Pokemon Release Updates
We hope everyone is well and safe just now during these very difficult times. We, the resident geeks, want to first off thank each and every one of you that has helped support our online & Retail store in Glasgow.
As everyone is aware the recent difficulties with Covid-19 restrictions and Brexit has had a huge impact on the supply chain, affecting toys, comics, gifts and particularly the Pokémon TCG franchise. We want to give as much information to our customers as possible about the situation so everyone is aware of the current disruption.
Some of the Pokémon lines listed above will be supplied in waves over the months after release due to supply limitations.
We may not be able to invoice and ship your order in full for the official release date but will allocate stock to you from each new wave as it arrives.
An accurate timetable of deliveries is not currently available but we will let you know as these are confirmed.
We have made changes to the way pre-orders are being processed which should improve the speed and clear the back log quickly as stock arrives. We are now limiting all Pokemon TCG goods to strictly 1 per customer. This will change on a day to day basis depending on availability of stock and we hope to update these rules as supply eases.
Our customer service phone lines and live chat are working Monday to Friday from 9am – 5:30pm, please note that we are experiencing a high volume of queries across all products, please bear with us during this time. The team at Geek-aboo would like to extend our heartfelt THANKS *Covid fistbump* during this period.
Latest Updates
Pokémon Allocations Updated 26.03.2021
This week we have received part of the 3rd wave for the Shining Fates releases. The following products have been allocated to customers so far:
- Pokemon TCG: Shining Fates Mad Party Pin Collection – Mr Rime
- Pokemon TCG: Shining Fates Mad Party Pin Collection – Dedenne
- Pokemon TCG: Shining Fates Mad Party Pin Collection – Bunnelby
- Pokemon TCG: Shining Fates Mad Party Pin Collection – Polteageist
- Pokemon TCG: Sword & Shield Shining Fates Elite Trainer Box
If you have received an e-mail confirming your allocation from us, please respond if you haven’t done so already. If we do not receive a response by 1pm GMT today then your order will be cancelled and your item will be allocated to the next customer in the queue.
We will be expecting more of these products throughout April, so please check your e-mails incase you receive confirmation from us. Please note that the subject of your confirmation e-mail should contain the words ‘RESPONSE REQUIRED’ as well.
Pokémon Allocations Updated 25.03.2021
The following lines, now due for release on 12th April were originally scheduled for release in Q4 2020.
Pokemon TCG: Sword & Shield Elite Trainer Box Plus Zacian / Zamazenta
Pokemon TCG: Sword & Shield Zacian and Zamazenta Ultra Premium Collection
In preparation for their original release date we carried out a pre allocation of these lines back in October.
Please be aware that this pre-order allocation to customers is no longer valid as the quantity of stock we are now receiving for launch is only a fraction of what was originally expected to arrive last year.
Geek-aboo comments: We will be contacting customers who currently have a pre-order with us as the items arrive to complete the orders. Due to stock allocations not all orders will be fulfilled in the first wave.
Pokémon Sword and Shield 5 Latest
Sword and Shield triple packs have now arrived and remaining stock will be live to purchase on 19.03.2021. We have despatched all customer orders, Thank you for the continued support!
Pokémon Release Update
The following lines, originally due for release earlier in the year have been rescheduled and will now release to coincide with the reopening of non-essential retail in the UK.
POK82843 • Single/Rapid Strike Urshifu V Box
POK82845 • Venusaur/Blastoise VMAX Battle Box
POK82743 • Zacian / Zamazenta Elite Trainer Box Plus
POK80742 • Zacian/Zamazenta Ultra Premium Collection
The new official release dates for these lines is now Monday 12th April for England.
Geek-aboo comments: All lines are sold out for launch and allocations will occur, we are hopeful that although we are re-opening at a later date, stock is expected to arrive to us on 12th April for online sales, same day delivery and collect in store.
Pokémon Sword and Shield 5 Update
We have been informed of some unexpected logistics delays to the stock of some of the Sword and Shield 5 Battle Styles lines due for release on the 19th March.
As a result we may have to split customers with orders for boosters and portfolios shipping a day or two before the Elite trainer boxes and triple packs.
Geek-aboo comments: We are expecting stock to arrive on time prior to release but delays are likely.
Pokémon Sword and Shield 5 Elite Trainer Box
This product will be available in two variant boxes, Red and Blue, both feature artwork for Gigantamax Urshifu one in Rapid strike and the other in single strike pose.
The contents of these two box designs is identical apart from the artwork on the pack of card sleeves included which matches the outer picture on each box.
Geek-aboo comments: We will be monitoring the situation as it develops and have adjusted our stock availability on the website to reflect these changes.
SOLD OUT – waiting reprint confirmation from the Pokémon Company
The following lines are now confirmed as out of stock at the Pokémon Company. No further waves are expected at this time. All existing orders for these products will be cancelled and we will resolicit for orders if a new printing of any of these lines is announced.
| Franchise | Name |
| Pokémon TCG | Champion’s Path Collection Dubwool V Box (SWSH3.5) |
| Pokémon TCG | Champion’s Path Pin Collection (SWSH3.5) |
| Pokémon TCG | Champion’s Path Pin Collection (SWSH3.5) |
| Pokémon TCG | Champion’s Path Special Pin Collection (SWSH3.5) |
| Pokémon TCG | Copperajah V Box |
| Pokémon TCG | Eternatus VMAX Premium Collection |
| Pokémon TCG | Galar Pals Mini Tin CDU |
| Pokémon TCG | Orbeetle V Box |
| Pokémon TCG | Premium Collection – Marnie (SWSH3.5) |
| Pokémon TCG | Rebel Clash Booster CDU (SWSH2) |
| Pokémon TCG | Rebel Clash Elite Trainer Box (SWSH2) |
| Pokémon TCG | Snorlax and Morpeko Pin Collection |
| Pokémon TCG | Sword & Shield 3 Darkness Ablaze Elite Trainer Box |
| Pokémon TCG | Sword & Shield Figure Collection |
| Pokémon TCG | Vivid Voltage Elite Trainer Box (SWSH4) |
| Pokémon TCG | Zacian Zamazenta True Steel Figure & Pin Collection |
| Pokémon TCG | Alolan Sandslash-GX Box |
| Pokémon TCG | Collector Chest (Spring 2020) |
| Pokémon TCG | Darkness Ablaze 3-Pack Booster Display (SWSH3) |
| Pokémon TCG | Hatterene V Box (SWSH3.5) |
| Pokémon TCG | Meowth VMAX Box |
| Pokémon TCG | Special Collection – Marnie (SWSH3.5) |
| Pokémon TCG | Sword & Shield Elite Trainer Box |
| Pokémon TCG | Sword & Shield Mini Portfolio w/ Booster CDU |
| Pokémon TCG | Sword & Shield Theme Deck CDU |
| Pokémon TCG | TAG Team Powers Collection |
| Pokémon TCG | Toxtricity V Box |
| Pokémon TCG | Vivid Voltage Premium Checklane Blister (SWSH4) |
Pokémon Release Update
The following lines, originally due for release on the 19th March have been postponed by The Pokémon Company.
Pokémon TCG: Single/Rapid Strike Urshifu V
Pokémon TCG: Venusaur/Blastoise VMAX Battle
The new official release dates for these lines will be Friday 16th April. Both of these lines are sold out for launch and allocations will apply.
Geek-aboo comments: We will be monitoring the situation as it develops and have adjusted our stock availability & pre-order dates on the website to reflect these changes.