Just broke down and ordered an Pikachu 3dsxl from amazon.
330$.
I'm on the verge of the same but as Sorbet mentioned, they could announce a special limited edition 3DS with the release of the game. if it looks nice I will not pass up the chance to own it.
I don't even get the other thread...How do people know which members they can choose from? And how can you nominate someone of the categories aren't known yet? that thread really needs some clarification