Pokémon Collection くじ 2017 – Banpresto

Pokémon Collection Ichiban Kuji 2017

Set: Pokémon Collectionくじ

Company: Banpresto

Year: June 28, 2017

Size: 40cm (nose to butt)

Main distribution: Japan


This is the Pokémon Collectionくじ (Kuji) 2017 line. This series seems to celebrate Gen I and features lots of pastel colours, party food and presents. The series consists of plushies, pouches, handtowels, glasses and keychains. These items could only be won in a Kujiban lottery, hence the name.

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Pokémon Tea Cup Time Mascots Vol.2 by Bandai

Tea Cup Time Vol 2

Set:  Tea Cup Time

Company: Bandai

Year: May 2017

Size: +/- 3.5 cm

Main distribution: Japan


The Tea Cup Time figures are small figures of Pokémon that fit in a Pokémon themed tea cup, that were distributed in gashapon machines in various series of 5 figures. They are made by Bandai. This is the second series.

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Tomy Figures – Gen VI (Kalos Region)

Tomy Gen VI

Set: Pocket Monster Collection / MonCollé / MonCollé-Ex

Company: Tomy / Takara Tomy / T-Arts / Auldey

Year: 2013+

Size: +/- 5 cm

Main distribution: Worldwide


The Pocket Monster Collection, MonCollé, MonCollé-Ex or simply Tomy figures are small figures that are highly collectable. The series has been running from the 90s and is still running now. They have been distributed worldwide and have seen various releases and re-releases in various packs. They come often in “toy sets” and are therefor generally found in generic toy stores and supermarkets instead of the more niche geek shops. In Japan these figures come also in stand alone packs.

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Tomy Figures – Gen IV (Sinnoh Region)

Tomy Gen IV

Set: Pocket Monster Collection / MonCollé / MonCollé-Ex

Company: Tomy / Takara Tomy / T-Arts / Auldey

Year: 2006+

Size: +/- 5 cm

Main distribution: Worldwide


The Pocket Monster Collection, MonCollé, MonCollé-Ex or simply Tomy figures are small figures that are highly collectable. The series has been running from the 90s and is still running now. They have been distributed worldwide and have seen various releases and re-releases in various packs. They come often in “toy sets” and are therefor generally found in generic toy stores and supermarkets instead of the more niche geek shops. In Japan these figures come also in stand alone packs.

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Tomy Figures – Gen VII (Alola Region)

Tomy Popplio Front
Set:
 Pocket Monster Collection / MonCollé

Company: Tomy / Takara Tomy / T-Arts / Auldey

Year: 2016+

Size: +/- 5 cm

Main distribution: Worldwide


The Pocket Monster Collection, MonCollé or simply Tomy figures are small figures that are highly collectable. The series has been running from the 90s and is still running now. They have been distributed worldwide and have seen various releases and re-releases in various packs. They come often in “toy sets” and are therefor generally found in generic toy stores and supermarkets instead of the more niche geek shops. In Japan these figures come also in stand alone packs.

In this blog post you’ll find all the Gen VII / Alola region Pokémon I own. As my favourite are from Gen I, with a couple of Gen II, you won’t find many here. Most were acquired due to it being in a multipack, and although I don’t collect these, Tomy figures are cool and I’ve decided to keep them for now.

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Pokémon Pikachu & Friends with Berries plush – Banpresto

Pokémon Pikachu & Friends with Berries plush by Banpresto

Set: Pikachu & Friends with Berries

Company: Banpresto

Year: December 20, 2014

Size: 24cm (34cm to tip of ears)

Main distribution: Japan


This is the Pikachu & Friends with Berries series. This series is aimed at more adult collectors (particular females), and exists out of various household items. These items could only be won in a Kujiban lottery.

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