Pokémon Tea Cup Time Mascot – Bandai

Pokémon Tea Cup Time Mascot by Bandai

Company: Bandai

Release: 2016+

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.

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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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Simba (young) – Beanie promotional plush Buena Vista

Simba - Beanie Promo

Series: The Lion King

Company: Buena Vista Home Entertainment

Year: 2003

Size: Around 15 cm (not including the tail)

Main distribution: Europe


This particular young Simba plush is a beanie, which was used as a promotional item by Buena Vista Home Entertainment. It was given away free at select places in European countries, when you purchased the Lion King on DVD or VHS back in 2003. It was the first DVD release and the second re-release for the VHS. It says on the tag it was made exclusively for Buena Vista Home Entertainment, which is Disney’s DVD distribution arm. This plush was never for sale in stores and purely a promotional item.

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