Category: Godaikin

Laserion Godaikin 1984 by Bandai aka Laserion ST Popy GC-15

Laserion was one of the easier Godaikins to pick up. I guess he was not as popular as the others. I often see the ST and DX versions of the Laserion Godaikin at affordable prices on the auctions site. Laserion was from the Anime Video Warrior Laserion  a show about virtual reality, a boy and a robot that ran for two years 1984-1985. This is the 5 inch ST version. I love the heft of this thing. They made these robots with quite a bit a die cast metal.

I would have loved to see Anime with all of the Godaikin robots in them, it would be fun to see them duke it out(but I guess I can do that already by playing Super Robot Wars). I really was not a fan of these Laserion robots until I got one. I thought it was a really generic, plain, boring, boxy looking robot. I really wanted a robot with more of a face instead of just a helmet with two eyes. Initially I thought it was so blocky and not very creative.

Now that I have one I feel it is one of my better pieces. The body on the robot is great, he has a thick solid build, the paint application on the chest/body is great and does not have any issues standing. I like the color scheme and it has some nice detail on the leg etchings and arms. Still, I would like a little more detail on the head.

It is a pretty good representation robot in the cartoon. I may just have to check out the Anime on the web some where. I have the DX version of Laserion. I lent it to my cousin as he loves to display these things. I hope he dusts it.

Here is the opening credits on the anime. It does not look like much, but it is starting to grow on me after seeing the third time.

Here is an episode for Video Warrior Laserion anime 1984-1985

ST Laserion GoDaiKin 1985 by Bandai aka Laserion 1984 Popy GC-15 from the anime Video Warrior Laserion 1984-1985 back cover other names El Super Láser, Juegos de Guerra Electronicos, La Espada Laser, Lazerion, ビデオ戦士レザリオン

Laserion ST GoDaiKin 1985 by Bandai

Laserion ST GoDaiKin 1984 by Bandai aka Laserion Popy GC-15 Laserion GoDaiKin 1984 by Bandai aka Popy GC-15 from the anime Video Senshi Lezarion 1984-1985 styrofoam insert other names El Super Láser, Juegos de Guerra Electronicos, La Espada Laser, Lazerion, ビデオ戦士レザリオン

Laserion ST GoDaiKin 1984 by Bandai




Laserion ST GoDaiKin 1984 by Bandai aka Laserion Popy GC-15 cover from anime El Super Láser, Juegos de Guerra Electronicos, La Espada Laser, Lazerion, ビデオ戦士レザリオン 1984-1985

Laserion ST GoDaiKin 1984 by Bandai aka Popy GC-15 from the anime Video Senshi Lezarion 1984-1985

 

Since I have the Laserion Godaikin DX and ST version, I can pop in a picture of both of them together into this post later. Pop in a comment below and I will get to it a little quicker. ***


Dancougar Godaikin DX GC-30 – 1985

Here’s Dancougar – another one from the Godaikin collection.  Checking the back foot, I see this one was made in 1985.  This was another one I never had. Looking at the old price tag from Kaybee, I see the original price was 44.99 and then was marked down to 24.99. Man, I never saw this at a Toys R Us or Kaybee let alone marked down! Anyway, I briefly borrowed my cousin’s Gigabrain plastic re-issue from the 1987 anime and that one looks better as a robot but it’s not a combiner and it’s all plastic.  I got this Dancougar Godaikin at a really good price – 170 dollars! Whenever I do see this piece, it’s been about 300-400 dollars.  It’s missing the gun, however.

DX Dancougar Godaikin 1985 Bandai America from the anime Chōjū Kishin Dancougar(超獣機神ダンクーガ) Dancougar DX Godaikin 1985 Bandai America from the anime Chōjū Kishin Dancougar(超獣機神ダンクーガ) Dancougar DX Godaikin 1985 Bandai America from the anime Chōjū Kishin Dancougar(超獣機神ダンクーガ) Dancougar DX Godaikin 1985 Bandai America from the anime Chōjū Kishin Dancougar(超獣機神ダンクーガ) Dancougar DX Godaikin 1985 Bandai America from the anime Chōjū Kishin Dancougar(超獣機神ダンクーガ) Dancougar DX Godaikin 1985 Bandai America from the anime Chōjū Kishin Dancougar(超獣機神ダンクーガ) Dancougar DX Godaikin 1985 Bandai America from the anime Chōjū Kishin Dancougar(超獣機神ダンクーガ)

Dancougar DX Godaikin 1985 Bandai America aka Popy GC-30 from the anime Chōjū Kishin Dancougar(超獣機神ダンクーガ)



God Sigma DX – Godaikin 1984

God Sigma DX 1984 Godaikin GB-18 GB-19 GB-20 from anime Space Emperor God Sigma(Uchuu Taitei God Sigma 宇宙大帝ゴッドシグマ) 1980-1981

God Sigma DX 1984 Godaikin from anime Space Emperor God Sigma 1980-1981

Here’s God Sigma DX from the Godaikin series. This wasn’t a must have except only in the context of completing the Godaikins collection and I didn’t want to spend a whole lot on it.  I was about to spend 200 on this piece last month, but then decided against it.  Fast forward two weeks later and my cousin saw this awesome listing on Ebay for 80 bucks!  (Thanks cuz!)  This piece went for 80 because the leg on the blue robot (the left leg) is broken but luckily it doesn’t prevent the robot from being combined.  It was also missing a few of the weapons and the box top, but overall, I’m VERY satisfied as you can’t even get the Soul of Chogokin version for this price!

God Sigma DX 1984 Godaikin Bandai Popy GB-18 GB-19 GB-20 from anime Space Emperor God Sigma(Uchuu Taitei God Sigma 宇宙大帝ゴッドシグマ) 1980-1981

God Sigma DX 1984 Godaikin Bandai from anime Space Emperor God Sigma 1980-1981

 

God Sigma DX 1984 Bandai Godaikin GB-18 GB-19 GB-20 from anime Space Emperor God Sigma(Uchuu Taitei God Sigma 宇宙大帝ゴッドシグマ) 1980-1981

God Sigma DX 1984 Godaikin Bandai GB-18 GB-19 GB-20 Popy

Here is the opening of Space Emperor God Sigma!



Daimos DX – Godaikin 1984

Daimos1 DX Daimos Godaikin 1984 Popy Chogokin GA-85 from anime Fighting General Daimos, Fighting King Daimos, Daimos, Starbirds, Battle Commander Daimos from 1978-1979 (闘将ダイモス Tōshō Daimosu, Brave Leader Daimos)

Daimos DX Godaikin 1984 Popy Chogokin GA-85 from anime Battle Commander Daimos from 1978-1979

Here’s the Daimos DX from the Godaikin line, 1984.  I never had this one as a kid nor did I ever see him as a kid either.  After keeping a casual lookout for him, I could never find him complete for a decent price. So, I was thinking of getting the Soul of Chogokin version thinking it would be cheaper but I was always seeing him for about 250-300 online and besides, he’s not as big as the Godaikin version. I was almost tempted to buy this same robot listed on Ebay for 300 from Taiwan but I decided to wait and my faith was rewarded when I found this one for 166 and to boot, the item was being shipped from the next town over!

I am very happy to have him as I paid a decent price for a robot that wasn’t exactly a must have AND he’s complete!  The ones I was looking at were missing fists, swords etc. Anyway, I’ve reached out to this seller to see if he has other things he might be interested in selling and as well, it would be cool to find another person who shares my interest in these toys.  I’m getting closer to completing the Godaikin collection – Tetsujin 28, God Sigma, and Valvilos are the remaining ones left.

Daimos3 Daimos DX Godaikin 1984 Popy Chogokin GA-85 from anime Fighting General Daimos, Fighting King Daimos, Daimos, Starbirds, Battle Commander Daimos from 1978-1979 Daimos4 Daimos DX Godaikin 1984 Popy Chogokin GA-85 from anime Fighting General Daimos, Fighting King Daimos, Daimos, Starbirds, Battle Commander Daimos from 1978-1979 Daimos5 Daimos DX Godaikin 1984 Popy Chogokin GA-85 from anime Fighting General Daimos, Fighting King Daimos, Daimos, Starbirds, Battle Commander Daimos from 1978-1979 Daimos6 Daimos Godaikin DX 1984 Popy Chogokin GA-85 from anime Fighting General Daimos, Fighting King Daimos, Daimos, Starbirds, Battle Commander Daimos from 1978-1979



Daimos1 DX Daimos Godaikin 1984 Popy Chogokin GA-85 from anime (闘将ダイモス Tōshō Daimosu, Brave Leader Daimos) from 1978-1979 Daimos2 DX Daimos Godaikin 1984 Popy Chogokin GA-85 from anime Fighting General Daimos, Fighting King Daimos, Daimos, Starbirds, Battle Commander Daimos from 1978-1979




Daimos anime still DX Daimos Godaikin 1984 Popy Chogokin GA-85 from anime Brave Leader Daimos (闘将ダイモス Tōshō Daimosu) from 1978-1979

Combattra DX Godaikin – 1982

One of my “Holy Grail” Godaikin pieces that I’d been coveting for quite a long time but could never get him at the price I wanted. I actually saw the Combattra DX in Japan, but he was 525 dollars.

Combattra DX Godaikin 1982 Popy Chogokin GB-55 Super Robot from anime Cho Denji Robo Combattler V(超電磁ロボ コンバトラーV) from 1976-1977

Combattra V DX Godaikin 1982 Popy Chogokin GB-55 Super Robot from anime Cho Denji Robo Combattler V(超電磁ロボ コンバトラーV) from 1976-1977

I was very tempted to buy him at the time but I had already bought quite a few toys and this would have really put me over my budget. I then kept an eye out on Ebay and missed out on one for 125 buy it now last month and was kicking myself.  Luckily this one came up and I managed to win him for 300 dollars.  A little steep but still much cheaper than when I have seen him since this one was loose, one of his antennas is broken and he doesn’t have the weapons.  Still, I’ve very glad to have this piece since he’s just so hard to find.

 

Combattra V DX Godaikin 1982 Popy Chogokin GB-55 Super Robot from anime Cho Denji Robo Combattler V(超電磁ロボ コンバトラーV) from 1976-1977Combattra V DX Godaikin 1982 Popy Chogokin GB-55 Super Robot from anime Cho Denji Robo Combattler V(超電磁ロボ コンバトラーV) from 1976-1977Combattra V DX Godaikin 1982 Popy Chogokin GB-55 Super Robot from anime Cho Denji Robo Combattler V(超電磁ロボ コンバトラーV) from 1976-1977Combattra V DX Godaikin 1982 Popy Chogokin GB-55 Super Robot-2Combattra V DX Godaikin 1982 Popy Chogokin GB-55 Super Robot from anime Cho Denji Robo Combattler V(超電磁ロボ コンバトラーV) from 1976-1977Combattra V DX Godaikin 1982 Popy Chogokin GB-55 Super Robot from anime Cho Denji Robo Combattler V(超電磁ロボ コンバトラーV) from 1976-1977


GodMarz Custom GB-88 – 1982

Here is my Godmarz Custom. Ok, I’m getting close to completing the Godaikin collection!  The only ones left are GodSigma, Tetsujin 28(aka “The Holy Grail”), Daimos, Dancougar, and Vavilos.  While the Godmarz Custom one isn’t the same size as the Godaikin version, I’m still quite happy to have this as I got this one for a very, very good price (133 dollars) since one of the little robots was missing one of his arms. You actually don’t need it to make the big robot.  Otherwise, he’s all complete. I had to take a pix of my cousin helping me to put this robot together via Youtube video because all the joints were so tight and we didn’t want to take the chance of breaking the toy. Found out you can watch the anime on Hulu.

Putting together Godmarz Custom DX Godaikin 1982 Popy Chogokin GB-88 from anime Six God Combination Godmars(六神合体ゴッドマーズRoku Shin Gattai God Mars) from 1981-1982

Godmarz Custom DX Godaikin 1982 Popy Chogokin GB-88 from anime Six God Combination Godmars(六神合体ゴッドマーズRoku Shin Gattai God Mars) from 1981-1982

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Godmarz Custom DX Godaikin 1982 Popy Chogokin GB-88 from anime Six God Combination Godmars(六神合体ゴッドマーズRoku Shin Gattai God Mars) from 1981-1982

Godmarz

Godmarz Custom DX Godaikin 1982 Popy Chogokin GB-88 from anime Six God Combination Godmars(六神合体ゴッドマーズRoku Shin Gattai God Mars) from 1981-1982

Godmarz Custom DX Godaikin 1982 Popy Chogokin GB-88 from anime Six God Combination Godmars(六神合体ゴッドマーズRoku Shin Gattai God Mars) from 1981-1982

Godmarz Custom DX Godaikin 1982 Popy Chogokin GB-88 from anime Six God Combination Godmars(六神合体ゴッドマーズRoku Shin Gattai God Mars) from 1981-1982


Daitetsujin DX – 1984

Below is a loose Daitetsujin DX that I traded from one of my cousin’s friends. He was terrible at keeping all the parts and since he played with them, the joints are all loose. I am not a stickler for condition or having the box like my cousin is. Still, I’m glad to have him since he’s an 80’s Bandai Godaikin. My cousin has a better version (also posted on this site here) in box. The image on the right is how he appeared in his show.

Daitetsujin DX Godaikin 1984 Popy GA-81 Chogokin from tokusatsu TV show 1977 Daitetsujin 17(大鉄人17 Daitetsujin Wan-Sebun)

Daitetsujin 17 DX Godaikin 1984 Popy GA-81

Daitetsujin 17 live action Tokusatsu series from 1977

Daitetsujin 17 live action Tokusatsu series from 1977


 

Dynaman ST – 1984 Dynarobo

 

Dynaman ST Godaikin 1984 - Popy Dyna Robo GB-97 1983 Dynarobo from Kagaku Sentai Dynaman 1983-1984

Dynaman ST Godaikin 1984 – Popy Dyna Robo GB-97 1983

This is the 2nd robot I bought and as usual, from Japantown.  I vividly remember going to that store almost 3x a month just to scope out what he had and I’d inevitably come out with a wish list.  I think I got into Godaikins because of this guy.  I also have the big DX version.

 

Kagaku Sentai Dynaman still Dyna Robo in Action 1983-1984 Dynarobo

Kagaku Sentai Dynaman still Dyna Robo in Action 1983-1984

 

 

Bioman ST -1984 Biorobo

I thought I’d post the Bioman ST since I cleaned him up and took a pix of him.  I have the DX Popy version which I purchased in Japan, but this is the Bio Robo ST robot that belongs to my cousin. This is the US Godaikin version that came out in 1984. The Bio Robo GC-12 is a Super Sentai robot from tokusatsu Choudenshi Bioman(超電子バイオマン) in 1984-1985. My cousin really likes these ST robots as opposed to the DX versions, as he feel the proportions and design look much better. Me I always have been a fan of the DX robots. Give me a big heavy Chogokin robot with a ton of die cast metal.

Bioman ST - Popy Bio Robo GC-12 1984 from tokusatsu Choudenshi Bioman(超電子バイオマン) 1984-1985

Bioman ST – by Popy in 1984 Bio Robo GC-12 from tokusatsu Choudenshi Bioman(超電子バイオマン) 1984-1985


 
 

Daltanias DX Godaikin 1984 – Popy GB-01

I’m updating this post to amend the place of purchase…According to my recently found notes, I purchased the Daltanias DX in Hong Kong on July 1985 for 20 dollars. I cannot believe it was that cheap.  I wish I could go back in time and get the rest of the Godaikin series at 1980’s pricing.

 

Daltanias DX Godaikin 1984 from anime Mirai Robo Daltanias(未来ロボ ダルタニアス) from 1979-1980 aka Daltanious, Dartanias, el robot del futuro, Future Robo Daltanias

Daltanias – DX Godaikin 1984 from anime Mirai Robo Daltanias(未来ロボ ダルタニアス) from 1979-1980


 

Anime Mirai Robo Daltanias(未来ロボ ダルタニアス) from 1979-1980 animated still Daltanious (Italian) Dartanias, el robot del futuro (Spanish) Future Robo Daltanias

Anime Mirai Robo Daltanias(未来ロボ ダルタニアス) from 1979-1980