Tag: Robot

Diaclone Gats Blocker Takara 1983 aka Diakron Multi Force 14 Robot 1984

The Gats Blocker robot was a mystery to me for the longest time. I traded for this from a kid down the block in the late 80’s, but I never had the outer box or asked what it was. I was not sure what this robot was when I got it, but it looked pretty cool. It would have been nice to have the internet on this guy back then.

This was a Diaclone robot Gats Blocker before most Diaclone robots became Transformers. Takara tried to market Gats Blocker here as Diakron, then Kronoform and later as Grandstand Convertors Alphatron. After reading about Diaclone robots, I found the solution to this mystery. Not that it was bugging me, but it was nice to know. I have had this robot for over 20 years and had no idea what this was. Now, I know. The link below covers Diaclone robots over the years. I also appear to be missing the pilots that go in 5 of the vehicles.

http://tfsource.com/blog/diaclone-abroad/

At this point I am not sure if this is the Diaclone or US version. Do I have Gats Blocker or Diakron? The guy I traded with bought robots here and in Asia. Maybe if I check out the made by on the robot I will find out.

It is a nice display size and a good looking robot. You can pick it up on the secondary market for a relatively low price as it had so many releases. ***

Diakron Multi Force 14 Robot aka Gats Blocker & Kronoform by Takara and Grandstand Convertors Alphatron

Diakron Multi Force 14 Robot aka Gats Blocker & Kronoform by Takara



Mugen Calibur Variable Vehicle VV-54AR 1/72 Scale Takatoku 1983 Japan

My cousin Dave bought Mugen Caliber for me in Japan in the 80’s. So I was a little disappointed back then because I wanted one of those big ass Chogokin robots he had. I appreciate having this now. It’s a nice piece. Much better by far than the Ovelon Gazzette from the same anime.  I am hoping to add the 1/55 Bonaparte Tulcas tank or 1/55 Mugen Caliber which is a little bigger than the one I have from the Dorvack line to my collection. Mugen Caliber was released in Generation 1 Transformers as Roadbuster. Mugen Caliber has a realistic look to the robot that I appreciate compared to most robots that were pulled into the Transformers line. I can actually imagine it as a real robot.

My cousin is going to Japan next month. Maybe he can pick it up for me on the way back. I am glad I still have the box, he threw away most of his so he could pack as many robots into his suitcase as he could.

I never watched the anime as it was never brought to the US. Here is the intro for the anime Special Armored Battalion Dorvack 1983-1984. It’s nice to see Mugen Caliber and Bonaparte Tulcas in action. What I have seen so far is pretty good. I will have to dig around for more episodes.

 

Dorvack Mugen Calibur VV 54AR 1/72 scale Takatoku Toys from anime Tokusou Kihei Dorvack  or Special Armored Battalion Dorvack 1983-1984 side box cover 2 other names Comando Dolbuck, Dolbuck: Defensores de la Tierra, 特装機兵ドルバック

Mugen Calibur Variable Vehicle VV-54AR 1/72 Scale Takatoku 1983 Japan





Dorvack Mugen Calibur VV 54AR 1-72 scale Takatoku Toys from anime Tokusou Kihei Dorvack or Special Armored Battalion Dorvack 1983-1984 side cover 3 other names Comando Dolbuck, Dolbuck: Defensores de la Tierra, 特装機兵ドルバック

Mugen Calibur Variable Vehicle VV-54AR 1/72 Scale Takatoku Toys 1983 Japan





Mugen Calibur Variable Vehicle VV-54AR 1/72 Scale Takatoku 1983 Japan from anime Special Armored Battalion Dorvack 1983-1984 styrofoam insert other names Comando Dolbuck, Dolbuck: Defensores de la Tierra, 特装機兵ドルバック

Mugen Calibur Variable Vehicle VV-54AR 1/72 Scale Takatoku Toys 1983 Japan

The Japanese as always pack the robots with a lot of accessories which is always fun. This one comes with armor, guns, some rounds and jetpack. The orange and yellow color scheme is pretty nice. I can imagine it as a realistic desert camouflage. It gives me a break from the standard Super Sentai robot colors of blue, red, yellow and silver.

Mugen Calibur Variable Vehicle VV-54AR 1/72 Scale Takatoku 1983 Japan from anime Special Armored Battalion Dorvack 1983-1984 front box cover other names Comando Dolbuck, Dolbuck: Defensores de la Tierra, 特装機兵ドルバック

Mugen Calibur Variable Vehicle VV-54AR 1/72 Scale Takatoku Toys 1983 Japan





Mugen Calibur Variable Vehicle VV-54AR 1/72 Scale Takatoku 1983 Japan from anime Special Armored Battalion Dorvack 1983-1984 back box cover other names Comando Dolbuck, Dolbuck: Defensores de la Tierra, 特装機兵ドルバック

Mugen Caliber Variable Vehicle VV-54AR 1/72 Scale Takatoku 1983 Japan

Mugen Caliber Variable Vehicle VV-54AR 1/72 Scale Takatoku 1983 Japan from anime Special Armored Battalion Dorvack 1983-1984 side box cover other names Comando Dolbuck, Dolbuck: Defensores de la Tierra, 特装機兵ドルバック

Mugen Calibur Variable Vehicle VV-54AR 1/72 Scale Takatoku Toys 1983 Japan

Dorvack Mugen Caliber VV 54AR 1-72 scale Takatoku Toys from anime Special Armored Battalion Dorvack 1983-1984 front box cover 2 other names Comando Dolbuck, Dolbuck: Defensores de la Tierra, 特装機兵ドルバック

Mugen Caliber Variable Vehicle VV-54AR 1/72 Scale Takatoku 1983 Japan from anime Special Armored Battalion Dorvack 1983-1984



Hi-Metal L-Gaim 1/100 Scale Popy Bandai ST 1984

The Hi-Metal L-Gaim is one of my favorite pieces. I have always wanted it since I first saw it on my cousin’s shelf in the 80’s.  Except for the yellowing on the plastic, L-Gaim is robot perfection. The detail and quality of the L-Gaim is amazing for the 80’s. I never knew anything about this robot, but I wanted to have one. This is definitely a must have for any Chogokin collectors. The box art is great. As far as I can see, this is the last Popy robot before they remerged back into Bandai. Popy meant high end quality robots and the the Hi-Metal L-Gaim is it! I can’t say enough about this robot.

The thing is, you can usually find the robot for a good price. I usually see it listed around $120 which is amazing for a robot of this quality from the 80’s.  Unfortunately, this white plastic is prone to yellowing like your old SNES(Super Nintendo Entertainment System). You can see what the actual color should be on the metal parts.  Dunno if its cheap plastic as they just did not plan to have these around that long.  I love the articulation and detail this figure has for an old 80’s robot. I can’t really think of any robot that matches its articulation an poseability from the 80’s. I am missing a gun, and I think I have a loose one of these hanging around somewhere.

I have a loose one as well. The brown plastic cable around the joints are broken off on the ends. I would say that is the main problem with this robot as they break pretty easily and I often see those broken when they are on sale,  but not really a deal breaker considering these are 30 year old robots. For me the cherry on the icing is the leg compartments. They open up and have some really nice detail.

Hi-Metal L-Gaim back box cover 1/100 Scale Popy Bandai ST 1984 from anime  Juusenki L-Gaim(重戦機エルガイム) 1984-1985

Hi-Metal L-Gaim 1/100 Scale Popy Bandai ST 1984 from anime Heavy Metal L Gaim 1984-1985

Hi-Metal L-Gaim side box cover 1/100 Scale Popy Bandai ST 1984 from anime Heavy Metal L Gaim(重戦機エルガイム) 1984-1985

Hi-Metal L-Gaim 1/100 Scale Popy Bandai 1984

Hi-Metal L-Gaim top of box cover 1/100 Scale Popy Bandai ST 1984 from anime Heavy Metal L Gaim(重戦機エルガイム) 1984-1985

Hi-Metal L-Gaim 1/100 Scale Popy Bandai 1984 from anime Juusenki L-Gaim (重戦機エルガイム) 1984-1985

Hi-Metal L-Gaim Japanese instructions 1/100 Scale Popy Bandai ST 1984 from anime Heavy Metal L Gaim(重戦機エルガイム) 1984-1985

Hi-Metal L-Gaim 1/100 Scale Popy Bandai 1984 Japanese instructions

Hi-Metal L-Gaim styrofoam insert 1/100 Scale Popy Bandai ST 1984 from anime Heavy Metal L Gaim 1984-1985

Hi-Metal L-Gaim 1/100 Scale Popy Bandai 1984 from anime Juusenki L-Gaim (重戦機エルガイム) 1984-1985

 

Hi-Metal L-Gaim front box cover 1/100 Scale Popy Bandai ST 1984 from anime Heavy Metal L Gaim 1984-1985

Hi-Metal L-Gaim 1/100 Scale Popy Bandai 1984 from anime Heavy Metal L Gaim 1984-1985

Made in Japan Product of Popy

Heavy Metal L Gaim(重戦機エルガイム) Episode 1, anime tv show from 1984-1985

Fang of the Sun Soltic H8 Round Facer 1/72 Takara 1981 Japan

Here is the Dual Model Soltic Round Facer from the anime Fang of the Sun Dougram. I have been meaning to watch the anime, but I keep forgetting to watch. Looks like there are quite a few episodes on Youtube. I never opened the Soltic robot, so I never got excited about it. I think I will need to purchase a loose one just for display purposes.

The Takara Dougram series of robots are pretty cool robots. I liked the Soltic and Dougram armors as they felt like realistic mecha would, like the Votoms or Gundam robots. The dark green coloring gives the Soltic a nice military vibe and evokes an image of  tank in my mind or military vehicles in general. The modern feel of the Soltic robot reminds me of newer Gundam designs as opposed to the clunkier Votoms robots.

Soltic H8 RoundFacer cardboard insert Series-02 1/72 scale Takara 1981 Japan from anime tv show Fang of the Sun Dougram 1981-1983  other names Document Taiyou no Kiba Dougram, Choro Q Dougram,太陽の牙ダグラム

Soltic H8 Round Facer 1/72 scale Takara 1981 Japan from anime tv show Fang of the Sun Dougram 1981-1983

 

The Soltic is a perfect example of a solid 80’s robot. Good design and quality, realistic in its look, a good portrayal of the robot in the anime, solid build, and diecast metal awesomeness. It is one of the reasons I love robots from this era. It was nice as they actually released Dougram robots in the USA and Japan. They were not that popular, as the anime was never released here or dubbed. But a lot of the models for Dougram were released by Revell as part of their Robotech line.

Soltic H8 Round Facer  instructions and decals Series-02 1/72 scale Takara 1981 Japan from anime tv show Taiyou no Kiba Dougram 1981-1983  other names Document Taiyou no Kiba Dougram, Choro Q Dougram,太陽の牙ダグラム

Soltic H8 Round Facer 1/72 scale Takara 1981 Japan from anime tv show Taiyou no Kiba Dougram(太陽の牙ダグラム) 1981-1983


 

Soltic H8 Round Facer cardboard inserts2  Series-02 1/72 scale Takara 1981 Japan from anime tv show Fang of the Sun Dougram 1981-1983  other namese Document Taiyou no Kiba Dougram, Choro Q Dougram,太陽の牙ダグラム

Soltic H8 Round Facer 1/72 scale Takara 1981 Japan

Soltic H8 Round Facer back box cover Series-02 1/72 scale Takara 1981 Japan from anime tv show Fang of the Sun Dougram 1981-1983  other namese Document Taiyou no Kiba Dougram, Choro Q Dougram,太陽の牙ダグラム

Soltic H8 Round Facer Series-02 1/72 scale Takara 1981 Japan from anime tv show Fang of the Sun Dougram 1981-1983

Soltic H8 Round Facer front box cover Series-02 1/72 scale Takara 1981 Japan from anime tv show Fang of the Sun Dougram 1981-1983  other namese Document Taiyou no Kiba Dougram, Choro Q Dougram,太陽の牙ダグラム

Soltic H8 Round Facer Series-02 1/72 scale Takara 1981 Japan

Episode 1 of anime Fang of the Sun Dougram 1981-1983

Fang of the Sun Combat Armor Dougram Takara 1/72 Japan

Combat Armor Dougram loose robot Takara 1984 1/72 scale from anime tv show Taiyou no Kiba Dougram(太陽の牙ダグラム) 1981-1983 Choro Q Dougram

Combat Armor Dougram Takara 1984 1/72 scale from anime tv show Fang of the Sun 1981-1983

Dougram Dual Model is another cool little 80’s robot. With all the plastic add on armor, the Dougram reminds me of the HCM line from Bandai. It still packs enough die cast metal to make it a Chogokin robot. I really wish this one came with the shoulder armor. I thought it would not be a big deal, but you can see it looks off without the shoulder pad. It is pretty much the only missing piece. Oh well. You have to watch what you are for bidding on in eBay. That being said, Takara came out with another quality line of robots in the 80’s besides Transformers and Votoms.

I gotta watch the anime for Fang of the Sun Dougram some time. The robots are pretty cool. It’s not a wannabe Gundam. I love the packaging. It looks like a book, its compact and easy to store, but I wish it had a styrofoam insert.
Here is a taste of the anime Fang of the Sun Dougram 1981-1983.

You can see the quality in the robot as you pop in each plastic piece onto the base robot in the diagram below. It is like a detailed model without having to use paint and glue.

Fang of the Sun Combat Armor Dougram Takara 1/72 scale from anime tv show Taiyou no Kiba Dougram 1981-1983 太陽の牙ダグラム

Combat Armor Dougram Takara 1984 1/72 scale from anime tv show Fang of the Sun Dougram 1981-1983

Fang of the Sun Combat Armor Dougram Takara 1/72 scale from anime tv show (太陽の牙ダグラム )Fang of the Sun Dougram 1981-1983 decals

Combat Armor Dougram 1/72 scale Dual Model Decal Takara


 

Combat Armor Dougram Series-01 Mechanic Manual Takara 1984 1/72 scale from anime tv show Taiyou no Kiba Dougram 1981-1983

Combat Armor Dougram Series-01 Mechanic Manual Takara from anime tv show Taiyou no Kiba Dougram 1981-1983

Combat Armor Dougram Instructions Takara 1984 1/72 scale from anime tv show Taiyou no Kiba Dougram 1981-1983 Choro Q Dougram

Fang of the Sun Combat Armor Dougram Instructions

Combat Armor Dougram Japanese Instructions Takara 1984 1/72 scale from anime tv show Fang of the Sun Dougram 1981-1983 太陽の牙ダグラム

Combat Armor Dougram(太陽の牙ダグラム ) Japanese Instructions

Combat Armor Dougram Takara 1984 1/72 scale from anime tv show Taiyou no Kiba Dougram 1981-1983 front box cover 太陽の牙ダグラム

Combat Armor Dougram Takara 1984 from anime tv show Fang of the Sun Dougram 1981-1983

Fang of the Sun Combat Armor Dougram Takara 1/72 scale robot toy Made in Japan for Takara Toys 1984

Combat Armor Dougram Takara 1984 1/72 scale from anime tv show Fang of the Sun Dougram 1981-1983 back cover Series-01 太陽の牙ダグラム

Combat Armor Dougram Takara 1984 from anime tv show Fang of the Sun Dougram 1981-1983

 

Matchbox Voltron III The Deluxe Lion Set aka Golion Godaikin DX GB-36

Voltron is one of the robots that started it all for me. Where we fell in love with our big metal robots. The Golion DX as a Godaikin is the one my cousin Dave had. It came with a huge amount of accessories, like most DX Popy robots. Damn Matchbox for not providing Voltron with his sword. Voltron was all about his sword in the cartoon. Man, that is one terrible cartoon, ain’t it? And the dubs are terrible too. I wish I could unwatch those. Maybe if I watch them in Japanese they will be better. Hmmmm…

 

Matchbox Voltron III Defender of the Universe The Deluxe Lion Set side cover other names Beast King GoLion, Hundred-Beast King Go Lion, Hyakujū Ō Golion, King of Beasts Golion, Lion Force Voltron, Voltron of the Far Universe, Voltron, difensore dell'universo, Voltron, el defensor del universo, 百獣王ゴライオン

Matchbox Voltron III Defender of the Universe The Deluxe Lion Set

Anyway I have a lotta love for this robot. This robot has 5 lions that tranform into one of the best robots out there. Even the lions forms are excellent. I will have to pop him into robot form later for this post. This robot has been very popular over the years, so there have been a lot of releases. Lets see, Popy, Bandai America, Matchbox, Trendmasters, and now Toynami. I figure they will release it again within the next few years, so maybe I can try picking up a new one with all the accessories or even the Lionbot set made from the original molds(but vastly inferior paint applications!).

 

Matchbox Voltron III The Deluxe Lion Set back box cover from the anime Voltron: Defender of the Universe tv show from 1984-1985 other names Beast King GoLion, Hundred-Beast King Go Lion, Hyakujū Ō Golion, King of Beasts Golion, Lion Force Voltron, Voltron of the Far Universe, Voltron, difensore dell'universo, Voltron, el defensor del universo, 百獣王ゴライオン

Matchbox Voltron III The Deluxe Lion Set from the anime Voltron: Defender of the Universe tv show from 1984-1985

 

Matchbox Voltron III The Deluxe Lion Set styrofoam insert from the anime Voltron: Defender of the Universe tv show from 1984-1985 other names Beast King GoLion, Hundred-Beast King Go Lion, Hyakujū Ō Golion, King of Beasts Golion, Lion Force Voltron, Voltron of the Far Universe, Voltron, difensore dell'universo, Voltron, el defensor del universo, 百獣王ゴライオン

Matchbox Voltron III The Deluxe Lion Set from the anime Voltron: Defender of the Universe tv show from 1984-1985.

See that styrofoam? Not a single accessory! The Popy and Godaikin versions had the full arsenal of missile launchers, daggers and a huge sword! I picked up Voltron III as an adult and I was really disappointed in the castrated Matchbox Voltron.

 

Matchbox Voltron III The Deluxe Lion Set front box cover from the anime Voltron: Defender of the Universe tv show from 1984-1985 other names Beast King GoLion, Hundred-Beast King Go Lion, Hyakujū Ō Golion, King of Beasts Golion, Lion Force Voltron, Voltron of the Far Universe, Voltron, difensore dell'universo, Voltron, el defensor del universo, 百獣王ゴライオン

Matchbox Voltron III The Deluxe Lion Set from the anime Voltron: Defender of the Universe tv show from 1984-1985

 

I gotta admit there is a bit more violence in the Beast King GoLion, than in Voltron. The story works a little better and I am actually enjoying the first episode. Checkout the anime tv show from 1981-1982.


Jetman DX Jet Icarus Bandai 1991

Maybe some day I will put the decals on Jetman DX Jet Icarus here. Looks pretty good without them though. This is so close to being a Godaikin I had to pick it up. Since so many Godaikins came from the Super Sentai series, it’s not a surprise that they have another solid piece like this one. I am sure there are a few more robots I have seen before that would be great to add to the collection.

This is the European release of the Tenkugattai Jet Icarus that came out in 1991. I can’t really see any differences from the Japanese release based on images I see on eBay. I really enjoyed the design on this one and the solid build. The legs and body are not too flat and blocky like Sun Vulcan or one of the Fiveman robos. The color scheme works pretty good too.

I am not a Super Sentai fan, but some of the robots from the series are pretty cool. I was not collecting robots when this came out, but it still tugs on the same heart strings I feel from DX Popy robots from the 80’s. Here is the commercial for the Jet Icarus toy.

Jetman DX Jet Icarus Bandai Europe side cover from tokusatsu Chōjin Sentai Jetman(鳥人戦隊ジェットマン ) 1991-1992 (ジェットイカロス Jetto Ikarosu)

Jetman DX Jet Icarus Bandai Europe

Jetman DX Jet Icarus Bandai Europe instructions from tokusatsu Chōjin Sentai Jetman 1991-1992

Jetman DX Jet Icarus Bandai Europe instructions

Jetman DX Jet Icarus Megazord Bandai Europe loose 2 from tokusatsu Choujin Sentai Jetman 1991-1992

Jetman DX Jet Icarus Bandai Europe from tokusatsu Chōjin Sentai Jetman 1991-1992

Jetman DX Jet Icarus Bandai Europe decals/stickers from tokusatsu Choujin Sentai Jetman 1991-1992 (鳥人戦隊ジェットマン ) (ジェットイカロス Jetto Ikarosu)

Jetman DX Jet Icarus Bandai Europe decals/stickers from tokusatsu Chōjin Sentai Jetman 1991-1992

Jetman DX Jet Icarus DX Bandai Europe loose mecha Megazord from Choujin Sentai Jetman

Jetman DX Jet Icarus (ジェットイカロス Jetto Ikarosu) Bandai Europe loose back of robot from tokusatsu (鳥人戦隊ジェットマン )Chojin Sentai Jetman 1991-1992

Jetman DX Jet Icarus Bandai Europe from tokusatsu Chojin Sentai Jetman 1991-1992





Jetman DX Jet Icarus Bandai front box cover from tokusatsu Choujin Sentai Jetman 1991-1992

Jetman DX Jet Icarus Bandai from tokusatsu Choujin Sentai Jetman 1991-1992

Vavilos GoDaikin DX by Bandai 1984 aka Vavilos GC-20 Popy

So my Vavilos has never been taken out of the styrofoam. I can tell as I never took the twisty tie thing off. This is a robot from the Space Sheriff Shaider series which is very much like the Power Rangers(Is that show still running in Japan?). Godaikins were a bunch of robots from various anime series with no cartoon tie in to back it up here in the United States. This is likely the reason they were not that popular. I think if they had released some of these anime here, we would be remembering them as nostalgically as Voltron.

Design wise, Vavilos would look much better with a larger more defined head and arms that are proportionate with the rest of its body. It is the main reason this was not a must have robot for me. But it is nice to have. The rest of the robot looks ok. The legs are similar in design to Goggle V and Dyna Robo. The chest is a bit blocky like Sun Vulcan, like a cube with a triangle on top. Its decent in ship form, in fact I prefer it. That is likely why I have never pulled it out to transform Vavilos. Overall it is a decent robot, but it is on the lower end of what Bandai released in their Godaikin line. More yellowing white plastic from these old 80’s robots. Guess these toys discolor after a while.

Check out the first episode of Uchu Keiji Shaider tokusatsu show from 1984-1985. The cheesy 80’s tv music on this video was just killing me along with all the cheap special effects!

 

 

Vavilos GoDaiKin DX Bandai from Space Sheriff Shaider tokusatsu tv show from 1984-1985 back box cover -Uchuu Keiji Shaider- 宇宙刑事シャイダー Uchū Keiji Shaidā is the third part of the Metal Hero Series in the Space Sheriff Trilogy

Vavilos GoDaiKin DX Bandai from Uchu Keiji Shaider tokusatsu tv show from 1984-1985

I have a post on the Vavilos ST as well. I should post a picture of them both the Vavilos Godaikin DX and Vavilos ST together later.

Vavilos GoDaiKin DX Bandai from Space Sheriff Shaider tokusatsu tv show from 1984-1985 styrofoam box insert -Uchuu Keiji Shaider- 宇宙刑事シャイダー Uchū Keiji Shaidā is the third part of the Metal Hero Series in the Space Sheriff Trilogy

Vavilos GoDaiKin DX Bandai from Uchu Keiji Shaider tokusatsu tv show from 1984-1985

Vavilos GoDaiKin DX Bandai from Space Sheriff Shaider tokusatsu tv show from 1984-1985 front box cover -Uchuu Keiji Shaider- 宇宙刑事シャイダー Uchū Keiji Shaidā is the third part of the Metal Hero Series in the Space Sheriff Trilogy

Vavilos GoDaiKin DX Bandai from Uchu Keiji Shaider tokusatsu tv show from 1984-1985


Popy Battle Fever J GB-03 ST Japan 1979

This is one of the coolest Super Sentai robots, it also happens to be the first. At least the first time Super Sentai was coined. It was the third Sentai series to come around and it was inspired by Marvel’s Captain America. After the success of the Spider Man live action(tokusatsu) series(with Leopardon or is it Leopoldon?), Toei thought more robots were needed in our Sentai series. Which I am personally happy about as I have a few of these amazing robots.

So Leopardon is a heavy(so heavy for its size) ST robot that looks like a samurai. It is bigger than most ST robots and has a great design. The Popy brand which is pretty much the standard bearer for any Chogokin(Super Alloy) robot. It is from 1979, but the design is timeless and does not feel dated at all. I wasn’t nearly as appreciative of this robot when I got it, but after learning and researching about them I definitely have a better understanding and appreciation of all things Popy.

All of the Godaikins were originally Popy robots before Bandai absorbed them into the main company. So this post is in honor of the grand daddy of the Megazord. Battle Fever J.   My cousin has the Soul of Chogokin version GX-30 which is just a great piece as well. Here is a first episode of the tokusatsu show Battle Fever J(バトルフィーバーJ ) from 1979-1980.

Popy Battle Fever Robo ST GB-03 1979 from tokusatsu tv show Team Battle Fever (バトルフィーバー隊 Batoru Fībā Tai) aka Battle Fever J (バトルフィーバーJ Batoru Fībā Jei), 1979-1980 styrofoam  insert

Popy Battle Fever Robo ST GB-03 1979

Popy Battle Fever Robo ST GB-03 1979 from tokusatsu tv show Battle Fever J 1979-1980 back box cover Team Battle Fever (バトルフィーバー隊 Batoru Fībā Tai) aka Battle Fever J (バトルフィーバーJ Batoru Fībā Jei),

Popy Battle Fever Robo ST GB-03 1979 from Battle Fever J 1979-1980

Popy Battle Fever Robo ST GB-03 1979 from tokusatsu tv show BTeam Battle Fever (バトルフィーバー隊 Batoru Fībā Tai) aka Battle Fever J (バトルフィーバーJ Batoru Fībā Jei) 1979-1980 side box

Popy Battle Fever Robo ST GB-03 1979


 

Popy Battle Fever Robo ST GB-03 1979 from tokusatsu tv show Battle Fever J 1979-1980 front box cover Team Battle Fever (バトルフィーバー隊 Batoru Fībā Tai) aka (バトルフィーバーJ Batoru Fībā Jei),

Popy Battle Fever Robo ST GB-03 1979 バトルフィーバーJ


Bandai Variable Fighter VF-1A Valkyrie 1/100 scale ST Macross

I don’t have any of the Takatoku Valkyries, but I cherish this Bandai VF-1A as it is my only Valkyrie from the 80’s. This is the Hikaru Ichijo Bandai VF-1A from the movie “Macross: Do You Remember Love?” in 1984. Bandai made this Valkyrie just after they bought the molds from the remains of Takatoku Toys. I love the big 80’s Chogokins with die cast metal. While it is not the 1/55 scale I covet, I like having both the ST and DX versions of a robot. Hopefully I will add the larger one soon. I consider the 1/100 scale ST’s and 1/55 scale as DX versions. It seems that the 1/100 scale Valkyries are harder to find than the 1/55 scale robots on the auction sites though, so I am glad to have any of them.

Bandai made some really solid Valkyries during that time in the 1980’s, like the Elintseeker or VT Trainer. The Valkyries themselves hold a special place in my heart. I only have two Toynami Masterpiece 1/55 Valkyries and one Bandai Valkyrie from 2002, but I really hope to add the original Takatoku and Bandai robots from the 80’s. They were the first robots that were amazing as jets and just as amazing as robots. Even 30 years later the quality, design and beauty of these pieces still shine. These are the must have robots of the 80’s.

Bandai Variable Fighter VF-1A Valkyrie 1984 styrofoam no box cover from the movie Macross: Do You Remember Love?(超時空要塞マクロス 愛・おぼえていますか) 1984 DYRL

Bandai Variable Fighter VF-1A Valkyrie 1984 from movie Macross: Do You Remember Love? 1984

Bandai Variable Fighter VF-1A Valkyrie 1984 front cover from the movie Macross: Do You Remember Love?(超時空要塞マクロス 愛・おぼえていますか) 1984 DYRL

Bandai Variable Fighter VF-1A Valkyrie 1984 from the movie Macross: Do You Remember Love? 1984

Bandai Variable Fighter VF-1A Valkyrie 1984 insert from the movie Macross: Do You Remember Love? 1984 DYRL

Bandai Variable Fighter VF-1A Valkyrie instructions and stickers from the movie 超時空要塞マクロス 愛・おぼえていますか 1984

Bandai Variable Fighter VF-1A Valkyrie 1984 back cover from the movie Macross: Do You Remember Love? 1984 超時空要塞マクロス 愛・おぼえていますか DYRL

Bandai Variable Fighter VF-1A Valkyrie 1984 from the movie Macross: Do You Remember Love? 1984

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