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

Con October 9, 2013 Bandai, Godaikin, Popy No Comments

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 from tokusatsu show Denshi Sentai Denziman 1980-1981

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

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

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

Daidenjin GoDaiKin Bandai 1984

Chogokin Jr Ninja Senshi Tobikage Kurojishi by Bandai 1985

Con October 7, 2013 Bandai 2 Comments

This is a 5″ Chogokin Jr Kurojishi figure from the anime Ninja Senshi Tobikage. That appears to be this yellow lion robot. After a little search I found this ninja robot anime. I have watched a little of the first episode Ninja Robots in English dubs by Cartoon Network in 1995 and Japanese version from 1985 – 1986 on Youtube, but it looks like they stream it on Anime Sols. It might be worth watching, though I usually like the Japanese version as they will not edit out the violence.

I liked the bigger DX robots Tobikage & Houraioh, but not this little all plastic ST version. It does not earn the Chogokin Jr name as there is no diecast metal in this robot. I was trying to get the other figures in the series but only ended up getting this little one. This one looks cheap and clunky. There was not a lot of thought put into the build for this. It is pretty much just a brick except for a little arm rotation. Probably one of those cheap train station toys to shut up the kids. The Kurojishi toy and box reminds me a lot of the Victora Albegas I have here. Sadly, I am afraid the thing I like most about this robot is the box.

Ninja Senshi Tobikage Kurojishi by Bandai 1985 back box cover anime tv show from 1985-1986 other names Ninja Robot Tobikage, Ninja Warrior Tobikage, Robots Ninja, 忍者戦士飛影

Chogokin Jr Ninja Senshi Tobikage Kurojishi by Bandai 1985

Ninja Senshi Tobikage Kurojishi by Bandai 1985 box front and styrofoam anime tv show from 1985-1986 other names Ninja Robot Tobikage, Ninja Warrior Tobikage, Robots Ninja, 忍者戦士飛影

Chogokin Jr Ninja Senshi Tobikage Kurojishi by Bandai 1985

Ninja Senshi Tobikage Kurojishi by Bandai 1985 front box cover anime tv show from 1985-1986 other names Ninja Robot Tobikage, Ninja Warrior Tobikage, Robots Ninja, 忍者戦士飛影

Chogokin Jr Ninja Senshi Tobikage Kurojishi by Bandai 1985

Here is the opening for the anime tv show Ninja Senshi Tobikage from 1985-1986

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

Con October 7, 2013 Bandai, Popy, Sentai 2 Comments

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

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

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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

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

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

Con October 7, 2013 Bandai, Godaikin, Popy 1 Comment

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 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 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

Con October 6, 2013 Bandai, Godaikin, Popy, Voltron No Comments

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!

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

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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!