The recently released 'Pokemon Pokopia' on Nintendo Switch 2 is creating a massive hit. The game's concept revolves around Ditto, who can transform into various forms, transforming into a trainer to help various Pokemon and decorate the town. What makes it even cuter is that Ditto maintains its characteristic blank expression no matter what it transforms into.
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The recently released 'Pokemon Pokopia' on Nintendo Switch 2 is currently experiencing a massive surge in popularity. The game's concept involves Ditto, capable of transforming into various forms, becoming a trainer to help numerous Pokémon and build a town. What's particularly endearing is how Ditto maintains its signature blank expression, no matter what it transforms into. Therefore, in this edition of [FigureMeca], we'll be focusing on introducing the various 'Transforming! Ditto' figures released so far. Let's gather all the Ditto figures featuring this signature expression: ·___·
▲ This is the quintessential Ditto visual figure that all Pokémon fans will recognise. Although Ditto has been around since Generation 1, it mostly transforms immediately, making this visual form rarely seen outside of the first turn in battle. It had a certain cult following back then, but now, with the series' longevity, it's even starring as the protagonist – truly a Pokémon ahead of its time. (Photo Credit: My Figure Collection)
▲ This is a figure of Ditto obtaining a berry. In the game itself, this is a scene you'd rarely encounter. The cute heart-shaped arms pose and the berry it's holding are particularly striking details. (Photo Credit: My Figure Collection)
▲ This figure shows Ditto transformed into Jolteon, the electric evolution of Eevee. Both the Ditto attempting to replicate Jolteon's spiky features and the Ditto that has successfully transformed but still retains its signature dopey expression and roundness are undeniably cute. (Photo Credit: My Figure Collection)
▲ This figure depicts Ditto transformed into Flareon, Eevee's fire evolution. Apart from the expression, it looks identical to a regular Flareon, but the Ditto on the left, striving to recreate the flame-like appearance, is a real scene-stealer. (Photo Credit: My Figure Collection)
▲ This time, it's Ditto transformed into a standard Eevee, not an evolved form. The signature expression remains, but the Ditto on the right, seemingly not bothering to imitate and just enjoying its round tail, suggests this wasn't a particularly difficult transformation. (Photo Credit: My Figure Collection)
▲ This figure shows Ditto transformed into Vaporeon, Eevee's water evolution. Aside from the Ditto looking upwards on the right, the colour scheme might remind you of 'Wooper,' a water Pokémon with a similar expression. While the original Vaporeon has a somewhat mystical aura, Ditto's transformation completely erases it, highlighting the importance of facial expressions. (Photo Credit: My Figure Collection)
▲ This is Ditto transformed into Espeon, Eevee's psychic evolution. Since both Ditto and Espeon share a bright purple colour palette, unlike the Vaporeon figure, a hint of mystery remains. (Photo Credit: My Figure Collection)
▲ This figure features Ditto transformed into Umbreon, Eevee's dark evolution. While the original Umbreon has a rather intimidating image, its signature red eyes are reduced to dots, and with Ditto's expression intact, the figure becomes even cuter despite the dark colouring. (Photo Credit: My Figure Collection)
▲ This figure shows Ditto transformed into Sylveon, Eevee's fairy evolution. Although the original Sylveon is a Pokémon that combines fairy-like cuteness with beauty, Ditto's transformation inevitably leads to a drop in elegance. However, seeing how even the regular Ditto partially transforms into a butterfly shape to appear cute suggests that Ditto understands the appeal of cuteness. (Photo Credit: My Figure Collection)
▲ This figure depicts Ditto transformed into Shaymin, one of the mythical Pokémon. While its signature cuteness is diminished, a certain clumsiness is added, which is also part of its charm. A unique detail is Ditto sporting the petal-like structures next to its ears. (Photo Credit: My Figure Collection)
▲ This is Ditto transformed into Absol, a Pokémon known for bringing disaster. The sharp and solemn image is replaced by what feels like a cute, infantile Absol. Despite this, the regular Ditto looks on in admiration, as if marveling at the sight. (Photo Credit: My Figure Collection)
▲ This figure shows Ditto transformed into Alolan Vulpix. Fans familiar only with Generation 1 Pokémon might find this quite unfamiliar. While the regular Vulpix has a slightly orange hue, this is the Alolan region version from Pokémon Sun and Moon, making its type Ice instead of Fire. Even with Ditto's characteristic expression, the mysterious white colouring retains a sliver of enigmatic charm. (Photo Credit: My Figure Collection)
▲ This figure shows Ditto transformed into Electrode. Given that Voltorb and Electrode closely resemble Poké Balls, with only their expressions being sinister and malevolent, the Ditto variant with its dopey expression appears to be broadcasting its harmlessness. However, the Ditto below seems burdened by it, its expression contorted. (Photo Credit: My Figure Collection)
▲ This figure features Ditto transformed into Whimsicott, the cotton Pokémon. Whimsicott's expression is cute, but its true identity lies in the cotton on its body. The regular Ditto seems to be enjoying the fluffy cotton from above, but it's also a figure that makes you wonder just how precise Ditto's transformation ability is to replicate even the cotton. (Photo Credit: My Figure Collection)
▲ This is Ditto transformed into Pikachu, the eternal mascot of Pokémon and Ash's partner. Apart from the expression, the red cheeks are perfectly replicated. However, this time, the regular Ditto also recreates the Pikachu shape with considerable fidelity, marking it as the highest quality imitation thus far. (Photo Credit: My Figure Collection)
▲ We can boldly claim this Snorlax-transformed Ditto figure boasts a 99.9% synchronisation rate. Snorlax already has half-closed eyes and a similar mouth shape, making it indistinguishable from Snorlax itself. Furthermore, the Ditto lying next to it, seemingly enjoying its belly, is also characteristically Ditto. (Photo Credit: My Figure Collection)
▲ This figure shows Ditto transformed into Dragonite, a Pokémon boasting immense size and power from Generation 1. Despite its large physique and appearance, Dragonite is actually a very gentle Pokémon, but the combination of its size and Ditto's expression is quite unbalanced. Still, the fact that they're both smiling happily suggests some form of understanding between Dittos. (Photo Credit: My Figure Collection)
▲ While Ditto's transformed versions often 'nerf' the visual appeal of most Pokémon with their dopey expressions, this Magikarp is an exception where it's arguably a 'buff'. The generally unappealing Magikarp visual is somewhat improved. The Ditto on the left also perfectly replicates the shape; at this point, one can't help but wonder what Gyarados, evolved from this Magikarp, would look like. (Photo Credit: My Figure Collection)
▲ This is Ditto transformed into Lapras, a Pokémon even those unfamiliar with the series have likely encountered. Regardless of the synchronisation rate, the expression surprisingly suits Lapras well. Anyone who has played Pokémon or watched the anime has probably experienced riding on Lapras's back at least once, and this figure faithfully shows the Ditto on its back thoroughly enjoying that very experience. (Photo Credit: My Figure Collection)
▲ This Ditto figure is transformed into Clefable, the fairy Pokémon. It faithfully replicates Clefable's signature swirled forehead, and since Clefable itself doesn't have particularly large eyes, it results in a surprisingly high synchronisation rate for the Ditto transformation. The other Ditto on the right, also sporting the swirled forehead, adds a comedic touch. (Photo Credit: My Figure Collection)
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