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MONTHLY COROCORO COMIC – JANUARY 1997
Original Japanese Vintage Magazine
Published by Shogakukan, Japan
An exceptionally collectible original January 1997 issue of Monthly CoroCoro Comic, published during the earliest years of the Pokémon franchise.
This original Japanese publication dates back to the era of the first Pokémon Red and Green Game Boy games, making it a fascinating piece of early Pokémon history.
POKÉMON TRUMP KARUTA – ORIGINAL CARD SHEETS
One of the most notable features of this issue is the original Pokémon Trump Karuta.
The magazine includes both types of Pokémon Trump Karuta materials:
* Illustrated playing-card sheets featuring classic Pokémon artwork.
* Japanese reading-card sheets featuring Pokémon names and traditional karuta-style phrases.
The sheets retain their original uncut appearance, with no obvious signs of individual cards having been separated.
The original cutting lines remain visible.
These original Pokémon Trump Karuta materials are a particularly interesting feature for collectors of early Japanese Pokémon memorabilia.
The exact completeness of all individual cards and other original supplements has not been independently verified.
Vintage Original – Published in 1997
This magazine is approximately 30 years old and may show signs of age, storage, and previous handling.
The Pokémon Trump Karuta sheets retain their original uncut appearance, with no obvious evidence of individual cards having been separated.
The exact completeness of every individual card and all original supplements has not been independently verified.
Please carefully review all photographs for the magazine’s condition, including the cover, page edges, interior pages, and Pokémon Trump Karuta sheets.
Both illustrated playing-card sheets and Japanese reading-card sheets are included.
The sheets appear to retain their original uncut condition.
The completeness of every individual card has not been independently verified.
The presence or completeness of other original supplements, promotional cards, posters, detachable inserts, or bonus items has not been confirmed.
Please do not assume that every supplement originally advertised with this magazine is included.
100% authentic original Japanese publication.
Published by Shogakukan in 1997.
This is an original vintage magazine, not a modern reproduction or reprint.
This valuable vintage magazine will be carefully protected with waterproof packaging, rigid reinforcement, and appropriate cushioning to help prevent damage during international transit.
Shipped securely from Japan with tracking.
Shipping carrier: Japan Post EMS, FedEx, or DHL, depending on the destination and shipping requirements.
🇺🇸 USA
Applicable import duties and customs fees are covered by the seller.
🇪🇺 EU
For eligible orders up to €150, applicable import VAT is prepaid where supported.
🌍 OTHER COUNTRIES
Import duties, VAT, and customs clearance fees may be the buyer’s responsibility, depending on the destination country’s regulations.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please feel free to contact me before purchasing.
Thank you very much for visiting my store and considering this rare piece of early Japanese Pokémon history!
