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Robots are definitely one
of my favorite categories and one that continues to attract new collectors! Tin
or plastic, battery-operated or wind-up...robots are just FUN! Click on the
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Super Robot Red Fighter; Bandai, 1970's. description:At almost 15" high in robot mode, this
all plastic fellow is impressive...switch him on and he is awesome. He can be
assembled in numerous ways and the central motor drive spins his head, makes
him walk, and turns the accessory yellow wheels and blue treads (when
attached). A pre-Godaikin attempt by Bandai to establish a stronger
international (USA) market for their toys. This piece (along with the companion
Blue Fighter) was not hugely successful here, but was just a hint of incredible
things to follow (Shogun Warriors, Godaikins, Go-Bots, etc.)
size: toy 14.5" h, 7" w, 5" d; box 10" h, 7.5" w,
4.25" d condition:C-9 toy, C-7 box
with creases/wear, no tears price:
$150.00 |
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New Astronaut Robot; Horikawa (SH), 1970's. description: Another nice piece from Horikawa, this
is the version with plastic lenses in the chest holes. A
predominately plastic robot with smooth walking action, he stops and fires his
lighted guns while spinning around! Clean example with some play wear and a
very displayable box.
size:9.5" h, 5.5" w, 3.75" d condition:C-8 , C-8 box with one puncture to
cover price: sold
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item:"New" Sky Robot; Horikawa (SH),
1970's. description: An all plastic
robot with some crazy actions! He walks along with wheels spinning on his chest
and flashing eyes...no big deal, right? Then you spread his arms, tilt
his face to the sky (hence the name "SKY" robot ?) and he bugs across the floor
on his chest. A fun piece in nice condition.
size:8.5" h, 5" w, 4" d condition:C-8+, C-8 box price: sold
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Shooting Space Walker, Horikawa (SH); late1970's. description: A wonderful, later Horikawa robot with
mutiple actions (press the control buttons on his head) and a nice combo of tin
lithography, dark brown and chromed plastic, and lighted chest guns...oh, did I
forget to mention the "space sound"? What a great robot...don't miss
him.
size:10.25" h,
5.5" w, 4.5" d condition:C-8+, C-8
box price: sold
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item:Captain the Robot; MTU, Korea,
1970's. description: Generally
dismissed by most collectors, the KOREAN version of Captain is really quite
nice and virtually identical to it's Japanese counterpart...far superior to the
Taiwanese versions that were to follow.
size: toy 5.5" h, 3.5" w, 2.5" d; box 6" h, 3.5" w,
2.5" d condition: C-7 + with
wear/scratches to back, C-7 + box price:
$40.00
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item:Space Fighter; Horikawa (SH),
1960's. description: Another great
robot from Horikawa with amusing action...this little guy bounces up and down
as he walks, stopping occasionally to open his chest and fire off a few rounds
from his dual lighted guns. This example is actually very displayable but has
some significant playwear, tarnish to the zinc plating and minor corrosion to
the upper torso...sounds worse than it is! He functions very well and is quite
energetic for his age. Battery compartment is very clean and plastic door hinge
in great shape.
size: toy 9.5"
h, 5" w, 4" d; box 9.75" h, 5" w, 4" d condition: C-7 +, C-6 + box price: sold |
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item:Engine Robot; Horikawa (SH),
1970's. description: This later
Engine (or piston) robot is another nice "beginner" piece. He's 95% plastic,
but the action is great! Turn him on and he advances quite
quickly...lighted pistons clacking away and smoke puffing out of
his chest. Works perfectly! There are some color irregularities to the plastic
body...looks like the body parts may be from 2 different batches. Beautiful box
with a noticeable price tag "scar". Don't miss him.
size: toy 10" h, 6" w, 4" d; box 10.75" h, 6.5" w,
4.5" d condition: C-8 toy, C-9
box price: sold |
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item:Daitarn 3 Robot; Nippon Sunrise, probably
1980's. description: Japanese
design made in Hong Kong for the Italian market...??? 90% plastic with some tin
to interior workings. This big guy functions fairly well despite poor
mechanical design. Interesting if you collect jumbo machinder, chogokin, or
other "super robot" toys.
size:12" h,
5.5" w, 3" d condition: C-9 robot,
C-8 box price:
$95.00
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item:Galaxy Robot; Horikawa (SH),1970's.
description: A late plastic piece
from Horikawa and an attempt to inject a little quality into the endless stream
of similar HK toys of the period. This all plastic piece has great play value
and works perfectly.
size: robot 9"
h, 5." w, 3" d, box 10" h, 6" w, 4" d. condition:C-9 robot (slight yellowing), C-8 box,
decal sheet intact price:
$40.00 |
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item:Missile Robot; Tokyo Playthings, Ltd., 1970's.
description: A nice plastic piece
from a smaller Japanese manufacturer, this wind-up Missile Robot is
bright chrome with functioning
sparking action and a pair of spring-loaded, firing missiles. Absolutely
beautiful box art. Wind him up and watch him go-go-go.
size: toy 5.5" h, 3.5" w, 3.75" d, box 6" h, 4" w,
2.75" d condition: C-9+ in C-8+
box price: sold |
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