Vintage Electronic Toy Appraisal

Tiger Electronics Pokémon Pokédex Electronic Toy

This item is a vintage Tiger Electronics Pokémon Pokédex, an electronic handheld toy, rendered in a distinctive bright red plastic. The face of the device features the iconic 'Pokémon' logo in yellow with a blue outline, accompanied by the slogan 'Gotta catch 'em all!' directly beneath it. Below the logo, in black uppercase sans-serif font, is the word 'POKEDEX'. At the very bottom of the face, the manufacturer's name 'TIGER' is subtly visible in white or light grey font. Physical characteristics include a rectangular main body with rounded corners, typical of early electronic handhelds. At the top left, there's a raised, circular red button, likely a power or selection button. To its right, there are three small, recessed circular indentations, which could be indicators or speakers. A distinctive feature is the raised, triangular-shaped button or directional pad located to the left of the main Pokémon logo. The overall construction appears to be solid plastic, designed for durability as a children's toy. The item shows some signs of wear consistent with its age and use, including minor scuffs or surface abrasions visible on the red plastic, particularly below the 'Pokémon' logo and around the edges. There are no obvious major cracks or repairs, suggesting it has been reasonably well-preserved for its age. The style and branding clearly place it within the late 1990s or early 2000s, coinciding with the initial surge in Pokémon's popularity. Its quality indicators are typical of mass-produced electronic handheld toys from that era, focusing on functional design and recognizable branding.