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Whirl Transformers 1985 Generation 1

Dave January 10, 2014 Hasbro, Special Armored Battalion Dorvack, Transformers, Transformers 2 Comments

Here’s a new one that I just got from Ebay – loose – “Whirl.” This one was never in the cartoon and he’s originally part of the “Dorvack” cartoon and was originally released by Takatoku Toys. The other robots in this series were “Mugen Calibur” (re-released as “Roadbuster” for the Transformers) and Tulcas (which was not released as a Transformer).

I’ve never had a great love for Whirl, but since I already had Mugen Calibur/Roadbuster – I thought it would be cool to have the set. Plus, he’s rare and when I saw him for 30 dollars, I thought it was a fair price.

Whirl Transformers Autobot Generation 1 aka Ovelon/Oberon Gazette from anime Special Armored Battalion Dorvack(特装機兵ドルバック) 1983-1984 G1 Foreign names Japanese- Whirl(ホワール Howāru), French- Tourbillon(Whirlwind), Mandarin- Xuán Rèn(旋刃, Turning Blades)

Whirl Transformers Autobot Generation 1 originally Ovelon Gazette from anime Special Armored Battalion Dorvack 1983-1984

Whirl Transformers Autobot Generation 1 aka Ovelon/Oberon Gazette from anime Special Armored Battalion Dorvack 1983-1984 G1 Foreign names Japanese- Whirl(ホワール Howāru), French- Tourbillon(Whirlwind), Mandarin- Xuán Rèn(旋刃, Turning Blades)

Whirl Transformers Autobot Generation 1 originally Ovelon Gazette from anime Special Armored Battalion Dorvack 1983-1984

Mugen Calibur 1983 Takatoku

Dave December 4, 2013 Special Armored Battalion Dorvack, Takatoku No Comments

My cousin has this same toy, however, I can’t seem to recall how I got my Mugen Calibur 1983. I do know I got his on a trip to Japan. Anyway, he’s already made a post for this robot, complete with box. Still, I thought I’d make my own post so that I could catalog my entire collection.

Mugen Calibur 1983 Takatoku from anime Special Powered Armor Troop Dorvack(Tokusou Kihei Dorvack, Dolbuk, Dolbuck, 特装機兵ドルバック) from 1983-1984

Mugen Calibur 1983 Takatoku from anime Special Powered Armor Troop Dorvack from 1983-1984

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

Con September 30, 2013 Special Armored Battalion Dorvack, Takatoku 1 Comment

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.