Child Sentenced in Pokémon Robbery
Source: The Pokéball Network
A 12-year-old boy convicted of stealing Pokemon trading cards from another child at knifepoint has been placed on probation for a year.
John Davis, Pima County Juvenile Center's presiding judge, on Monday also ordered the boy to write an apology to his victim. The boy, whose name wasn't released, had been found guilty of robbery earlier in the month.
Davis told the boy that he was on house arrest and must spend at least 32 hours a week in school, in counseling or performing community service.
The boy was 11 when he was arrested in November. The victim said the boy held a 4-inch knife to his stomach and threatened to stab him if he didn't produce the cards.
The victim said he borrowed cards from friends to satisfy the boy.
Pokemon is short for ``pocket monsters,'' tiny cartoon creatures with names like Pikachu, Charizard, Squirtle and Blastoise.
The trading cards have become so popular that they have been at the center of schoolyard disputes and crimes committed by children nationwide. Many schools have banned the trading cards because they are distracting youngsters from their studies.
Pokémon Ketchup!
Source: The Pokéball Network
Heinz is bringing kids' favorite pint-size monsters to the dinner table this spring with the introduction of limited-edition Pokemon Heinz Ketchup bottles. For two months, beginning in mid-March, supermarkets will carry five million bottles of Heinz Ketchup (24 oz.) featuring Charizard, Squirtle, Pikachu, Jigglypuff and Charmander on five separate Heinz Keystone labels.
"There's no doubt that the new Heinz Ketchup labels will become a collector's item among kids," said Deborah Ioli, marketing promotion specialist for Heinz North America.
The new Heinz Ketchup bottles are part of a two-month promotion from Heinz and Warner Home Video that offers families a $5 mail-in rebate for a ``Pokemon: The First Movie'' video or DVD. It's as simple as sending in one actual proof-of-purchase (UPC code) from any Ore-Ida Fried Potatoes or Onion Rings, along with one Heinz Ketchup (24 oz. or larger) UPC code and proof-of-purchase, and cash register receipt from the Pokemon video or DVD. Families will receive a refund check.
"Kids love Heinz Ketchup smothered on their Ore-Ida Potatoes," said Ioli. "Now, they'll love it even more with their favorite Pokemon characters on the bottle."
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