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'''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 | [[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''' ''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 while the newest line is still in production. | |||
[[File:New Pikachu MC.png|thumb|130px|right|Pikachu ''Monster Collection'' figure]] | [[File:New Pikachu MC.png|thumb|130px|right|Pikachu ''Monster Collection'' figure]] | ||
In Japan, | In Japan, Monster Collection figures can be purchased at many stores, including [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center]]s where all of the current figures are sold for ¥294 each. The USA [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center]] may also sell a selection of Monster Collection figures. They also offer special 'Bundles' of them as well. | ||
The [[Hasbro]] equivalents that were sold worldwide were known as | The [[Hasbro]] equivalents that were sold worldwide were known as [[Battle Figures]]. | ||
== | ==Main sets== | ||
Each new '''Monster Collection''' set coincides with a new [[generation]] of Pokémon, and so | Each new '''Monster Collection''' set coincides with a new [[generation]] of Pokémon, and so is named accordingly here. | ||
===First Generation - released 1998=== | ===First Generation - released 1998=== | ||
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===Fourth Generation=== | ===Fourth Generation=== | ||
{{main|MC Fourth Generation}} | {{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. | The fourth generation packaging reverts to the previous generation packaging. The top of the packaging is red, with a {{i|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=== | ===Fifth Generation=== | ||
{{main|MC 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. | 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. | ||
===Sixth Generation=== | |||
{{main|MC Sixth Generation}} | |||
===Special releases=== | ===Special releases=== | ||
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File:MC Special Slowking.jpg|{{p|Slowking}} | File:MC Special Slowking.jpg|{{p|Slowking}} | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Moncolle plus== | |||
{{main|Moncolle plus}} | |||
Moncolle plus is a special line of Monster Collection figures released in June 2009 that can be trained to grow stronger thanks to the electronics they contain. The figures communicate with a number of related toys that can view their data, increase their abilities, and conduct battles between figures. | |||
==Moncollé Get== | |||
{{main|Moncollé Get}} | |||
Moncollé Get is a special line of collectible figures sold as blind purchases. The base of these figures features a Special [[QR Code]] that can be read by the Pokémon games and a bar code that can be read by other Tomy toys. | |||
==Moncollé-EX== | |||
{{main|Moncollé-EX}} | |||
Moncollé-EX is a line of figures that were released concurrently with the [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] games. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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{{Project Merchandise notice}} | {{Project Merchandise notice}} | ||
[[Category:Figures]] | [[Category:Figures]] | ||
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