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Deluxe Gundam Z MK II Mobile Suit RX-78 1985

Dave November 19, 2013 Bandai, Gundam, Popy 2 Comments

Deluxe Gundam Z MK II Mobile Suit RX-78 perfectly detailed s-heavy version 1/100 scale 1985 Bandai Z Gundam

Deluxe Gundam MK-II Mobile Suit RX-78 1985

This one, I recall buying in a small toy store in Kyoto, Japan. This was my very first Gundam. I grew to love this series immediately as there were so many different mecha (compared to Macross). I don’t recall seeing the Zakus at the time but they may have been in the unfamiliar-to-me-at-the-time or HCM format rather than a toy like this one. I have also placed its replacement – the 12″ Deluxe Nu Gundam from Char’s Counterattack next to it as comparison. I also have a small booklet that I purchased from Kinokuniya book store. I might also have a VHS tape as well. You can now watch episodes on Youtube.

Gundam Mark II

Deluxe Nu Gundam RX-93 Char’s Counterattack 1988 Bandai

Galatt DX Hicompact Model Jumbow 1985

Dave November 19, 2013 Bandai 1 Comment

This is a robot I bought on a trip to japan in 1985. According to my recently found notes, I purchased the Galatt DX for 13 dollars. I wasn’t familiar with this series but I have seen some clips of him. It appears to be a spoof about the whole super robot genre as a whole. It was generally my practice to get pretty much any robot that I saw in a toy store (even if I didn’t know the series).

Galatt DX Hicompact Model Jumbow 1985 from anime Super Robo Galatt(Choriki Robo Galatt 超力ロボガラット) in 1984

Galatt DX Hicompact Model Jumbow 1985 from anime Choriki Robo Galatt in 1984

Galatt from anime Choriki Robo Galatt in 1984

Galatt DX Hicompact Model Jumbow 1985 from anime Choriki Robo Galatt(超力ロボガラット) in 1984

DX Hicompact Model Galatt Jumbow Bandai 1985

Daidenjin Godaikin 1984

Dave November 19, 2013 Bandai, Godaikin, Popy 3 Comments

Here’s a Daidenjin Godaikin which I purchased from a little shop in Japantown, San Francisco in 1984. I bought quite a few robot figures/toys from that store. The owner retired sometime in the early 2000’s. I added a picture of what he looks like in his Super Sentai show. I think this is the Japanese DaiDenzin GB-14 DX by Popy instead of the Godaikin version, as the shop in Japantown only sold Japanese robots. This one is another robot with heavy diecast metal content, which makes it another awesome Chogokin robot.

Daidenjin GoDaiKin Bandai 1984 aka GB-14 DaiDenzin DX Popy Japan 1980 from the live action show Denshi Sentai Denziman(ダイデンジン) 1980-1981

Daidenjin Godaikin 1984

Tokusatsu Live action show Denshi Sentai Denziman(ダイデンジン) 1980-1981

Live action show Denshi Sentai Denziman 1980-1981

Some of My Collection

Dave November 19, 2013 Bandai, Godaikin, Transformers 6 Comments

My Collection – Big O, Zaku, Valkyrie, Sasuraiger, Dancougar, Dougram, Soltic, Godaikins, Raydeen, Mirage, Jazz

Here a pix of some of my collection. You will see a Sasuraiger Batrain ST from 1983, which was my first robot. There is also an alternate color in the DX form. As info, the cartoon showed the bright green color. Also of note is a Dynaman ST from 1984, a Takatoku VF1A from Macross (which I received at Christmas in 1983), along with a Dougram (received from my cousin when they went to Hong Kong in the 80’s) and a Soltic armor from the same series. I also have a loose Mirage G1 (which I understand was never re-issued due to the molds no longer existing/lost) and Wheeljack G1.

Leopardon, Soundblaster, Battle Fever J, Gundam 0078, Laserion ST, Raydeen, Dynaman ST, Bioman ST, Raydeen Shogun Warrior, Mirage, Wheeljack

My Collection – Leopardon, Soundblaster, Battle Fever J, Gundam RX-78, Laserion ST, Bioman ST, Dynaman ST, Raydeen, Mirage, Jazz

Some of My Collection Dave-s collection Godaikin Gundam Transformers Soul of Chogokin

Flashman Flash King GC-33 ST by Popy Japan 1986

Con November 17, 2013 Bandai, Popy, Sentai No Comments

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

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

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

Con November 17, 2013 Bandai, Godaikin, Popy No Comments

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

Con October 14, 2013 Godaikin, Popy, Sentai No Comments

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

Brit Jetter 1983 Srungle System Mecha Colection No.2 ST Clover 1/100 scale

Con October 14, 2013 Clover, System Mecha Colection Srungle No Comments

Honestly, not really sure why I got the Britt Jetter. I must have found the box art appealing(I actually like the Srungle ST and DX which are part of this line). But when I opened the box to check out the robot, I was not impressed. This one is a chunk of metal with arms and legs that move. This is one of the worst pieces I own. At least with the Shogun Warriors they were classic and appealing to look at. The robot itself reminds of an old 80’s robot I really feel distaste for, the Starriors or a Zoid. If they had only stayed true to the image on the box I think we would have something. Sadly they made a short, stumpy version of what looks like a pretty decent mech.

Though Clover seems to be known for making big clumsy clumps of metal they call robots. I would like to pick up one of their pieces though. The Clover Gundam pieces I feel are pieces of history and I would love to have one.

Britt Jetter is from the anime Akū Daisakusen Srungle or Mission Outer Space Srungle from 1983-1984.

Britt Jetter 1/100 scale Srungle System Mecha Colection No.2 ST Clover 1983 from anime Akū Daisakusen Srungle 1983-1984

I am curious about the robot on the side of the box Babysaurs. It looks like a cool robot, but never seen it on ebay or on the internet. It is like it does not exist, which is interesting in itself. Maybe I will find it one day.

Britt Jetter 1/100 scale Srungle System Mecha Colection No.2 ST Clover 1983

High Complete Model YMS-09 Zions Mobile Suit Prototype Dom Gundam by Bandai Japan 1984

Con October 14, 2013 Bandai, Gundam, High Complete Model No Comments

HCM’s are great little robots. The YMS-09 Dom is by far one of the better ones. I got tired of the white original Gundam armor so the Prototype Dom is a welcome relief. I like the Zions armor as they have more variety. They look more like tanks, heavy armor. More sinister. I love picking up these HCM”s from the 80’s. I eventually want to pick up the Vifam or Neofam HCM’s. Not sure if they are Gundam robots, but I like them.

High Complete Model HCM YMS-09 Zions Mobile Suite Prototype Dom styrofoam

High Complete Model YMS-09 Zions Mobile Suit Prototype Dom Gundam by Bandai Japan 1984

High Complete Model HCM YMS-09 Zions Mobile Suite Prototype Dom instructions 2

High Complete Model YMS-09 Zions Mobile Suit Prototype Dom Gundam by Bandai Japan 1984

High Complete Model HCM YMS-09 Zions Mobile Suite Prototype Dom instructions

High Complete Model YMS-09 Zions Mobile Suit Prototype Dom Gundam by Bandai Japan 1984

High Complete Model HCM YMS-09 Zions Mobile Suite Prototype Dom front cover

High Complete Model YMS-09 Zions Mobile Suit Prototype Dom Gundam by Bandai Japan 1984

High Complete Model M100 Shiki MSN-00100 1-144 HCM 23 Z Gundam Japan 1985

Con October 11, 2013 Bandai, Gundam, High Complete Model No Comments

This is the M100 Shiki MSN-00100. Bandai 1985 Made in Japan H. C. M. Series 23 This is the first HCM box I have seen with an actual date. I really like the design of this robot, but the color really doesn’t work for me. Maybe if this was more the color of a construction truck it would work, but this yellow is terrible. I am sure others feel the same, as this one really was not that hard to get and was relatively affordable(nobody wants it).

Mobile Suit Z Gundam

Plastic and Metal Parts