Tag: Bandai America

Deluxe Nu Gundam RX-93 Char’s Counterattack

December 1, 2013 Bandai, Gundam No Comments
Deluxe Nu Gundam RX-93 Bandai America from anime Kidou Senshi Gundam: Gyakushuu no Char(機動戦士ガンダム 逆襲のシャア) 1988

Deluxe Nu Gundam RX-93 Char’s Counterattack 1988 Bandai America

This is the big 12″ deluxe version of the Nu Gundam from Char’s Counterattack. This model was an upgrade over the Mark II (see the figure on the left – purchased in Japan 1985 – which was part of Z Gundam or Zeta Gundam) and featured fins on the back that could independently attack an enemy. I believe they could also form a shield around Gundam as well. This cartoon came out in 1988 I believe but we didn’t see this toy until much, much later as I bought this in a toy store in Portland (of all places) in 2003. I’m guessing since there was a Gundam craze in the early 2000’s (Gundam Wing, G Gundam were playing at the time in the States on Cartoon Network as Toonami), they just thought they could make some money by introducing anything Gundam related.

Nu Gundam RX-93 anime Still from Char's Counterattack

Nu Gundam RX-93 from Char’s Counterattack

 



Maxter Gundam MSIA 2002 7.5″ Bandai America

December 1, 2013 Bandai, Gundam No Comments

Another Gundam 7.5″ from the G-Gundam series – this time the Maxter Gundam representing the USA or Neo America. Most likely purchased at Target or Toys R Us early 2002. I didn’t really get into this series but I bought the robots nonetheless, since I loved Gundam as a whole

 

Maxter Gundam GF13-006NA MSIA 2002 Bandai America 7.5" - representing Neo America - from anime Kidō Butōden G-Gundam(機動武闘伝Ｇガンダム) 1994-1995 Item#11362

Maxter Gundam GF13-006NA MSIA Bandai America 2002 7.5″ – G Gundam representing Neo America 2002

GF13-006NA anime still Neo America The Maxter Gundam is piloted by Chibodee Crocket of Neo America a champion boxer. From anime Kidō Butōden G-Gundam(機動武闘伝Ｇガンダム) 1994-1995

Maxter Gundam from anime Mobile Fighter G Gundam



Shadow Gundam 2002 MSIA Bandai America

December 1, 2013 Bandai, Gundam 1 Comment

Here’s the Shadow Gundam 7.5″ figure that’s part of the G Gundam series. This series was different from the other Gundam series in that, rather than having destructive wars, disputes would be settled by individual Gundams representing their respective countries. In this case, this is the Shadow Gundam fighting for Neo Germany.

Shadow Gundam GF13-021NG aka Gundam Spiegel(ガンダムシュピーゲルを) 2000 Bandai America 7.5" Item #11366 from anime (機動武闘伝Gガンダム)Kidou Butouden G Gundam 1994-1995 representing Neo Germany piloted by Schwarz Bruder(シュバルツ・ブルーダー Shubarutsu Burūdā)

Shadow Gundam MSIA GF13-021NG aka Gundam Spiegel 2002 Bandai America 7.5″


 

Shadow Gundam from anime G Gundam (Germany) anime still

Shadow Gundam from anime G Gundam representing Neo Germany aka Gundam Spiegel

 

Deluxe Gundam GP-02 Bandai 2003

December 1, 2013 Bandai, Gundam No Comments

I just bought this from a guy who had originally bought these for his nephews but they were no longer interested in them.  I had originally bought this, I believe in Target back in the early 2000’s. I sold it to my cousin (along with the big Sazabi) as he really wanted these.  I’ve since gotten back into Gundam ever since my last trip to Japan and I lucked out when my cousin found the guy’s Craigslisting. I really love the size and heft of this toy.

Deluxe Gundam GP-02 Bandai America 2001 from anime Stardust Memory Gundam 0083 1991 aka Kidō Senshi Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, 機動戦士ガンダム００８３　スターダストメモリー, 機動戰士鋼彈0083：星塵作戰回憶錄

Deluxe Gundam GP-02 Bandai America 2001 from anime Stardust Memory Gundam 0083 in 1991

This is the Gundam GP-02 model which was stolen by the Zeon forces and was nuclear-capable (unlike the GP-01). You can see him in action in Gundam 0083 Stardust Memory.




Deluxe Gundam GP-02 Bandai 2001 from anime Stardust Memory Gundam aka Kidō Senshi Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, 機動戦士ガンダム００８３　スターダストメモリー, 機動戰士鋼彈0083：星塵作戰回憶錄 in 1991

Deluxe Gundam GP-02 Bandai America 2001


Dynaman Godaikin by Bandai 1984 aka Dyna Robo ST GB-97 by Popy 1983

October 6, 2013 Bandai, Godaikin, Popy, Sentai No Comments

Here is Dynaman the American incarnation of Dyna Robo from Kagaku Sentai Dynaman. This one had a Robo Machine repackaging sticker on it. I guess Bandai couldn’t sell them as Godaikins so they repackaged them as Robo Machine without creating new product, but that is what the Godaikin series was. The box is in sucky condition but the robot is mint. I would actually display these if I didn’t have to dust them. The head shoots off, and you can shoot off a missile from hole in the head. I am a big fan of the ST sized robots, this is one of them. Hopefully I can pick up a few more. Though this is one of the Godaikins where I really do like the DX version as well. The design is typical  of Popy ST robots that come with a sword, shield and shooting fists. This is one of the robots that got me into this hobby in the first place. I love this guy!

Dynaman GoDaikin by Bandai 1984 aka Dynaman ST from Kagaku Sentai Dynaman 1983-1984 styrofoam 科学戦隊ダイナマン Kagaku Sentai Dainaman or Scientific Squadron Dynaman

Dynaman ST GoDaikin by Bandai 1984

 

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Dynaman GoDaikin by Bandai 1984 aka Dynaman ST from Kagaku Sentai Dynaman 1983-1984 side cover 2 科学戦隊ダイナマン Kagaku Sentai Dainaman or Scientific Squadron Dynaman

Dynaman ST GoDaikin by Bandai 1984

Dynaman GoDaikin by Bandai 1984 aka Dynaman ST from Kagaku Sentai Dynaman 1983-1984 loose front 科学戦隊ダイナマン Kagaku Sentai Dainaman or Scientific Squadron Dynaman

Dynaman ST GoDaikin by Bandai 1984

Dynaman GoDaikin by Bandai 1984 aka Dynaman ST from Kagaku Sentai Dynaman 1983-1984 loose back 科学戦隊ダイナマン Kagaku Sentai Dainaman or Scientific Squadron Dynaman

Dynaman ST GoDaikin by Bandai 1984



Dynaman GoDaikin by Bandai 1984 aka Dynaman ST from Kagaku Sentai Dynaman 1983-1984 front cover 科学戦隊ダイナマン Kagaku Sentai Dainaman or Scientific Squadron Dynaman

Dynaman ST GoDaikin by Bandai 1984



Sun Vulcan Godaikin 1982 by Bandai aka Sunvulcan DX Popy GB-32 1981

August 22, 2013 Bandai, Godaikin, Popy No Comments

 

I am not a big Sun Vulcan fan. The design is a little too boxy for me, but all the accessories and the big ass sword make up for it. It’s kinda like the Megazord before they came up with it. Big, clunky, dorky. That is the Sun Vulcan Godaikin in spades. Hmm, checking out the design a little more, the top part is ok, only the legs need a redesign to make this a cool looking robot. This one has the standard red, yellow and blue color scheme as many of the Super Sentai robots have from the 80’s. Based on what I have read, this is the first Sentai combining robot.

I got this in mint condition. I don’t this thing has ever made it out the box as the tape is still on it. Guess the previous owner was not a big fan either. Still, it’s better than Abega or Machine Dolphin. The Sunvulcan DX came out first as a Popy Chogokin robot GB-32 in 1981. We got it here in the States in 1982 in the Godaikin line.

Though it would be nice if this was more than a rectangle chunk of plastic with arms, legs and a head. It’s kinda like a Rubik’s cube with a head and some arms. That being said, it is nice having a Godaikin in mint condition.

 

Sun Vulcan Godaikin - Popy Sun Vulcan Robo GB-32 from Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan 1981-1982 insert 太陽戦隊サンバルカン Taiyō Sentai San Barukan or Solar Squadron Sun Vulcan

Sun Vulcan Godaikin – Popy Sun Vulcan Robo GB-32 from Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan 1981-1982




Sun Vulcan Godaikin - Popy Sun Vulcan Robo GB-32 from Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan 1981-1982 box cover 太陽戦隊サンバルカン Taiyō Sentai San Barukan or Solar Squadron Sun Vulcan

Sun Vulcan Godaikin – Popy Sun Vulcan Robo GB-32 from Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan 1981-1982

Here is a funny video of Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan from 1981-1982 playin with their own toys.



Machine Dolphin Godaikin 1984 by Bandai aka Machine Man PC-43

August 21, 2013 Bandai, Godaikin, Popy No Comments

Machine Dolphin was one of those borderline purchases for me. The robot was not very good if you can call it a robot, but light years better than my Abega purchase. Like Abega, I find I like it better as Dolphin Jet or as a car. The only reason I have this is because it is part of the Godaikin line.

To me, Machine Dolphin is a really large Gobot. It was designed as a car, looks good as a car, but not so good as a robot. It is a cruddy Gobot. That being said, I am a big fan of the Gobot/Machine Robo line up. Just not too fond of Machine Dolphin. To me, this is next to the worst Godaikins out there.

This robot is from the Super Sentai series Machine Man in the 80’s.

I have to figure out how to get his arm stickers to stay on. Might have to whip out the Gorilla Glue to see if I can fix that.

Machine Dolphin GoDaiKin 1984 by Bandai aka Machine Man PC-43 from live action show Seiun Kamen Machineman 1984 back box cover other names 星雲仮面マシンマン Seiun Kamen Mashinman, or Nebula Mask Machineman

Machine Dolphin GoDaiKin 1984

Machine Dolphin GoDaiKin 1984 by Bandai aka Machine Man PC-43 from live action show Seiun Kamen Machineman 1984 styrofoam insert other names 星雲仮面マシンマン Seiun Kamen Mashinman, or Nebula Mask Machineman

Machine Dolphin GoDaiKin 1984 by Bandai

Machine Dolphin GoDaiKin 1984 by Bandai aka Machine Man PC-43 from live action show Seiun Kamen Machineman 1984 front box cover other names 星雲仮面マシンマン Seiun Kamen Mashinman, or Nebula Mask Machineman

Machine Dolphin GoDaiKin 1984

 

I can pop in a picture of the robot out of the box into this post later. I am still putting up the rest of my collection. Pop in a comment below and I will get to it a little quicker. ***

 

Seiun Kamen Machineman from tokusatsu 1984


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