gaming Pokemon, Golden plated Togepi?

[~Starlight~ 764]

Well, my as you know the hit series pokemon, great anime and even greater games makes merchandise. My dad gave an original togepi (Golden Plated) with pokeball and such, but I was wondering if you know anything about it at all, price, where from and things like this. Thank you!!!

 

Picture of the box and such!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 17, 2013 by Screw Ball

[Celtore 2,770]

I have the whole collection still in boxes. On ebay, that particular gold togepi still in the box is going for around $10-20. They were a set of promotional cards sold by Burger King in 1999 to promote Pokemon the First Movie.

 

There was a recall of these though as two infants died of suffocation because of the pokeball the cards were contained in. Apparently half of the pokeball covered their nose and the other covered their mouth.

 

But yeah, I'd keep it simply for collectors value. That's what I'm doing with my set considering they really don't fetch much of a price.

Edited April 17, 2013 by Celtore

[Chigens and Kay 3,832]

Well, my as you know the hit series pokemon, great anime and even greater games makes merchandise. My dad gave an original togepi (Golden Plated) with pokeball and such, but I was wondering if you know anything about it at all, price, where from and things like this. Thank you!!!

 

Picture of the box and such!!!

 

If I recall correctly, these were a Burger King promotional item waaaay back in the day.

 

I still have my gold-plated Mewtwo and Jigglypuff ones.

[~Starlight~ 764]

I have the whole collection still in boxes. On ebay, that particular gold togepi still in the box is going for around $10-20. They were a set of promotional cards sold by Burger King in 1999 to promote Pokemon the First Movie.

 

There was a recall of these though because two infants died of suffocation because of the pokeball. Apparently half of the pokeball covered their nose and the other covered their mouth.

 

 

If I recall correctly, these were a Burger King promotional item waaaay back in the day.

 

I still have my gold-plated Mewtwo and Jigglypuff ones.

 

Hmm burger king, I would have never thought of that! It says America on the box so I have no idea why it is here in the UK? And they are banned, wow I am glad I posted this! Thanks guys!

[Celtore 2,770]

According to the old pokemon website's news page (seen via the wayback machine), these cards were only distributed at participating burger king restaraunts in the US. However, I can confirm they were distributed in Canada as well.

 

Either the cards were distributed in the UK against my sources or your father might have purchased it as an investment. Pokemon was arguably at the height of its popularity during the time these were being distributed and I'm certain that there were quite a few collecting these for their potential value.

Edited April 17, 2013 by Celtore

[~Starlight~ 764]

According to the old pokemon website's news page (seen via the wayback machine), these cards were only distributed at participating burger king restaraunts in the US. However, I can confirm they were distributed in Canada as well.

 

Either the cards were distributed in the UK against my sources or your father might have purchased it as an investment. Pokemon was arguably at the height of its popularity during the time these were being distributed and I'm certain that there were quite a few collecting these for their potential value.

 

Yes I think you are right! Maybe my dad might of got it from someone who bought it from ebay or something like that, I will go and ask him now!

[Doctor XFizzle 8,669]

All of mine are sitting in a box in the basement somewhere lol. You bought them for like $4 at Burger King. I think I have the entire collection.