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Luv this thread!!! I too was one of those kids who ran home every day to see BOTP. When it disappeared I was heart broken. When it was re-packaged as G-Force. I tried to watch but it was so poorly writen. I could'nt stand it. It was several years til the 3 DVD set came out and I was happy to finally be able to watch it in its original Japanese scripted version. No big culture shock as I had gotten into anime and understood some of the cultural aspects. I gotta say. You guys are killing me with all the merchandise!!! Locally, I've seen some anime toys pop up from time to time. But I've never seen BOTP stuff ever!!! This is really killing me. All the cool stuff and I cant afford any!!! AAARRRGGHHH!!!Comment
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Oh. I forgot. Someone asked about Harlock??? As far as that anime series goes. I saw an anime movie of him show up. FHE, Some company that distibuted cheap VHS tapes of anime (Ala Speed racer vs the Mammoth car) Had bought th rights to market the anime to kids. I know. Anyway, I watched and noticed they edited most of it for Family viewing but missed one little bit of minor nudity. Another company who figures if it animated it must be good to sell to kids!Comment
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This is one of my all time favourites... the GatchaFan.
Whirlwind Pyramid!
RARE Gatchaman BATTLE OF THE PLANETS - Fan Banpresto 2000 | eBay
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This Phoenix comes with everything. So lets pretend like she's taxing down the runway to pick everyone up. Here she is with the landing gear down.
Toward the nose we have loading gear which extends out to pick up Jason's car.
Here is Jason's car getting loaded. Sorry for the focus issue here, but you get the general idea.
Compartments under the wing open to snatch Tiny and Princess as they arrive. Tiny's side even has the grappling hook to snag him.
Here comes Mark as he approaches from behind...
The back doors drop down...
Did I mention Mark's ship also has retractable wings just like in the show?
Slides in perfect and the hatches go back up. Perfect fit.
The hatches close under the wings to hold Tiny and Princess and the nose goes over Jason's car for a perfect fit.
The landing gear can now be retracted back in with doors that close shut.
Oh did I mention this little button on top pop's open the Phoenix' signature missile?
So on the stand sits the Phoenix ready to take flight. I know what your thinking...
"If only it could take flight as the fiery Phoenix..." Well it does!
A beautiful plastic cover that the Phoenix can be inserted into.
Well that about covers it. I can't think of a version of the Phoenix that does anything close to this much. I have loved this for so long and still consider it to be one of my prize jewels in my collection. Hope you enjoyed!Comment
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Very cool stuff! Nice to be able to play with your toys and not just have them on display.
Hidden card contest, your chance to win a new tom lands monster Frankenstein card.
In a scene we north American kids were shielded from due to network censorship, which of the original gatchaman Team was violently killed at the end of the first series? And how?
What was the name of the replacement character in the second series?
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Man that thing is beyond awesome!!!! As I was scrolling down the pictures I was like the only thing that could make this cooler is if it had the firery Phoenix... and BAM there it is!!!!! Super sweet, I will have to keep my eyes peeled for this one. Thanks for the pics!
Thanks! I've had it so long, and this kind of item was so unique, I honestly don't remember the cost. I just remember absolutely wanting it and the cost didn't seem to get in the way of that desire at the time. So I would think it wasn't too outrageous back then. Here are some pics illustrating the fun. Enjoy!
This Phoenix comes with everything. So lets pretend like she's taxing down the runway to pick everyone up. Here she is with the landing gear down.
Toward the nose we have loading gear which extends out to pick up Jason's car.
Here is Jason's car getting loaded. Sorry for the focus issue here, but you get the general idea.
Compartments under the wing open to snatch Tiny and Princess as they arrive. Tiny's side even has the grappling hook to snag him.
Here comes Mark as he approaches from behind...
The back doors drop down...
Did I mention Mark's ship also has retractable wings just like in the show?
Slides in perfect and the hatches go back up. Perfect fit.
The hatches close under the wings to hold Tiny and Princess and the nose goes over Jason's car for a perfect fit.
The landing gear can now be retracted back in with doors that close shut.
Oh did I mention this little button on top pop's open the Phoenix' signature missile?
So on the stand sits the Phoenix ready to take flight. I know what your thinking...
"If only it could take flight as the fiery Phoenix..." Well it does!
A beautiful plastic cover that the Phoenix can be inserted into.
Well that about covers it. I can't think of a version of the Phoenix that does anything close to this much. I have loved this for so long and still consider it to be one of my prize jewels in my collection. Hope you enjoyed!
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Thanks Supes! I really appreciate that. I went out on Ebay just to see if I could find it and my jaw about went slack when I saw the prices. I would definitely shop this puppy. Now clearly I bought it ten or eleven years ago. But I would think you can beat the prices out here. If I find a good one, I will certainly let you know!
unifive gatchaman god phoenix with fire bird | eBay
Unifive CSG Gatchaman God Phoenix & Fire Bird Chogokin USED | eBayComment
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That is a very nice and well thought out Phoenix. Thank you for sharing those pictures.Enjoy what you like, and let others enjoy what they like. (C) Azrak 2009
Too much space. Need more toys!
Check out the ever growing Mego like sized vehicles data base.Comment
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I would have FREAKED for that as a kid. Along with a 7-Zark-7 figure... did any toys get made of him?Comment
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If memory serves, MIB, I think I recall you telling me you paid about two benjamins for that PHOENIX at the Wonderfest when you bought it...sigpic Oh then, what's this? Big flashy lighty thing, that's what brought me here! Big flashy lighty things have got me written all over them. Not actually. But give me time. And a crayon.Comment
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The black cy-girls Jun variant was always pretty neat looking to me. Did she ever actually wear a black costume? Where did they get the idea for a variant like this from?
cy girls Perfect Body - Black Gatchaman figures 12 inch | eBay
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