- By Tomy Pokemon Collector
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I Collect Tomy Pokemon Figures.
These are 1.5 to 2 inch plastic models of characters from the popular Pokémon video games and animated series. They are manufactured by Takara Tomy.
I'll try and be as accurate as I can with the description. Some of this info I got from other sources, which I've listed at the bottom of this description.
They were sold in several different sets under an assortment of names and with varying styles of packaging, but they are all basically the same except for some minor color differences.
They were distributed by Hasbro in the Pokémon Battle Figures, Poké Ball Blaster, Poké-Packs, Grabber Ball, and Deluxe Trainer lines from 1999-2003 (1), and by Tomy in the Pokémon Monster Collection and Pokémon Figure Collection lines from 1998-now (2).
The Hasbro lines came with round cardboard discs (Battle Discs) with pictures and details about the Pokémon. The Grabber Ball line came with tiny, round "Badges" containing various pictures of Pokémon, and Poké balls that snapped shut. The Poke Ball Blasters line came with Game Boy like toys that shot out Poké balls when a trigger was pressed (1).
The Pokémon Monster Collection line does not include the discs, but some figures came with unique odds and ends such as small plastic poke balls, fossils, a separate bone for Cubone, and a separate stick for Farfetc'd.
These figures are very hard to find, especially the older ones, particularly because they are bootlegged to death.
Pokemon themselves come in 5 different generations, each corresponding to the game they first appeared in. I have figures of most of the characters from generations 1 and 2 and a few from 3, 4 and 5. I am mainly concerned with completing my collection of generations 1 and 2.
Note: Many of these figures were bought at yard sales or off eBay and did not come with their original packaging or accessories, so I 'm missing some info such as the version, and year and order of release. If any of you have details on a specific figure that I have not included, feel free to add it in a comment on the figure's page. I will add it to the description if I get a chance. Thank you in advance to anyone who contributes information.
Also, one of the reasons I'm showing my collection is so other collectors of these figures have a resource to use in their search. Feel free to use these photos in articles, wish lists, or for other research purposes. Please do not claim the photos as yours (cite the source if possible) or use these photos as stock for sales. Buyers deserve to see the actual photos of the items they are buying. I frequent e-Bay and will report any auctions using obvious copies of these photos. Below are some citations and sources of more information.
Here's where I got most of the info I didn't already know:
(1) http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Battle_Figures
(2) http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Monster_Collection
These are 1.5 to 2 inch plastic models of characters from the popular Pokémon video games and animated series. They are manufactured by Takara Tomy.
I'll try and be as accurate as I can with the description. Some of this info I got from other sources, which I've listed at the bottom of this description.
They were sold in several different sets under an assortment of names and with varying styles of packaging, but they are all basically the same except for some minor color differences.
They were distributed by Hasbro in the Pokémon Battle Figures, Poké Ball Blaster, Poké-Packs, Grabber Ball, and Deluxe Trainer lines from 1999-2003 (1), and by Tomy in the Pokémon Monster Collection and Pokémon Figure Collection lines from 1998-now (2).
The Hasbro lines came with round cardboard discs (Battle Discs) with pictures and details about the Pokémon. The Grabber Ball line came with tiny, round "Badges" containing various pictures of Pokémon, and Poké balls that snapped shut. The Poke Ball Blasters line came with Game Boy like toys that shot out Poké balls when a trigger was pressed (1).
The Pokémon Monster Collection line does not include the discs, but some figures came with unique odds and ends such as small plastic poke balls, fossils, a separate bone for Cubone, and a separate stick for Farfetc'd.
These figures are very hard to find, especially the older ones, particularly because they are bootlegged to death.
Pokemon themselves come in 5 different generations, each corresponding to the game they first appeared in. I have figures of most of the characters from generations 1 and 2 and a few from 3, 4 and 5. I am mainly concerned with completing my collection of generations 1 and 2.
Note: Many of these figures were bought at yard sales or off eBay and did not come with their original packaging or accessories, so I 'm missing some info such as the version, and year and order of release. If any of you have details on a specific figure that I have not included, feel free to add it in a comment on the figure's page. I will add it to the description if I get a chance. Thank you in advance to anyone who contributes information.
Also, one of the reasons I'm showing my collection is so other collectors of these figures have a resource to use in their search. Feel free to use these photos in articles, wish lists, or for other research purposes. Please do not claim the photos as yours (cite the source if possible) or use these photos as stock for sales. Buyers deserve to see the actual photos of the items they are buying. I frequent e-Bay and will report any auctions using obvious copies of these photos. Below are some citations and sources of more information.
Here's where I got most of the info I didn't already know:
(1) http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Battle_Figures
(2) http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Monster_Collection
- A serious collector
- From the United States
Hey i am selling 400 pokemon :) Some of them are very rare and some of them are classic. If you are interested and wanna see some of them contact me on my Mail: trymrd@hotmail.com
6d 2h agoHi. I still haven't figured out hot to reply directly to comments, so I hope this gets to you. I got a few questions asking where I got the beautifly gardevoir and skitty. Figures. It was a long time ago, so my memory is kind of fuzzy, but I think I bought them from an ebayer about the time they first came out. They were Japanese release ones that came in little square red boxes rather then blister packets. That's all I can tell you. I have no idea where to find them now. You may be able to find sellers from members of the livejournal group: pkmncollectors.livejournal.com, but you have to become a member first. Also, I'm not selling any of my figures at this time, and I recently sold off all of my duplicates, but if I change my mind in the future or come across some duplicates I can sell I'll post here. By the way, thanks for all the views, comments, and likes. I'm glad to see that people like my collection pictures.
On May 1, 2013May I just ask, where in the world did you find a Gardevoir?! I would absolutely love to have one.
On Apr 28, 2013Hello! I collect pokemon tomy figures too - exactly the same as you do - for about 10 years. And I have to say you have an awesome collection! I have a sereous problem to find pokemon from tird generation.. even on ebay they are very rare (unless the starters and legendary ones). I know some of them were not even been published, but I would like to know where did you find Beautifly, Gardevoir, Skitty... Thank you! :)
On Apr 26, 2013Thanks so much¡¡¡ it is very helpfulll, now i know my skiploom is a bootleg version...also my Shinx and Tropius.... =(
On Apr 24, 2013Holy WOW, I can't believe you even have some of these. Been searching for years :} Very, very impressive. Do you ever sell duplicates? ;}
On Apr 16, 2013So not really sure how this site exactly works but I found it through a google search. Anyways, back when I was a kid my father and I bought a card shop, of course back then pokemon was booming. The reason why I'm posting this is because I stumbled upon a LARGE, and i mean HUGE, collection of these little figures. I have tons of duplicates but also very many different ones as well. Another nice feature about them is that they are all un opened and in their original case. I am trying to find someone to buy them in bulk for I have no use for them. PLEASE let me know if anyone is interested. Thanks! -Taylor (mcdon225@uwm.edu)
On Mar 29, 2013Thanks everyone for all the comments and views. I can't seem to figure out how to reply directly, but for those of you wanting to know where I get my figures, the answer is from just about anywhere. Many come from ebay. Most things you see in a standard search on ebay are bootleg, but people do sell authentic figures every once in a while, even rare ones. It helps to make a list of sellers who post multiple bootleg auctions and past it into the exclusion box. you can find it by clicking "advanced" next to the search box and scrolling down to the the field labeled "only show items from" There is a drop down menu from which you can select "exclude sellers" You can also find people who sell figures on this live journal community, but you have to become a member first: pkmncollectors.livejournal.com Also, newer figures are being sold outside Japan as of 2013. Target and Toys R Us carry them in the US. Below are some trustworthy stores (in my experience) that sell the newer figures: http://pokevault.com/ http://www.japanvideogames.com/ http://sunyshore.com/cart/ Hope this helps.
On Mar 25, 2013Hi there everyone. I am from Australia/ Victoria/ Melbourne and would like to know where and how i can purchase these pokemon figurines !? If someone could get back to me ASAP, I would highly appreciate it.
On Mar 14, 2013You have such an impressive collection of figures here!!! It seems so hard to find legitimate figures these days. How did you get some of them? Like that infamous ditto?
On Feb 26, 2013