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Here are four ways McDonald’s Japan could combat scalpers after its Pokémon Happy Meal fiasco

Maybe rewarding scalpers just for ordering a Happy Meal is part of the problem.

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One Piece Happy Meals indefinitely postponed as McDonald’s Japan battles scalpers

One Piece Card Game Happy Meals hadn’t even been formally announced yet, were supposed to debut in less than 10 days.

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McDonald’s Japan vs. Pokémon Happy Meal Resellers – New purchase restrictions announced

With new Pokémon toys on the way, McDonald’s is trying to get ahead of the problems being caused by speculative scalpers.

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McDonald’s Japan issues official apology over Pokémon Happy Meal reseller problems

Refusal of sales and mobile app account bans to be implemented, following latest case of speculators spoiling fun for fans and upsetting regular customers.

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Pokémon Happy Meal trading cards cause chaos at McDonald’s branches in Japan

The Pokémon card battle at McDonald’s was tougher than anyone anticipated. 

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Pokémon Happy Meal toys appear at McDonald’s in Japan

This wild event runs for a limited time, with special surprises for customers.

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McDonald’s Japan announces Pokémon Trading Card Happy Meals with guaranteed Pikachus

You don’t need to specifically choose Pikachu, because it’s a promise that he’ll be in your Happy Meal.

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Japan’s new trading card game hit has pictures of real-life middle-aged men on every card【Video】

“Ojisan trading card game” brings smiles to young and old in Fukuoka town.

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Thieves invade Osaka office and steal 10 million yen worth of trading cards

“Which are da expensive ones?”

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U.S. Olympic athlete reveals he runs with Yi-Gi-Oh! cards tucked into his uniform【Video】

Fleet of foot and with the heart of the cards, he may be the fastest otaku in the world.

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Foreign residents of Japan prohibited from participating in Yu-Gi-Oh Japan Championship

Heart of the cards isn’t beating for legal foreign residents of Japan, apparently.

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Tokyo police arrest two men for theft of 4.98 million-yen Yu-Gi-Oh! card

The Heart of the Cards had the law on its side.

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Japanese popcorn comes with collectible cards of women who own traditional ryokan inns【Photos】

Okami Cards hope to encourage people to put Ibaraki Prefecture on their itinerary.

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A beginner’s guide on how to keep your favorite trading cards in mint condition

Tips for protecting cards from a new Pokémon  collector.  

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OxiClean officially sends detergent supply to Tokyo card shop struggling with sweaty, smelly otaku

Even players who don’t go home with a tournament prize will go home with some OxiClean.

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Daiso creates its own collectible trading card game, and yes, the packs are just 100 yen【Video】

Amazingly inexpensive starter set works out to just 2 yen per card.

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How to fix damaged trading cards quickly and easily

No-fuss hack from Japan will restore your collectible cards like magic.

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Pokémon Center super store in Tokyo finds clever way to deal with scalpers

A tricky technique worthy of a Pokémon championship battle.

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Man climbs down side of building in Tokyo to steal…a bunch of Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! cards

Thief applied skills he learned in high school club activity.

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Used Pokémon popsicle sticks are selling for hundreds of dollars online in Japan

Used Pikachu Garigari-kun sticks are being bought for over 140 times the cost of a new box of the frozen treats.

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