http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/19/pikachu-yellow-3ds-ll-xl-japan-pre-order/

Nintendo handhelds are no strangers to new coats of paint -- or Pokemon, for that matter -- and now the firm is readying a Japan-exclusive Pikachu Yellow 3DS XL (officially the LL for locals). The brightly colored clamshell features a white interior and the electric rodent's visage on its lid with his tail trailing onto the underside. Priced at ¥18,900 (roughly $238), the portable will only be available at Pokemon Center stores throughout the Land of the Rising Sun on September 15th for those who pre-order between August 25 and its release. Gamers in North America may not be able to snap up the uniquely hued system, but this weekend's launch of the 3DS XL in red and blue could provide a small measure of consolation.

Do you think we will see any boost in Japan sales from this?  Does Pokemon have that much sway in hardware?

So Pikachu's do have nipples interesting, even more interesting they look like cameras.

I imagine this will create at least a small boost. Which will be useful, seeing as the 3DS is entering a bit of a dry spell in the country that will last into October.

That's not pikachu

updated with more pics.

I simply have no words to describe how incredibly this is.

meh, why not release a gold 3ds xl instead? new super mario bros. 2 came out today!

i hate Pikachu, but i must say i like it.....

Gusta me

But I wouldn't buy, I prefer the white