A collection of Pokémon TazosPokémon Tazos are small collectible round discs that were found in bags of chips made by Frito-Lay and its subsidiaries around the world, in the 1990s and 2000s. While Tazos do not exclusively feature Pokémon, they did adopt the phrase "Gotta Catch 'em All!" as part of their slogan. Pokémon Tazos feature not only Pokémon species, but human characters from the anime as well. Some Tazos, rarer than the others, had holograms.
Traditionally, Tazos are played in a manner similar to Pogs. Players form equal stacks of face-down Tazos and try to "win" Tazos from the other player by throwing a Tazo at the stack and keeping any Tazos that land face-up after being knocked over.
Pokémon Tazos are also assigned types with strengths and weaknesses printed on the back. Human characters are considered strong against all types.
Pokémon Tazos were available in many countries worldwide, including Australia, several Latin American countries, Brazil, France, the Netherlands, South Africa, a few countries in the Middle East, including Turkey and Israel, and in certain Asian countries, including South Korea and Indonesia.
Indonesia
Pokémon Tazos Indonesia versionThe quite popular collectible Pokémon Tazos were available in Indonesia after the popularity of the anime series in SCTV and early Indosiar. These collectible toys can be found in three different snacks, Chiki, Cheetos, and JetZ. They were produced by Indofood Fritolay Makmur, an Indonesian snack food company—joint venture company with PepsiCo. Most Pokémon had English names in these merchandise, except for Sandshrew, Gloom, Dugtrio, Meowth, Growlithe, Arcanine, and Electrode, which are misnamed as Sandsru, Glumbu, Dagtrio, Miawth, Gardie, Windie, and Electroda, respectively. Moreover, there are two versions (with the different background) of the same Pokémon; Pikachu, Raichu, Vulpix, and Poliwhirl, with the latter contains the different name #062 Poliwrath instead. However, unlike the American releases, the types on the back were completely removed.
The first releases came with two different Tazos, namely Tazos Spin and Tazos Smash. Tazos Spin has several small incisions around the tip, which can be used to assemble and connect in many ways, and Tazos Smash are flower-shaped Tazos with several crackable gaps. 151 Pokémon species were featured in addition to five human characters who were included: Ash, Brock, Misty, Joy, and Jenny.
The holographic Tazos called Tazos 3D were also available, which feature all 56 different Pokémon with evolutionary stages from Generation I. The Generation I Pokémon Tazos with the identity name and address fills were also available for limited times. After the Johto saga was broadcasted on Indosiar, there were final releases called Pentazo, pentagonal Tazos that identical with Tazos Spin. These Tazos introduced the newly Generation II Pokémon; however, they are not exceed over 202 (#202 Wobbuffet, with exception of #201 Unown). Most Pokémon had English names in these merchandise, except for Bayleef, Feraligatr, and Wobbuffet, which are misnamed as Baylif, Feraligatar, and Bagitu, respectively. After several months since release, some Pentazos can be found outside the snack bags.
List of Pokémon in Tazos Spin
UnavailableList of Pokémon in Tazos Smash
List of Pokémon in Tazos 3D
List of Pokémon in Tazos ID Card
List of Pokémon in Pentazo
The Netherlands
In the Netherlands the discs were called Pokémon Flippos and given away from March 2001.[1][2] There was a daily Pokémon Flippo Update on Fox Kids Netherlands from 2001 to 2002. It was at that time a craze with children.
The complete set consists of 70 Flippos with effect and 4 Slammer Flippos. First came a folder in which there was room for 25 Flippos. Those Flippos have all affect and therefore all 2 or 3 images. Then came an addition for the next series Flippos, the Evolutions. These also feature two or three different Pokémon. Finally, there was another addition for the Powerplay Flippo of 46 until 70, of which number 66 until 70 were Trainer Flippos. Then came the Slammer Flippos A until D. These Flippos are up to 2 mm thick and have no effect.
Each series also contained a map with an overview of the new Flippos where you could tick off which Flippos you had.
At Celebi Tour at Kidsworld which was located at Jaarbeurs in Utrecht from October 27 to 29 2001, visitors could complete their collection.
Pokémon Flippo album
Back of Pokémon Flippo album
How to play Pokémon Powerplay
Pokémon Flippo logo
Pokémon Flippo Evolutions logo
Pokémon Powerplay Flippo logo
Pokémon Slammer Flippo logo
Pokémon Surprise Flippos
In 2001 Pokémon Surprise Flippos were issued by Smiths. This series consisted of both Flippos and stickers. On each flippo a sticker was pasted. The packaging of the number 1 to 40 was transparent, but because there was a sticker on the Flippo you could still not see what number Flippo you had until you pulled the sticker off.
There was also a Flippo Collector for sale. This consisted of 10 parts which could be folded like a book or could be put up as a colorful display. When the sticker is removed from the Flippo, the Flippo becomes transparent. There was also a piece of cardboard with the Flippo Collector included to stick on stickers (doubles) and a large poster to collect all the stickers. There were 45 Flippos to collect: 1 to 15, included in larger one person bags sold at gas stations, sports canteens and supermarkets. 16 to 40, were included in family bags. 41 to 45, were included in 'dispenser bags'. Stickers 41 to 45 have a glow-in-the-dark edge. These Flippos had a white paper packaging.
Overview of Pokémon Surprise Flippos
Suprise Pokémon Flippo Collector which contains in this case all Flippos
Suprise Pokémon Flippo Stickerposter
Back of Suprise Pokémon Flippo Stickerposter with a playfield
Cardboard to stick doubles on
Back of the cardboard with information about collecting
Surprise Pokémon Flippo logo
United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, a total of two sets of Pokémon Tazos were distributed in special promotional packets of Walkers snacks between 2000 and 2001.
Cheetos Pokémon Tazos
The first UK set contained 25 standard Tazos and was distributed exclusively in promotional packets of Cheetos in 2000. This release featured an image of Chester Cheetah flipping a Tazo on the rear and the type the Pokémon on the front was strong against.
List of Cheetos Pokémon Tazos
Rear of a Cheetos Pokémon Tazo
"Moving" Pokémon Tazos
The second set of Pokémon Tazos released in the United Kingdom consisted of 25 "moving" lenticular Tazos showcasing characters to tie in with the release of Pokémon Gold and Silver in 2001. A total of 60 million Tazos were produced and distributed in promotional packets of Quavers, Monster Munch, French Fries, Funyuns and Cheetos[3]. The rear of the Tazos featured Pokédex information from the character on the front, including Number, Type, Height and Weight. Following the popularity of this campaign, a second phase of Tazos was released to expand the set, with 10 numbered Tazos (26-35) and 3 ultra-rare "Special Edition" Tazos.
Selected retailers and wholesalers also sold Pokémon Tazo Holders in three different colors during this promotion for 39 pence each. They were available in Gold, Silver and Glow in the Dark and each contained one free Tazo.
List of Pokémon "Moving" Tazos
Promotional packet of Walkers French Fries
A glow in the dark Tazo holder
Gallery
Trivia
- Following the popularity of the Pokémon collectible Pokémon Tazos in almost two decade ago in Indonesia, Pokémon Coins are available in 2 packs and could be found in the Chiki Balls snack bag starting from August 2021. The brand name was changed by Indofood company as it no longer has an affiliation with Frito-Lay.
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