Monster Collection
Monster Collection (Japanese: モンスターコレクション) is a line of collectible Pokémon figures produced by Takara Tomy in Japan. Also known as simply 'Tomy Figures', they are standard PVC models of each Pokémon. There is at least one of every Pokémon, except fifth generation Pokémon which are still in production.
In Japan, they can be purchased at many stores, and of course the Pokémon Center itself sells all of the current figures for 294 Yen. The USA Pokémon Center also sells them at $4.95 each, but does not stock many and mainly has the fourth generation Pokémon available rather than old generations. They also offer special 'Bundles' of them as well.
The Hasbro equivalents that were sold worldwide were known as Battle Figures.
Sets
Each new Monster Collection set coincides with a new generation of Pokémon, and so will be named accordingly.
First Generation
01 Charizard
02 Venusaur
03 Blastoise
04 Nidoking
05 Clefairy
06 Pikachu
07 Moltres
08 Articuno
09 Zapdos
10 Dragonite
11 Gyarados
12 Mewtwo
13 Snorlax
14 Electabuzz
15 Lapras
16 Squirtle
17 Raichu
19 Mew
20 Vulpix
21 Jigglypuff
22 Charmander
23 Flareon
24 Poliwhirl
25 Chansey
26 Porygon
28 Wigglytuff
29 Abra
30 Meowth
32 Cubone and a Thick Club
33 Farfetch'd and a Stick
35 Vaporeon and a Super Ball
36 Jolteon and a Master Ball
37 Omastar and a Helix Fossil
38 Kabutops and a Dome Fossil
40 Metapod and Butterfree
52 Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee
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84 Cyndaquil
85 Snubbull
92 Croconaw and Feraligatr
93 Quilava and Typhlosion
Second Generation - released 2004
- Main article: MC Second Generation
Third Generation - released 2005
The third generation packaging is the only series thus far to be packaged in a box rather than just a blister pack. It contains information on the Pokémon at the side of the box, with the same picture on the other side as well. The number is on the bottom right of the package.
001 Bulbasaur
004 Torchic
005 Combusken
007 Squirtle
253 Grovyle
263 Zigzagoon
272 Ludicolo
274 Nuzleaf
282 Gardevoir
286 Breloom
289 Slaking
301 Delcatty
303 Mawile
308 Medicham
310 Electrike
319 Sharpedo
321 Wailord
350 Milotic
379 Registeel
386 Deoxys
Fourth Generation
- Main article: MC Fourth Generation
The fourth generation packaging reverts back to the previous generation packaging. The top of the packaging is red, with a Poké Ball on the top left. Behind the Pokémon is a white background with a faint background effect. On the left side is a black column with the text 'Pocket Monsters' on it using the background coloring. The number is on a black and white sticker on the front of the box.
Fifth Generation
The fifth generation packaging is similar to last generation's packaging but yellow. The right side of the packaging is black with a Poké Ball at the side right side of the logo in the middle.
External links
- Takara Tomy Pokémon Diamond & Pearl series Monster Collection Site (Japanese)
- Takara Tomy Pokémon Best Wishes! series Monster Collection Site (Japanese)
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