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Pokémon Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue)
Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue) is a Japanese Pokémon TCG set, released on 23 Mar 1998. Its main card list has 36 cards. At LUXEMBOURG TCG you will find single cards from this set. Every order is shipped from Luxembourg. Use the filters below to sort the products by type, price and availability, and open any product for photos and details.
- 36cards
- 1998Released 23 Mar 1998
Singles
Singles from Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue)
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FAQ
Are Japanese cards playable?
Yes. Japanese cards use the same game rules as other languages and are popular with collectors for their print quality.
Will I pay customs fees?
No. We ship from Luxembourg, so there are no customs fees within the EU.
How fast is delivery?
Orders ship in 1–2 days and arrive in 2–5 days. Shipping is free from €250.
About this set
- Set name: Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue)
- Official Japanese name: Expansion Sheet
Set overview
The Vending Machine cards (officially Expansion Sheet in Japanese) were sold in Japan from vending machines as randomised sheets from which the cards were peeled. Series 1 (Blue) was released on 23 March 1998. Like Series 2, it consists of eighteen numbered sheets with three cards each, plus cardboard damage counters and coins; every sheet always contains the same cards.
Notable cards
The cards are printed on glossy card stock, unlike regular matte cards, and the backs of the sheets show Pokémon from six locations in Kanto. The series was released only in Japanese, and the name Vending Machine Series is a fan name used by collectors. It is a fun corner of early Japanese collecting that many fans never saw at the time.
At LUXEMBOURG TCG
This collection at LUXEMBOURG TCG includes single cards. Stock changes regularly, so please check each listing for availability, card language and condition details. Before you order, compare the card name, card number and set code shown in the listing with the card you are looking for, and take a look at the photos. If anything is unclear about a specific item, just get in touch with us before buying.