Tag: 1984

Laserion Godaikin 1984 by Bandai aka Laserion ST Popy GC-15

Laserion was one of the easier Godaikins to pick up. I guess he was not as popular as the others. I often see the ST and DX versions of the Laserion Godaikin at affordable prices on the auctions site. Laserion was from the Anime Video Warrior Laserion  a show about virtual reality, a boy and a robot that ran for two years 1984-1985. This is the 5 inch ST version. I love the heft of this thing. They made these robots with quite a bit a die cast metal.

I would have loved to see Anime with all of the Godaikin robots in them, it would be fun to see them duke it out(but I guess I can do that already by playing Super Robot Wars). I really was not a fan of these Laserion robots until I got one. I thought it was a really generic, plain, boring, boxy looking robot. I really wanted a robot with more of a face instead of just a helmet with two eyes. Initially I thought it was so blocky and not very creative.

Now that I have one I feel it is one of my better pieces. The body on the robot is great, he has a thick solid build, the paint application on the chest/body is great and does not have any issues standing. I like the color scheme and it has some nice detail on the leg etchings and arms. Still, I would like a little more detail on the head.

It is a pretty good representation robot in the cartoon. I may just have to check out the Anime on the web some where. I have the DX version of Laserion. I lent it to my cousin as he loves to display these things. I hope he dusts it.

Here is the opening credits on the anime. It does not look like much, but it is starting to grow on me after seeing the third time.

Here is an episode for Video Warrior Laserion anime 1984-1985

ST Laserion GoDaiKin 1985 by Bandai aka Laserion 1984 Popy GC-15 from the anime Video Warrior Laserion 1984-1985 back cover other names El Super Láser, Juegos de Guerra Electronicos, La Espada Laser, Lazerion, ビデオ戦士レザリオン

Laserion ST GoDaiKin 1985 by Bandai

Laserion ST GoDaiKin 1984 by Bandai aka Laserion Popy GC-15 Laserion GoDaiKin 1984 by Bandai aka Popy GC-15 from the anime Video Senshi Lezarion 1984-1985 styrofoam insert other names El Super Láser, Juegos de Guerra Electronicos, La Espada Laser, Lazerion, ビデオ戦士レザリオン

Laserion ST GoDaiKin 1984 by Bandai




Laserion ST GoDaiKin 1984 by Bandai aka Laserion Popy GC-15 cover from anime El Super Láser, Juegos de Guerra Electronicos, La Espada Laser, Lazerion, ビデオ戦士レザリオン 1984-1985

Laserion ST GoDaiKin 1984 by Bandai aka Popy GC-15 from the anime Video Senshi Lezarion 1984-1985

 

Since I have the Laserion Godaikin DX and ST version, I can pop in a picture of both of them together into this post later. Pop in a comment below and I will get to it a little quicker. ***


Giant Gorg DX 1984 Takara 1/48 Scale

 

Here is the Giant Gorg DX. The DX robot is actually pretty rare. I hardly ever see this one listed for sale. I bid a few times on this one in a few auctions and it was long time before I ever saw it listed again.

Since it was not the most popular anime, I am thinking this piece came out in limited distribution. I actually watched a few episodes and it was pretty solid. I found review of it online here so I may get around to watching the whole series later. It’s about a boy who makes friends with a big blue robot in the South Pacific on mysterious Austral Island. A large international corporation GAIL pursues them as they search for treasure on the island.

Big Blue is pretty cool. It does not transform, but I really like the idea of a big blue robot aside from Tetsjujin 28. The DX version is so much better than the ST version I have. This ST robot is really disappointing based on the ST versions from Popy which came out at the same time which seem superior to DX versions in many cases. The proportions, detail and, quality really show on this piece. It really makes me wonder if the same company made both of them. Articulation kinda sucks on Gorg, but I really don’t expect much on robots from the 80’s. I just want a good looking robot with die cast metal. Based on what I see. The Giant Gorg DX has it all.

Giant Gorg DX 1984 Takara 1-48 scale styrofoam insert from anime Kyoshin Gorg(巨神ゴーグ) 1984

Giant Gorg DX 1984 Takara from anime Giant Gorg(巨神ゴーグ Kyoshin Gorg?) 1984 1/48 scale

Giant Gorg DX 1984 Takara 1-48 scale front box from anime Kyoshin Gorg(巨神ゴーグ) 1984

Giant Gorg DX 1984 Takara 1/48 scale from anime Kyoshin Gorg(巨神ゴーグ) 1984

Transformers Age of Extinction Grimlock Evolution 2-Pack

This is a pretty nice Toys R’ Us exclusive. The Transformers Age of Extinction Grimlock Evolution 2-Pack comes with a classic Generation 1 like Grimlock based on the classic 1984 cartoon and the Age of Extinction 2014 version from the movie.

If you don’t want to pay big money for a G1 Grimlock, here is a cheaper option you can pick. I do not have Grimlock yet, so it is an option I am thinking about. I have been eyeballing the dark blue Generation 2 Grimlock as my cousin already has the G1 version. But what I like about this one is that the head is not a teeny weeny wee little thing like the original Generation 1 release. The new Grimlock looks really nice, but I haven’t gotten around to seeing the movie yet. So I do not have any attachment to it like I do for the G1 Grimlock redux.

Transformers Grimlock Age of Extinction Evolution 2-Pack 1984 Generation 1 version and 2014 front box cover Foreign names-Japanese(グリムロック Gurimurokku), French La Menace, Italian: Tiran, Drago, Korean (그림록 Geurimnok), Mandarin Gāng Sǔo (鋼鎖, "Steel Lock"), Portuguese Trancoso, Grunhido, Implacável, Spanish: Ferozaurio

Transformers Grimlock Age of Extinction Evolution 2-Pack 1984 to 2014

Both robots change to Dino mode or into a tyrannosaurus rex.

God Sigma DX – Godaikin 1984

God Sigma DX 1984 Godaikin GB-18 GB-19 GB-20 from anime Space Emperor God Sigma(Uchuu Taitei God Sigma 宇宙大帝ゴッドシグマ) 1980-1981

God Sigma DX 1984 Godaikin from anime Space Emperor God Sigma 1980-1981

Here’s God Sigma DX from the Godaikin series. This wasn’t a must have except only in the context of completing the Godaikins collection and I didn’t want to spend a whole lot on it.  I was about to spend 200 on this piece last month, but then decided against it.  Fast forward two weeks later and my cousin saw this awesome listing on Ebay for 80 bucks!  (Thanks cuz!)  This piece went for 80 because the leg on the blue robot (the left leg) is broken but luckily it doesn’t prevent the robot from being combined.  It was also missing a few of the weapons and the box top, but overall, I’m VERY satisfied as you can’t even get the Soul of Chogokin version for this price!

God Sigma DX 1984 Godaikin Bandai Popy GB-18 GB-19 GB-20 from anime Space Emperor God Sigma(Uchuu Taitei God Sigma 宇宙大帝ゴッドシグマ) 1980-1981

God Sigma DX 1984 Godaikin Bandai from anime Space Emperor God Sigma 1980-1981

 

God Sigma DX 1984 Bandai Godaikin GB-18 GB-19 GB-20 from anime Space Emperor God Sigma(Uchuu Taitei God Sigma 宇宙大帝ゴッドシグマ) 1980-1981

God Sigma DX 1984 Godaikin Bandai GB-18 GB-19 GB-20 Popy

Here is the opening of Space Emperor God Sigma!



Gears Generation 1 Transformers Hasbro 1984

Gears is a cool little mini vehicle is a nice design and easy to transform. Since you don’t have to extend the legs, he stands a lot easier than say Bumblebee and Cliffjumper from the same collection of G1 mini vehicles. Mini vehicles in general are simplistic robots in form and transformation, but that makes them a lot of fun. I find myself transforming them back and forth as I take pictures, write about them, and research more about these pieces. This one is in pretty good shape except for the Autobot sticker. It’s not too bad in either robot or truck form.

Gears Generation 1 Autobot Hasbro 1984

Gears Generation 1 Autobot Hasbro 1984

When these came out in the 80’s I really didn’t care much for them. I only came into them recently in auction lot of which now makes up the bulk of my G1 Transformers.  This line of robots really remind me of the Gobots or Machine Robo. I find the original Japanese Machine Robos superior in packaging and design. They transform easier, you can keep them in their original packaging, and they look good both as robots and vehicles. Because of these similarity and the fact that I don’t care if I break them, I find them just as fun. This is probably my favorite one to play with so far. =)

Gears Generation 1 Hasbro 1984 car front

Gears Generation 1 Hasbro 1984 car bottomGears Generation 1 Hasbro 1984 robot back

 

Gears Generation 1 Hasbro 1984 car back


Cliffjumper Generation 1 Hasbro 1984

When I first got this one, I was like nice. I have Bumblebee! It really looks like Bumblebee from the cartoon since I have the yellow version, but it is the wrong car. Bumblebee is a Volkswagon Bug, not a Porsche Turbo. The face really looks like Bumblebee though. While looking this up with Bumblebee I realized I had Cliffjumper and I mixed the two up. Hasbro made the choice to have Cliffjumper in red and yellow as a way to make the toy line look bigger. I dunno, six cars in the Mini Vehicles line is good enough as far as I can tell.

Cliffjumper Generation 1 Autobot 1984 Transformers Mini Vehicles

Cliffjumper Generation 1 Autobot 1984 Mini Vehicles

I enjoy the little guy as it is easy to transform. Not too stupid looking, but they could have put a little more effort into the hands and arms. Anyway figure since these Bumblebee and Cliffjumper both transform the same way and I confused the two, they will my Robot of the Week this week. Cliffjumper’s legs are a little loose after transforming him over the years. So the joints on the arms and legs are a bit loose and he does not stand or pose as well as he used to.

Cliffjumper G1 Generation 1 Hasbro Mini Vehicles 1984 car form front

Cliffjumper G1 Transformers Hasbro Mini Vehicles 1984 car form

 

Cliffjumper G1 Generation 1 Hasbro Mini Vehicles 1984 robot form back

Cliffjumper G1 Generation 1 Hasbro Mini Vehicles 1984 car form back

Cliffjumper G1 Generation 1 Hasbro Mini Vehicles 1984 car form bottom



Bumblebee Generation 1 Hasbro 1984

Bumblebee was always one of the more irritating Transformers characters. Always getting in trouble  and doing stupid things. Like having an little brother that keeps bugging you all the time. Usually you see him in his standard yellow as a Volkswagon Beetle. As the initial line did not have enough robots. Some of the mini vehicles came in the two colors red and yellow. My Bumblebee comes in red.  There is nothing complicated about transforming the robot to a car. It is a simple, fun design. I could see why it would be a popular toy back then and even now.

Bumblebee Red Mini Vehicle Volkswagon Beetle Generation 1 robot 11 C-56

Bumblebee Generation 1 Transformers red mini vehicle Hasbro 1984

I always find these interesting tidbits as I explore my robots and Dave’s. I bought this in a lot in auction. I never would have picked this up on its own. But it is nice having these robots to fill out my Generation 1 collection as I found out I have more Generation 2, Beast Wars, Machine Wars and other later series. I have a really small G1 collection. That being said I never really cared about these robots in the 80’s.  but I enjoy them much more now as an adult and my daughter enjoys transforming them too.

Bumblebee Red Mini Vehicle Volkswagon Beetle Generation 1 diagonal 11 C-56

Bumblebee Generation 1 Transformers red mini vehicle Hasbro 1984

 

Bumblebee Red Generation 1 Autobot 1984 Mini Vehicle

Bumblebee Red Mini Vehicle Volkswagon Beetle Generation 1 front 11 C-56

Bumblebee Red Mini Vehicle Volkswagon Beetle G1 car back 11

Bumblebee G1 Transformers red mini vehicle Hasbro 1984

Bumblebee Red Mini Vehicle Volkswagon Beetle G1 car bottom 11


Daimos DX – Godaikin 1984

Daimos1 DX Daimos Godaikin 1984 Popy Chogokin GA-85 from anime Fighting General Daimos, Fighting King Daimos, Daimos, Starbirds, Battle Commander Daimos from 1978-1979 (闘将ダイモス Tōshō Daimosu, Brave Leader Daimos)

Daimos DX Godaikin 1984 Popy Chogokin GA-85 from anime Battle Commander Daimos from 1978-1979

Here’s the Daimos DX from the Godaikin line, 1984.  I never had this one as a kid nor did I ever see him as a kid either.  After keeping a casual lookout for him, I could never find him complete for a decent price. So, I was thinking of getting the Soul of Chogokin version thinking it would be cheaper but I was always seeing him for about 250-300 online and besides, he’s not as big as the Godaikin version. I was almost tempted to buy this same robot listed on Ebay for 300 from Taiwan but I decided to wait and my faith was rewarded when I found this one for 166 and to boot, the item was being shipped from the next town over!

I am very happy to have him as I paid a decent price for a robot that wasn’t exactly a must have AND he’s complete!  The ones I was looking at were missing fists, swords etc. Anyway, I’ve reached out to this seller to see if he has other things he might be interested in selling and as well, it would be cool to find another person who shares my interest in these toys.  I’m getting closer to completing the Godaikin collection – Tetsujin 28, God Sigma, and Valvilos are the remaining ones left.

Daimos3 Daimos DX Godaikin 1984 Popy Chogokin GA-85 from anime Fighting General Daimos, Fighting King Daimos, Daimos, Starbirds, Battle Commander Daimos from 1978-1979 Daimos4 Daimos DX Godaikin 1984 Popy Chogokin GA-85 from anime Fighting General Daimos, Fighting King Daimos, Daimos, Starbirds, Battle Commander Daimos from 1978-1979 Daimos5 Daimos DX Godaikin 1984 Popy Chogokin GA-85 from anime Fighting General Daimos, Fighting King Daimos, Daimos, Starbirds, Battle Commander Daimos from 1978-1979 Daimos6 Daimos Godaikin DX 1984 Popy Chogokin GA-85 from anime Fighting General Daimos, Fighting King Daimos, Daimos, Starbirds, Battle Commander Daimos from 1978-1979



Daimos1 DX Daimos Godaikin 1984 Popy Chogokin GA-85 from anime (闘将ダイモス Tōshō Daimosu, Brave Leader Daimos) from 1978-1979 Daimos2 DX Daimos Godaikin 1984 Popy Chogokin GA-85 from anime Fighting General Daimos, Fighting King Daimos, Daimos, Starbirds, Battle Commander Daimos from 1978-1979




Daimos anime still DX Daimos Godaikin 1984 Popy Chogokin GA-85 from anime Brave Leader Daimos (闘将ダイモス Tōshō Daimosu) from 1978-1979

L-Gaim 1984

Here’s the original “Heavy Metal L-Gaim” that I purchased in Japan, 1985. I never saw the cartoon but I liked him nonetheless.  I actually saw this again in a 2nd hand store and was going to get it for my cousin as it was reasonably priced at 30 dollars.  Good thing I didn’t as he already has this.  Anyway,  I bought a later version under the “HCM – Hi Complete Model” series in 2004 but that one is much smaller than this one. I have customized my toy, however, by painting the leg flaps silver with black trim and the waist armor, black.

 

L-Gaim DX Hi Metal 1/100 scale 1984 Popy Chogokin from anime tv show Heavy Metal L Gaim(Juusenki L-Gaim 重戦機エルガイム) 1984-1985

L-Gaim DX Hi Metal 1/100 scale 1984 Popy Chogokin from Heavy Metal L Gaim

L-Gaim from the anime Heavy Metal L Gaim(Juusenki L-Gaim 重戦機エルガイム) 1984-1985

L-Gaim from the anime Heavy Metal L Gaim(重戦機エルガイム) 1984-1985




SDF-1 – Macross Takatoku 1984

Macross SDF-1 DX 1/3000 scale 12" Battle Fortress- Takatoku Toys 1984 Storm Attacker Construction from anime Super Dimension Fortress Macross(超時空要塞マクロス, Chōjikū Yōsai Makurosu) 1983-1984

Macross SDF-1 DX 1/3000 scale 12″ Battle Fortress- Takatoku Toys 1984 Storm Attacker Construction from Super Dimension Fortress Macross

Here’s probably the holy grail of the Macross collection – the original Takatoku SDF-1.  Actually, I do not think they have re-issued this toy under the Bandai or Yamato line (unlike the various VF jets).  I bought this in Hong Kong in 1983 and I was very, very happy to have purchased him. When I look back at that trip to HK, I really remember there were more toy stores.  When I went again in 2011, I didn’t see anywhere near the volume that I recalled as a child.  I do remember though, that HK used to be a big maker of toys but not so much anymore and perhaps, that has something to do it.

SDF-1 in action from Super Dimension Fortress Macross anime still (超時空要塞マクロス, Chōjikū Yōsai Makurosu)

SDF-1 in action from Super Dimension Fortress Macross



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