For a franchise as big as Pokémon, there's no such thing as too many plushie options. That's especially true when it comes to fan-favorites like Gengar. The popular grinning Ghost-Type Pokémon is officially coming to Build-A-Bear workshop as a giant-sized plushie. Sitting at 24-inches tall, this new plushie is what Build-A-Bear refers to as "friend height" and comes with its own coat. Gengar's true height is actually closer to five feet tall, so there's still room here for an even bigger life-sized version in the future.
This new plush bundle is priced at $149 and will become available online sometime in September. You can sign up to be notified when it actually releases by joining the email list on the Build-A-Bear product page.
Gengar has been a popular Pokémon since the very first generation. I myself am a bit of a Gengar fan thanks to both the games and the TV series. I was first introduced to this ghosty dude while watching the original anime, but I didn't truly reach the height of my Gengar appreciation levels until I started playing the first Pokémon game as a kid.
When you reach the Elite Four and face Agatha she actually has two Gengars in her lineup and both of them are equally devastating if you aren't careful. It wasn't until later that I realized I just needed a Psychic Pokémon in my party to win those battles, but those first encounters were enough for me to respect Gengar and all he brings to the table. Now I always try to add one to my party any time he's available to catch in any of the many Pokémon games.
This Build-A-Bear isn't the only version of Gengar you can buy right now. There are actually quite a few Gengar plushies available from various retailers. They are one of the most popular Pokémon Squishmallows you can buy, and all different sizes are available. There was also recently a Razer Pokémon collaboration released that included a gaming headset with little Gengar ears, but it went out of stock almost immediately.
If you're looking to buy a plushie specifically, I've gathered some of the best options available right now below. Many of these are way cheaper than the new Build-A-Bear version as well.
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