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-[[Image:Pikachu MC.png|thumb|right|Pikachu ''Monster Collection'' figure]]
+[[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''') 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 fourth generation Pokémon which are still in production.
+'''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 fifth generation Pokémon which are still in production.
+[[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, 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 current fourth generation Pokémon available rather than old generations. They also offer special 'Bundles' of them as well.
+The [[Hasbro]] equivalents that were sold worldwide were known as [[Battle Figures]].
-==Packaging==
+==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 will be named accordingly.
-===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}}
-===Second Generation===
-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.
+===Second Generation - released 2004===
-===Third Generation===
+{{main|MC Second 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.
 ===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 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.
-==External links==
+===Sixth Generation===
-*[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/moncolle/index.html Takara Tomy Pokémon ''Monster Collection'' Site (Japanese)]
+{{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>
+File:MC Special Red Gyarados.jpg|[[Red Gyarados]]
+File:MC Special Ho-Oh.jpg|{{p|Ho-Oh}}
+File:MC Special Lugia.jpg|{{p|Lugia}}
+File:MC Movie Zorua.jpg|{{p|Zorua}}
+File:MC Movie Zoroark.jpg|{{p|Zoroark}}
+File:MC Movie Arceus.jpg|{{p|Arceus}}
+File:MC Movie Celebi.jpg|{{p|Celebi}}
+File:MC Movie Zekrom.jpg|{{p|Zekrom}}
+File:MC Movie Palkia clear.jpg|Clear {{p|Palkia}}
+File:MC Movie Pichu clear.jpg|Clear {{p|Pichu}}
+File:MC Movie Regigigas clear.jpg|Clear {{p|Regigigas}}
+File:MC Movie Reshiram clear.jpg|Clear {{p|Reshiram}}
+File:MC Movie Victini clear.jpg|Clear {{p|Victini}}
+File:MC Movie Arceus clear.jpg|Clear {{p|Arceus}}
+File:MC Movie Zorua clear.jpg|Clear {{p|Zorua}}
+File:MC Movie Zoroark clear.jpg|Clear {{p|Zoroark}}
+File:MC Special Slowking.jpg|{{p|Slowking}}
+</gallery>
+==External links==
+*[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)]
+<br>
+{{Monster Collections}}
+<br>
+{{Toys}}
+<br>
 {{Project Merchandise notice}}
 [[Category:Figures]]