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Flashman Flash King GC-33 ST by Popy Japan 1986

Meet Flash King from Choushinsei Flashman. He joins all of his Sentai brethren in my collection. This is not a robot I coveted in the 80’s. Mostly found out about Flash King from my love of other 80’s robots as most of the information on this guy is in Japanese. This robot is pretty light for an 80’s Popy robot. I always expect some diecast metal goodness when dealing with Popy robots. Seems to be all plastic, but he is decent looking. After looking him over, looks like only the feet and chest are metal. Oops, looks like I forgot to take a picture of the front of the box. Oh well.

Flash King  is one of the nicer designs for a Super Sentai robot, I really like the color scheme and proportions. Though most ST robots don’t have an issue with this. This usually is an issue with the DX robots like Combattra, Daimos, and Daltanias. I wish i had his bigger brother Flash in Box, the DX version which seems pretty rare. Flash King looks great for a DX. This is one of my few Popy robots. I am a bit surprised,  as Popy had been reabsorbed back into Bandai in 1983 and this came out in 1986. ***

 

Flash King(フラッシュキング Furasshu Kingu) GC-33 ST by Popy Bandai Japan 1986 from live action show Choushinsei Flashman(超新星フラッシュマン) 1986-1987 styrofoam insert

Flash King GC-33 ST by Popy Bandai Japan 1986 from tokusatsu tv show Choushinsei Flashman(超新星フラッシュマン) 1986-1987

Flash King GC-33 ST by Popy Bandai Japan 1986 from live action show Choushinsei Flashman 1986-1987 loose open chest and legs

Flash King GC-33 ST by Popy Bandai Japan 1986

Flash King GC-33 ST by Popy Bandai Japan 1986 from live action show Choushinsei Flashman 1986-1987 loose front sword shield

Flash King GC-33 ST by Popy Bandai Japan 1986

FlashmFlash King GC-33 ST by Popy Bandai Japan 1986 from live action show Choushinsei Flashman 1986-1987 loose robot front

Flash King GC-33 ST by Popy Bandai Japan 1986 from live action show Chōshinsei Furasshuman 1986-1987

(フラッシュキング Furasshu Kingu)Flash King GC-33 ST by Popy Bandai Japan 1986 from live action show Choushinsei Flashman(超新星フラッシュマン) 1986-1987 loose robot back

Flash King GC-33 ST by Popy Bandai Japan 1986





Flash King(フラッシュキング Furasshu Kingu) GC-33 ST by Popy Bandai Japan 1986 from live action show Choushinsei Flashman 1986-1987 box back  (超新星フラッシュマン)

Flash King GC-33 ST by Popy Bandai Japan 1986 from live action show Choushinsei Flashman 1986-1987

Vavilos GoDaikin ST by Bandai GC-16 1984

Here is the Vavilos ST. I really don’t know why, but the ST versions of these robots are often better than the DX versions. This is definitely the case in this robot. Vavilos is from the live action ‘tokusatsu’ show Space Sheriff Shaider. So think Power Rangers.

Vavilos does not have a great design. I definitely would have liked a little more detail on the head and maybe if it was a little bigger it would feel right. But the head is more proportionate, than say the arms which are a little puny and insignificant. It is like a Tyrannosaurus Rex, big body, teeny weeny arms. Oh well, if T-Rex can kick ass, then maybe Vavilos wouldn’t get the crap kicked out of him. The robot transforms from a space ship to a robot and giant gun as well, in this case I prefer the V Spaceship form. He comes with 6 yellow missiles which shoot out of the chest. The build of the legs remind me of the Dyna Robo, Goggle Robo or Change robo. The main body of the robot is just blocky, Seems like the transformations were more important in the design than the actual robot.

That being said, I like having both the DX and ST Vavilos. It fills out my Godaikin collection which is my favorite line of 80’s robots. Though if I had to be more specific, I have a big soft spot for the Popy ST line. Check out the Vavilos DX!

Vavilos GoDaiKin ST by Bandai GC-16 from Uchu Keiji Shaider (宇宙刑事シャイダー)  tokusatsu tv show from 1984-1985 loose robot front

Vavilos GoDaiKin ST by Bandai GC-16 from Space Sheriff Shaider tokusatsu tv show from 1984-1985

 

Vavilos GoDaiKin ST by Bandai GC-16 from Uchu Keiji Shaider (宇宙刑事シャイダー)  tokusatsu tv show from 1984-1985 loose robot back Item #300024

Vavilos GoDaiKin ST by Bandai GC-16 from Space Sheriff Shaider tokusatsu tv show from 1984-1985

Vavilos GoDaiKin ST by Bandai GC-16 from Space Sheriff Shaider (宇宙刑事シャイダー Uchū Keiji Shaidā)  tokusatsu tv show from 1984-1985 loose front 2

Vavilos GoDaiKin ST by Bandai GC-16 from Uchu Keiji Shaider tokusatsu tv show from 1984-1985

 

Here are a few fun videos from the tv show Space Sheriff Shaider!!!

I recently added Vavilos in the Bandai Godaikin packaging which is nice. So now I have some missiles to test out! I swear that is about my favorite part.

Vavilos Godaikin ST 1984 by Bandai GC-16 back and side of box

Vavilos GoDaiKin ST by Bandai GC-16 from Uchu Keiji Shaider tokusatsu tv show from 1984-1985

 

Vavilos Godaikin ST 1984 by Bandai GC-16 front of box

Vavilos GoDaiKin ST by Bandai GC-16 from Uchu Keiji Shaider tokusatsu tv show from 1984-1985

Goggle Five Chogokin ST by Popy GB-76 Japan 1982

Here is Goggle Five Chogokin. It’s nice to have the DX and ST versions of this robot. I will have to do a group picture for my GoDaiKins and the DX versions with their little brothers. ***

Wow, this thing is heavy. It earns the Chogokin name by far. The chest and legs are definitely metal. I can’t find the year on this thing, now I wish I could read Japanese. This is probably one of my older Popy robots. You can’t have a Popy robot without the shooting fists, sword and shield. The design as on most ST robots is fabulous. As usual they get the proportions right. I love this thing. Goggle Five is an 80’s Super Sentai robot from the series Dai Sentai Goggle Five in 1982.

I wish American toys came in this type of packaging. Storing is a breeze with all my Japanese robots. Even when I have a boxed Hasbro Transformer it is harder to store once you have opened the box.

 

Goggle Five Chogokin by Popy GB-76 Japan ST 1982 from Dai Sentai Goggle Five 1982-1983 styrofoam

Popy Goggle Five Chogokin GB-76 Japan ST

Goggle Five Chogokin by Popy GB-76 Japan ST 1982 from Dai Sentai Goggle Five 1982-1983 loose

Goggle Five Chogokin by Popy GB-76 Japan ST 1982

Goggle Five Chogokin by Popy GB-76 Japan ST 1982 from Dai Sentai Goggle Five 1982-1983 loose back

Goggle Five Chogokin by Popy GB-76 Japan ST 1982

Goggle Five Chogokin by Popy GB-76 Japan ST 1982 from Dai Sentai Goggle Five 1982-1983 loose 2

Goggle Five Chogokin by Popy GB-76 Japan ST 1982

Goggle Five Chogokin by Popy GB-76 Japan ST 1982 from Dai Sentai Goggle Five 1982-1983 back box cover

Goggle Five Chogokin by Popy GB-76 Japan ST 1982

Goggle Five Chogokin by Popy GB-76 Japan ST 1982 from Dai Sentai Goggle Five 1982-1983 front box cover

Goggle Five Chogokin by Popy GB-76 Japan ST 1982




Kousokudenjin Albegas Gamma Robo ST Victora Popy 1983

Albegas was the Voltron we never got to see over here. One would hope Voltron II would be better dubs than the vehicle and lion Voltron cartoons. Due to the popularity of the GoLion Voltron and the lack of interest in Dairugger vehicle Voltron, the Albegas version was canceled so they could focus on new Lion Voltron cartoons.

I plan to watch the Japanese versions as they have edited out all the violence in the US versions for kids. I have already seen one GoLion episode and it has more promise than Voltron at this point.

The Albegas Gamma Robo is from the Victora line. These are cheap plastic versions of the Popy line that could be sold at train stations without tarnishing the Popy name. I was disappointed initially that these were all plastic and smaller, but I got them cheap so what can I say. After opening them up to work with them, they are not bad and have about the same functionality of the metal versions. Only thing missing are the swords which would have been nice to have.

 

Kousokudenjin Albegas Gamma Robo ST Victora Popy 1983 front box cover 2 from anime tv show Lightspeed Electroid Albegas 1983-1984

Kousokudenjin Albegas Gamma Robo ST Victora Popy 1983 back box cover from anime tv show Lightspeed Electroid Albegas 1983-1984 Kousokudenjin Albegas Gamma Robo ST Victora Popy 1983

 

Kousokudenjin Albegas Gamma Robo ST Victora Popy 1983 front box cover from anime tv show Lightspeed Electroid Albegas 1983-1984

Kousokudenjin Albegas Gamma Robo ST Victora Popy 1983

 

Kousokudenjin Albegas Gamma Robo ST Victora Popy 1983 styrofoam from anime tv show Lightspeed Electroid Albegas 1983-1984

Kousokudenjin Albegas Gamma Robo ST Victora Popy 1983

Kousokudenjin Albegas Gamma Robo ST Victora Popy 1983 loose robot back from anime tv show Lightspeed Electroid Albegas 1983-1984

Kousokudenjin Albegas Gamma Robo ST Victora Popy 1983

Kousokudenjin Albegas Gamma Robo ST Victora Popy 1983 loose robot from anime tv show Lightspeed Electroid Albegas 1983-1984

Kousokudenjin Albegas Gamma Robo ST Victora Popy 1983

 

Check out the intro to Albegas, the Voltron that could have been.

I will have to watch a few of these!

Victora Albegas and Gamma Robo 1983 from anime Kōsoku Denjin Albegas aka Arbegas, Arbegas: el rayo custodio, Light-Speed Electro-God Albegus, 光速電神アルベガス 1983-1984

Victora Albegas and Gamma Robo 1983

Kousokudenjin Albegas ST Victora Popy 1983

I had the Denjinbox DX Albegas by Popy, but I can’t say it did much more than this one does. The DX had 3 swords that combined into one long skinny one.  The robots themselves are short and blocky, but the anime has a much better look. If I never get the Denjinbox again, it would not be a huge loss as this version is as functional as I need it to be. I did not really care for the design as the arms needed to be folded into the back and hidden. It looked ok from the front, but not the sides and back. They have a few new releases by Evolution Toy and Dynamite that look much better.

The Victora products were train station versions that could be bought on the cheap. Yup, they are pretty cheaply made, but solid so I am not worried they will break like the DX version.

Kousokudenjin Albegas St Victora Popy 1983  loose front from anime Kōsoku Denjin Albegas aka Arbegas, Arbegas: el rayo custodio, Light-Speed Electro-God Albegus, 光速電神アルベガス 1983-1984

Albegas ST Victora Popy 1983

Kousokudenjin Albegas St Victora Popy 1983 loose back from anime Kōsoku Denjin Albegas aka Arbegas, Arbegas: el rayo custodio, Light-Speed Electro-God Albegus, 光速電神アルベガス 1983-1984

Albegas ST Victora Popy 1983

From the back you can see it is just one big chunk of red plastic and the top is a chunk of black plastic. Hopefully more than glue is holding them together.  

Kousokudenjin Albegas St Victora Popy 1983  loose from anime Kōsoku Denjin Albegas aka Arbegas, Arbegas: el rayo custodio, Light-Speed Electro-God Albegus, 光速電神アルベガス 1983-1984

Kousokudenjin Albegas St Victora Popy 1983

Kousokudenjin Albegas St Victora Popy 1983  front box from anime Kōsoku Denjin Albegas aka Arbegas, Arbegas: el rayo custodio, Light-Speed Electro-God Albegus, 光速電神アルベガス 1983-1984

Kousokudenjin Albegas St Victora Popy 1983



Kousokudenjin Albegas St Victora Popy 1983 back box

Kousokudenjin Albegas St Victora Popy 1983

Here is the big guy with Gamma Robo.

Victora Albegas and Gamma Robo from anime Kōsoku Denjin Albegas aka Arbegas, Arbegas: el rayo custodio, Light-Speed Electro-God Albegus, 光速電神アルベガス 1983-1984

Victora Albegas and Gamma Robo

Here is a taste of the anime Lightspeed Electroid Albegas.

Daidenjin Godaikin Bandai 1984 aka GB-14 Daidenjin DX Popy Japan 1980

I always thought this was an ST version of Daidenjin, but I stand corrected. It is the Daidenjin DX version. That’s why it comes with all the cool stuff and it actually transforms into a space ship. I don’t think any of the ST’s tranform. So it’s not the GB-15. This is a good heavy piece chock full of die cast metal and it has a nice build, but I can’t say I like the big D on his chest. Most of the parts are very square or rectangular, so the designers hardly used any imagination when making this guy as a robot. But the design is light years better than say Sun Vulcan. The transformation is not great but at least it does more than my old Shogun Warriors did.

I noticed these robots remind me of the my old Shogun Warriors from the 70’s. Now I know why. They were made by the same company. Originally the Shogun Warriors were issued as Popy Super Robots in the GA series. So the reason the design, die cast metal heft, and shooting fists(don’t Daidenjin’s fists look like Daltanias DX large fists?) were all so familiar is that they came from the same company. This one was issued in the Popy GB series.

Daidenjin GoDaiKin Bandai 1984 aka GB14 Daidenjin DX Popy Japan 1980 from the live action show Denshi Sentai Denziman 1980-1981 back box cover

Daidenjin GoDaiKin Bandai 1984 from tokusatsu show Denshi Sentai Denziman 1980-1981

When transformed it becomes Denjin the space port. The robot hails from the Denshi Sentai Denziman TV series 13 years before the Power Rangers ever made it out here. Nope, never watched it, but I like the robot. I don’t really have the space to display my robots, but this site works out well as a virtual display case.

Daidenjin GoDaiKin Bandai 1984 aka GB-14 Daidenjin DX Popy Japan 1980 from the live action show Denshi Sentai Denziman(電子戦隊デンジマン Electronic Squadron Denziman) 1980-1981 styrofoam insert

Daidenjin GoDaiKin Bandai 1984 from live action show Electronic Squadron Denziman 1980-1981

 

Daidenjin GoDaiKin Bandai 1984 aka GB-14 Daidenjin DX Popy Japan 1980 from the live action show Denshi Sentai Denziman(電子戦隊デンジマン Electronic Squadron Denziman) 1980-1981 robot loose front image 2

Daidenjin GoDaiKin Bandai 1984 from tokusatsu show Denshi Sentai Denziman 1980-1981

Daidenjin GoDaiKin Bandai 1984 aka GB-14 Daidenjin DX Popy Japan 1980 from the live action show Denshi Sentai Denziman(電子戦隊デンジマン Electronic Squadron Denziman) 1980-1981 loose back image

Daidenjin GoDaiKin Bandai 1984 from live action show Electronic Squadron Denziman 1980-1981

Daidenjin GoDaiKin Bandai 1984 aka GB-14 Daidenjin DX Popy Japan 1980 from the live action show Denshi Sentai Denziman(電子戦隊デンジマン Electronic Squadron Denziman) 1980-1981 front box cover

Daidenjin GoDaiKin Bandai 1984 from tokusatsu show Denshi Sentai Denziman 1980-1981

 

Daidenjin GoDaiKin Bandai 1984 aka GB-14 Daidenjin DX Popy Japan 1980 from the live action show Denshi Sentai Denziman (電子戦隊デンジマン Electronic Squadron Denziman) 1980-1981 loose front image

Daidenjin GoDaiKin Bandai 1984 from live action show Electronic Squadron Denziman 1980-1981

Daidenjin GoDaiKin Bandai 1984 aka GB-14 Daidenjin DX Popy Japan 1980 from the live action show Denshi Sentai Denziman 1980-1981 side box cover

Daidenjin GoDaiKin Bandai 1984


Change Robo GC-28 by Popy Bandai 1985 aka Godaikin Machineman ST 1985

Think this is a reissue of the original Popy GC 28 which has a red shield. The five Super Sentai guys pictured on the cover kinda look like cops. They are from Dengeki Sentai Changeman. Even though I am not a fan of Super Sentai, I still like the robots. Change Robo is one of them. I try to only collect the 70’s and 80’s chogokin robots. I couldn’t fit the sword in the fist because it was so tight, but it was fun shooting the head off. The fists do not shoot off with much zing and the robot is a little light in die cast metal, but I really like this ST robot which fits in well with my Godaikin collection, but the DX robot looks really good too. My copy is missing the 5 little plastic Changeman Sentai figures.

Plastic Changmen Change Robo(チェンジロボ Chenji Robo) GC-28 robot toy by Popy Bandai 1985 from Dengeki Sentai Changeman 1985-1986 9th series in the Super Sentai tv show (電撃戦隊チェンジマン Dengeki Sentai Chenjiman)

Plastic Changeman figures from the Change Robo GC-28 by Popy Bandai 1985

The DX robot came out as a late release Godaikin in 1985 or 1986. Change Robo is pretty rare as Godaikins go. I have only seen him a few times on auction and lost every time. The ST is a Popy robot as it has the Popy label, though I did not know it at the time I purchased it. So it’s one of the only  two Popy robots I have.

The robot’s design reminds me a lot of Goggle V robot. It is a simple but solid design, that you can change into a decent looking jet, car and helicopter(the Jetchanger, Helichanger, and Landchanger). The only real difference between Goggle V and Change Robo is in color scheme. A few tweaks to the design & color and you would have Goggle Five which is a good thing. It is a lot like the Generation 1 Transformers that all used the same molds like Bluestreak, Smokescreen and Prowl . If I ever display these two, I would have to put them right next to each other.

Change Robo(チェンジロボ Chenji Robo) GC-28 by Popy Bandai 1985 from Dengeki Sentai Changeman(電撃戦隊チェンジマン) 1985-1986 styrofoam

Change Robo GC-28 by Popy Bandai 1985

Change Robo GC-28 by Popy Bandai 1985 from Dengeki Sentai Changeman 1985-1986 loose front 2

Change Robo GC-28 by Popy Bandai 1985

 (チェンジロボ Chenji Robo)Change Robo GC-28 by Popy Bandai 1985 from (電撃戦隊チェンジマン)Dengeki Sentai Changeman 1985-1986 loose accessories

Change Robo and accessories. Lightning Sword, Change Shield, propeller and head missile

Change Robo GC-28 by Popy Bandai 1985 aka GoDaiKin Machineman ST from Dengeki Sentai Changeman 1985-1986 loose back

Change Robo GC-28 by Popy Bandai 1985

Change Robo GC 28 by Popy Bandai Japan 1985 from Dengeki Sentai Changeman(電撃戦隊チェンジマン) 1985-1986 instructions  (チェンジロボ Chenji Robo)

Change Robo GC-28 by Popy Bandai instructions

Change Robo GC-28 by Popy Bandai 1985 from Dengeki Sentai Changeman 1985-1986 back cover  (チェンジロボ Chenji Robo)

Change Robo GC-28 by Popy Bandai 1985 from tv show (電撃戦隊チェンジマン Dengeki Sentai Chenjiman) 1985-1986

 (チェンジロボ Chenji Robo)Change Robo GC-28 by Popy Bandai 1985 from Dengeki Sentai Changeman 1985-1986 front cover

Change Robo (チェンジロボ Chenji Robo) GC-28 by Popy Bandai 1985

Change Robo(チェンジロボ Chenji Robo) GC-28 robot toy by Popy Bandai 1985 from Dengeki Sentai Changeman 1985-1986 9th series in the Super Sentai tv show (電撃戦隊チェンジマン Dengeki Sentai Chenjiman)

Change Robo(チェンジロボ Chenji Robo) GC-28 robot toy by Popy Bandai 1985 from Super Sentai tv show 電撃戦隊チェンジマン Dengeki Sentai Chenjiman 1985-1986

 

Daltanious GA-99 by Popy ST 1979 Japan aka Daltanias

This Daltanious ST is one of my only Popy pieces. I prefer this smaller Daltanious to the Popy Daltanias DX(GB-01, GB-02, PB-81) as the proportions are more appealing to look at. This is a nice hunk of die cast metal. I have the larger one, but I am missing pieces and the fists which would be nice to have. I would probably just display this one, because I am just not that hot on the design on the DX. The parts on the body look too skinny on a big robot. The foot missiles zing out a nice zing 5 feet and have a surprisingly strong spring. I am a big fan of this robot as it a great looking piece and such an improvement over the DX version. The ST version never made it to the US, but we did get the Godaikin DX Daltanias version.

I originally started out with the die cast metal Shogun Warriors and moved on to these pieces as an adult. We went to Japan Town in San Francisco to see the newest Gundam and Macross robots from Japan. My cousin just went to Japan and these pieces are a bit more than I want to pay for. But it’s nice to know I can pick them up if I have the dough.

Daltanious GA-99 by Popy ST aka Daltanias 1979 Japan from the anime Mirai Robo Daltanias 1979-1980 loose robot front 2 other names Daltanious (Italy), Dartanias, el robot del futuro (Spain), Future Robo Daltanias, 未来ロボ ダルタニアス (Japanese)

Daltanious GA-99 by Popy ST aka Daltanias 1979 Japan

Made in Japan.

Daltanious GA 99 by Popy ST aka Daltanias 1983 styrofoam from anime Daltanious (Italy), Dartanias, el robot del futuro (Spain), Future Robo Daltanias, 未来ロボ ダルタニアス (Japanese) 1979-1980

Daltanious GA-99 by Popy ST 1979 Japan

Daltanious GA-99 by Popy ST aka Daltanias 1983 from the anime Mirai Robo Daltanias 1979-1980 loose back robot other names Daltanious (Italy), Dartanias, el robot del futuro (Spain), Future Robo Daltanias, 未来ロボ ダルタニアス (Japanese)

Daltanious GA-99 by Popy ST aka Daltanias 1979 Japan

Daltanious GA-99 by Popy ST 1979 aka Daltanias 1983 Japan from the anime Mirai Robo Daltanias 1979-1980 feet other names Daltanious (Italy), Dartanias, el robot del futuro (Spain), Future Robo Daltanias, 未来ロボ ダルタニアス (Japanese)

Daltanious GA-99 by Popy ST

 


 
 

Daltanious GA 99 by Popy ST aka Daltanias 1983 front and side cover from anime Daltanious (Italy), Dartanias, el robot del futuro (Spain), Future Robo Daltanias, 未来ロボ ダルタニアス (Japanese) 1979-1980

Daltanious GA-99 by Popy ST from the anime Mirai Robo Daltanias 1979-1980

Daltanious GA 99 by Popy ST aka Daltanias 1983 back cover from anime Daltanious (Italy), Dartanias, el robot del futuro (Spain), Future Robo Daltanias, 未来ロボ ダルタニアス (Japanese) 1979-1980

Daltanious GA-99 by Popy ST from the anime Mirai Robo Daltanias 1979-1980

 


 
 

Daltanious GA 99 by Popy ST aka Daltanias 1983 accessories from anime Daltanious (Italy), Dartanias, el robot del futuro (Spain), Future Robo Daltanias, 未来ロボ ダルタニアス (Japanese) 1979-1980

Daltanious GA-99 by Popy ST aka Daltanias 1979 accessories

 

The anime Future Robot Daltanious came out in 1979-1980 where earth has been conquered by aliens. They were going to use Daltanious for the lion robot, version of Voltron, but Toei sent out GoLion instead. They loved GoLion and it became the most popular Voltron robot. Here is the original Daltanious opener for the cartoon.

Daitetsujin 17 Godaikin by Bandai 1984 aka Daitetsujin 17 DX GA-81 1977 by Popy

First thing I noticed about Daitetsujin 17 is that it is so heavy. A majority of this robot is metal  which is awesome. You can see it in the pictures. Daitetsujin 17 ‘s a pretty cool robot, not so good as a flying fortress. After watching the movie, I actually prefer the toy robot to the one in the show. I tried shooting the fists and the stomach missile and they got some pow going 5 feet. I have all the parts and it looks mint. I would have transformed it if I wanted too. But it didn’t look like it was worth the time. I like the blue and red color scheme and overall it is a nice looking robot. My only beef with this robot is that they could have made the arms a little more proportional to the body.

I really don’t have that many Godaikins to go to complete my collection. Too bad the last ones I need are so expensive. This robot hails from a live action “tokusatsu” show like Godzilla and Ultraman in 1977 all its cheesy goodness. Watching the intro seems amusing enough. I listened to the movie below and occasionally watched while I was writing this post.

The movie Daitetsujin 17(大鉄人17)below appears to be a dubbed movie. The dub is so funny! OMG. The narration seems like something from Rocky and Bullwinkle. You should definitely watch this! Enjoy.

Daitetsujin 17 GoDaiKin by Bandai 1984 aka Daitetsujin 17 DX GA-81 1977 by Popy loose open chest from tokusatsu show (大鉄人17 Daitetsujin Wan-Sebun)  in 1977

The open chest compartment and shooting chest missile.


 

Daitetsujin 17 GoDaiKin by Bandai 1984 aka DX GA-81 1977 by Popy legs & feet from tokusatsu show (大鉄人17 Daitetsujin Wan-Sebun) in 1977

The foot compartments and robot legs.

Daitetsujin 17 GoDaiKin by Bandai 1984 aka DX GA-81 by Popy styrofoam from tokusatsu show (大鉄人17 Daitetsujin Wan-Sebun) in 1977

Daitetsujin 17 GoDaiKin by Bandai 1984 aka DX GA-81 1977 by Popy

Daitetsujin 17 GoDaiKin by Bandai 1984 aka DX GA-81 by Popy loose front view of robot from tokusatsu show (大鉄人17 Daitetsujin Wan-Sebun)  in 1977

Daitetsujin 17 GoDaiKin by Bandai 1984 aka GA-81 by Popy loose back view of robot

Back view of robot and wings

Daitetsujin 17 GoDaiKin by Bandai 1984 aka DX GA-81 by Popy loose front angle

Daitetsujin 17 GoDaiKin by Bandai 1984 aka DX GA-81 by Popy back & side cover

Daitetsujin 17 GoDaiKin by Bandai 1984 aka Daitetsujin 17 DX GA-81 1977 by Popy

Daitetsujin 17 GoDaiKin by Bandai 1984 aka GA-81 by Popy front box cover

Daitetsujin 17 GoDaiKin by Bandai 1984 aka Daitetsujin 17 DX GA-81 1977 by Popy


Voltron III Matchbox Defender of the Universe Miniature Lion Space Robot 1984 aka Golion GB-35 ST Popy 1981

Popy gave these to us first as Golion GB-35 in 1981. This is the iconic robot from the 80’s. I don’t have anything bad to say about this robot. Golion has a great design and is a great ST version with the sword and shield.

I have the Voltron version. I wish the Voltron versions had a sword. The DX and ST Voltron from Matchbox and do not have the sword or any of the Golion accessories and I have both. Guess I know what I will do if I ever get a 3D printer. I did not realize this one had never been opened. The tape and tie to hold it to the styrofoam are still there. Guess it’s opened once now, but as mint as it will ever be. Seems like the legs and the chest are die cast metal(only the head and arms are plastic) so it’s a pretty heavy robot likely making this one from its Chogokin line or roughly translated Super Alloy. If you notice, I mention that a lot. I am a fan of the old toys they made with metal. They seem more sturdy and substantial, like American cars from the 70’s. My little cousin clocked me in the head with an old metal Tonka truck I had and that one time, I wish it was plastic.

Voltron III Defender of the Universe Miniature Lion Space Robot Matchbox aka Golion styrofoam GB-35 ST Popy 1981 from cartoon Voltron Defender of the Universe 1984-1985 other names Beast King GoLion, Hundred-Beast King Go Lion, Hyakujū Ō Golion, King of Beasts Golion, Lion Force Voltron, Voltron III, Voltron of the Far Universe, Voltron, difensore dell'universo, Voltron, el defensor del universo,百獣王ゴライオン

Voltron III Matchbox Miniature Lion Space Robot 1984 from cartoon Voltron Defender of the Universe 1984-1985

The American version of the cartoon for this robot was pretty lame, but I can only say I liked a few robot anime. Getta Robo, Dangard Ace, Gaiking, especially Macross and Gundam. Not the American versions. Hate Matchbox for depriving us of swords for Voltron, bastards.

Anyway checked out a couple of the original Japanese Golion episodes and it was a much better. Seems like they made a lot of changes to the plot and removed the violence.

Voltron III Matchbox Defender of the Universe Miniature Lion Space Robot Lion Instructions Super Alloy or Chogokin from cartoon Voltron Defender of the Universe 1984-1985 other names Beast King GoLion, Hundred-Beast King Go Lion, Hyakujū Ō Golion, King of Beasts Golion, Lion Force Voltron, Voltron III, Voltron of the Far Universe, Voltron, difensore dell'universo, Voltron, el defensor del universo,百獣王ゴライオン Super Alloy

Voltron III Matchbox Miniature Lion Space Robot 1984 Lion Instructions Super Alloy or Chogokin

Voltron III Matchbox Defender of the Universe Miniature Lion Space Robot aka Golion back box cover GB-35 ST Popy 1981 from cartoon Voltron Defender of the Universe 1984-1985 other names Beast King GoLion, Hundred-Beast King Go Lion, Hyakujū Ō Golion, King of Beasts Golion, Lion Force Voltron, Voltron III, Voltron of the Far Universe, Voltron, difensore dell'universo, Voltron, el defensor del universo,百獣王ゴライオン

Voltron III Matchbox Miniature Lion Space Robot 1984 from cartoon Voltron Defender of the Universe 1984-1985

Voltron III Matchbox Defender of the Universe Miniature Lion Space Robot aka Golion top box cover GB-35 ST Popy 1981 from cartoon Voltron Defender of the Universe 1984-1985 other names Beast King GoLion, Hundred-Beast King Go Lion, Hyakujū Ō Golion, King of Beasts Golion, Lion Force Voltron, Voltron III, Voltron of the Far Universe, Voltron, difensore dell'universo, Voltron, el defensor del universo,百獣王ゴライオン

Voltron III Matchbox Miniature Lion Space Robot 1984 from cartoon Voltron Defender of the Universe 1984-1985

 

Voltron III Matchbox Defender of the Universe Miniature Lion Space Robot aka Golion front box cover GB-35 ST Popy 1981 from cartoon Voltron Defender of the Universe 1984-1985 other names Beast King GoLion, Hundred-Beast King Go Lion, Hyakujū Ō Golion, King of Beasts Golion, Lion Force Voltron, Voltron III, Voltron of the Far Universe, Voltron, difensore dell'universo, Voltron, el defensor del universo,百獣王ゴライオン

Voltron III Matchbox Miniature Lion Space Robot 1984 from cartoon Voltron Defender of the Universe 1984-1985

I heard the anime for GoLion was edited for violence, so I am definitely watching the Japanese version. Enjoy!


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