Gundam MSIA AMX-004-3 Qubeley Mk-II from Gundam Z 2003 Bandai
These are two Quebeley type robots as part of the extensive MSIA series. I bought these in Japan 2004. The red one is an MSIA version from 2003. There was a white one (as pictured in the animation cell) that I picked up recently, you can see the post here. I managed to find the blue one in a cartoon clip and I’ve added it here.
Gundam MSIA Qubeley Mk-II AMX-004-2 Gundam Z 2003 Bandai
PMX-003 The-O MSIA Bandai 2003 from anime Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
I bought the PMX-003 The-O in Akihabara Japan 2004. This was part of the extensive MSIA series that I just couldn’t get enough of then (and now) due to the variety of mecha. As you can see, he’s much heftier than the typical MSIA, although admittedly, he isn’t much to look at.
PMX-003 Gundam Z Zeta
This is where it all began – the original RX-78 Gundam. I bought this guy from Toys R Us back when there were a bunch of Gundam cartoons on tv on Cartoon Network as part of Toonami. The Gundam RX-78 Bandai the original Gundam version of this toy was from Clover, 1979. That version is mostly diecast but pretty rare as the company went out of business sometime in the early 80’s and Bandai has since taken over the production run. The 2nd image is a life size replica in Tokyo. Gundam has become such a cultural icon that Japan decided to build a life size version to honor it.
Gundam MSIA RX-78 Bandai 2000
Life Size Gundam Statue RX-78
Gundam MSIA Gouf Custom MS-07B3 Bandai 2006
Another Gundam MSIA purchased in Asia 2004. This is the Gouf Custom MS-07B-3. I’ve added a screen capture of what he looked like as a cartoon. He’s part of the 08th MS Team anime series.
Gundam MSIA Gouf Custom MS-07B-3 Bandai 2006
Gundam Gouf Custom MS-07B3 in action!
Gundam MSIA RGM-89 Jegan 2003 Bandai from anime Char’s Counter Attack 1988
Another mecha from the MSIA series, the RGM-89 Jegan is the “grunt” of the Federation forces. I’ve added the cartoon image from Char’s Counterattack.
RGM-89 Jegan from Char’s Counter Attack
Haro – Gundam Mechanical Mascot from the Gundam Cafe in Akihabara
Since I love Gundam, I had to buy Haru – the Gundam mascot. I purchased him at the Gundam Cafe in Akihabara during my last trip to Japan. If you open him up, he has candy inside.
Haro Gundam Mascot filled with Haro Crunch Choco goodness from Akihabara
Gundam MSIA Geara Doga AMS-119 Rezin Schnyder – Char’s Counterattack 1988 Bandai 2002
Below is the Geara Doga in blue. This is a commander’s version. It also comes in a green model which I just got as a loose piece. I really love the Gundam MSIA line because there’s an endless variety of mechas – especially on the Zeon side. This was one of many I bought on a trip to Japan and the Philippines in 2004.
Gundam MSIA Geara Doga AMS-119 Rezin Schnyder – Char’s Counterattack 1988 Bandai 2002
Tetsujin 28 is one of my favorite robots. I bought the Tetsujin 28 ST on Ebay 2003 for 200 dollars which I thought was steep for and ST sized robot. But fast forward 10 years later and Tetsujin 28 rarely comes up for sale at any price and if they do, they’re easily 1000+ for the DX version.
Actually, I had never seen this ST version. Although I had wanted the Popy or Godaikin DX version, I’m quite happy with having some sort of representation of this robot. The current re-issues unfortunately are either plastic OR look like the original cartoon back in the 50’s instead of the robot from the new anime The New Adventures of Gigantor or New Tetsujin-28 that came out in 1980-1981.
New Tetsujin 28 ST 1980 Popy GB-23 from anime New Tetsujin-28 1980-1981
New Tetsujin 28 ST 1980 Popy GB-23 from anime Taiyo no Shisha Tetsujin 28-go 鉄人２８号（新) 1980-1981
Tetsujin 28 ST GB-23 by Popy 1980 from anime New Tetsujin-28 1980-1981
Deluxe Gundam MK-II Mobile Suit RX-78 1985
This one, I recall buying in a small toy store in Kyoto, Japan. This was my very first Gundam. I grew to love this series immediately as there were so many different mecha (compared to Macross). I don’t recall seeing the Zakus at the time but they may have been in the unfamiliar-to-me-at-the-time or HCM format rather than a toy like this one. I have also placed its replacement – the 12″ Deluxe Nu Gundam from Char’s Counterattack next to it as comparison. I also have a small booklet that I purchased from Kinokuniya book store. I might also have a VHS tape as well. You can now watch episodes on Youtube.
Gundam Mark II
Deluxe Nu Gundam RX-93 Char’s Counterattack 1988 Bandai
Gundam MSIA Mobile Suit in Action!! Zaku II Garma Zabi Use MS-06FS 2004
Here is another MSIA figure I picked up. This is from the Mobile Suit in Action!! line. Garma Zabi Use Zaku II MS-06FS came out in 2004.
MS-06F Zaku II Garma Zabi Custom
Gundam MSIA Mobile Suit in Action!! Zaku II Garma Zabi Use MS-06FS 2004
Gundam MSIA Mobile Suit in Action!! Zaku II Garma Zabi Use MS-06FS 2004
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