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Another of my favorite
categories and one that I have collected from for years. This category includes
(but is not limited to) Japanese die-cast robots/vehicles, Japanese vinyls,
Japanese "Super-Robots", and Godzilla/Gamera/Monster related toys. Lots to see
here...better get started! Click on the images for enlarged /alternate
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item:
Go!! Go!! Raideen TV Hero Series 4; Froebel-kan, Co.,
Ltd.,1980's description: A
graphically intense kid's book printed on heavy board stock. Only 8 interior
pages, but a wonderful display item. Printed exclusively for the Hawaiian
market...cool, huh?
size: 10.5" h,
7.25" wide condition: NM, no
wrappings price:
$20.00
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Diakron Multi-Force 14 Robot; Takara, 1983. description: Takara's Diaclone series of toys made
it to the USA as Diakron. The sets were inexpensive when compared
to the Godaikin line from Bandai, with which they were meant to compete.
Quality tells, though and they did not have the impact of the better quality
Bandai toys. Still, a nice collectible and getting hard to find complete.
Decals are applied to this example.
size: overall 8.75" h, 12.75" wide, 2"
d condition: C-9 contents, C-7 box
with one interior flap missing price:sold |
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Mazinga "Z"; Mattel, Italy, 1970's. description: An awesome rigid plastic "mini-jumbo"
with most of the typical Shogun Warrior features such as rocket-firing fist
& wheels on feet (not shown...they are detachable like roller skates).
Actually made in Italy and not as high quality as the Japanese-made versions,
but still very cool from a collectible standpoint. Has slight box wear to chest
decal, box is fairly displayable but has several flap tears and significant
wear.
size: 13" h, 6"
w condition: NMIB, C-6+
box price: sold
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item:
Mini Godzilla "bop-bag"; Midori, 1980's. description: A cool "Gojira" for your desk top or
workstation! This inflatable "G" has a weighted base that keeps him coming back
up for more. A fun Godzilla collectible.
size: 3.5" h, 2.5" d condition: C-9, loose price: $20.00
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Machine Blaster IV wind-up; Takemi, 1970's. description: Here's a very cool walking toy! A
wind-up Machine Blaster IV rendered in plastic with a gold-toned metal chain
between his twin mace weapons. Clockwork mechanism is in perfect working order,
although his walk is unstable unless on hard, flat surfaces. This piece was in
an unopened bag inside the box...I had to open him to make sure
all was in order. The bag with header card is included (see enlarged
image).
size: toy 6.75"
h, 3.5" w, 3.5" d; box 6.75" h, 3.75" w, 2.25" d condition: NM toy, C-7 box and bag price: sold |
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Wind-up "Kaiju"; Japan, 1970's.
description: What a beauty! This key-wind "Kaiju" (or monster)
toy is in wonderful, played-with condition. A hard vinyl body with metal foot
plate, key, switch and inner workings. Marked "Made in Japan" on the metal and
"Japan" on the vinyl. Manufacturer is unknown, but very reminiscent of Bullmark
vinyls of that era...right down to the vinyl and paint colors. The red metal
tongue "wags" and he is obviously supposed to shoot sparks, but the flint is
kaput! Is this an Ultraman Kaiju or an amalgam monster with elements of Gojira,
Gappa, and Gomess?
size: toy 4.5"
h, 2.25" w, 3.5" d condition: C-8
overall, wear to base, patina to key & switch price: $75.00 |
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Godaikin "Laserion"; Bandai, 1984.
description: A fine example of the ST sized Lazerion, one of the later
Godaikin line toys. He is in absolutely beautiful condition and was only
displayed, never played! All parts are present with missiles still on the
sprues, instructions included (not pictured).
size: toy 5" h, 2.5" w, 1.5" d; box 7" h, 5" w, 2"
d condition: NMIB, box & inserts
C-8 price: $95.00 |
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Shogun Action Vehicles Solar Saucer; Mattel, 1978. description: A beautiful example of the Solar
Saucer, which transports Grendizer to his battles. It is in near mint condition
and was only displayed, never played! All parts are present with missiles still
in the original, unsealed bag. Box is faded and has tears and remains of a
sticker. Styro insert is in better condition
size: toy 2" h, 7" w, 4" d; box 5" h, 4" w, 4"
d condition: NMIB, box C-6, insert
C-8 price: sold |
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Nessar; Popy, ca. 1975/1976.
description: A MIB example of the Daiku Maryu/ Gaiking companion toy as
originally produced by Popy. All parts are present with missiles still in the
sealed bag, catalog and original foam liner (not pictured) are included. My
absolute favorite "Shogun Warriors" group after Getter Robo!
size: toy 3.5" h, 2.5" w, 6.5" l; box 3.5" h, 5.5"
l, 2.5" d condition: MIB, box
C-8 price: sold |
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Goldrake; Atlantic, Italy, 1978.
description: Okay, so it's NOT Japanese. This now scarce Atlantic kit of
Grendizer (called Goldorak or Goldrake in Italy) is cool. The parts are molded
in color...just snap together... plus the fists actually fire.
All parts are still on sprues except for 1 small piece. The kit is complete
with springs for firing fists.
size: toy 6.75" h assembled (approximate); box 10"
h, 8" w, 2" d condition: MIB, box C
- 6 + price: $45.00 |
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