Pokémon Dreaming Case – Re-ment

Pokémon Dreaming Case by Re-ment Vol. 1 Jolteon

Company: Re-ment

Release: 
Volume 1: Nov 2018
Volume 2: Oct 2019

Size:  9 cm

Main distribution: Japan

Barcode Vol. 1: 4521121204253


Re-Ment makes various blind boxes with cute little items and / or scenes of a multitude of IPs. This series is called Dreaming Case featuring Pokémon Eevee and its evolutions. It came in 2 volumes, making a total of 10 figures.

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Pikachu loves Ketchup – Re-ment

Pokémon Pikachu loves Ketchup promo

Company: Re-ment

Release: July 2017

Size: 7.5 cm

Main distribution: Japan

Barcode: 4521121203218


Re-Ment makes various blind boxes with cute little items and / or scenes of a multitude of IPs. This series is called “Pikachu loves Ketchup” featuring Pokémon Pikachu. The set exists out of 8 parts.

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Pokémon Oh!-Egg Bath Ball – Bandai

Pokémon Oh!-Egg Bath Ball figures by Bandai

Company: Bandai

Release: 2017

Size: 3.5 cm

Main distribution: Japan

Barcode: 4549660115588


These are figures from a bath bomb / ball from Pokémon. They are blind boxes that exist out of a bath bomb with a figure inside. There are 5 figures to collect; Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Pikachu and Eevee. I got 4 of them.

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Pokémon Dia’s – Meiji

Pokémon "dia's" by Meiji

Company: Meiji

Release: 2000

Size: 5×5 cm

Main distribution: Japan


These are Pokémon Dia’s that came with Meiji Pokémon biscuits. Although I’m not sure what these are called I’ve been calling them Dia (which I guess is Slide in English?) as they look like them, but I’ve seen them online called as Film Cells, Picture Frames, Film Frames etc. However I don’t think that truly reflects what these are so I’m sticking with Dia’s.

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Pokémon Collection くじ 2018 – Banpresto

Pokémon Collectionくじ 2018 art

Set: Pokémon Collectionくじ

Company: Banpresto

Release: July 7, 2018

Size: 40cm (nose to butt)

Main distribution: Japan

Barcode: 4 521329 232904


This is the Pokémon Collectionくじ (Kuji) 2018 line ~Pikachu & Eevee~. This series seems to celebrate Pikachu & Eevee. The series consists of plushies, pillows, bowls, towels, plates and keychains. These items could only be won in a Kujiban lottery, hence the name.

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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 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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