Monster in My Pocket (MIMP) was a toy line created by Matchbox in 1990. These miniature bendy rubber figures depicted a whole array of different monsters and mythical creatures. Each monster had a point value, representing the monster’s relative power, but most of us simply collected them because they looked so cool!

One of my favourite lines was the Monster Wrestlers in my pocket, as I was a massive WWF fan! On my journey, I will document any of these figures that I come across and upload them here for you to see.

I have been contacted by Joshua Hurst, son of the original creator of Monster in My Pocket! Sadly, his dad has passed away, but there are a load of MIMP items that he found and would like to sell. Click here to read about the items and how to reach out if you are interested in any of the items!

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Contents:

• List of Figures
  • Series 1
  • Series 2
  • Series 3
  • Series 4 – Super Scary
  • Series 5 – Super Creepy
  • Series 6 – Dinosaurs
  • Series 7 – Space Aliens
  • Wrestlers in My Pocket
    • Wrestlers in My Pocket Prototypes
  • The Monster Sport Stars
  • Ninja Warriors in My Pocket
  • 2006 Series
• Kellogg’s Campaign
• What is the rarest Monster in My Pocket Figure?
  • Rare Star Jotun Troll
  • Spaghetti-os Figures
• Other Monster in My Pocket Products
  • Super Scary Howlers
  • Monster in My Pocket Stickers and Sticker Book
  • Monster in My Pocket Diary
  • Monster in My Pocket Milk Caps (Pogs)
  • Monster in My Pocket NES Game
  • Monster in My Pocket Backpack
  • Monster in My Pocket Lunchbox
  • Monster Mountain
  • Monster in My Pocket Board Games
  • Monster in My Pocket Dinosaur Pin Badges
  • Monster in My Pocket Stamp Set
  • Monster in My Pocket Halloween Costume
  • Monster in My Pocket Membership Club
  • Monster in My Pocket Pinball Game
  • Monster In My Pocket Party Pack
  • Acne Studios Clothing
• Monster in My Pocket TV Show/VHS

List of Figures

Series 1

There were 48 figures in the original series of Monster in My Pocket (1990) and they came in a few different colours (and different shades of those colours). The figures came in red, yellow, green, purple, neon-green, neon-yellow, orange, violet, pink, neon orange, blue and glow-in-the-dark white.

These figures also came in a ‘secret 12 pack’ (See picture below)

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Monster	Official Description
	Great Beast An awesome, very powerful monster with many poisonous heads and wings.
	Hydra Greek; a flying serpent. When it loses 1 head, 2 more grow in its place.
	Werewolf A cursed man who turns into a wolf every full moon and must hunt and kill.
	Behemoth Jewish; An outrageously huge beast which some say is the king of all beasts.
	Griffin Medieval Europe; this beast has the back half of a lion and the front of an eagle.
	Tyrannosaurus Rex The king of the dinosaurs.
	Cockatrice A monster that is part serpent, rooster and bat, and can kill with its gaze.
	Cyclops Greek; a race of giants with one eye in the middle of their foreheads.
	Tengu Japanese; these winged beasts capture those who are in the forest after dark.
	Triton Greek; a being with the upper body of a man, the lower body of a fish.
	Kraken A sea creature so huge, sailors mistake it for an island and get their ships crushed by it.
	Jotun Troll Scandinavian; children of the Norse god of frost. They cause snow storms and avalanches to trap victims.
	The Monster Violent creature made up of pieces robbed from graves and then brought to life.
	Manticore Persian; Has a lion’s body, human head, and poisoned spines that it can shoot like arrows.
	Karnak Egyptian; underworld god who destroys those who violate sacred temples.
	Coatlicue Aztec; has clawed hands and feet, eats filth, and breathes it as a weapon.
	Bigfoot This huge hairy beast is thought to be the missing link between man and ape.
	Baba Yaga Russian; flies in a pot to stir up storms and hurricanes to catch victims.
	Kali Indian; the Hindu goddess of destructive forces with skin that sheds like a snake.
	Catoblepas A beast who walks with his head near the ground. If you look into his eyes you die.
	Harpy Greek; evil, twisted creature that can shriek to drive its victims to madness.
	Haniver A huge head with many rows of teeth and legs. On its snout is a lure to catch prey.
	Hobgoblin A goblin that is mischievous and plays childish pranks.
	Wendigo Algonkian indian; a man-eater. You can become one by resorting to cannibalism.
	Red Cap Scottish; evil goblin who lives in old ruins and dyes his cap with blood.
	Medusa Greek; a woman with snakes for hair. Look at her and you turn to stone.
	Goblin A very mean, distorted being who hides in dark places to scare people.
	Cerberus Greek; the watchdog of Hades. Has 3 heads, a snake tail and snakes as a collar.
	Zombie Dead person who has been re-animated. Used as a weapon he can’t be killed.
	Chimera Greek; a fire-breathing lion with a snake’s tail and a goat head on its back.
	Ghost The spirit of a person who died too soon. They scare the living as revenge.
	Ogre A giant that eats people. He is scary, but stupid and easily fooled.
	Vampire A living corpse that feeds on the blood of the living and makes them his slaves.
	Roc Arabian; an enormous scavenger bird big enough to carry off two elephants.
	Gremlin Small flying creatures who love to bother pilots or cause aircraft trouble.
	Vampiress The eternal mate to the vampire, A vampiress was a vampire’s victim who now helps him.
	Ghoul A very mean little monster that robs graves, feeds on the dead and helps the evil.
	The Phantom A man that hides because of his disfigured face. Hurts anyone in his way.
	Mad Scientist A crazy genius who made a potion to bring out the violence in every person.
	Winged Panther This beast has all the strength of a panther but can also fly.
	Mummy Egyptian; this dead person has risen to get revenge on anyone who disturbs his rest.
	Charon Greek; a cruel, filthy old man that ferries the souls of the dead into Hades.
	The Beast This is a knight that is now a wild beast. Can only be tamed by a woman.
	Witch Female who practices black magic with potions, curses and spells.
	Spring-Heeled Jack English; has eyes of flame. Can jump hundreds of feet; is a bogeyman.
	Invisible Man A mad scientist who made himself invisible to commit crimes.
	Skeleton Human bones which capture people as revenge.
	Hunchback A horribly disfigured man that lives in towers and dumps hot melted lead on his victims.

Series 2 – (Complete)

The second installment of Monster in My Pocket figures, known as Series 2, swiftly followed the debut of the original figures in 1992. This collection consisted of a mere twenty-four monsters, distinguished by their vibrant colors such as neon green (slightly deeper than the neon green in Series 1), blue, pink, and orange.

Notably, only a handful of these creatures made appearances in any Monster in My Pocket media. The packaging options ranged from a comprehensive 24-box set encompassing all Series 2 figures to 12-box assortments featuring a single 30-point monster accompanied by eleven randomly selected monsters.

This series marked the introduction of the initial 30-point monsters while eliminating the 5-point counterparts.

A noteworthy alteration took place due to protests: the Hindu deity Ganesha was removed from the majority of releases in the United Kingdom, except for the earliest ones. This modification rendered the presence of this particular monster pretty rare within the UK. In the UK, 24-packs included a Series 1 monster in lieu of Ganesha.

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Monster	Official Description
	Dragon Gigantic fire-breathing beast, afraid of nothing.
	Jabberwock English; Flying monster with long claws, huge jaws, and flaming eyes.
	Warlock The master of magic, more powerful than wizards or sorcerors.
	Ymir Scandinavian; Frost giant, the first creature in the universe, can freeze anything.
	Swamp Beast A horrible humanoid creature that lives in swamps and attacks people.
	Golem Jewish; A huge powerful clay man brought to life as a protector against all evil.
	Scorpion Man Arabian; half-man, half-scorpion, with bow and arrow and a poisonous stinger tail.
	Loch Ness Monster Scottish; taunts mankind with glimpses of itself; may be the last living dinosaur on Earth.
	Tarasque French; Has a lion’s head, six bear claws, spikes down his back and a viper’s tail.
	Bishop Fish Gigantic sea creature who can raise storms and capsize boats.
	Herne the Hunter English; England’s most famous ghost, clad in deerskin and a stag’s skull helmet; lives in Windsor Park
	Ancient Gorgon Greek; Hideous maiden with snakes for hair, golden wings, bronze claws, and glaring eyes.
	Ectoplasmic Phantom A spirit in the physical world, who produces the otherworldly ectoplasm to overcome victims.
	Ganesha Hindu; Potbellied monster with head of an elephant and the body of a man.
	Elbow Witch Algonkian Indian; Very sneaky woman with sharp knives or awls for elbows.
	Minotaur Greek; Large monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man. Very fast and strong.
	Merrow Irish/Scottish; Sea fairy with a fish tail, covered in scales, wearing a red feathered cap.
	Nuckelavee Scottish; A horse-like creature with one eye, a human torso on its back and no skin.
	Spectre Undead being that is semi-transparent; can scare the wits out of people.
	Bloody Bones Spirit that haunts houses to scare unwary people.
	Sebek Egyptian; Male humanoid spirit with a crocodile’s head.
	Dryad Tree spirit who lives in forests and attacks travelers.
	Undine Sea creature who is the spirit of a woman who died by drowning and seeks revenge.
	Gargoyle Medieval Europe; Grotesque wide-mouthed creatures found on medieval buildings who attack people.

Series 3

Monster in My Pocket Series 3 was never released in the UK (Only USA & Canada), with the exception of Blemmyea that you could get by buying the video game. As a result, this collection is considered the rarest for us. The only way to obtain these figures was through Shreddies cereal or at Big Boy restaurants. Massive thank you to MIMP Collective for these pictures. Give them a look here

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Monster	Official Description
	Leviathan A gigantic sea serpant with rows of razor sharp teeth.
	Abominable Snowman Himyalayan; A huge, white, ape-like being, that has lived for centuries.
	Anubis Egyptian; Jackal-headed protector of the dead.
	Amphisbaena African; two-headed creature who never sleeps.
	Centaur Most famous Greek monster, half-man and half-horse.
	Orobas An oracle, he can reveal lies and tell the future.
	Siren A bird-woman whose sweet song is deadly.
	Jimmy Squarefoot An evil humanoid with a pig’s head.
	Blemmyae Nomadic Nubians living in the north of Africa described as having no head, merely a space upon their shoulders

Series 4 – Super Scary

Series 4 (also known as Super Scary) of Monsters in My Pocket, are slightly larger than the original Monsters, and had more than one colour, making them look more detailed. Their standard colours are green, yellow, orange, and purple. The six 100-point monsters were made from glow-in-the-dark yellow or green rubber, distinguishing them from the lower-value monsters. There were versions of these figures that were a single colour, but these were mostly Cereal Giveaways (and are rarer).

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Monster	Official Description
	Charun Etruscan; Ancient demon who carries a hammer which he uses on his victims. Rereleased as Sledgehammer.
	Thunderdell Biggest and fiercest giant who seeks revenge on all humans for the death of his uncle who was killed by “Jack.”
	Hanuman Hindu; Hindu monkey spirit; with immortal powers. He can fly, become invisible, and change his shape.
	Yama Tibet; The fearsome spirit of the netherworld. He cloaks himself in flames. Rereleased as Fire Creature.
	Ghilan Arabian; Shapeshifter lurks in lonely places in order to capture lone travelers. Rereleased as Shapeshifter.
	Astaroth A supernatural demon who tempts mortals with the easy life and lures them into his web. Rereleased as Mutant Spider.
	Dybbuk European; a demon that takes possession of a living person and is denied eternal peace.
	Lamia Greek; A female spirit with the habits of a vampire. Known to remove victims’ eyes and keep them. Rereleased as Bloodsucker.
	Grave Watcher Uneasy spirit who can’t rest since his grave was robbed and vows to protect all graves from thieves.
	Creature from the Closet American; well-known yet poorly documented creature of darkness. Lurks in dark places and waits to terrify its victims.
	Slaughterford English; Ghost seeking revenge for his unjust hanging. He appears with a noose around his neck and in chains.
	Jenny Greenteeth English; Water-dwelling spirit who pulls people into the water to be with her for eternity.
	Houngan Zombie, whose job is to raise zombies, causes injury with use of victims’ hair, nails, or skin. Rereleased as Undead Zombie.
	Mad Gasser of Mattoon American; Rumour has it that this strange figure wearing a gas mask sprays gas into rooms and flees. Re-released as Mad Gasser.
	Drude English; A nightmare witch who has the power to haunt any victim with terrible visions. Rereleased as Nightmare Witch.
	Boogeyman A rather unpleasant type of spirit who delights in tormenting and frightening humans.
	Alu / Bag O’Bones Assyrian; Hideous looking phantom who often appears with limbs missing and envelops its victims. Re-released as Bag O’Bones.
	Fachen Scottish; His habit is to track and torment people who travel after dark.
	Jersey Devil American; Born in the pine barrens of New Jersey from a gypsy’s curse on a young girl, he escaped into the woods and still lives there.
	Wurdulac European; a ravenous vampire who torments loved ones and places them under his spell to carry out his deeds.
	Poltergeist German; A noisy, mischievous, destructive, spiteful and cunning spirit that infests humans rather than haunting them as a ghost.
	Umi Bozu Japanese; Giant sea phantom who terrifies seamen, destroys their ships and takes them to a watery grave. Rereleased as Giant Sea Phantom.
	Wildman of China Hairy ape-like creature, a Chinese version of Bigfoot, believed to have survived for millions of years.
	Imp Lives in volcanic caves. A small humanoid creature with batlike wings, the Imp attacks with the stinger in its tail.

Series 5 – Super Creepies

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	Tarantula
	Black Widow Spider
	Jumping Spider
	Wolf Spider
	Turret Spider
	Crab Spider
	Soldier Beetle
	Soldier Fly
	Robber Fly
	Armoured Cockroach
	Vampire Leaf Hopper
	Lightning Bug
	Eastern Toe Biter
	Stink Bug
	One Eyed Jack
	Clubtail Dragonfly
	Dog Face Butterfly
	Horntail Moth
	Scarface Scorpion
	Mexican Bed Bug
	Lady Bug
	Horsefly
	Cave Cricket
	Hunchback Beetle

Series 6 – Dinosaurs

In 1992, the Dinosaurs line, also recognized as Series 6 of Monster in My Pocket, was introduced. These figures could be acquired in packs of 2, 6, and 12, and were often labeled as “Dinosaur in My Pocket” in certain markets, primarily targeting European audiences.

Crafted from durable molded plastic, the Dinosaurs came in an assortment of colors including dark green, yellow, violet, brown, and orange, all adorned with painted details. Their point values spanned from 55 to 150 points, marking a decrease compared to the preceding series.

While most of the figures represented genuine dinosaurs, the lineup also encompassed various non-dinosaurian prehistoric creatures.

In a departure from Battle Cards, the Dinosaurs in 2-packs were accompanied by Fact Cards, offering information about each creature’s size, weight, and era of existence. A comprehensive set of Fact Cards was made available to collectors.

Subsequently, the series was reissued as the Secret Skeleton Dinosaurs. These variants featured a reactive pigment layer that revealed a rudimentary outline of each creature’s skeleton when wet. Some enthusiasts commonly refer to these as Series 6b.

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	145 Tyrannosaurus Rex
	146 Apatosaurus
	147 Triceratops
	148 Stegosaurus
	149 Ceratosaurus
	150 Spinosaurus
	151 Iguanodon
	152 Plateosaurus
	153 Woolly Mammoth
	154 Cave Man
	155 Pteranodon
	156 Dimetrodon
	157 Sabretooth Tiger
	158 Ankylosaurus
	159 Chasmosaurus
	160 Teratosaurus
	161 Styracosaurus
	162 Deinonychus
	163 Struthiomimus
	164 Kentrosaurus
	165 Monoclonius
	166 Parasaurolophus
	167 Lambeosaurus
	168 Baby Protoceratops

Series 7 – Space Aliens (Complete)

This series was one that I completely forgot about, basically, they went in a completely new direction and instead of basing the creatures off of legends/myths, they created aliens!

There were only 16 figures released in this series and the really cool thing about these figures is that they had heat-reveal panels on their back that once you pressed them with your finger, it would reveal the value of the figure!

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	Space Dinosaur
	Floyd the Android
	Blaster of the Universe
	Full Moon Freak
	Nova Scorcher
	Jumbo Jupiter Junkeater
	Laser Blaster
	Asteroid Attack Android
	Venus Booby Trapper
	Creature from the Black Hole
	Meteor Monster
	Star Scorpion
	Saturn Scumsucker
	Sun Poisoner
	Martian Maniac
	Radioactive Uranium Rodent

Wrestlers in My Pocket

With the massive popularity of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW), Monster in My Pocket decided to release a line of figures called Wrestlers in My Pocket to ride the wrestling train once the main Monster in My Pocket line ended. This series contained a total of 45 monsters as well as some accessories that you could get too! There was also a Kellogg’s campaign with this line. If you would like to view the price guide for Monster Wrestlers in My Pocket, please click here!

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	1. Iron Mighty
	2.  Jester Minute
	3. Brad the Barbarian
	4.  Texas Turbo
	5.  Shark Bite
	6.  Mane Man
	7.  Cross Bones
	8.  Frank the Stone
	9. Tony the Coach
	10.Double Header
	11. Hog Stomper
	12. Nuclear Ninja
	13. Simian Smasher
	14. Howlin’ Prowlin’ Werewolf
	15. Sabretooth
	16. Toad Trasher
	17. Gizzard the Lizard
	18. Piranha Piledriver
	19. Grunt
	20. One Eyed Jack
	21. Gargoyle
	22. Bulldog Drumhead
	23. Bloodsucker the Vampire
	24. Stickleback
	25. Crusher Cossack
	26. Steel Slammer
	27. General Mayhem
	28. Man O’ Arms
	29. Goonie
	30. Julio the Mauler
	31. Chain Gang Chomper
	32. The Executioner
	33. Congo King
	34. Bully Beef
	35. Smasher Basher
	36. Headbanger
	37. Sgt. Strangle
	38. Coach Harry Headlock
	39. Referee ‘Double’ Nelson
	40. Referee ‘Final’ Countdown
	41. Tongue Tied
	42. Pin Head
	43. Ortho the Ogre
	44. Deadly Night Nurse
	45. Dr. Suture Self

As part of this series, you also had:

Tarantula Stretcher.

Training Weight

Monster Cup

Podium

Colour Variants

There were some variant colours for the wrestlers, however some of them required you to send away via mail order, taping a 50p coin for postage (Such a great and exciting concept). Below is from the back of the packs that you could collect and send away. The two tag team figures were Toad Thrasher & Gizzard the Lizard in their black outfits.

Kellogg’s Campaign

Monster in My Pocket leaped into popularity with marketing campaigns with Kellogg’s. You were able to find these figures inside your cereal. Why don’t they do that anymore? That was the best part of breakfast!
Here are some scans of the packaging to give you an idea of what they looked like:

https://youtu.be/pFr05XqIku8

Wrestling Accessories

The Monster Wrestlers in My Pocket accessories got really impressive by the end of the line. I wasn’t lucky enough to own these as a kid, but collecting them as an adult seems just as satisfying.

Grappling Billboard

This unique accessory was unlike anything I have ever seen with a line of miniature figures. When you were setting up your match, you could put the wrestler’s cards up on this board so that everyone is aware of who the main attraction was! (You can see a closer video of this piece here). Below is a sample of what the cards look like.

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Monster Wrestler in My Pocket Wrestling Ring

If you were going to create an accessory for the Monster Wrestlers in My Pocket line, the very first thing to make would be an EPIC wrestling ring! The theme of this ring is just fantastic and fits in line with their brand really well!

Monster in My Pocket Tattoos

Nothing screams 90s nostalgia to me much more than those awesome temporary tattoos that you got in your childhood! You still get tattoos these days, but they seem to lack the cool factor that the old-school tats had!

Each pack came with a card that made up part of a poster, when all the pieces had been put together. Here is what the poster looks like when it is complete (Thanks to Keith for the image):

Monster Wrestlers in My Pocket Soap

To me, this might be the weirdest Monster in My Pocket product that existed. It was popular to create cartoon bubble bath in the 90s, but a bar of soap? Regardless, I love weird so this is a tick in my book!

Monster Wrestlers in My Pocket Comic/Annual Book

I’m sure most of you reading this will know just how amazing comics were in our childhood. I used to love reading through the Beano and Simpsons comic books and the best parts were the freebies that came attached to the comics! (Usually was plastic toys or sweets).

Monster Wrestlers in My Pocket wanted to cash in on this trend and set out to create what they thought would be an instant hit, but unfortunately, this wasn’t the case. The issues were really rushed and as a result this short-lived comic only lasted 3 issues!

Monster Wrestlers in My Pocket Jigsaw

What better way to keep the Monster in My Pocket kids focused and doing something that is more educational than battling their figures? Well, slapping your favourite brand onto a jigsaw of course! A massive thank you to our friend Keith Harrison who shared this awesome photo of the monster truck puzzle with me, I love the artwork!

Monster Wrestlers in My Pocket – Manic Attack

Manic Attack was a Monster Wrestlers in My Pocket board game that involved tiles and tokens! Not a lot of these items are available, but if I get hold of one of them, I’ll share with you how the game works!

Monster Wrestlers in My Pocket Sticker Book

Wrestlers in My Pocket Prototypes

With a massive thank you to Olly Speed, we have an amazing set of photos of the prototypes for the Wrestlers in My Pocket series. Some of the ideas you can see inspired the released figures!

The Monster Sport Stars

	Slam Dunk
	Full Back Drac
	Angry Oddity
	Scrumdown
	Completely Batty
	Spooky Sprinter
	Werewolf Slugger
	Tony The Referee
	The Big Dipper
	Abominable Snowboarder
	Hard Puck
	Howlin One

Ninja Warriors in My Pocket

Monster Ninja Warriors in My Pocket was a collection of seventeen monsters that emerged in 1996 as a continuation of the prosperous Monster Wrestlers line. Produced by Vivid Imaginations, these creatures entered the markets of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

Distinguished by their construction from robust rubber, these figurines set themselves apart within the Monster in My Pocket series by being equipped with separate weapons that fit snugly in the figures’ grasp.

Each monster carried a dual-point valuation, comprised of a Warrior Skill assessment for the monster itself, coupled with a Weapon Power assessment for the accompanying accessory. Unlike the previous series, the aggregate points value was not imprinted on the monsters. Instead, the series capitalized on the prevailing Pogs trend by incorporating Power Caps in each package, revealing the points breakdown on the rear side. The cumulative points span ranged from 30 to 100 points.

The figures were made available in packages containing four or eight units. Additionally, two playsets were launched, each containing exclusive monsters: the ‘Twist-a-Fist’ set showcased Kung Fu-Neral and Shogun Slasher, while the ‘Crunch Punch’ set featured Sayonara Sucker and Bigfoot Kickboxer. The concluding monster, Karate Sid, could solely be procured through mail order, necessitating tokens from the packages. Interestingly, Karate Sid was a reimagining of #8, Kung Fu-Neral, rather than an entirely distinct sculpt.

	1. Franken Ninja
	2. Sumo Stomper
	3. Rotten Hood
	4. Skeleton Samurai
	5. Dirty Hari Kari
	6. Mohican Warlord
	7. Eye-Do-Jujitsu
	8. Kung Fu-Neral
	9. Shogun Slasher
	10. Sayonara Sucker
	11. Terror Dactyl
	12. Fear Wolf
	13. None Chuck
	14. Bigfoot Kickboxer
	15. Cyber Samurai
	16. Ninja Vulture
	17. Karate Sid

2006 Series of Monster in My Pocket

The latest series of Monster in My Pocket, known as the 2006 relaunch or “2nd Generation,” was introduced in July 2006. This revamped series showcased 48 redesigned monsters, presented as detailed figurines with really cool painted finishes.

Unlike previous versions, these figurines did not have a stamped points value. However, each monster’s total points value could be found on its corresponding collectible Game Card. Additionally, a concealed bonus points value was accessible using a decoder light, which utilized a UV beam to reveal invisible ink. This bonus value was intended for use in the card game. The monsters were now categorized into 8 groups based on shared factors and characteristics (The Beasts, The Humanoids, The Ancients, The Winged, The Maniacs, The Dead, The Ghosts & The Sea Monsters). MEG created the series, which was distributed in the UK and Ireland by Corinthian Plc.

Unlike earlier releases, the distribution of the figures was no longer random, as all sets were visible and the same figures all came in the same sets.

Although the UK line comprised a complete set of 48 monsters, three specific ones—Phantom #42, Grim Watcher #36, and Ghost #37—were never made available in the UK or South American markets.

	Cyclops
	The Beast
	Centaur
	Ogre
	Cerberus
	Gremlin
	Werewolf
	The Monster
	Bigfoot
	Red Cap
	Vampire
	Hobgoblin
	Hydra
	Tengu
	Manticore
	6-Armed Sorceress (Kali)
	Haniver
	Charon
	Griffin
	Harpy
	Roc
	Winged Panther
	Cockatrice
	Catoblepas
	Windigo
	Monkey Man
	Vampiress
	Mad Scientist
	Squarefoot
	Mad Gasser
	Zombie
	Mummy
	Skeleton
	Grim Reaper
	Headless Man
	Grim Watcher
	Ghost
	Invisible Man
	Siren
	Poltergeist
	Boogey Man
	Phantom
	Swamp Beast
	Triton
	Kraken
	Loch Ness Monster
	Bishopfish
	Leviathan

What is the rarest Monster in My Pocket Figure

Jotun Troll with Star

Hands down the rarest Monster in My Pocket figure is the elusive Star Jotun Troll. Featuring a star on its back, this figure was a prized gem, The reason this is so rare is that when you found it, you would send it in to get a mystery grab bag of Monsters in My Pocket toys! With staggering odds of 1 in 10,000 packs, the Jotun Troll remains a mysterious legend. Little is known about its exact numbers, adding to the mystique. This rare find continues to spark the curiosity of enthusiasts, making it a true masterpiece for those seeking the pinnacle of Monsters in My Pocket figures.

The cost of this figure isn’t quite known as there has never been one for sale (It seems that only 3 or 4 have been discovered). There was however a fake toy sold on ebay for over $800!

How do you know if your Star Jotun Troll is fake? I hear you ask! Apparently, the fake version only had the star on the back instead of the 20-point value being included.

Above is a picture of the rarest figure (thanks to littleweirdos.net)

Spaghetti-os Figure

There was also a line that was exclusively available in the USA via spaghetti-os, but the number of these figures is much more common than the star Jotun Troll.

The Spaghetti-os rare figures were only available if you sent away tokens from the cans to redeem your figure. The figures were a red/orange colour which is pretty fitting for the spaghetti-os brand!

Regional Releases

Some series were only released in specific regions, making them extremely rare in other countries. An example of this would be series 3. This series was only released in USA & Canada so for collectors in the United Kingdom, these would be considered very rare.

Another example of this would be the 2006 series of Monster in my pocket. 3 figures were only released in Australia, New Zealand & South Africa making them very rare indeed! (Grim Watcher, Phantom & Ghost)

Karate Sid

Karate Sid is part of the Ninja Warriors in My Pocket series. This figure was only available by mail order when you collected enough tokens from the back of the packs.

Other Monster in My Pocket Products

Kids just couldn’t get enough of Monsters in My Pocket! It was so popular that they were able to expand their product range to include accessories, comics, and other fantastic spin-offs.

Super Scary Howlers

Monsters in My Pocket Super Scary Howlers were 5-inch figures that were released alongside the Series 4 Super Scary range. There were 4 monsters available in this line (Vampire, The Monster, Swamp Beast, and Werewolf) that had light-up eyes and sound effects when the button was pressed!

The Werewolf’s sound was a howl, the Vampire an evil laugh, the Monster a growl, and the Swamp Beast a grumble. Each figure was sold separately, in a blister pack.

Monster in My Pocket Stickers and Sticker Book

As with most franchises in the 90s and 00s, sticker books were the in thing. I think that most of us at some point or another were drawn in by the allure of the sticker book! I’m sure there is a lot more on the list, but the main two were the Pokemon stickers and Scottish Premier League (Don’t judge, I was a kid growing up in Glasgow).

Monster in My Pocket Diary

Before the true dawn of the digital age, diaries were your own personal version of social media, noting down what happened that day, your plans to play at on the slides and anything else that popped into your little brain at the time!

Monster in My Pocket Milk Caps (Pogs)

Milk Caps (Also known as Pogs) was a game where you stacked cardboard circles and dropped a heavier ‘slammer’ onto the stack with the intention to cause as much chaos and send them flying. The player keeps any face up milks caps and the face down pieces are re-stacked for the next players turn. The winner was the person with the most caps at the end!

Monster in My Pocket NES Game

Monster in My Pocket released an awesome platformer game on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1992. The complete in box version of this game is quite expensive as it came with an exclusive figure called Blemmyes!

The game had mixed reviews with some people finding the gameplay boring, but I thought (and still do) think it was a lot of fun to play!

Monster in My Pocket Backpack

I wasn’t quite lucky enough to have owned this treasure in primary school (And didn’t know anyone who did), but I’m sure that whoever did have this was seen as the king of cool backpacks!

Monster in My Pocket Lunchbox

What school bag would be complete without an awesome lunchbox and thermus? Well don’t worry, Monster in My Pocket had you covered with this awesome red set!

Monster Mountain

Monster Mountain was and is the ultimate display piece for anyone who collected Monster in My Pocket! This awesome item came with stickers for each of the monsters and enough space to display every single different monster in the series!

Monster in My Pocket Board Games

There were a few different board games released from the Monster in My Pocket line. Board games were a staple for Christmas presents each year so it made sense that there would be a few different games to give the kids something new to play!

Monster Clash Board Game

The Monster Clash board game (1991) came with 12 Series 1 figures: purple Bigfoot, yellow Kali, red Catoblepas, green Harpy, green Cerberus, red Zombie, purple Chimera, yellow Ghost, purple Mummy, yellow Charon, green Witch, and red Spring-Heeled Jack.

Game includes 12 monsters, 2 castles, 2 volcanoes, 2 spinners, 2 dungeons, 2 launcher / catapults, 1 21″ x 30″ play board, 2 balls.

Monster Showdown

There isn’t a lot of information about this 2006 series game, but in essence, this was a card game.

The game came with two figures, eyeball decoder light, 24 power game cards and the game platform.

Each of the figures came with their own set of cards, so basically you chose which monster you wanted to play as and tried to beat the other player.

Return of the Dinosaurs Board Game

The Monster in My Pocket Dinosaurs had their very own board game too, called Return of the Dinosaurs.

Dinosaur Pin Badges

Monster in My Pocket Stamp Set

Arts and crafts are still really popular with kids these days, but there was something awesome about the stationary and kits that you could get in the 90s, this item is a window into some of the cool items you could get at the time!

Monster in My Pocket Halloween Costume

Although I don’t think this product was available in the UK, across the pond, you were able to dress up as the Windigo with this official Monster in My Pocket costume.

Monster in My Pocket Membership Club

If you were cool enough to be a member of the Monster Club, you would sometimes get exclusive little items such as the below:

Monster in My Pocket Pinball Game

If you grew up before the 00s, you will probably be very familiar with this kind of game. Usually you would get them in party bags or lucky bags. the idea of the game is to flick the ball up and land it in one of the scoring areas! We were easily pleased back then…

Acne Studios Clothing

Thanks again to our friend Keith Harrison for bringing this clothing collab to my attention (and for bagging the cool hat!). Acne Studios done a Monster in My Pocket clothing collab in the spring of 2020 featuring a load of cool clothing items including hats, t-shirts, jumpers and socks!

Monster in My Pocket TV Show/VHS

Monster in My Pocket had a short-lived comedy Cartoon show although wasn’t overly popular with the masses, deserves a watch for anyone who loves Monster in My Pocket!

The story is relatable to collecting the monsters in real life! In summary, the Invisible Man was the Jailer to Monster Mountain where all of the bad monsters were imprisoned. Vampire, Medusa, and Swamp Beast attempt a jailbreak by shrinking themselves, but accidentally shrink the whole prison too!

The Invisible Man, Werewolf, Frankenstein, and Mummy try to recapture these monsters on the run, but come across challenges because they are still really small!

Here is some pictures of the VHS

Monster In My Pocket Party Pack

Have a birthday party and don’t want the hassle of making your own mediocre party bags up? Well, Monster in My Pocket has a solution! The Monster in My Pocket Party Pack includes 10 packs of figures!