OG Con 2025 Review

Since the turn of the 21st century, the Pokémon franchise has been arguably the most successful franchise in history. No other media franchise comes even close to matching the financial value and popularity like Pokémon. The Japanese video game giant has become a force to be reckoned with, in not only the video game world but entertainment in general. Since it’s faithful launch with the Red and Green installments back in 1996 in Japan, and followed by its 1998 release with Red and Blue in America, Pokémon has waltzed into literally every spec of the corner when it comes to entertainment. Beloved by both children and adults, Pokémon is so popular that you can literally find it anywhere. The TCG is no exception. In fact, I’d argue that the Pokémon Trading Card game is possibly the most popular collectible in the world as well as the most demanded and most profitable in the world of trading cards… Yes, even rivaling other industries like sports cards… This amazing event here… It is a prime example.

Here in Ocala, Florida, an amazing event happened today at the Hilton Hotel. That event was called, OG Con. An event dedicated to all things Pokémon. Specifically revolving around the Pokémon TCG. Of course, there were some other goodies available as well. In which you will see when you read this article. Today, I am here to review an amazing event that I enjoyed so much, and was amazed to see what was in store. The cards, merchandise, passion, fun stuff, vendors, and many other great and amazing things that happened at OG Con. This was an event that was truly needed for a city like Ocala.

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Animangemu x OG Con: I Will be Attending!

My fellow otakus. Today, a few days after my announcement for Brick City Anime Festival, I am pleased to announce another event I’ll be attending! I will be attending the OG Con Trading Card Event. Once again, located in Ocala, Florida. I will be looking forward to many of the amazing things this con will have. As a huge Pokémon fan, I love the TCG and I cannot wait to see what this event has in store. I look forward to vendors, merchandise, and making some new friends! See you there!

Pokémon – Snorlax – Jazwares x Pokémon – Pokémon 18″ Sleeping Plush (Jazwares) Review

Many people like to say that Fumos from Touhou are the most popular kind of plushies for otaku, and while that is true, we can’t deny that, arguably, the most popular plushies collected by otakus are none other than Pokémon plushies. Pokémon plushies aren’t just beloved. They are worldwide phenomoms that have become a collector favorite not just among otakus, but for everyone. As someone who has a good amount of Pokémon plushies, including numbers, experience, and memories, I enjoy collecting them, and I am well familiar with the feeling of collecting so many. The thing is, however, I haven’t really been collecting plushies lately as I’ve been working on collecting other type of franchise based merchandise like figures and model kits for example. The last time, up until this year, I bought plushies was back in fall of 2018. Now, nearly seven years later, plush collecting has returned, and, once again, its Pokémon. What a better way to return then to start with our favorite video game juggernaut, eh? First, it was the sleeping Pikachu. Now, its Snorlax.

Here we have our beloved fat adorable Pokémon who is known to sleep and eat only. Snorlax, also known as Kabigon in Japanese, is a massive and beloved fan favorite among many Pokémon fans. Snorlax is also one of the most well known Pokémon ever in franchise history. Cute, fat, adorable, big, lazy, you name it. Snorlax has a strong following, and tons of merchandise have featured a Snorlax. This plush here from Jazwares is a prime example. This plush, for me, isn’t just an amazing plush… It’s a plush for the ages… Well sized, soft, big, and good texture… In fact, I am so darn in love with this plush, that, have to ask myself? Is this the best plush ever…? Let’s find out?

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In Defense of Mega Dragonite

So yesterday, The Pokémon Company just revealed more info about Pokémon Legends ZA. Although, the truth is, the direct itself was underwhelming. In fact, the direct was so pointless for many, that this was the top comment section of the video.

Courtesy of @calebfrost5649

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Another New 2025 Otaku Haul Goodies + New Updates

Sheesh. I seem to be on the role already. Honestly, that’s pretty freaking awesome. So, here is another haul of goodies that I got. Have you noticed that lately, I’ve been buying up anime DVDs and Blu-rays? Well, that’s because I want to start taking BD’s/DVDs collecting seriously. For the longest time, I have neglected them WAY too much. Compared to manga and video games which are enjoying hauls and large stacks of collections 24/7, poor anime is left behind in the dust. So, I’m changing that for this year. Not only that, but toys & games, live action, and books are getting their role as well. After that, they are next.

So as you can see, here I have Suzume, a movie from Makoto Shinkai hailed as a masterpiece among many. I can’t wait to watch this movie soon because I am a die-hard fan of Shinkai’s films, and from a distance, I can tell that Suzume is going to rock. I have enjoyed every film that he has made. Also, it includes an art card, which is pretty cool.

Another one I have is Whisper of The Heart. I am a big fan of Studio Ghibli, and I am on a quest to watch every Ghibli film in existence. I bought Whisper of The Heart because a close friend of mines recommended it to me. Especially since it takes place in the same setting where Pom Poko took place, which I also enjoyed to the max.

Another one is the Pokémon TCG Houndoom ex battle deck. I bought it because of its specialization in dark type Pokémon. Especially since Umbreon and Lokix, two Pokémon I regard as favorites of all time, are in this deck. I will hope to show all of you soon.

I hope to show off more soon.