Pokemon bus bringing Pikachu to The Trafford Centre for treasure hunt art trail

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

Pokemania is set to take over The Trafford Centre with the launch of a new event. The Pokemon Company International has announced that Pokémon: Art Through the Ages - a special partnership with the shopping mall - will take place next month.

Pikachu himself will arrive on a special Pokemon bus to launch the event on October 17 and meet little ones. Read more: Manchester to get its biggest ever outdoor ice rink for Halloween and Christmas The special, treasure hunt-style event will run for around four weeks, until November 13, and visitors will be able to discover hidden art of the 151 Pokemon originally discovered in the Kanto region.

The Pokemon art will showcase a wide variety of artistic techniques and styles from across the ages, including cave paintings, stained glass and oil paintings for families and fans of all ages to enjoy free of charge.

Visitors who discover 10 hidden oil paintings and unscramble the secret code can visit the GAME store within Trafford Centre to collect a free double-sided, limited-edition poster - subject to availability.