Author: Dave

RGZ-91 Gundam (Refined Gundam Zeta) – Char’s Counterattack 1988

 

Gundam RGZ-91 Re-GZ(Refined Gundam Zeta リ·ガズィ ri gazi)  & Back Weapon System Deluxe Edition Bandai 2001 Item #11653 from anime Kidou Senshi Gundam: Gyakushuu no Char(機動戦士ガンダム 逆襲のシャア) 1988

Gundam RGZ-91 Re-GZ & Back Weapon System Deluxe Edition Bandai 2001

 

Here’s another piece that I bought for a very reasonable price of about 35 dollars.  This one is the RGZ-91 from Char’s Counterattack and was the first transformable Gundam suit. I was hoping it was a big deluxe version but it’s only 7 inches. Still, it’s quite a nice piece and I’m happy with it as I didn’t have this one. Well, I could probably say that for the millions of other Gundam mecha from the various genres (Gundam 0079, 0080, 0082, MS08 Team, Char’s Counterattack, Gundam Seed/Destiny/Wing/Unicorn…)

 

Gundam RGZ-91 Re-GZ(Refined Gundam Zeta リ·ガズィ ri gazi)  & Back Weapon System Deluxe Edition Bandai 2001 Item #11653 from anime Kidou Senshi Gundam: Gyakushuu no Char(機動戦士ガンダム 逆襲のシャア) 1988

Gundam RGZ-91 Re-GZ & Back Weapon System Deluxe Edition Bandai 2001

I finally had some time today and finally took him out of the box. I have only displayed him with the gun because I’m so paranoid about losing pieces. 

Gundam RGZ-91 Re-GZ(Refined Gundam Zeta リ·ガズィ ri gazi)  & Back Weapon System Deluxe Edition Bandai 2001 Item #11653 back side of the box from anime Kidou Senshi Gundam: Gyakushuu no Char(機動戦士ガンダム 逆襲のシャア) 1988

Gundam RGZ-91 Re-GZ & Back Weapon System Deluxe Edition Bandai 2001

 

Gundam RGZ-91 anime still from anime Kidou Senshi Gundam: Gyakushuu no Char(機動戦士ガンダム 逆襲のシャア) 1988

Gundam RGZ-91 Re-GZ(Refined Gundam Zeta リ·ガズィ ri gazi)  & Back Weapon System Deluxe Edition Bandai 2001 Item #11653 front of box from anime Kidou Senshi Gundam: Gyakushuu no Char(機動戦士ガンダム 逆襲のシャア) 1988

Gundam RGZ-91 Re-GZ & Back Weapon System Deluxe Edition Bandai 2001


Gundam MSIA GM Cannon II 2003

 

Here’s another GM Cannon Mobile Suit in Action!! variant.  This time in green.  This was another loose piece I got on Ebay.

 

Gundam MSIA GM Cannon II (RGC-83 ジム・キャノンII) - from anime Kidō Senshi Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory

Gundam MSIA GM Cannon II RGC-83 – Gundam 0083 Stardust Memory

gm cannon green  anime still

GM Cannon II RGC-83 – from anime Kidō Senshi Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory


Camouflage Zaku

Here’s a rare variant that I have never seen – toy or cartoon – a camouflage Zaku MS-06J. This was another loose piece I got on Ebay for a good price.  If you were to get him on the card, you’ll pay about 50 dollars. I got him for about 9 dollars I think. I do not really care about the packaging or box anyway. I really like the camo version of the Zaku. Actually, I have not run into a Zaku I did not like. It is one of my favorite Gundam designs.

MS-06J Camoflauge Zaku II still From anime 1 Year War in 0079(機動戦士ガンダム Kidō Senshi Gandamu) 1979-1980

MS-06J Camoflauge Zaku II still From anime 1 Year War in 0079


MSIA Zaku II MS-06J Camouflage Zaku ver. Mobile Suit in Action 2000 Bandai Japan From anime 1 Year War in 0079(機動戦士ガンダム Kidō Senshi Gandamu) 1979-1980

MSIA Zaku II MS-06J Camouflage ver. Mobile Suit in Action 2000 Bandai Japan


 
 

Desert Dom – Gundam 0080

Desert Dom OMS-09DRF RF MSIA Bandai- Gundam 0080 from manga Mobile Suit Gundam F91: Formula Report 0122

Desert Dom OMS-09DRF RF MSIA Bandai- Gundam 0080

Here’s another piece I got loose from Ebay – this time a Dom in Desert colors. I have the original black/purple one that first appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 and I thought it would be nice to have a complementary piece.

Desert Dom OMS-09DRF RF - Gundam 0080 DesertDom

Desert Dom OMS-09DRF RF – Gundam 0080

Gundam MSIA Alex Gundam – Gundam 0080

Here’s another loose MSIA piece I just got on Ebay.  This one’s called the Alex Gundam( short for Armored Layers EXperimental) and it’s from Gundam 0080. From reading Wiki, this a new mecha built specifically for “Newtypes” (basically, humans with enhanced mental capabilities – they are said to almost , in essence, have a 6th sense).  This model has the new “Chobham” armor which is basically armor plates bolted onto the unit.

RX-78NT-1 (RX-78NT-1FA for full armor type) Alex Gundam 1999 Bandai America from anime Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (RX-78NT-1 ガンダム「アレックス」 RX-78NT-1 Gandamu Arekkusu, "Alex" being an acronym for "Armored Layers EXperimental")

RX-78NT-1FA Full Armor Gundam Alex 1999 Bandai America from anime Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket




RX-78NT-1 (RX-78NT-1FA for full armor type) anime still

RX-78NT-1 (RX-78NT-1FA for full armor type) from anime Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket



Gato’s Gelgoog – Gundam ZZ

 

Gato's Gelgoog MS-14A MSIA 2000 - Gundam ZZ (ゲルググ,Gerugugu) 2001 Summer Limited Version from anime Kidou Senshi Gundam (機動戦士ガンダム) Also known as Mobile Suit Gundam, First Gundam, Gundam 0079

Gato’s Gelgoog MS-14A MSIA 2000 – Gundam ZZ

Here’s a blue Gelgoog from a piece I just got on Ebay.  This one is Gato’s from Gundam ZZ. I’m not too fond of this mecha but I do like the color scheme.  I bought him to complement the red Char’s Gelgoog that I have.

 

Blue Gato's Gelgoog Gundam ZZ still

Gato’s Gelgoog MS-14 Gundam ZZ still


Sideswipe – Autobot 1993 Transformers Generation 2

 

I didn’t collect many Transformers after G1 save for two Alternators and this Sideswipe G2 that I happen to spot loose in a collectibles store.  I bought him as I have the other two Lamborghini G1’s (see 2nd image – Sideswipe – Red and Red Alert – Fire chief) and I thought it would be cool to have the set. My cousin gave me the yellow Sunstreaker for Christmas and I now have all 4 Lamborghinis.

Sideswipe Autobot G2 1993 Transformers Generation 2. Known in other coutries as Japan- Lambor (ランボル Ranboru), Cantonese- Swipe (斯韋伯 Si Wai Baak), France- Frérot (Canada, "Bro"), Italy- Freccia ("Arrow"), Mandarin- Tsè Sǎu (Taiwan, 側掃, "Side Swipe"), Heng Pao (China, 横炮), Portugal- Esgalhador or Surrupio

Sideswipe – Autobot 1993 Transformers Generation 2

Here are Sideswipe G2, Red Alert G1, Sideswipe G1, and Sunstreaker G1 the Hasbro Lamborginis

Here are Sideswipe G2, Red Alert G1, Sideswipe G1, and Sunstreaker G1 the Hasbro Lamborginis

 


Sideswipe Autobot G2 1993 Transformers Generation 2. Known in other coutries as Japan- Lambor (ランボル Ranboru), Cantonese- Swipe (斯韋伯 Si Wai Baak), France- Frérot (Canada, "Bro"), Italy- Freccia ("Arrow"), Mandarin- Tsè Sǎu (Taiwan, 側掃, "Side Swipe"), Heng Pao (China, 横炮), Portugal- Esgalhador or Surrupio

Sideswipe – Autobot 1993 Transformers Generation 2

Thrust, Ramjet and Dirge “Coneheads” – Transformers G1

Here’s the 2nd set of planes issued for the Transformers G1 – Thrust, Ramjet, and Dirge. I didn’t realize they call these the “Coneheads” because their heads are like cones (although I’ve kept their nose cones down as I like them better that way).

Anyway, I just picked these up today.  I wasn’t originally a fan of these in the beginning as I liked the Autobot cars more but I had the original three planes from season 1 (see 3rd image – Starscream, Skywarp, Thundercracker) so I decided to get the next three (season 2) to complete the set.   These were not re-issued as part of the reissue series in the early 2000’s.

Evidently, there is another plane from season 1 called Sunstreaker that I have seen online but I don’t recall him as a kid.  I just found the sticker sheets for these planes for cheap and I’m hoping to get them soon as there are no stickers for the eyes, feet and wings so they look kind of barren at the moment.  The person I bought them from didn’t put the stickers because he said that over time, the stickers would come off anyway.

Thrust, Ramjet, and Dirge are Generation 1 Seekers(Decepticon jet fighter robots) also known as Coneheads 1985 Transformers G1 Foreign names - Dirge(ダージ Dāji), Funébro, Sparviero, Funebre, Dirgo, Funeral - Ramjet(ラムジェット Ramujetto), Statoréacto, Nibbio, Motor, Rajada - Thrust(スラスト Surasuto), Fatalo, Rapax, Mandarin- Chongfeng(冲锋, Charger), Tuijin Qi (推进器, Thruster), Impulso(Impulse), Empuxo

Thrust, Ramjet, and Dirge are Decepticon Generation 1 Seekers but these 3 are also known as Coneheads 1985 Transformers

Dirge and Ramjet Transformers cartoon still Conehead Seekers from Generation 1 G1

Tranformers Generation 1 Thundercracker Starscream Skywarp Decepticon Seekers G1 Foreign names Thundercracker(サンダークラッカー Sandākurakkā), Coup de Tonnerre, Vampiro, Lìeh Léi(裂雷), Léi-gōng(雷公), Jing Tian Léi(驚天雷), Grande Trovão, Arrasador, Jīngtīanléi (惊天雷) - Starscream(スタースクリーム Sutāsukrīmu), Seng Seng Giu(星星叫), Égo, Astrum, Tornado,Scintillor, Hǒu Hsīng(吼星), Hóng Zhīzhū(紅蜘蛛), Estrela-Estridente, Cometa, Grito de Estrella, Destello -Skywarp(スカイワープ Sukaiwāpu), Fraudeur, Corvo, Espião Celeste, Viajante, Tīen Wān(天彎), Nao Fan Tian(鬧翻天)

Thundercracker, Starscream, and Skywarp – Decepticon Seekers Generation 1 Transformers


Thrust, Ramjet, Sunfire and Dirge are Generation 1 Seekers(Decepticon jet fighter robots) also known as Coneheads or seekers in 1985 Transformers back sides

Thrust, Ramjet, Dirge, and Sunfire Decepticon G1 Seekers aka Coneheads 1985 Transformers

Thrust, Ramjet, Sunfire and Dirge are Generation 1 Seekers(Decepticon jet fighter robots) also known as Coneheads or seekers in 1985 Transformers frontside

Thrust, Ramjet, Dirge, and Sunfire Decepticon G1 Seekers aka Coneheads 1985 Transformers


 
 

Blaster – Transformers Generation 1 1985

Here’s a loose Blaster that I don’t recall how I got but it’s cool because I now have the Decepticon’s Soundwave (both tape player mechas).  I understand that the complete set of this toy also has the Autobot cassettes Eject and Ramhorn.  The other two Autobot cassettes (not included) were Rewind and Steeljaw.

Blaster - Transformers Generation 1 1985 G1 Autobot Japanese ID Number 38 Foreign names Japanese- Broadcast (ブロードキャスト Burōdokyasuto),  English- Billy, Blaster, Twincast, French- Tempo, Italian- Radiorobot, Audiobot, Digital, Portuguese- Rajada (Gust), Dinamitador, Spanish- Bill, Plato, Platon

Blaster Transformers Generation 1 1985 Autobot


Blaster cartoon still from Transformers Generation 1

 

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Blaster - Transformers Generation 1 1985

Blaster – G1 1985

Shockwave Transformers Generation 1

Shockwave bootleg 1985 - Transformers Decepticon Generation 1 Astro Magnum Shackwave Galactic Man Toyco,Laserwave (レーザーウェーブ Rēzāwēbu) Brutal, 震波,Onde de Choc, Onda-Choque

Shockwave 1985 – Transformers Decepticon Generation 1

This one’s another clone that I bought at a fair. Not sure if this is the Shackwave, Galactic Man or Astro Magnum.  I can’t remember though… I originally bought this before he was featured in Transformers but lucked out when they introduced him as Shockwave.  I had some extra Decepticon stickers and slapped them .  I think the original version is more purple while mine is just olive green.

Shockwave G1 Transformers Decepticon from the Generation 1 cartoon. You may know Shockwave in other countries as Japanese - Laserwave (レーザーウェーブ Rēzāwēbu),French - Onde de Choc, Italian - Brutal, Mandarin - Jèn-pō (Taiwan, 震波, "Shock Wave"),Portuguese - Onda-Choque or Onda de Choque

Shock wave – Transformers Decepticon from the Generation 1 cartoon – Thank you Transformers Wikia!

 

 

Shockwave bootleg 1985 - Transformers Decepticon Generation 1 Astro Magnum Shackwave Galactic Man Toyco, Laserwave (レーザーウェーブ Rēzāwēbu), Onde de Choc, Brutal, Jèn-pō , 震波, "Shock Wave", Onda-Choque or Onda de Choque

Shockwave bootleg 1985 – Transformers Decepticon Generation 1



Shockwave 1985 - Transformers Decepticon Generation 1 Astro Magnum Shackwave Galactic Man Toyco. You may know Shockwave in other countries as Japanese - Laserwave (レーザーウェーブ Rēzāwēbu),French - Onde de Choc, Italian - Brutal, Mandarin - Jèn-pō (Taiwan, 震波, "Shock Wave"),Portuguese - Onda-Choque or Onda de Choque

Shockwave 1985 – Transformers Decepticon Generation 1 Astro Magnum

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