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Why are hundreds of people queuing for Pokemon cards today?

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A large queue outside the entrance to Sports Direct in Nortwich this morning (Picture: Newsquest/SWNS) Hundreds of Pokémon fans have queued for hours, with many even camping overnight, to get their hands on a special card collection celebrating the franchise’s 30th anniversary. The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) collection went on sale this morning, with fans hoping to bag some of the most high-value cards. More than 85 billion Pokémon cards have been produced since the trading card game launched, with one card even selling for £12million In Norwich , huge queues formed outside shops in Chantry Place shopping centre after HMV and Game received shipments of the new cards. Sean, Cameron, James and Dan were among those who woke up early this morning, hoping to get their hands on an Elite Trainer Box (ETB). James, who arrived at 5am, said: ‘I think I will be able to get an ETB hopefully. It has nine packs inside so I’ve got a decent chance of getting something good.’ Huge queues of fans w

First report: Why Pokémon cards are selling for more than $1.4m — afr.com, 1d