Here is list of upcoming major event/milestone date for movie 11 'Giratina and the Sky's Bouquet: Shaymin' and new game Platinum. Will update this post when new info coming.
As for Pokemon toys merchandise (figure and plush mainly), please refer to 2008 release summary.

[ June ]

• 13 : Corocoro July's magazine
• 19 to 22 : Tokyo Toy Show 2008 will be held in Tokyo, Japan

[ July ]

• 12 to 13 and 21 : World Hobby Fair (WHF) will be held in Makuhari and Sapporo, Japan
• 13 : Movie 11 special preview (Tokyo and Osaka)
• 15 : Corocoro August's magazine ?
• 15 to 17 : Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) will be held in LCAA, US
• 19 : Movie 11 release

[ Autumn/Fall ]

• Pokemon game Platinum will be released

[ Reference ]

Tokyo Toy Show
WHF official site
E3 in Wikipedia
Pokemon news site :Results of Pokemon Movies

Just short notice. Pokemon Japan starts to introduce upcoming Pokemon Game Platinum officially. Next update will come in the middle of June.

[ Reference ]

Pokemon Japan : Pokemon Game Platinum introduction

The comic "Giratina and the Sky's Bouquet: Shaymin", performed by Makoto HIJIOKA, it is serial comic on Corocoro magazine. Would try to summarize June's contents (vol.2 48pages).
Looks there are some hints for movie 11th.

[ Shaymin ]

• Ash group got the info that a man saw Shaymin's Flower Carrying (花はこび) at Village Teni (テンイ村) before.
• On flower garden, Shaymin's party are gethering (or plural Shaymins ?)
• Shaymin looks male (Shaymin call himself 'ぼく')
• When Shaymin wanted fly, Shaymin rode on Wingull. Didn't fly himself
  
• Flower on Shaymin's back bloomed when Shaymin inhaled the Glacidia (グラシデア) pollen
• Shaymin with blooming was aggressive, attacked Zero's Magnemite by Energyball and provoked Giratina
• In the night, Shaymin went down (because of fading out Glacidia pollen ?)
• Seed Flare is polluted air purification from Shaymin's inside body
• In the past, Shaymin has blew the forest away after inhaling poison gas
• Zero's Magnemites attacked Shaymin with Miasma, then Shaymin performed Seed Flare. After that, the hole was appeared in the Reverse World
• Shaymin does not know why Giratina aim Shaymin

[ Giratina ]

• Giratina wants Shaymin's help (Seed Flare) for going to real world. Because Giratina had been confined to Reverse World by Dialga
• Giratina has ability that create Dimensional Swirl (次元の渦), it is the entrance to Reverse World from real world
• After Shaymin performed Seed Flare, the hole was appeared in the Reverse World. Then, Giratina could out from Reverse World, but Zero's ship:Megaliba is going to catch Giratina

[ Zero ]

• Zero was assistant of Mugen who is scholar for Reverse World
• Zero and Mugen found and entered to Reverse World 6 years before
• Zero's intrigue is to be King of Reverse World using Giratina
• Purpose of Zero attacks Shaymin is to out Giratina from Reverse World using Shaymin's Seed Flare

[ Others ]

• Village Teni and neighborhood have a custom, to gift Glacidia flower to someone who have been good to them.
• Village Teni is located at the foot of the glacier
• Ash group go by ship to Village Teni, across the fjord
• Team Rocket who were involved to Reverse World, they were apprenticed to Mugen

Next July Vol.3 is last.

[ Reference ]

Corocoro June's comic "Giratina and the Sky's Bouquet: Shaymin" Vol.2



[ 15 May 2008 PM3:51 JST / 14 May 2008 PM11:51 PST ]

Bandai Pokemon Kids series movie 2008, will release the following 2 set in the middle of July.
Will upload the photo later. Updated summary list of released figure, refer to Pokemon DP figure release summary. As for DP8 (release same time), no info at present.

[ A set ]

• #025 Pikachu, #410 Shieldon, #462 Magnezone, #487 Giratina(origin), #492 Shaymin

[ B set ]

• #393 Piplup, #473 Mamoswine, #486 Regigigas, #487 Giratina(another), #Other (Not yet announce)

Just short notice. According to Corocoro's June scanning, upcoming new game name is Platinum.
It will be released in autumn (September ?). Will update detailed later.
Anyway thanks to 'Shooting Star Rockman' thread in 2ch for scanning !

[ Reference ]

Corocoro's June page Scanning

Here is Tomy Monster Collection figure MC Number List.
Please refer to previous post TomyMC Number for detailed.

As of 11 May 2008

MC No	Pokedex No	Name	Notes
MC-001	172	Pichu
MC-002	25	Pikachu
MC-003	26	Raichu
MC-004	1	Bulbasaur
MC-005	2	Ivysaur
MC-006	3	Venusaur	renewed
MC-007	4	Charmander
MC-008	5	Charmeleon
MC-009	6	Charizard	renewed
MC-010	7	Squirtle
MC-011	8	Wartortle
MC-012	9	Blastoise	renewed
MC-013	152	Chikorita
MC-014	153	Bayleef
MC-015	154	Meganium
MC-016	155	Cyndaquil
MC-017	156	Quilava
MC-018	157	Typhlosion
MC-019	158	Totodile
MC-020	159	Croconaw
MC-021	160	Feraligatr
MC-022	252	Treecko
MC-023	253	Grovyle
MC-024	254	Sceptile
MC-025	255	Torchic
MC-026	256	Combusken
MC-027	257	Blaziken
MC-028	258	Mudkip
MC-029	259	Marshtomp
MC-030	260	Swampert
MC-031	133	Eevee
MC-032	134	Vaporeon	renewed
MC-033	135	Jolteon	renewed
MC-034	136	Flareon	renewed
MC-035	196	Espeon
MC-036	197	Umbreon
MC-037	144	Articuno	renewed
MC-038	145	Zapdos	renewed
MC-039	146	Moltres	renewed
MC-040	150	Mewtwo	renewed
MC-041	151	Mew
MC-042	243	Raikou
MC-043	244	Entei
MC-044	245	Suicune
MC-045	249	Lugia
MC-046	250	Ho-oh
MC-047	251	Celebi
MC-048	377	Regirock
MC-049	378	Regice
MC-050	379	Registeel
MC-051	380	Latias
MC-052	381	Latios
MC-053	382	Kyogre
MC-054	383	Groudon
MC-055	384	Rayquaza
MC-056	385	Jirachi
MC-057	386	Deoxys
MC-058	311	Plusle
MC-059	312	Minun
MC-060	190	Aipom	will replace to Leafeon in May
MC-060	470	Leafeon
MC-061	24	Arbok
MC-062	52	Meowth
MC-063	59	Arcanine
MC-064	68	Machamp	replaced to Ambipom
MC-064	424	Ambipom
MC-065	76	Golem	replaced to Kricketune
MC-065	402	Kricketune	will replace to Mothim in Aug
MC-065	414	Mothim
MC-066	78	Rapidash	replaced to Magmortar
MC-066	467	Magmortar
MC-067	93	Haunter	replaced to Carnivine
MC-067	455	Carnivine
MC-068	94	Gengar
MC-069	95	Onix
MC-070	106	Hitmonlee	replaced to Probopass
MC-070	476	Probopass
MC-071	112	Rhydon
MC-072	122	Mr. Mime	replaced to Luxray
MC-072	405	Luxray
MC-073	123	Scyther
MC-074	127	Pinsir	will replace to Magnezone in Aug
MC-074	462	Magnezone
MC-075	128	Tauros	replaced to Hippowdon
MC-075	450	Hippowdon
MC-076	130	Gyarados
MC-077	143	Snorlax	replace to Shaymin in May
MC-077	492	Shaymin
MC-078	148	Dragonair
MC-079	149	Dragonite
MC-080	168	Ariados	replaced to Heatran
MC-080	485	Heatran
MC-081	183	Marill	will replace to Dusknoir in Aug
MC-081	477	Dusknoir
MC-082	185	Sudowoodo
MC-083	202	Wobbuffet
MC-084	208	Steelix
MC-085	212	Scizor
MC-086	214	Heracross	will replace to Azelf in Sep
MC-086	482	Azelf
MC-087	215	Sneasel	will replace to Giratina (orign) in May
MC-087	487	Giratina (origin)
MC-088	216	Teddiursa	replaced to Darkrai
MC-088	491	Darkrai
MC-089	229	Houndoom
MC-090	231	Phanpy	replaced to Rhyperior
MC-090	464	Rhyperior
MC-091	232	Donphan	replaced to Roserade
MC-091	407	Roserade
MC-092	242	Blissey	replaced to Lickilicky
MC-092	463	Lickilicky
MC-093	248	Tyranitar
MC-094	262	Mightyena	replaced to Gallade
MC-094	475	Gallade
MC-095	267	Beautifly	replaced to Happiny
MC-095	440	Happiny
MC-096	272	Ludicolo	replaced to Empoleom
MC-096	395	Empoleon
MC-097	277	Swellow	replaced to Drifblim
MC-097	426	Drifblim
MC-098	282	Gardevoir	replaced to Torterra
MC-098	389	Torterra
MC-099	289	Slaking	replaced to Vespiquen
MC-099	416	Vespiquen
MC-100	291	Ninjask	replaced to Infernape
MC-100	392	Infernape
MC-101	297	Hariyama	replaced to Gligar
MC-101	207	Gligar	renewed
MC-102	298	Azurill	will replace to Regigigas in May
MC-102	486	Regigigas
MC-103	300	Skitty	replaced to Gliscor
MC-103	472	Gliscor
MC-104	306	Aggron
MC-105	315	Roselia	replaced to Glaceon
MC-105	471	Glaceon
MC-106	319	Sharpedo	replaced to Mismagius
MC-106	429	Mismagius
MC-107	321	Wailord	replaced to Garchomp
MC-107	445	Garchomp
MC-108	324	Torkoal	replaced to Hippopotas
MC-108	449	Hippopotas
MC-109	329	Vibrava	replaced to Shieldon
MC-109	410	Shieldon
MC-110	330	Flygon
MC-111	335	Zangoose	replaced to Giratina (another)
MC-111	487	Giratina (another)
MC-112	341	Corphish	will replace to Yanmega in May
MC-112	469	Yanmega
MC-113	348	Armaldo
MC-114	350	Milotic
MC-115	357	Tropius
MC-116	359	Absol
MC-117	360	Wynaut	wil replace to new Pokemon in Jul
MC-117	not yet	New Pokemon
MC-118	363	Spheal	replaced to Rampardos
MC-118	409	Rampardos
MC-119	373	Salamence
MC-120	376	Metagross
MC-121	446	Munchlax	will replace to Gible in Sep
MC-121	443	Gible
MC-122	448	Lucario
MC-123	439	Mime Jr.
MC-124	438	Bonsly	will replace to Chingling in Jul
MC-124	433	Chingling
MC-125	461	Weavile
MC-126	490	Manaphy
MC-127	458	Mantyke
MC-128	441	Spiritomb	will replace to Lopunny in Jul
MC-128	428	Lopunny
MC-129	418	Buizel
MC-130	387	Turtwig
MC-131	393	Piplup
MC-132	390	Chimchar
MC-133	427	Buneary
MC-134	421	Cherim
MC-135	401	Kricketot	will replace to Mamoswine in Jul
MC-135	473	Mamoswine
MC-136	483	Dialga
MC-137	466	Electivire
MC-138	484	Palkia
MC-139	417	Pachirisu
MC-140	452	Drapion
MC-141	396	Starly
MC-142	406	Budew
MC-143	453	Croagunk
MC-144	394	Prinplup
MC-145	397	Staravia
MC-146	419	Floatzel
MC-147	408	Cranidos
MC-148	431	Glameow
MC-149	403	Shinx
MC-150	447	Riolu

As for FAQ about figure series Tomy Monster Collection (MC) number, would post here.
After DP series starting, Tomy updated the figure package. MC Number (1 to 150) is printing on the package. (MC number sticker on the blister pack/plastic case) 　
Tomy's current sales policy is to manage only 150 figures. When producing a new figure, one of 150 numbers of the existing figure is assigned to new one. The existing figure is replaced, then it will be end of production. Replaced figure is available in the current stock only.

e.g.)

• MC-100 Ninjask (replaced)
• MC-100 Infernape (new released)
  

• MC-077 Snorlax (current/will replace)
• MC-077 Shaymin (will release in May)

• MC-065 Golem (replaced)
• MC-065 Kricketune (current/will replace)
• MC-065 Mothim (will release in Aug)
  

In other words, the figure that excluding current 150 figures, previous released RB/GS/RS (black, yellow, square box package) , Tomy does not reproduce them at present. It is necessary to wait till coming renewal or battle scene series. Or restarting reproduction.
Today, going to be hard to find RB/GS/RS figures in the market day by day. The replaced figure in DP series will be same as well.

Please refer to Tomy MC number list.

One of eBay customers from Netherlands asked me "Why Rotom items is nothing ?!"
Exactly almost nothing, the figure was released in Bandai SG 11 only. But never mind ! Here is one more Rotom item, it's Pokemon Medal Collection DP4 from Bandai, was released on 10 March.

[ DP1 Oct 2006 ]

• #025 Pikachu, #076 Golem, #113 Chansey, #130 Gyarados, #172 Pichu,
  
• #190 Aipom, #201 Unown, #315 Roselia, #387 Turtwig, #390 Chimchar,
• #393 Piplup, #418 Buizel, #438 Bonsly, #439 Mime Jr., #441 Chatot,
• #446 Munchlax, #448 Lucario, #458 Mantyke, #461 Weavile, #490 Manaphy
  

[ DP2 Mar 2007 ]

• #398 Staraptor, #399 Bidoof, #401 Kricketot, #406 Budew, #407 Roserade,
• #410 Shieldon, #412 Burmy(grass), #416 Vespiquen, #417 Pachirisu, #419 Floatzel,
• #421 Cherrim, #424 Ambipom, #426 Drifblim, #434 Stunky, #442 Spiritomb,
• #447 Riolu, #453 Croagunk, #466 Electivire, #483 Dialga, #484 Palkia

[ DP3 Sep 2007 ]

• #389 Torterra, #392 Infernape, #395 Empoleon, #397 Staravia, #404 Luxio,
• #409 Rampardos, #411 Bastiodon, #413 Wormadam(grass), #415 Combee, #425 Drifloon,
• #427 Buneary, #431 Glameow, #436 Bronzor, #440 Happiny, #452 Drapion,
• #462 Magnezone, #463 Lickilicky, #467 Magmortar, #485 Heatran, #488 Cresselia
  

[ DP4 Mar 2008 ]

• #387 Turtwig, #388 Grotle, #390 Chimchar, #391 Monferno, #393 Piplup,
• #394 Prinplup, #405 Luxray, #422 Shellos(west), #430 Honchkrow, #435 Skuntank,
• #437 Bronzong, #457 Lumineon, #459 Snover, #464 Rhyperior, #474 Porygon-Z,
• #477 Dusknoir, #479 Rotom, #483 Dialga, #484 Palkia, #491 Darkrai

BTW non-Pokemon subject, I've known one Dutch singer recently. Covering Queen's One year of love. Acoustic arrangement is new flavor and enchant me.

[ Reference ]
Bandai Candy Toys : DP1, DP2, DP3, DP4
YouTube : One year of love by Stevie Ann

Pokemon Metal Name Tag & Pokemon Projector Light Movie 11th Ver include Pokemon A & B from Yujin, the release dates are postponed to 3 June from the middle of May.

[ Reference ]
E.U.Japan Official web site : Gachapon Item List in May
Takarajima Create : Release Calendar

[ Edit ]
8 May 2008 : Pokemon Projector Light contains Pikachu, Dialga, Regigigas, Giratina (origin, another form) and Shaymin.

Recently I often encounter the auction agency (middle man) for buying at several categories in YJ auction. For the auction users especially Japanese auction, do you use AucFan.com ?
The site contains the final price for past 13 months (*1) in 5 auctions (Yahoo Japan, Mobaauc, Rakuten, Bidders, Amazon jp). As for current price, Amazon us and eBay are covered as well. We can know 'actual market price' and trend etc. The following photo is just hands on, searching clear Pikachu PokeKids for example.　*1 : If enter to Aucfan member, searchable for 24 months max with thumbnail
Have a happy hunting !

[ Reference ]
AucFan English Top Page

Banpresto will release Giratina and Shaymin figure in the end of August. Game prize, size is appox. 5.9". Will upload the official photo later. Updated DP release summary and 2008 releaseas summary as usual.
BTW, Pokemon items in may of Banpresto site has been updated. Please check it. (Very slow...)

• #487 Giratina
• #492 Shaymin

[ Reference ]
A-Sat.jp
Banpresto

Yujin will release Pokemon Sticker Movie 11th version in the beginning of August, gashapon (capsule toy), 5 kind of capsules, 5 kind sticker inside. Will replace the photo later.
Interesting things is 3 kind of Shaymin and Pokemon A stickers. This Pokemon A is new Pokemon or Shaymin new form ?? Awaiting Corocoro surely....

[ Capsule 1 Masterball ]

• Giratina anaother form 1
• Giratina origin form 1
• Shaymin 1
• Pokemon A 1
  
• Dialga 1

[ Capsule 2 Hyperball ]

• Giratina origin form 2
• Giratina origin form 3
• Dialga 2
• Buneary
• Pachirisu

[ Capsule 3 Monsterball ]

• Shaymin 2
• Shaymin 3
• Croagunk
• Meowth
• Pikachu

[ Capsule 4 Superball ]

• Giratina another form 2
• Giratina another form 3
• Regigigas
• Magnezone
• Bastiodon

[ Capsule 5 Superball ]

• Pokemon A 2
• Pokemon A 3
• Mamoswine
• Mothim
• Piplup

[ Reference ]
E.U.Japan August list Yujin item info.
As for other items, Yujin item info2, Bandai item info1.

[ Edit ]
5 May AM11:58 JST, Changed referene source and added other items from E.U.Japan Official web site

Photos for the following post are uploaded.

• Shaymin Plush (Tomy), will release on 30 May
• Bandai SG series SP2, will release in the end of May

Pokemon FanClub Japan and Girl's manga magazine Ciao start the contest for Shaymin pouch design. Selected design pouch will be manufactured and sell it at Pokemon Fan Club web site. Contest closes on the 2 June 2008.

[ Prizes ]

• 1st prize (1 person) : Nintendo-DS special version and manufactured pouch
• 2nd prize (2 persons) : Poekmon Center 10th annv. photo flame, Pikachu plush and manufactured pouch
• 3rd prize (10 persons) : Shaymin pokedoll
• 4th prize (100 persons) : manufactured pouch

[ How to enter the contest ]

• To Design the cover of pouch. Must include Shaymin, other Pokemon together also accepted
• Naming in Japanese of pouch also required
• Using regular Japanese postcard (Hagaki), draw your design, pouch naming and reply questionnaire(*1), then send to Ciao's editorial department
• One apply per one postcard, multiple apply accepted
  
• Judgement by Ciao chief editor and Pokemon Fan Club staff
  

[ Schedule ]

• 2 May : Contest has started
• 30 May : Pre-release contest sample at Pokemon Fan Club site
  
• 2 June : Contest closes
• 4 August: Announcement 1st winner and manufactured Shaymin pouch at web/Ciao magazine
  
• b/September : Sales Shaymin pouch at Pokemon Fan Club site

[ *1 Questionnaire ]

• Which Pokemon is your most favorite ?
• Which Pokemon's goods/merchandise do you want ?
• Are you member of Pokemon Fan Club ?
  

If you have an idea, please apply it. The door is open !
AAPF can assist you (posting, naming etc), feel free contact us.




[ Reference ]
Pokemon official site
Ciao Magazine

As for "form" related new Pokemon, the followings are status in trademark database IPDL.

• Another form : Applied on 14 Feb 2008
• Origin form :Applied on 14 Feb 2008
• Sky form : Applied on 20 Feb 2008
• Land form : Applied on 20 Feb 2008

Another and Origin forms have been applied from Nintendo, GameFreak and Creatures. Sky and Land forms have been applied from a private person who looks concerned Pokemon business in Japan.　
Will unveil later step by step.

BTW, we confirmed some sites and forums used or based AAPF's post without quote/link recently. Please link to AAPF. Otherwise AAPF is going to change member-ship blog.
Thank you for your understanding.

[ 2 May 2008 AM9:12 JST / 1 May 2008 PM5:12 PST ]

Marusho has released Pikachu and Piplup Piplup Propeller Fan on 27 April.
The fan is soft material for safety purpose. Size is approx. 5.8" height, work on two AA batteries.

• #025 Pikachu, #393 Piplup

Just short notice. Nintendo US has announced lapel pin recall information due to lead paint, includes Pikachu.

[ Reference ]
Nintendo US : Recall Information

How do you display your favorite figure ??
Today's post is about the figure dispaly table. Would recommend the following items for your collection.

1. Tomy Solar Turn Table

Table is turning by solar. Working under the room fluorescent as well. Basically it is for Choro-Q car, but we can use it for any goods.

[ Specification ]

• Product : Tomy
• Table size (diameter) : 3"
• Load capacity : max 200g weight
  
• Battery : No required
• Turning direction : Selectable clockwise, anticlockwise , duo
• Color : Black only

Using Sample1
Using Sample2

2. Maitan LED Figure Stage

Figure can be lit up by white LEDs.

[ Specification ]

• Product : Maitan
• Table Size (diameter) : 2.7"(S), 3.9"(M), 5.1"(L)
• No of LED : 5 LEDs(S), 6 LEDs(M), 7 LEDs(L)
• Battery: AAA x 2pcs (S/M), AAA x 3pcs (L)
• Stage color: Black, White, Metallic silver

Using Sample1
Using Sample2

Tomy has released Piplup plush with effective sound on 26 April.
The plush has 3D sensor, 29 effective sounds (e.g. laughter, humming, bubble beam, swirling etc) come out depend on taking posing. Size is approx. 12.5" height, battery: AAA x 3pcs required.

Thank you for visiting to All About Pokemon Figure (AAPF) always.
The following 2 parts in blog have been updated.

• Has been linked with Pokemon Plush Project (PPP). The site contains the photos of Pokemon plushies released in the market, it's a great and helpful database site. Photos are contributing from members in PokemonCollectorsLiveJournal. Thank you to PPP and PkmncollectorsLJ ! Please refer to the right side Links menu or referenceable from 'link' in plush row of each FigureReleaseSummary table.

• It can be left the comment to the AAPF's post with Open-ID (account of Google/Blogger, AIM, TypePad, LiveJournal and Wordpress).