Summary
APokemonfan visited a local thrift store and ended up leaving with an incredible find for less than $3. The discovery has made some fellowPokemonfans envious, as some have wanted this particular item since they were kids.
Pokemonhas released tons of merchandise outside of the games themselves over the years, including a number of electronic toys. As the years have gone on, older merchandise has become rarer due to numerous items being lost, damaged, or simply thrown away. One example of this is the wildly popular original Pokedex toy, which was based off of the design ofAsh Ketchum’s Pokedexfrom the anime TV series.
On Reddit, user rebmanworb revealed that they had discovered a Pokedex at their local Value Village store and picked it up for a mere $2.99. This price would probably be considered acceptable by collectors even if the device didn’t work, but surprisingly, it seems to be in perfect functioning order. The photographs shared show that outside of a few minor scuffs, the toy looks practically brand-new, which is especially impressive given that thisversion of the Pokedexwas released back in 1998. Although it seems like the box wasn’t part of the deal, it’s a surprising find, especially since the original Pokedex toy can sometimes sell online for hundreds of dollars when in good condition.
Pokemon Fans Love the Original Pokedex
A number of commenters have shown up on the post to talk about the find, congratulating the OP on their discovery at such a low price. It seems that a lot of fans either wanted or had this particular device when they were kids. However, numerous fans have also commented that their Pokedex toy either brok entirely, or more frequently, the front cover snapped off from wear and tear. Given that tendnecy, fans seem surprised that this particularPokedex toyis in such good condition.
Curiously, despite the popularity of the Pokedex toy, it almost didn’t get made. It was revealed not too long ago thatthe Pokedex toy faced strugglesin negotiation with the Nintendo Japan team, as Nintendo was concerned that the device would take away from Game Boy sales and moving actualPokemongames. Although the Pokedex was delayed for about six months during the height of Poke-mania, it nonetheless flew off the shelves, and many more varieties were produced over the years featuring the new Pokemon added to the series and new shells based on the redesigns featured in the games and anime.
