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Some documentation on Meiji Pokémon Ice Cream lottery stickers. I could not find information on these stickers online on the English internet. I hope that this is a good starting point for more information if needed.
Meiji (明治) ran various promotions with their Ice Cream Bars involving Pokémon and lottery stickers. These are stickers that can be redeemed for a prize (or points towards a prize), through sending them in through the mail depending on whether or not you “won” after peeling the sticker off.
The larger 8cm by 8cm stickers were released in boxes of ice cream bars (?), while the smaller 4cm by 5cm or 4cm by 4cm stickers were released with individually-wrapped 100 yen ice cream bars.
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Note 1: The above link doesn’t include all of the stickers described here (only the circular Lucky Chance stickers as well as two Original Goods stickers), but because of the similar size I am guessing that the rest follow the same pattern.
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Note 2: The auction site lists the 8cm by 8cm stickers as “extras from boxed ice cream” (ボックス売りのアイスのオマケ). I am not entirely sure if this means the ice cream was in a box or it was a box of ice cream bars.
The deadlines in the year 1998 are written using the era system, and written as Heisei 10. This means 1998.
All of the names of these promotions are taken from the back of the stickers, which state the name of the promotion in Japanese.
I was unable to find what products these promotions could be redeemed for, if won, for all products except W Chance.
Meiji Pokémon Lucky Chance - 1998-03-31 Deadline
明治 ポケモンラッキーチャンス
Ice Cream Bar - Circle - 4cm by 4cm
Ice Cream Box - Circle - 8cm by 8cm
Meiji Pokémon Lucky Chance - 1998-08-31 Deadline
明治 ポケモンラッキーチャンス
Ice Cream Bar - Circle - 5cm by 4cm
Ice Cream Box - Circle - 8cm by 8cm
Meiji Pokémon Original Goods - 1998-10-31 Deadline
明治 ポケモンオリジナルグッズ
Ice Cream Bar - Rectangle - 5cm by 4cm
Here is a blog that mentions these stickers: 明治 ポケモン アイスのおまけシール ポケットモンスター : トレジャーハンティン部、部長のブログ
Ice Cream Box - Square - 8cm by 8 cm
Meiji Pokémon W Chance - 1999-03-31 Deadline
明治 ポケモン Wチャンス
Uses anime artwork.
Ice Cream Bar - Rectangle - 5cm by 4 cm
I was able to source a wrapper image for this ice cream bar, with the stated deadline of 1999-03-31.
The back of this wrapper states that recieving a “Get” mark means you would receive a keychain, while collecting 6 points enters you into a drawing to recieve a Pokemon-themed wristwatch.
This wrapper calls the bar “ラクトアイス” (lacto ice). According to Jisho (ラクトアイス - Jisho.org), this means “ice cream with milk-solids content of 3% or greater”.
Ice Cream Box - Square - 8cm by 8 cm
Meiji Pokémon Ice Get - ????
明治 ポケモン アイスゲット
Includes Generation II Pokémon.
I could not find a year for these stickers.
Ice Get Bar - Rectangle - 5cm by 4 cm
Ice Get Box - Square - 8cm by 8 cm
Undated Wrappers
I found these additional bar wrappers. I could not tie them to a specific sticker, but they state "Lucky Chance" on the outside.
Additionally, they state the chance to win an “original illustration” on the back. Searching up “Meiji Ice Cream Lottery Poster” brings up listings containing this poster on eBay, some of which cite that they were from Meiji Ice Cream lottery prizes.
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Bandai Vending Machine/Gachapon Displays
I’ve found these to be useful when identifying. Additionally, these provide more detail than is offered by some grading companies, i.e. the specific parts in which they were released.
I will keep updating this as I find more.
1996
Bandai 1996 Keshi
Bandai 1996 Keshi Part 1
Bandai 1996 Keshi Part 2
Bandai 1996 Keshi Part 3
More info here: ポケモングッズレビュー・レトロ ときてっと TOKITETO
1997
Bandai 1997 Animation Version
Bandai 1997 Animation Version Part 1
Bandai 1997 Animation Version Part 2
Bandai 1997 Animation Version Part 3
Bandai 1997 Animation Version Part 4
Bandai 1997 Full Color Collection
Bandai 1997 Full Color Collection Part 2
Bandai 1997 Full Color Collection Part 3
Bandai 1997 Full Color Collection Part 7
Bandai 1997 Full Color Collection Part 8
Bandai 1997 Full Color Collection Part 9
Bandai 1997 Full Color Collection Part 12
1998
Bandai 1998 Cardass
Bandai 1998 Cardass Part 1
Bandai 1998 Cardass Part 2
Bandai 1998 Cardass Part 3
Bandai 1998 Cardass Part 4
Bandai 1998 Full Color Stadium
Bandai 1998 Full Color Stadium Part 2
Bandai 1998 Full Color Stadium Part 3
Bandai 1998 Full Color Stadium Part 5
Bandai 1998 Full Color Stadium Part 6
Bandai 1998 Full Color Stadium Part 7
Bandai 1998 Full Color Stadium Part 9
Bandai 1998 Full Color Stadium Part 11
Bandai 1998 Full Color Stadium Part 12
Bandai 1998 Sealdass
Bandai 1998 Sealdass Part 2
Bandai 1998 Sealdass Part 3
Bandai 1998 Sealdass Part 4
Bandai 1998 Slide Up Battle Card
Bandai 1998 Slide Up Battle Card Part 1
Bandai 1998 Slide Up Battle Card Part 2
Bandai 1998 Slide Up Battle Card Part 3
1999
2004
Bandai 2004 Full Color Advance
Bandai 2004 Full Color Advance
Bandai 2004 Full Color Advance 01
Bandai 2004 Full Color Advance 05
Bandai 2004 Full Color Advance ?
2005
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This is an amazing resource and also a great display of your collection. Thank you very much!
PS: PSA labels The Pokémon Weekly as released in 2005.
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Thank you. Apologies for not clarifying, but these images are from online - I don’t own any of these.
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More information on Nagatanien Pokemon Paper Menko, from curry and hotcake mix. Names for variations are ones I made up, as I could not find any existing names.
[Year?] Nagatanien Pokemon Curry - Big Thin Border
永谷園 ポケモンカレー
These have thin colored borders, and are 4 inches by 4 inches in size.
1998 (?) Nagatanien Pokemon Hotcake Mix - Small Thin Border
ポケモンホットケーキミックス
These have thin colored borders, and are 3 inches by 3 inches in size. The expiration date on the cup lists it as 1998-11-10.
(Not sure if there are more holo variations for this one.)
This article details more about the differences between the large and small menko: 永谷園 ポケモンカレー ホットケーキ メンコの違いについて | Hello-Mac Club
1998 (?) Nagatanien Pokemon Curry - Big Thick Border
永谷園 ポケモンカレー
These have thicker colored boarders, and are 4 inches by 4 inches in size.
Was also involved in a lottery campaign, which ran from 1998-06-01 - 1998-08-31. This shows they were produced during at least 1998.
2001 (?) Nagatanien Pokemon Curry - New Big (Spiky Border)
永谷園 ポケモンカレー
These have large spiked borders, and are 4 inches by 4 inches in size (the size was given by the eBay listing these photos were taken from).
The picture below gives an expiration date of 2001-11-16.
[Year?] Nagatanien Pokemon Curry - Big Hyper Menko
永谷園 ポケモンカレー
These are 4 inches by 4 inches in size.
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2001 (?) Nagatanien Bento Curry - Pokemon Stand Card
永谷園 お弁当 カレー ポケモン スタンドカード
Cards included with Nagatanien Bento Curry that could be folded to stand up.
Source: 『あたためずにおいしい！「ポケモンお弁当カレー」ビーフ中辛(永谷園/2001)』
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Some notes and images on Amada/Ensky Pokemon Kakumen Restuden Menko (the rectangular ones). Images from Yahoo Auctions/Mercari.
The types of the menko are fixed; i.e. each Pokemon will always be the same rarity - for example, a Deoxys will always be a Special Menko (Holo).
Examples of individual menko are either checked with the setlist, taken from online listings that show opened packaging that shows the correct part, taken from this blog (トレジャーハンティン部、部長のブログ) which shows the correct part, or selecting using images of the packaging (i.e. a picture of the menko is on the packaging or included in the package).
Advanced Generation Kakumen Retsuden
There are types of menko for this set:
- Normal Menko - ノーマルメンコ
- Rare Menko (Foil Stamp) - レアメンコ (箔押し)
– The name of the Pokemon has been stamped in foil. - Special Menko (Holo) - スペシャルメンコ (ホロ)
– These names do not seem to be stamped in foil.
Part 1 & 2 have gold foil backs, while Part 3 & 4 have red/green foil backs.
It seems that the foil distribution is random: Pokemon can either have a red foil or a green foil back.
Additionally, the background and layout is subtly different between Part 1/2 vs. Part 3/4.
2003 Amada - Pokemon Advanced Generation Kakumen Retsuden Part 1
2003年 アマダ ポケモン アドバンスジェネレーション カクメン 列伝 第1弾
The packaging lists:
- 100 Menko Total
- 70 Normal Menko
- 25 Rare Menko
- 5 Special Menko
The magazine Pokemon Scoop did a promotion with Make-A-Wish, releasing a Jirachi promo for this set.
Advertisement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnN4sq8uCOk
References: ポケットモンスター アドバンスジェネレーション カクメン烈伝 Part1 駄菓子屋 面子 メンコ めんこ : トレジャーハンティン部、部長のブログ
2004 Amada - Pokemon Advanced Generation Kakumen Retsuden Part 2
2004年 アマダ ポケモン アドバンスジェネレーション カクメン 列伝 第2弾
The packaging lists:
- 101 Menko Total
- 70 Normal Menko
- 25 Rare Menko
- 6 Special Menko
2004 Amada - Pokemon Advanced Generation Kakumen Retsuden Part 3
2004年 アマダ ポケモン アドバンスジェネレーション カクメン 列伝 第3弾
The packaging lists:
- 75 Menko Total
- 56 Normal Menko
- 14 Rare Menko
- 5 Special Menko
References: アマダ ポケモン カクメン烈伝3 面子 ポケットモンスターアドバンスジェネレーション : トレジャーハンティン部、部長のブログ
2004 Amada - Pokemon Advanced Generation Kakumen Retsuden Part 4
2004年 アマダ ポケモン アドバンスジェネレーション カクメン 列伝 第4弾
The packaging lists:
- 76 Menko Total
- 56 Normal Menko
- 14 Rare Menko
- 6 Special Menko
Advertisement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ax_fhpB6eA
References: アマダ ポケモン カクメン烈伝4 面子 ポケットモンスターアドバンスジェネレーション 駄菓子屋 面子 メンコ めんこ : トレジャーハンティン部、部長のブログ
Advanced Generation Kakumen Retsuden Kai
There are three types of menko for this set:
- Normal Menko - ノーマルメンコ
- Rare Menko (Shining Foil Stamp) - レアメンコ (箔押しキラ)
– The name of the Pokemon has been stamped in foil.
– These seem to have a “cracked ice holo” effect. - Special Menko (Holo) - スペシャルメンコ (ホロ)
– These seem to sometimes have the name of the Pokemon stamped in foil. More research needed.
The only difference is the text for “rare menko” is slightly different.
The numbers on the menko line up with the Pokedex number.
2005 Amada - Pokemon Advanced Generation Kakumen Retsuden Kai Part 1
2005年 アマダ ポケモン アドバンスジェネレーション カクメン 列伝改 第1弾
The packaging lists:
- 130 Menko Total
- 98 Normal Menko
- 27 Rare Menko
- 5 Special Menko
2005 Ensky - Pokemon Advanced Generation Kakumen Retsuden Kai Part 2
2005年 アマダ/エンスカイ ポケモン アドバンスジェネレーション カクメン 列伝改 第2弾
The packaging lists:
- 134 Menko Total
- 98 Normal Menko
- 30 Rare Menko
- 6 Special Menko
Interestingly, it states Ensky on the back of the packaging/pack, but in katakana, without a URL for Ensky.
2005 Ensky - Pokemon Advanced Generation Kakumen Retsuden Kai Part 3
2005年 エンスカイ ポケモン アドバンスジェネレーション カクメン 列伝改 第3弾
The packaging lists:
- 130 Menko Total
- 98 Normal Menko
- 27 Rare Menko
- 5 Special Menko
(Could not find Normal/Rare Menko confirmed to be from this set).
Diamond and Pearl Kakumen Retsuden
There are three types of menko for this set:
- Normal Menko - ノーマルメンコ
- Rare Menko (Shining Foil Stamp) - レアメンコ (箔押しキラ)
– The name of the Pokemon has been stamped in foil.
– These seem to have a “cracked ice holo” effect. - Special Menko (Holo Foil Stamp) - スペシャルメンコ (箔押しホロ)
The only difference is the text for “special menko” is slightly different.
The numbers on the Menko do not line up with the Pokedex number of the Pokemon. A number beginning with “R” indicates rare, and “S” indicates special.
Here, Pokemon can have both holo and non-holo variants, but the holos are fixed, i.e. only Pokemon that have a number beginning with R or S will have those versions.
2005 Ensky - Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Kakumen Retsuden Part 1
2005年 エンスカイ ポケモン DP カクメン 列伝DP 第1弾
The packaging lists:
- 78 Menko Total
- 58 Normal Menko
- 15 Rare Menko
- 5 Special Menko
2005 Ensky - Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Kakumen Retsuden Part 2
2005年 エンスカイ ポケモン DP カクメン 列伝DP 第2弾
The packaging lists:
- 78 Menko Total
- 58 Normal Menko
- 15 Rare Menko
- 5 Special Menko
Other Notes
CGC grades these, but does not differentiate between parts, and sometimes does not differentiate between rarity.
Advanced Generation Kakumen Retsuden Part 1 & 2: https://www.cgccards.com/population-report/non-sports/other-pokémon-cards/50/all/155/kakumen-retsuden-advance-blue-w-gold-foil-back/1454/
Advanced Generation Kakumen Retsuden Part 3 & 4: https://www.cgccards.com/population-report/non-sports/other-pokémon-cards/50/all/155/kakumen-retsuden-advance-blue-w-r-g-foil-back/6974/
Advanced Generation Kakumen Retsuden Kai: https://www.cgccards.com/population-report/other-pokémon-cards/50/all/155/kakumen-retsuden-kai-2005-ensky/3818/?populationID=1754037
Diamond and Pearl Kakumen Retsuden: https://www.cgccards.com/population-report/non-sports/other-pokémon-cards/50/all/155/kakumen-retsuden-dp-2007-ensky/3807/
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This is an absolutely stunning resource. I am sure, you put lots of hours into this. Thank you. 
I did not know, how many different sets were released. Are you aware of any set lists that show the featured Pokémon?
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Thank you for your kind words.
I was able to find 3 setlists above - one for Kakumen Retsuden Kai Part 1, Part 2, and one for DP Kakumen Retsuden Part 1 - they’re in Japanese, and part of the manual/setlist dropdowns.
It seems that these manuals are included in the packaging for the sealed packs, as they also contain instructions on how to play. I was unable to locate online any other setlists, but it is likely they exist for all of the series and individual parts.
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More Chinese/Taiwanese Morinaga products requested by @Julius19 a while ago, that I have gotten around to identifying. Years of manufacture are approximate, more research is needed.
1999 (?) Morinaga Milk Caramel Candy (?)
Source description: “The premium in these which were in the top box are lenticular stickers (while the bottom box has caramels). The lenticular action is caught in this composite pic taken from slightly different angles catch charmander transforming/evolving.”
Source description: “The premium in these which were in the top box are puffy lenticular stickers (which figures in with the evolving themes of the graphics on the top boxes, while the bottom box has Morinaga caramels).”
- The original source describes these as Japanese, although they are from China. It also describes these as “Pokemon Caramel Stickers”. I can’t quite read the text on the packages or get OCR to scan them well enough to Google Translate, but I can make out the character for cow, which might refer to cows’ milk.
Source: Pokemon Caramel Stickers | Some of the Pokemon Japanese Mori… | Flickr
1999 (?) Morinaga Chocolate Cookies Stickers/Figures
友友球 in Chinese (friend ball) seems to refer to a cookie similar to those “Hello Panda Chocolate Cookies”.
Source description: " Morinaga’s cookies and cute figures! Oh, and a collector’s card with each as well. Shown here is Snorlax, Sandshrew, and Dragonite. These are from 1999 (as well as Nintendo/Sho-Pro licensed) so a bit harder to find now."
1999 (?) Morinaga Chocolate Balls - Keychain Lights
(Julius didn’t ask me to identify this, but I found it anyways on the path to identify the others).
Source description: “POKEMON Swing Lights - In the bottom of the package are chocoballs (one being eaten by Pikachu so we’ll know what we are supposed to do… I can’t help it, it’s still really cute). In the top box is the premium which is a small light that is also a swing to attach to keys and or packbacks or other important places.”
Source: POKEMON Swing Lights | In the bottom of the package are choc… | Flickr
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