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[[Image:Monster Collection logo.png|thumb|250px|right|''Monster Collection'' fifth generation logo]]
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'''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.  
[[File:Monster Collection logo.png|thumb|250px|right|''Monster Collection'' fifth generation logo]]
'''Monster Collection''' (Japanese: '''モンスターコレクション''' ''Monster Collection'') 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 while the newest line is still in production.
[[File:New Pikachu MC.png|thumb|130px|right|Pikachu ''Monster Collection'' figure]]
[[File:New Pikachu MC.png|thumb|130px|right|Pikachu ''Monster Collection'' figure]]
In Japan, they can be purchased at many stores, and of course the [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center]] itself sells all of the current figures for 294 Yen. The USA [[Pokémon Center (store)|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.
In Japan, Monster Collection figures can be purchased at many stores, including [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center]]s where all of the current figures are sold for ¥294 each. The USA [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center]] may also sell a selection of Monster Collection figures. They also offer special 'Bundles' of them as well.


The [[Hasbro]] equivalents that were sold worldwide were known as '''[[Battle Figures]]'''.
The [[Hasbro]] equivalents that were sold worldwide were known as [[Battle Figures]].


==Packaging==
==Main sets==
There are four current types of packaging, each for the specific generation. Some Pokémon have been released in more than one type of packaging, and usually have some minor difference each time.
Each new '''Monster Collection''' set coincides with a new [[generation]] of Pokémon, and so is named accordingly here.


===First Generation===
===First Generation - released 1998===
The first generation packaging was black, with a small picture of the Pokémon in the pack near the top left, and information about the Pokémon to the right of this image. The number can be found at the top right.
{{main|MC First Generation}}
<gallery>
File:MC01 Charizard.jpg|01 {{p|Charizard}}
File:MC02 Venusaur.jpg|02 {{p|Venusaur}}
File:MC03 Blastoise.jpg|03 {{p|Blastoise}}
File:MC04 Nidoking.jpg|04 {{p|Nidoking}}
File:MC05 Clefairy.jpg|05 {{p|Clefairy}}
File:MC06 Pikachu.jpg|06 {{p|Pikachu}}
File:MC07 Moltres.jpg|07 {{p|Moltres}}
File:MC08 Articuno.jpg|08 {{p|Articuno}}
File:MC09 Zapdos.jpg|09 {{p|Zapdos}}
File:MC10 Dragonite.jpg|10 {{p|Dragonite}}
File:MC11 Gyarados.jpg|11 {{p|Gyarados}}
File:MC12 Mewtwo.jpg|12 {{p|Mewtwo}}
File:MC13 Snorlax.jpg|13 {{p|Snorlax}}
File:MC14 Electabuzz.jpg|14 {{p|Electabuzz}}
File:MC15 Lapras.jpg|15 {{p|Lapras}}
File:MC16 Squirtle.jpg|16 {{p|Squirtle}}
File:MC17 Raichu.jpg|17 {{p|Raichu}}
File:MC19 Mew.jpg|19 {{p|Mew}}
File:MC20 Vulpix.jpg|20 {{p|Vulpix}}
File:MC21 Jigglypuff.jpg|21 {{p|Jigglypuff}}
File:MC22 Charmander.jpg|22 {{p|Charmander}}
File:MC23 Flareon.jpg|23 {{p|Flareon}}
File:MC24 Poliwhirl.jpg|24 {{p|Poliwhirl}}
File:MC25 Chansey.jpg|25 {{p|Chansey}}
File:MC26 Porygon.jpg|26 {{p|Porygon}}
File:MC28 Wigglytuff.jpg|28 {{p|Wigglytuff}}
File:MC29 Abra.jpg|29 {{p|Abra}}
File:MC30 Meowth.jpg|30 {{p|Meowth}}
File:MC31 Clefable.jpg|31 {{p|Clefable}} and a [[Poké Doll]]
File:MC32 Cubone.jpg|32 {{p|Cubone}} and a [[Thick Club]]
File:MC33 Farfetch'd.jpg|33 {{p|Farfetch'd}} and a [[Stat-enhancing_item#Stick|Stick]]
File:MC34 Scyther.jpg|34 {{p|Scyther}} and a [[Poké Ball]]
File:MC35 Vaporeon.jpg|35 {{p|Vaporeon}} and a [[Great Ball|Super Ball]]
File:MC36 Jolteon.jpg|36 {{p|Jolteon}} and a [[Master Ball]]
File:MC37 Omastar.jpg|37 {{p|Omastar}} and a [[Helix Fossil]]
File:MC38 Kabutops.jpg|38 {{p|Kabutops}} and a [[Dome Fossil]]
File:MC40 Metapod Butterfree.jpg|40 {{p|Metapod}} and {{p|Butterfree}}
File:MC41 Kakuna Beedrill.jpg|41 {{p|Kakuna}} and {{p|Beedrill}}
File:MC42 Geodude Golem.jpg|42 {{p|Geodude}} and {{p|Golem}}
File:MC43 Psyduck Golduck.jpg|43 {{p|Psyduck}} and {{p|Golduck}}
File:MC44 Seel Dewgong.jpg|44 {{p|Seel}} and {{p|Dewgong}}
File:MC46 Rattata Raticate.jpg|46 {{p|Rattata}} and {{p|Raticate}}
File:MC47 Slowpoke Slowbro.jpg|47 {{p|Slowpoke}} and {{p|Slowbro}}
File:MC48 Growlithe Arcanine.jpg|48 {{p|Growlithe}} and {{p|Arcanine}}
File:MC49 Horsea Seadra.jpg|49 {{p|Horsea}} and {{p|Seadra}}
File:MC50 Poliwag Poliwrath.jpg|50 {{p|Poliwag}} and {{p|Poliwrath}}
File:MC51 Venonat Venomoth.jpg|51 {{p|Venonat}} and {{p|Venomoth}}
File:MC52 Hitmonchan Hitmonlee.jpg|52 {{p|Hitmonchan}} and {{p|Hitmonlee}}
File:MC53 Gloom Vileplume.jpg|53 {{p|Gloom}} and {{p|Vileplume}}
File:MC54 Mankey Primeape.jpg|54 {{p|Mankey}} and {{p|Primeape}}
File:MC55 Machop Machamp.jpg|55 {{p|Machop}} and {{p|Machamp}}
File:MC56 Pidgey Pidgeot.jpg|56 {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Pidgeot}}
File:MC57 Ekans Arbok.jpg|57 {{p|Ekans}} and {{p|Arbok}}
File:MC59 Drowzee Hypno.jpg|59 {{p|Drowzee}} and {{p|Hypno}}
File:MC60 Jynx Mr. Mime.jpg|60 {{p|Jynx}} and {{p|Mr. Mime}}
File:MC85 Snubbull.jpg|85 {{p|Snubbull}}
</gallery>


===Second Generation===
===Second Generation - released 2004===
The second generation packaging was yellow, and featured the same layout as the first generation. The number this time, however, was on the top left of the box.
{{main|MC Second Generation}}
<gallery>
File:MC Stantler second gen.jpg|234 {{p|Stantler}}
</gallery>


===Third Generation===
===Third Generation - released 2005===
{{main|MC Third Generation}}
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.
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.
<gallery>
File:Monster Collection Gen Three.jpg|003 Pikachu
</gallery>


===Fourth Generation===
===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.
{{main|MC Fourth Generation}}
The fourth generation packaging reverts to the previous generation packaging. The top of the packaging is red, with a {{i|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===
{{main|MC 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.
 
===Sixth Generation===
{{main|MC Sixth Generation}}


===Special releases===
A variety of figures have been released promotionally and thus have not been sold in stores. These are generally to promote movies or other events.
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:MC-001 old.jpg|MC-001 {{p|Pichu}}
File:MC Special Red Gyarados.jpg|[[Red Gyarados]]
MC-002 Pikachu
File:MC Special Ho-Oh.jpg|{{p|Ho-Oh}}
MC-003 Raichu
File:MC Special Lugia.jpg|{{p|Lugia}}
File:MC-4.jpg|MC-004 {{p|Bulbasaur}}
File:MC Movie Zorua.jpg|{{p|Zorua}}
MC-005 Ivysaur
File:MC Movie Zoroark.jpg|{{p|Zoroark}}
MC-006 Venusaur (New Version)
File:MC Movie Arceus.jpg|{{p|Arceus}}
MC-007 Charmander
File:MC Movie Celebi.jpg|{{p|Celebi}}
MC-008 Charmeleon
File:MC Movie Zekrom.jpg|{{p|Zekrom}}
MC-009 Charizard (New Version)
File:MC Movie Palkia clear.jpg|Clear {{p|Palkia}}
MC-010 Squirtle
File:MC Movie Pichu clear.jpg|Clear {{p|Pichu}}
MC-011 Wartortle
File:MC Movie Regigigas clear.jpg|Clear {{p|Regigigas}}
MC-012 Blastoise (New Version)
File:MC Movie Reshiram clear.jpg|Clear {{p|Reshiram}}
MC-013 Chikorita
File:MC Movie Victini clear.jpg|Clear {{p|Victini}}
MC-014 Bayleef
File:MC Movie Arceus clear.jpg|Clear {{p|Arceus}}
MC-015 Meganium
File:MC Movie Zorua clear.jpg|Clear {{p|Zorua}}
MC-016 Cyndaquil
File:MC Movie Zoroark clear.jpg|Clear {{p|Zoroark}}
MC-017 Quilava
File:MC Special Slowking.jpg|{{p|Slowking}}
MC-018 Typhlosion
MC-019 Totodile
MC-020 Croconaw
MC-021 Feraligatr
MC-022 Treecko
MC-023 Grovyle
MC-024 Sceptile
MC-025 Torchic
MC-026 Combusken
MC-027 Blaziken
MC-028 Mudkip
MC-029 Marshtomp
MC-030 Swampert
MC-031 Eevee
File:MC-032 old.jpg|MC-032 {{p|Vaporeon}}
MC-033 Jolteon (New Version)
MC-034 Flareon (New Version)
MC-035 Espeon
MC-036 Umbreon
MC-037 Articuno (New Version)
MC-038 Zapdos (New Version)
MC-039 Moltres (New Version)
MC-040 Mewtwo (New Version)
MC-041 Mew (New Version)
MC-042 Raikou
MC-043 Entei
MC-044 Suicune
MC-045 Lugia
MC-046 Ho-Oh
MC-047 Celebi
MC-048 Regirock
MC-049 Regice
MC-050 Registeel
MC-051 Latias
MC-052 Latios
MC-053 Kyogre
MC-054 Groudon
MC-055 Rayquaza
File:MC-056.jpg|MC-056 {{p|Jirachi}}
MC-057 Deoxys
MC-058 Plusle
MC-059 Minun
MC-060 Aipom
MC-061 Arbok
MC-062 Meowth
MC-063 Arcanine
MC-064 Machamp
MC-065 Kricketune
MC-066 Magmortar
File:MC-067.jpg|MC-067 {{p|Carnivine}}
MC-068 Gengar
MC-069 Onix
MC-070 Probopass
MC-071 Rhydon
MC-072 Luxray
MC-073 Scyther
MC-074 Pinsir
MC-075 Hippowdon
MC-076 Gyarados
MC-077 Snorlax
MC-078 Dragonair
File:MC-79.jpg|MC-079 {{p|Dragonite}}
MC-080 Heatran
MC-081 Marill
MC-082 Sudowoodo
MC-083 Wobbuffet
MC-084 Steelix
MC-085 Scizor
MC-086 Heracross
MC-087 Sneasel
MC-088 Darkrai
MC-089 Houndoom
MC-090 Rhyperior
MC-091 Roserade
File:MC-92.png|MC-092 {{p|Lickilicky}}
MC-093 Tyranitar
MC-094 Gallade
File:MC-095.jpg|MC-095 {{p|Happiny}}
MC-096 Empoleon
MC-097 Drifblim
MC-098 Torterra
MC-099 Vespiquen
MC-100 Infernape
MC-101 Hariyama
MC-102 Azurill
MC-103 Skitty
MC-104 Aggron
MC-105 Roselia
MC-106 Mismagius
MC-107 Garchomp
MC-108 Hippopotas
MC-109 Shieldon
MC-110 Flygon
MC-111 Zangoose
MC-112 Corphish
MC-113 Armaldo
MC-114 Milotic
MC-115 Tropius
MC-116 Absol
MC-117 Wynaut
MC-118 Rampardos
MC-119 Salamence
MC-120 Metagross
MC-121 Munchlax
MC-122 Lucario
MC-123 Mime Jr.
MC-124 Bonsly
MC-125 Weavile
MC-126 Manaphy
MC-127 Mantyke
MC-128 Spiritomb
MC-129 Buizel
MC-130 Turtwig
MC-131 Piplup
MC-132 Chimchar
MC-133 Buneary
MC-134 Cherrim
MC-135 Kricketot
MC-136 Dialga
MC-137 Electivire
File:MC-138.jpg|MC-138 {{p|Palkia}}
MC-139 Pachirisu
MC-140 Drapion
MC-141 Starly
MC-142 Budew
MC-143 Croagunk
MC-144 Prinplup
MC-145 Staravia
MC-146 Floatzel
MC-147 Cranidos
MC-148 Glameow
MC-149 Shinx
MC-150 Riolu
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Fifth Generation===
==Moncolle plus==
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.
{{main|Moncolle plus}}
Moncolle plus is a special line of Monster Collection figures released in June 2009 that can be trained to grow stronger thanks to the electronics they contain. The figures communicate with a number of related toys that can view their data, increase their abilities, and conduct battles between figures.
 
==Moncollé Get==
{{main|Moncollé Get}}
Moncollé Get is a special line of collectible figures sold as blind purchases. The base of these figures features a Special [[QR Code]] that can be read by the Pokémon games and a bar code that can be read by other Tomy toys.
 
==Moncollé-EX==
{{main|Moncollé-EX}}
Moncollé-EX is a line of figures that were released concurrently with the [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] games.


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/moncolle/index.html Takara Tomy Pokémon ''Diamond & Pearl'' series ''Monster Collection'' Site (Japanese)]
*[http://takaratomy.co.jp/products/pokemon/moncolle/museum/index50-150.html Takara Tomy Pokémon ''Diamond & Pearl'' series ''Monster Collection'' Site (Japanese)]
*[http://takaratomy.co.jp/products/pokemon/moncolle/index.html Takara Tomy Pokémon ''Best Wishes!'' series ''Monster Collection'' Site (Japanese)]
*[http://takaratomy.co.jp/products/pokemon/moncolle/index.html Takara Tomy Pokémon ''Best Wishes!'' series ''Monster Collection'' Site (Japanese)]
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Monster Collection fifth generation logo

Monster Collection (Japanese: モンスターコレクション Monster Collection) 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 while the newest line is still in production.

Pikachu Monster Collection figure

In Japan, Monster Collection figures can be purchased at many stores, including Pokémon Centers where all of the current figures are sold for ¥294 each. The USA Pokémon Center may also sell a selection of Monster Collection figures. They also offer special 'Bundles' of them as well.

The Hasbro equivalents that were sold worldwide were known as Battle Figures.

Main sets

Each new Monster Collection set coincides with a new generation of Pokémon, and so is named accordingly here.

First Generation - released 1998

Main article: MC First Generation

Second Generation - released 2004

Main article: MC Second Generation

Third Generation - released 2005

Main article: MC Third Generation

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.

Fourth Generation

Main article: MC Fourth Generation

The fourth generation packaging reverts 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

Main article: MC 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.

Sixth Generation

Main article: MC Sixth Generation

Special releases

A variety of figures have been released promotionally and thus have not been sold in stores. These are generally to promote movies or other events.

Moncolle plus

Main article: Moncolle plus

Moncolle plus is a special line of Monster Collection figures released in June 2009 that can be trained to grow stronger thanks to the electronics they contain. The figures communicate with a number of related toys that can view their data, increase their abilities, and conduct battles between figures.

Moncollé Get

Main article: Moncollé Get

Moncollé Get is a special line of collectible figures sold as blind purchases. The base of these figures features a Special QR Code that can be read by the Pokémon games and a bar code that can be read by other Tomy toys.

Moncollé-EX

Main article: Moncollé-EX

Moncollé-EX is a line of figures that were released concurrently with the Pokémon Sun and Moon games.

External links


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