I Bought The Weirdest Official Pokemon Products

[@RheaZenko]

Fun Fact: I heard that before Pikachu was cemented as the top mascot, the company tried a bunch of different pokemon to see which one would stick and Poliwhirl was one of them.

[@bensell982]

So was Clefairy. The very original manga like before pokemon adventures the main character had a Clefairy

[@michaelkowal3230]

But they decided on Pikachu because it would look appealing to both boys and girls, that doesn't stop Poliwhirl from being the favourite of one of the creators or the first pokemon of Red in the manga

[@ApolloC17]

Yeah

[@Ruthless-fishy]

He was on reds team

[@Mgaming-p2o]

WOW

[@MuttonTheDragon]

It’s easy to forget how much merch Poliwhirl had in Gen 1, but they really tried to make it one of the iconic original Pokémon.

[@evertonfaustino1754]

I remember they had a lot of exphasis on Poliwhirl for merchandise and ads. Poliwhril used to be everywhere. And it makes happy because I love Poliwhirl. Favorite Water type Gen 1 after Blastoise

[@crh1985]

Poliwhirl was/is Junichi Masuda favorite gen 1 Pokémon, and that is why there was Poliwhirl all over the march

[@BaconNuke]

I find it hilarious that somehow it had a spot alongside Pikachu, Charmander, and Squirtle over Bulbasaur

[@therandomguyonyoutube6415]

It was also Red’s original partner Pokémon in the manga! Lots of Poliwhirl love, and I love to see it

[@craigskinkle]

Poliwhirl was on the cover (center) of Time Magazine back in November of 1999. Could be why Poliwhirl got on so much merch. Which is understandable since he’s such a cool Pokémon

[@IAmMissingnoMaster]

Poliwhirl was Satoshi Tajiri's favorite Pokémon, hence the favoritism it got back then. I kinda miss the days of Poliwhirl popularity, if I'm being honest.

[@sapphiredawn4321]

And that makes poliwraith like riachu

[@Ruwidu14]

And poliwag pichu

[@IAmMissingnoMaster]

Would this make Politoed like Alolan Raichu?

[@ElShotCallerkeb]

Poliwhirl > Pikachu

[@Ruwidu14]

@@ElShotCallerkeb agree

[@GamerPlayzLOL-me5ro]

The most common Pokémon in this video is a poliwhirl. Poliwhirl: 89% Pikachu: 43% Bulbasur: 1%

[@Shonarina]

0.001% magnemite

[@drewbauman3554]

000000000000000000000.1Machamp

[@drewbauman3554]

Machamp

[@Daspletophysis]

9:33 Yes, John. Yes, that is a Poképrint jam jar. I never thought I would see those again, but I remember them vividly from the early 2000s! I think they had Bulbasaur, Butterfree and Pikachu, as well. A real blast from the past!

[@parkersanderson4156]

And Togepi

[@joannajeralds9215]

I had the togepi​@@parkersanderson4156

[@KuueenKumi]

I never had a Pokémon one, but I had a Lion King one! Forgot about it til now

[@hopeverlasting]

I literally still have Winnie the Pooh one.

[@evefarrel]

I'm going to guess the reason why there was so much Poliwag and Poliwhirl merch was because Poliwag was the favorite pokemon of the creator. Also it was a very important pokemon in the 1st gen manga, being Red's first pokemon there.

[@AxelleNobody]

I think it's also cause poliwerl was a main pokemon in the manga :3

[@DarthZ01]

its also a very simple design, so easier to make merch, easy paint job being only 3 colors.

[@katecastreviews4639]

That is exactly why. Think the only reason they stopped promoting Poliwhirl so much was because parents started voicing concerns that the pattern on Poliwhirl's stomach was hypnotizing their kids into becoming obsessed with Pokemon. No really 😑

[@sapphiredawn4321]

But yet not much of poliwraith

[@chunmingaidenp3b11fung9]

Croakier is more curse

[@ITrySometimes]

I love John's pure childlike, joy with the pokemon beyblades. The pure joy in his voice is just incredible.

[@kaitoshigure9085]

To be fair, they're kinda awesome.

[@cinderace.amv.75]

Agreed

[@jinlee9963]

One time as a kid I was launching Beyblades and they both slammed into each other and one broke the window 😂

[@ML_IS_INSANE_AT_BS]

​@@jinlee9963damn

[@rocketear1117]

He needs to work with left burst to make the underground pokemon beyblade tournament

[@AceTrainerX3]

Mikey: Shows off the fact that he owns Pokémon Box: Ruby & Sapphire Meanwhile, John:

[@hettyherbert]

mickey*

[@CommanderWiggins]

​@@hettyherbert Mickelson

[@anoukrothoff6143]

​@@hettyherbertno

[@Shimormaster]

@@anoukrothoff6143 yes

[@blastmole299]

​@@anoukrothoff6143YES

[@luciaaispuro5385]

John: "WhY iS eVeRyThInG I gEt PoLiWhIrL?! The Chansey and all the other different Pokemon: are we jokes too you or are we just invisible?!

[@Chillinwitdaboii]

The “ whopper whopper whopper, Sara let me please see the kids again” had me rolling 💀

[@alyssatudor5048]

💀💀💀

[@juliatorre8803]

from a video named Whopper ad but he just wants to see the kids again

[@gatorkid509]

I'd be careful with the pokeball that came with the Poliwhirl Keychain if I were you, John. I had 3 from the gen 4 era as a kid and the spring that allows the Pokeballs to open broke after a while. Maybe your pokeball has a stronger spring since it's from the 90s and it's been sealed for years. But I'd still be careful.

[@DraconicLeafTalarus]

The ones from the 90s were surprisingly durable actually

[@Pikachu777_]

I’ve had one for years and It works fine

[@pearl_moon_cosplays]

I’ve still got my og pokeball and it is great quality. So the 90s toys were very durable

[@gheebuttersnaps277]

i found one at a yardsale without the pokeball, but it was mewtwo not polywhirl

[@tankizard]

16:30 The look of pure, unadulterated joy and child-like innocence that came across this man's face is NOT to be denied

[@KitsuneRokaku]

At least you're knowingly doing this, unlike Purplecliffe who constantly having his credit card stolen by his editors

[@Robbnlinzi]

Wait? Like as a scam? Or a prank?

[@KitsuneRokaku]

@@Robbnlinzi It's prank that became a running joke on Jack's videos. They're actually REAL funny.

[@Blueora3243]

and most of them he gets weird stuff like taxidermy (spoilers) and (spoilers)

[@genloserrmacx]

17:20 *Magneton spinning…* Meanwhile Ninjago music playing: Jump up kick back whip around and SPIN!

[@Jojofett-y2w]

The music is from the ninjago intro. Both were and still are my childhood

[@alyssatudor5048]

I got nostalgic lokey

[@Raine_water07]

OMFG I KNEW IVE HEARD IT BEFORE I WAS SO CONFUSED it's been like 6 years since I watched Ninjago 😭🙏

[@genloserrmacx]

@@Raine_water07 FRR

[@garymccormick2595]

Yesss just jump up and kick back and wipe around an spin ninja go ninja go come on we can win

[@NeoArashi]

9:13 I also remember Poliwhirl being one of the most commonly featured Pokemon in merch in the gen 1 days.

[@DraconicFlower-mz5lw]

I love how happy john got about the beyblades and the stadium. It was truly beautiful.

[@hanktank45]

The figures that came out during gen 1 pokemon were the best. Like the ones that came with the Gameboy ball thing were genuinely quality imo

[@cameronorcutt5505]

Part of the reason Poliwhirl got so much merch is because in the original Pokemon Adventures Manga Red's first Pokemon was actually a Poliwhirl

[@AkuXD185]

16:06 that's not good

[@felixjoblon2230]

17:06 That magnemite definitly has sturdy.

[@monkeysdabest9635]

Nah, he has plot armor

[@kimv9573]

​@@monkeysdabest9635 noo

[@Alewolf01]

Fun fact slow poke tails fall off on thier own over time. but it does grow back. so most cases when you see slow poke tail dish in the games mostly likely they own a slow poke and tail came off like suppose to. Only ones who really harmed slow poke was team rocket. they refused to wait for the slow poke to shed thier tails off.

[@pa5666]

I never knew that 😱😱

[@RayGirl-yw5ye]

That explains what’s going on 👏

[@funcoolfunfun]

The Lickitung toy reaction was pure gold

[@AronicusGAMING]

I got one of them

[@Jakedelagarza]

Parkour

[@thatspinoguy4862]

I love LEGO™, give that to me right now

[@DragonTheOneDZA]

No it was pure Iron

[@andrewsfunhouse1971]

🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝

[@MidnyteGames]

The only theories i can come up with about Poliwhirl being so popular for merch early on is either the fact that Red had one as his main pokemon in the manga or because someone in the merch department saw it and really liked it and so they slapped it on EVERYTHING

[@superpig2000]

I thought that was really funny when the chunky Pikachu said I can prove that I never touch my balls😂😂😂😂

[@person4562]

bro, the door knock was so realistic for me

[@ScoutusAboutus]

I find it funny how John genuinely likes almost every thing he was sent, almost like a kid on Christmas Day

[@jennifermcmanus9467]

Except the fake Lego

[@DarkTigger33]

0:19

[@TylerTinted]

I know PM7 likes frog Pokemon, I hope this PM7 Plus guy does too

[@nomorebonfires]

I’m sure he’ll grow attached to the Lickitung too

[@spartanninja3159]

I don't think so because he is still wondering why there I so much poliwhirl😂

[@Blueora3243]

​​@@spartanninja3159he did say he like *the* poliboy

[@Critter_Pico-co2fr]

Same

[@ShadowTheHeist]

It’s the same guy, he just has more than 1 channel

[@delta-claws]

I'm surprised the super bounce balls that had the mini Pokemon figures in them didn't make an appearance! Those were highly coveted in my circle alongside the figure packs. Related to that, the first Pokemon I ever chose was Vaporeon- it was a housewarming gift from one of my uncles.

[@heavenlyknightoftheholyord7993]

Omg I know what your talking about because I have the bouncy ball too, dude this whole video was reminder of what pokemon stuff I had as a kid

[@hpdftba]

I definitely had one and destroyed it to get the little vaporeon out

[@pikasheep]

Lol omg my brother has one with Pikachu in it and I'm basically holding it rn. I'm pretty sure ik what you're talking about anyways. I am kinda sad he didn't get that in the video

[@felixhenson9926]

I remember having the water toys! And that old Pokemon packaging IMMEDIATELY took me back🥰

[@TatianaFajardo-jl9mh]

16:06 this part caught me out of guard 😂

[@biancadan4570]

So true😂😂😂😂😂

[@scorbunny_who_wreaks_havoc]

14:01 “why does it why why?”😂

[@omegav1252]

As the #1 Poliwhirl enthusiast, you have no idea how happy i was seeing That Poliwhirl plush I still have it to this day, the right glove got burnt but has been with me my whole life❤

[@montyeggman3075]

I still have so many questions as to why the Slowpoke Tail plush even exists... But other than that, you got a lot of cool stuff that brings back so many memories.

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

Is one of them where do I get one.

[@FishDino1310]

@@NoThankUBeQuietsame

[@Tilly35122]

11:13 “its mine i tells ya, its mine” that’s what john said! but the fact he said ‘tells ya’ instead of ‘tell you’ is hilarious 😂 love your vids john!!

[@VitessaLyfeMKProductions]

10:04 I actually still have this exact Poliwhirl card, which I found in a Value Village. It didn't come with the pokeball case or the Certificate since it was bundled in a bag full of random stuff, but I still cherish it in one of my TCG deck boxes alongside my favorite decks I've assembled.

[@LeviCPC25]

I also have it and didn't get anything else with it, not the Pokeball case, not the Certificate, not anything else

[@vaporeonjumps1814]

I legit thought someone was knocking on my window

[@abk_yt]

17:00 Diglett used Dig *It was super effective* The opposing Pikachu fainted

[@NickmasterYT]

5:41 FROAKIE HIT THE GYM

[@qwerpiez]

11:10 bro's gonna make it harder to find than the one piece 💀💀

[@pikasheep]

This was the funniest PM7 video I've ever watched lmao. I couldn't stop laughing. This was edited so well. It might be my fav video from him so far

[@A_Swarm_of_Koalas]

Oh man, I had the full set of the pokemon office supplies! I completely forgot about them lol. I probably spent several hours just using them as action figures. I should ask my parents about them, there's a solid chance they're in their attic.

[@electroracc5225]

To this day, I dunno why the Pikachu staple toy used Bite with his back or the measuring tape Poliwhirl's Water Gun could tie up the opponent, but that's how I played with em.

[@shadowmarine156]

I also had them

[@stephanierobertson7179]

reginald didnt die

[@hyperionthundermain]

I bought so much cereal I didn't want to get those tops as a kid. Total nostalgia bomb

[@rynfear]

Besides the Pikachu, those tops were from burger king

[@RaiynFox]

God there's a lot of things I remember collecting as a kid. The Pokemon stationary was part of my collection. There's so many things I missed.

[@anactualferret5554]

A trip down memory lane with all my old toys. I definitely forgot how much Poliwhirl merch was available back in the 90's lmao.

[@Minymonkey]

17:22 you have no idea what you have just provoked in me with that song

[@Yipper64]

2:57 "I dont have a pool and I have an inflatable that is the same size as me, youll see me using it" I uh... In a different context that could mean something entirely different.

[@hayleeh18]

I think Poliwhirl was in the running to be the mascot or one of the mascots for Pokémon, so they made a whole bunch of stuff for it just in case.

[@Squish-E]

I’ve always loved poliwhirl so this was a really cool video, the tape measure absolutely is one of the greatest things I’ve ever seen

[@joelipetri4708]

the slowpoke's tail breaks off painlessly

[@diamondanvilproductions562]

Fun fact, I used to own a few of those Poké Ball to Pokémon plushies, they were pretty fun! I eventually gave ‘em all away to another kid who liked Pokémon, but I still enjoyed them while I had them!

[@krystalfan135]

OMG that Poliwhirl plush at 11:40 brought back early childhood memories! My brother had that one, and we both had Meowth! I put a hair tie on my Meowth's tail so we knew which one was which. This brought me so much joy seeing you open it, and I hope it brings you some joy as well John!

[@darkylights3820]

My God. I had so many of these as a kid. I had the bulbasaur pencil sharpener, tangela beyblade, etc. I was expecting more "out of the world" stuff, not my childhood. Rip tangela for being left out lmao.

[@intoontown]

This was too funny but also super nostalgic! I had that stationary set as a kid, bulbasaur pencil sharpener included... It was the worst pencil sharpener but I sure thought it was cool!

[@Bl00dyCh33rry]

I had the stationary set as a kid, including the Bulbasaur!! Loved them a lot. And yeah, the stapler didn't work.

[@Smashy_Bird]

Don't make pikachu cry 7:30

[@erinstern1437]

If you make Pikachu cry, you are devil

[@jnzooger]

Poliwhirl was the creator’s favorite Pokémon. That’s why it was pushed so hard. The Welch’s jar was a series of jelly jars that they had Pokémon art on for a bit.

[@crystalmemoria]

Hey, a Pokemon Welch's jar! My parents got me one in stores WAAAAAAY back when I was just a kid! Mine was a Clefairy one, and yes, they did have jam in them! I don't have the lid anymore, either, which seems like it's the case for this jar, too. Man, this video is such a blast from the past... I actually had more of these than I expected! BTW, I think the Lickitung is more cursed. The Froakie one makes me imagine they're in a little mech suit, which I think is fun, Thanks for the fun watch!

[@CommanderWiggins]

My grandpa had a few of those jelly jars, we always used them as drinking glasses. Seeing them again really takes me back.

[@EEE12393]

Bulbasaur should have been the tape measure because of his vines

[@amiyabailey-wb6cs]

Fr

[@EEE12393]

@@amiyabailey-wb6cs I made this ten months ago how did you find this

[@greghacker72]

@@EEE12393time travel

[@mikeyserrano-bravo8442]

The legend poliwhirl

[@kinglegend6865]

You used the end song to pokemon mystery dungen explorers of the sky and that song makes me cry every time man!!! Your videos themselves are gold so happy to have found them!!

[@christianfriedel5560]

OMG This video brought me down memory lane! I had so many of these products myself as a little child that I had completely forgotten. Now I wish I could go back to my childhood home and retrieve them!

[@notimportant4747]

We’ve really entered the magnemite Meta, haven’t we?

[@Tazildayah]

Wasn't poliwhirl and early consideration for the mascot? (or maybe just one of Red's first pokemon?) And that's why there is a lot of poliwhirl merch?

[@MigMania]

man this is such a nostalgia trip - i had so much of these as a kid!

[@firemiracle]

4:37 I think the reason why there’s a lot of poliwhirl merch back in the 90’s is because supposedly poliwhirl is the most favorite pokemon of the franchise’s creator. So maybe he suggested that they should make as many poliwhirl merch as they can create 😊

[@7eevee572]

I was so surprised when you opened up the I Choose You Pikachu only because I still have mine from way back when and it just made so many memories come back. It's one of maybe three early childhood stuffed animals I still have. It lasts a long time too, mine still has a working voice box even though the cheeks no longer light up

[@phasianninja1388]

I need to check mine now to see if it still works. It’s currently sitting among a plethora of plushies on the top shelf of my closet

[@TheForeverRanger]

I had no idea they did a rerelease. I had the OG one as a kid and bought a sealed one during shutdown.

[@munchlaxfan1823]

Was excited for a video like this after seeing cliffe’s vids like this. Thanks for the vid John! 😁

[@awesomeocelot7475]

Now John knows how Jack feels.

[@LUIGISQUAD64XD]

Because you’re the frog king man! 4:51

[@CooperGal24]

The SlowPoke evolution lines can regrow their tails back though, right? That's why you often see them being turned into dishes like curry.

[@kaprosuchus9391]

14:15 That's a MandJTV Tounge SFX. XD

[@whisperingwooper1763]

Ah I used to collect those pokeball keychains a ton as a kid! Love all the Poliwhirl merch I’m sure ace trainer Liam would be happy about it. I also have that poliwhirl plush! Found it at a goodwill and it was the only Pokémon thing I ever found. I recently re bought the talking pikachu for nostalgia.

[@Stayedforthecat]

I love this video and would love to see more like it in the future it’s fun to see things (some I remember for child but most I don’t) from the Pokémon company that look so fun but I don’t really have the budget to buy myself thanks for letting me see these things with you

[@caesargarcia8009]

16:06 Chonckachu: if I can prove that I never touched my Bal-

[@andrewcullen2527]

Hearing John sound so distraught at 84 pieces is funny. Like, do not show this man some those crazy sets with thousands of pieces!

[@ProfJeffy]

16:00 BRO, I HAVE THAT ONE AND HAD IT SINCE A KID!!! It was my favourite plush when I was a kid. I think that mine is not working anymore though.

[@NeonARC-8228]

7:19 buddy got pollywhirled🙃

[@GarageCarport]

😢

[@WeirdoG8135]

5:18 man just solved world peace with a pollyweirl p.s. sorry I definitely spelt that wrong and I'm not fixing it

[@CesarSalad69]

I think its polywhirl

[@AryanOnly7]

Poliwhirl Pollyweirl

[@L0ss0fInn0cence7]

the magnemite at the end tho... bro ain't even know he's the main character

[@KevinTheFluffyWolfy]

PM7 is getting to relive his childhood.

[@Beezibug]

4:13 Seeing the poliwhirl pokeball plushie just unlocked a hidden memory when I had the Phanpy one as a kid

[@tubbathy3826]

You should do a Gen 1 playthrough where the pokepull pack thingies decide your team

[@lillipup_tamer1148]

I always love content involving mystery packs with John because he gets so into it, no matter what it is.

[@amymcmillan4701]

That's an awesome idea!

[@Scorpionspear77]

Only problem would be getting enough of them

[@luis2miramontes571]

Holy sh¡t thats alot of boxes 0:08

[@eydyeybeauty-main655]

"If I can prove that I never touched my bal-" Bro got me rollin😭🤣🤣🤣

[@JonathanAckerson]

That Froakie made me laugh in a way I've never done before.

[@joyousforbes4670]

Ok but why was that magnemite sooo THICK (not in a weird way)

[@System_Error404X]

He a round boi

[@cutemew151]

I'm here way too early. What's up? Those spinning top 1:03 i had a maril one!

[@That_Jammer]

6:07 that aint froakie thats freakie

[@LeafPrime]

True

[@SweetBananaDigital]

I had a bunch of this merch growing up (and probably still do somewhere), including the Poliwhirl tape measure, which I remember liking a lot.

[@TheCameron6591]

I love how much fun you had opening all of these! 😊

[@Mrkrabs-34]

10:55 bro i thought it was a ad

[@underdrip7957]

AW OMG, I had that as a kid 1:51

[@claires4133]

OMG I have the gold-plated Pokemon card of Mewtwo. Makes me wonder what they're worth

[@luanngross9103]

Bro said I can't touch my balls💀☠️💀☠️💀

[@fidelgonzalez1769]

I like when Pikachu says " If i could prove that I never touched my balls " always gets me laughing 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@oak_cat]

2:01 hehe

[@mollyfessel4127]

0:37 Same.

[@jenniferalfred3628]

You can come to my pool 🎉 2:58

[@DC.Reviews]

Came out of nowhere 😂😂 16:07

[@SuperJohnS1]

The fact the John is 6,3 is amazing he is really tall