Very nice. Kudos to @Captain_Corsola to be able to help you with a missing piece in your collection. These cards are really special and are so good to look at. Glad that you were able to finish this mini set. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers!
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Some of my absolute favourite items too and my slime one was some of the few flats that i wanted both in my binder and in my display, the washed and old looks of the borders really compliments the unique and highly detailed artworks
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On May 7th, 2014, the second main expansion of the XY series, Flashfire, was released. If you attended the Prerelease events, you could receive a copy of the XY10 Black Star Promo featuring my beloved little Dragalge.
I obtained that card as a mislabeled Staff Promo and sent it back to PSA to correct the label. After about four weeks, I got my card back and am very pleased with the result. I’m so happy to have this in my collection. (But as a little spoiler: soon, there will be even greater additions!)
Here is the mislabeled version. 
And here the corrected one. 
Best,
orannge
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In 2000, Burger King released a series of small plushies, one of which was my little purple starfish. I got a copy that was far too dirty to add to my collection, so I took a deep breath and gave it a good wash. It turned out really well compared to the condition it was in before washing.
Sadly, the label got even more damaged, and the letters are now barely readable. Be that as it may, this specific plushie received a lot of love in its past, and I find it kind of funny to think about the time it was actually used as a toy by a person or even an animal. 
It shouldn’t be too hard to find a better one in the future since they are sold quite often. For now, this one will have to do. 
Best,
orannge
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Please keep him, he has obviously gotten so much love earlier that he can’t be abandoned now, and what’s more suitable place to keep getting love than in the biggest starmie collection existing!
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Just want to share some news on the 2000 Burger King Plushy.
I finally replaced my old one and found a nearly mint Plushy with the plastic thingys still on it – and I am really excited to have added this beautiful item in its original condition to the collection. 
Best,
orannge
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In 1996 and 1997, Bandai released a series of stickers that were distributed with various types of candy. These are known as Bandai Snack stickers, while the earliest ones are referred to as Bandai Club stickers. Together, they represent some of the very first Pokémon collectibles ever released.
I’m proud to have found a copy of the 1996/1997 Snack Stickers 2. The background behind Starmie features a unique color combination of black, blue, and green, which is quite uncommon. I really like the swirly design and find it to be an interesting and striking combination.
As far as I know, PGS is the first company to have ever graded these stickers. I absolutely love seeing this card sealed in a slab! 
Best,
orannge
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Snack stickers are always fun to see. Great pickup, and it looks good in a slab!
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I absolutely love snack stickers and all the ones i’m missing are in my top 5 of most wanted items! I hope you manage to find the 3 missing ones, especially as the holo pattern is so nice. These at least don’t have any of the most popular pokemon in them so shouldn’t be the most pricy ones, unlike my muk that is paired with gengar 
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The so called Extra Regulation Box was released on October 4th, 2019. It was a Japan-exclusive release and featured cards designed for playing the equivalent of the Expanded Format in Japan. In total, it included 48 different cards, excluding Energy cards. The numbering is a clear indicator that the card is part of this specific release. Design wise it featured Starmie from the early days of the 1996 Expansion Set with missing rarity symbol.
Best,
orannge
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Didn’t know such reprint existed so it’s always nice to learn new things, the variant game is again endless 
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In my attempt to build unique Starmie and Dragalge collections, I’ve reached another milestone for my second little guy. 
A few months ago, I discovered two sealed XY Flashfire Promo Booster packs and bought both of them.
In another thread, I asked E4 members about the contents of these packs and learned that they include a Staff promo Dragalge along with 10 regular variants.
I really thought hard about whether I should open the packs to send the Staff promos for grading—hoping to finally get a Staff PSA 10—but ultimately decided against it. The centering is way too poor for a 10 in my opinion, and besides, I think unopened promo boosters are rarer than a single graded copy.
Long story short, I’m incredibly proud to have these two rare items in my Dragalge collection and truly believe they’re something special. And maybe—just maybe—one day, I’ll find a PSA 10 Staff or regular promo of my beloved little dragon.
(Maybe also check out the updated Dragalge OP.)
Best,
orannge
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Very cool. It’s always fun to have some sealed versions of items, and a sealed pack of prerelease promos (with a staff one on top) is a pretty awesome one to have. It’s great Dragalge got some love via a prelease promo!
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2019 and 2025 saw the release of two Starmie stickers released by B-Side Label. Who, you ask?
B-Side Label is made up of Japanese artists who create stickers and express themselves through their individual pop art styles. The results are highly original works that we hope everyone can enjoy and that brighten your day. source
The 2025 sticker will be featured in a later post, but for now, I am happy to show you this beautifully designed sticker of my little purple double-starfish. As far as I know, the text reads “Invaders from space?” and the shape of the sticker is what really makes it stand out. I love the simple and direct approach of the artist, working with Starmie’s distinct purple color, and its recognizable body.
Best,
orannge
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One of the cards I enjoy collecting the most are Pokémon Monopoly cards, and I’m happy to have added another one to my collection.
In 1999 Monopoly: Pokémon Edition was released by Hasbro as well as Parker Brothers. As the Bulbapedia article states, the only difference between versions is the included tokens. However, I suspect that the copyright printed on the card might also differ.
Below, you can see the Hasbro variant of the card, which is wider than a regular Pokémon card and does not fit into a standard sleeve. PGS placed it in a booster slab, which fits quite nicely.
Personally, I love the charm of Monopoly combined with Pokémon, and I find that this card holds a unique appeal for me.
If anybody could tell me if the Monopoly cards were also released in Japanese, that would be great. 
Best,
orannge
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Love it, didn’t realise starmie was also included in the game! So far i’ve found 3 different variants in english with two different layouts and one of them having two copyright variants so indeed your statement about copyright differences is correct
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Made of sturdy paper, these little cards were sold as lottery prizes, according to this great post on e4. They belong to the 2003 Kakumen Retsuden set called Advanced Generation.
I really like the feel of them and find them quite pleasing to look at, with their bright blue color and dark blue frame. However, I don’t think they did a great job designing the background of the card—it looks too futuristic to me. What I also don’t like too much is the back of the card that just doesn’t do it for me with the metallic design.
In the end, I’m still very happy to have this little beauty in my collection.
Best,
orannge
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The Kindergarten Magazine released a set of small-sized poker cards in its January 1999 issue. The cards look really cool and feature the evolution line of Starmie (or other Pokémon on other cards). The pink background is warm and visually appealing, giving the cards a unique appearance.
Another highlight is the beautifully designed back of the cards. Ash and Pikachu look playful, surrounded by all the other Pokémon, creating a fantastic image. I absolutely love this card!
Best,
orannge
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The back art looks amazing. Really well done and it is so very nostalgic. Congrats on the purchase and thanks for sharing.
Cheers!
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