩神奇寶貝集換式紙牌遊戲。] 808 Pokémon are printed on the wall, including the classic characters of each generation, the report said, adding that even the chairs in the store feature various “balls” printed on them, including standard Poké Ball, the Great Ball, the Ultra Ball and the Master Ball. [報導稱，牆上印有 808 只神奇寶貝，包括每一代的經典人物，甚至店裡的椅子上也印有各種“球”，包括標準的神奇寶貝球、偉大的球、超級球和大師球。] 808 Pokémon are printed on the wall, including the classic characters of each generation. (Courtesy of 7-11/Facebook) Among other highlights, the theme store even offers the most popular console game, “Pokémon Ga-Olé” and a Switch console for customers to play. [在其他亮點中，主題商店甚至提供最受歡迎的主機遊戲“Pokémon Ga-Olé”和供客戶玩的 Switch 遊戲機。] What’s more? The store sells Nintendo Switch consoles and Pokémon games. Also, various Pokémon products are found in the store, including stuffed toys, bags, and stationery.[更重要的是？該商店出售 Nintendo Switch 遊戲機和神奇寶貝遊戲。此外，店內還出售各種寶可夢商品，包括毛絨玩具、包包和文具。] Also, various Pokémon merchandise is found in the store, including stuffed toys, bags, and stationery. (Courtesy of 7-11/Facebook)Pokémon cards displayed in the store. (Courtesy of 7-11/Facebook) The report noted that this is not the first time that Taiwan’s convenience stores have opened special theme stores. [報導指出，這不是台灣便利店第一次開設特色主題店。] Previously, a Snoopy-themed store opened in Taipei, attracting much attention. The store, which is filled with Snoopy characters, sells Snoopy merchandise. [此前，一家史努比主題店在台北開業，備受矚目。店內擺滿了史努比的角色，出售史努比的周邊商品。] The article ended by writing: “Cool!” [文章結尾寫道：“酷！”]