Tag: 1984

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

I’m updating this post to amend the place of purchase…According to my recently found notes, I purchased the Daltanias DX in Hong Kong on July 1985 for 20 dollars. I cannot believe it was that cheap.  I wish I could go back in time and get the rest of the Godaikin series at 1980’s pricing.

Daltanias – DX Godaikin 1984 from anime Mirai Robo Daltanias(未来ロボ ダルタニアス) from 1979-1980

Anime Mirai Robo Daltanias(未来ロボ ダルタニアス) from 1979-1980

Another super robot from the Godaikin line.  I never got into this one as a kid.  I borrowed this DX version from my cousin. I put the tea bottle next to him to reference his size.  He is quite a hefty robot and he’s got a unique look to him.  I have seen a few of the cartoons but didn’t really get into the story.  Once I’ve cycled through my Transformers and Gundams, I will display the Godaikins.

Laserion DX Bandai Godaikin – Popy GC-17 1984 from the anime Video Warrior Laserion 1984-1985

Video Warrior Laserion anime from 1984-1985

Here is my Goggle V DX. Another Super Sentai robot introduced as part of the Godaikin line in the 80’s.  I never had this one as a kid but my cousin was kind of enough to get me this loose one for my birthday a couple of years ago.  He has a lot of wear on the legs and body and the arms are loose and don’t stay up anymore.  Still, I like having him since it fills my collection.  I am surprised they do not have a Soul of Chogokin version of this guy though…

Goggle V DX Godaikin 1984 – Popy Goggle Five Cross in Box GB-70 from Dai Sentai Goggle V 1982-1983

Dai Sentai Goggle V TV show from 1982-1983

Another robot from the Votoms series that I purchased during my Japan trip in 1985.  This one is the Brutish Dog from Takara. Guess they made more than just Transformers.  According to my recently found list, I purchased this for 8 dollars. Brutishdog Votoms

Fyana’s Brutishdog from Votoms 1984 Takara 1/24 scale

Here is the episode credits for the original anime tv show Armored Trooper Votoms(装甲騎兵ボトムズ) 1983-1984

The Takara Red Shoulder Scopedog is another robot that I bought during my Japan trip in July, 1985. According to my recently found list, I purchased this for 16 dollars.   There was this version (to denote the elite red shoulders unit), the basic Scopedog and the red Brutish Dog.

Chirico Cuvie’s Red Shoulder Scopedog ATM-09-RSC – 1984 Takara 1/24 scale from anime Soukou Kihei VOTOMS 1983-1984

As you can see, he’s quite well armed with a rifle, rocket launcher and gatling gun.  To me, this series was much more realistic than Gundam because I could really see people controlling these robots On a side note, I searched the net and it appears that they are issuing other Votoms toys as well, which is cool because I wanted to see the other mecha as toys but I only saw them as model kits.   Here is the episode credits for the original series Armored Trooper VOTOMS(装甲騎兵ボトムズ) from 1983-1984.

Below is Jazz.  I did have the original Generation 1 Jazz back in 1984, but I know I traded a bunch of Transformers away for some of the Godaikins I have now.  You can tell this is the 2002 Hasbro Commemorative Series III re-issue because the missile launcher is much larger than the original. Still, he’s one of my favorite autobots.

Jazz Transformers 2002 Commemorative Series III Generation 1

Ricochet and Jazz Hasbro Transformers Generation 1 Commemorative Series IX 2003