10 Million Sales Anniversary Party

1000万個販売記念パーティー

On November 8, 2000, a party was held in celebration of 10 million Poo-Chis being sold worldwide. Since its launch in Japan on the 1st of April, Poo-Chi had sold approximately 1.2 million units in Japan and 8.8 million units overseas.

people at the Sega Toys celebration

Everyone who was involved with the sales, production, development and advertising of Poo-Chi were invited. As souverneirs, commemorative wine (記念ワイン) and a "10 million units commemorative Poo-Chi"* (1000万個記念プーチ) were given out to visitors. Approximately 500 people were invited to a hotel in Tokyo for the celebration.

an image showing Poo-Chi, Meow-Chi, and Chirpy-Chi from left to right

At the event, Poo-Chi, Meow-Chi, and Chirpy-Chi can be seen standing on silver, shiny, colorful stands, wearing a gold bow tie, with each toy's logo on the front of itself. Poo-Chi also wears a black top hat with a gold ribbon around it, and a black cape which is red beneath.

Meow-Chi and Poo-Chi clearly have heart-shaped eyes in the photo. I think these bots are replicas since Poo-Chi appears to be missing holes beneath its snout and the Meow-Chi is missing holes above its visor. Also, Poo-Chi's ears have silver lining.

Poo-Chi Photos

a front view of the special Poo-Chi The toy on an angle

This was the Poo-Chi that was given away to all those who attended the party. These Poo-Chis are only known to have come in the blue and silver variation.

Wine Bottle