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RealFX Pokemon Pikachu Puppetronic Interactive Plush

A 16-inch hand-controlled Pikachu with 120+ sounds and animations, made by RealFX.

86/ 100
CTG scoreFavoriteHow we score
Budget $30 to $50 Indicative range, today's price on the store
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Where it ranks in our guides

A medal marks a podium; the score on the right is the product’s score for that recipient.

Scores by criterion

Proven reliability 80
Satisfaction and consistency of user feedback over time.
Perceived value 86
How valuable it feels compared with the budget.
Bond and memory 86
What the gift says about the relationship, and what remains months later.
Originality 93
The opposite of the cliché expected for this recipient.
Novelty 92
Age of the product since it went on sale: top score for the first three months, then it declines over time.

Our verdict

86 / 100

The hand-puppet mechanism makes Pikachu feel alive in a way a regular plush cannot, and the display box makes the unboxing feel special.

Best forA Pokemon fan who wants Pikachu to actually react, not just sit on a shelf.
Best occasionBirthday, Christmas
Avoid ifIf you want a cuddly plush for bedtime: this is an electronic puppet.
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Frequently asked questions

How does it work?

Your hand controls it, and touch and motion sensors trigger 120+ sounds and actions.

How big is it?

16 inches.

Does it come with a display?

Yes, a collectible showcase that doubles as a stand.

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How we score

The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →

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