STACK #263 September 2026

TECH FEATURE

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As the Pokémon 30th anniversary celebrations continue, great news for parents of fans of the little creatures is that they’re taking over story time on the Toniebox 2! Words Amy Flower TONIEBOX 2 SAYS OKEYDOKEY TO POKÉ!

Meet the Pokémon Tonies!

Pikachu A small, yellow, electric

mouse Pokémon known for its rosy cheeks, lightning-bolt tail, and its role as the mascot of the Pokémon franchise. This Tonie teaches: Curiosity, cooperation, sharing Bulbasaur A small, plant-backed Pokémon that mixes reptile and seedling traits, known for storing energy in the bulb on its back as it grows. This Tonie teaches: Problem solving, resilience, bravery Charmander A small, orange, fire-type Pokémon whose tail flame reflects its health and fiery spirit. This Tonie teaches: Courage, empathy, friendship Squirtle A small, blue turtle Pokémon that uses the shell on its back for protection while blasting water with incredible power. This Tonie teaches: Perseverance, confidence, kindness

Yes, Pokémon Tonies! It’s a truly exciting time for Toniebox 2 lovers as the Pokémon that everybody knows, Pikachu, is joined by favourites Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle, all with their own incredible new stories to tell. In the Adventure category of Tonies, each one of these highly-collectible and display worthy new figurines delivers over an hour of

original, Tonies-exclusive Pokémon based entertainment, suggested for kids aged from five upwards.

On top of three exciting stories being included with each of the characters, there are also fun Trainer Academy facts to learn, plus an exciting Pokémon battle that puts little listeners right in the middle of the action! As well as the characters being available separately for those who are already onboard the Tonies train, there’s a special edition new lightning yellow Toniebox 2, that comes complete with the Pikachu Tonie. It’s sure to fill any young Pokémon collector with delight and keep them entertained for many hours to come.

SEPTEMBER 2026

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