Author: Dave

Bioman ST -1984 Biorobo

I thought I’d post the Bioman ST since I cleaned him up and took a pix of him.  I have the DX Popy version which I purchased in Japan, but this is the Bio Robo ST robot that belongs to my cousin. This is the US Godaikin version that came out in 1984. The Bio Robo GC-12 is a Super Sentai robot from tokusatsu Choudenshi Bioman(超電子バイオマン) in 1984-1985. My cousin really likes these ST robots as opposed to the DX versions, as he feel the proportions and design look much better. Me I always have been a fan of the DX robots. Give me a big heavy Chogokin robot with a ton of die cast metal.

Bioman ST - Popy Bio Robo GC-12 1984 from tokusatsu Choudenshi Bioman(超電子バイオマン) 1984-1985

Bioman ST – by Popy in 1984 Bio Robo GC-12 from tokusatsu Choudenshi Bioman(超電子バイオマン) 1984-1985


 
 

VF-1A Rick Hunter Valkyrie – Macross 1983

 

I got this as a present from my parents in 1983. This is the model that Hikaro Ichinose (Rick Hunter in the U.S. release) started out with.  He then went onto the J model which was white and red and finally the S model with the skull emblem when Rick Fokker died.  I vividly remember seeing this in Japantown and was shocked when they got it for me because it was almost a hundred dollars.  I have a picture from Christmas of me opening the box actually…This is the one that started it for me with Macross.

I now have all the original Takotoku and Bandai versions.  I finally managed to get the blue/red Valkyries in the early 2000’s when Bandai did a re-issue.  They’ve since done numerous re-issues of the various Macross generations but the first Macross is the one I grew up with.  The featured image is the box that this toy came in but I’ve long since gotten rid of the box.  I wish I had kept them because Takatoku was known for their great art work and the unique texture on their boxes.

Macross VF-1A Standard Type Battroid Valkyrie(超時空要塞マクロス 1/55 VF-1A標準タイプ バトロイドバルキリー) DX 1/55 scale 12" Battle Fortress- Takatoku Toys(タカトクトイス) 1983 Cannon Fodder Japan from anime Super Dimension Fortress Macross(超時空要塞マクロス, Chōjikū Yōsai Makurosu) 1983-1984

Macross VF-1A Standard Type Battroid Valkyrie DX 1/55 scale Takatoku Toys 1983 Cannon Fodder Japan from anime Super Dimension Fortress Macross 1983-1984


 

Blue Legioss Alpha Fighter – 1985

Here’s the blue version of the Legioss Alpha Fighter from Genesis Climber Mospeada.  Like the red one, I bought these from a store called Gemco in Daly City.   The site is now home to a Target. I think I bought these as the original US release  when it was still the Henshin Robo Legioss Afc-01H. They were released later as part of the Robotech toys from Robotech: The New Generation.

 

Blue Legioss Alpha Fighter – 1985 from anime Genesis Climber Mospeada(機甲創世記モスピーダKikou Souseiki Mospeada) from 1983-1984 also seen in Robotech: The New Generation

Blue Legioss Alpha Fighter – 1985 Gakken from anime Genesis Climber Mospeada

 

Blue Legioss Alpha Fighter anime still – 1985 from anime Genesis Climber Mospeada(機甲創世記モスピーダKikou Souseiki Mospeada) from 1983-1984 also seen in Robotech: The New Generation

Legioss Alpha FighterAfc-01H from anime 機甲創世記モスピーダKikou Souseiki Mospeada) from 1983-1984 also seen in Robotech: The New Generation

 


 

Red Legioss Alpha Fighter – 1985

The Red Legioss is part of the Genesis Climber Mospeada series.  In the U.S. this was the final chapter of Robotech – “The Sentinels.”  I never got into this series since they didn’t have the varied mecha like in the “Macross” or “Southern Cross” series that preceded “Sentinels.”  I remember buying these two from Gemco (a mass market store that is now a Target).  There was a green one which I thought I had but very possible my cousin has it.  Still, I’m very happy to have them.

 

Red Legioss Alpha Fighter – 1985 from anime Genesis Climber Mospeada(機甲創世記モスピーダKikou Souseiki Mospeada) from 1983-1984 also seen in Robotech: The New Generation

Red Legioss Alpha Fighter – 1985 Gakken

Legioss fighter still from anime Genesis Climber Mospeada(機甲創世記モスピーダKikou Souseiki Mospeada) from 1983-1984 also seen in Robotech: The New Generation

Legioss Alpha Fighter from anime Genesis Climber Mospeada

 


 

Mugen Calibur 1983 Takatoku

My cousin has this same toy, however, I can’t seem to recall how I got my Mugen Calibur 1983. I do know I got his on a trip to Japan. Anyway, he’s already made a post for this robot, complete with box. Still, I thought I’d make my own post so that I could catalog my entire collection.

Mugen Calibur 1983 Takatoku from anime Special Powered Armor Troop Dorvack(Tokusou Kihei Dorvack, Dolbuk, Dolbuck, 特装機兵ドルバック) from 1983-1984

Mugen Calibur 1983 Takatoku from anime Special Powered Armor Troop Dorvack from 1983-1984

 


Char’s Gelgoog – Gundam

Here’s the smaller 4.5 inch version of Char’s Gelgoog which I also have it in the big 7.5 inch deluxe version. I actually had some leftover red shoulder armor pieces from the lot from a different Gundam and they just happen to match with this guy.  I think the shoulder pieces are from a Gundam Epyon from Gundam Wing but I think he goes pretty well with this guy too. I have always been a fan of the Gelgoog and Zakus. The combat armors for the bad guys have always been more appealing to me design and color wise.

 

MS-14S Char's Gelgoog Gundam 0079 still



Char's Gelgoog MS-14S Bandai America MSIA

Chars Gelgoog MS-14S Bandai America MSIA



Rick Dom Zaku – Gundam 0079

Below are the still image and actual toy of the Rick Dom Zaku from Gundam 0079.

This was part of large lot recently purchased from Craigslist.  He’s missing his right arm but I could probably find it somewhere on Ebay or even get an entire used loose piece if desired as he’s not too hard to get. Again, I love the Zaku color schemes – this time in black and purple – compared to the Gundams.
MS-09 Rick Dom anime still

Rick Dom MS-09(リック・ドム Rikku Domu) MSIA Bandai Item #11536 2000 from anime Mobile Suit Gundam (機動戦士ガンダム, Kidō Senshi Gundam)  1979

Rick Dom MS-09 MSIA Bandai Item #11536 2000 from anime Mobile Suit Gundam 1979


GM Guncannon/RGM-89 Jegan (“Jim”) Gundams

Below are two variants of the GM (or otherwise known as the “Jim”) Gundams.  One is the twin cannon variant and the other is the grunt/cannon fodder version that usually gets killed off right away.

 

Gundam MSIA Guncannon RX-77 2000 and Jegan RGM-89 2003 Bandai America

Gundam MSIA Guncannon RX-77 2000 and Jegan RGM-89 2003

 

 

Stilll image of RGM-89 From Char’s Counterattack

RGM-89 Jegan anime still

RGM-89 Jegan

 

 

This still image is from Gundam 0079.  I believe this is the one I have

Guncannon RX-77 anime still

Guncannon RX-77

Below is a later varient from Gundam Z/Zeta Gundam with just one cannon

RGC-80 GM Cannon

Dancouga GigaBrain 2003

Here’s the Dancouga GigaBrain. Another robot that my cousin lent me since I didn’t have the original Dancougar.  This one’s a new version from Gigabrain.  I don’t know when the Real Action Robo Dancouga came out as I couldn’t find a year on the box but guessing in the mid-2000’s. I am seeing 2003 on the web.  I think the new version looks better as a robot but the original has more heft and that’s the one I grew up with.  My cousin has the original one as well.

Dancouga GigaBrain 2003 from anime (超獣機神ダンクーガ Chōjū Kishin Dankūga) Dancouga God Bless the Machine in 1987- Real Action Robo Series 04

Dancougar GigaBrain 2003 God Bless the Machine – Real Action Robo Series 04


 
 

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