A new Pokémon shop selling trading cards and collectibles has opened in Teesside.
PokéVend UK has opened in Stockton town centre, serving collectors from 1990s veterans to people opening their first booster packs.
The shop buys, sells and trades cards and hopes to become a meeting place for local Pokémon collectors.
PokéVend UK said in a social media post: "Whether you've been collecting since the 90s, just opened your very first booster pack, or are hunting down a specific chase card, PokéVend UK is here for you."
"We buy, we sell, we trade. But we're more than just a shop. Our main goal is to build a great local community."
A local WhatsApp group has also been created to help collectors arrange trades, share rare card pulls and connect with other local fans.
The business recently held a free trading weekend, inviting visitors to bring binders, duplicate cards and collections to complete sets and find missing cards.
PokéVend has promised promotions, fresh stock, collectables and chances to earn store credit through trades and special offers.
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The shop is open from midday until late on weekdays and from 10am until late at weekends.
Customers can claim an English mystery pack while stocks last by sharing the social media announcement and buying something in store.
Pokémon cards remain popular with collectors and players of all ages, nearly 30 years after the game launched in Japan.
Trading events, tournaments and meet-ups are common across the country, helping fans build communities around the franchise.
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