The Last Shogun

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I found this single page in the back of a 1982 Mattel Germany catalog and for some reason it kind of made me sad. The catalog (which I'll get to) is loaded with pages of cool European Big Jim stuff, Barbie and newcomer He-Man.

These two Goldorak toys (an animated series that seemed to only air in non English speaking parts of the world) are the last memories of the once great Shogun Warriors line, which were no where to be found in the US catalogs.

Speaking of toys (which I always am):

I'll be setting up at this weekend's Burlington Toy Show for something called "Mego North" a Canadian celebration of the toys made by Mego corporation. It's going to be fun, if you can, you should make the trek!
I'll be selling copies of Rack Toys, Brick Mantooth man-dolls and many, many vintage goodies so I can live under the lie that I'm not a hoarder.

Burlington Toy Show information

If you can't make the show, check me out on twitter, where I'll be showing off some of the goodies available.

More Shogun Warriors

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[Earth 2 Chris]

I have no idea about this show, but damn that toy looks cool.

Good luck with Mego North. Looks like a great show1

Chris

[MIB41]

You have some intensely cool stuff Brian.

[Brave Ulysses]

Pure awesomeness.

[cjefferys]

I love that Grendizer/Goldrake/Goldorak Jumbo! Too bad he's so damn expensive. The Mattel version is the priciest of all the US/Europe Shogun Warriors, it would likely set you back more than a grand for a nice boxed one. The Japanese Popy version (much nicer looking) would be even several times more than that! *sigh* Great catalog page!

[luclin999]

I have to admit, Grendizer is one of my favorite pieces..

[Gorn Captain]

Goldorak was a lot more common here.
I bought mine at a flea market 20 years ago for $10.

Btw, that convention table has several of my Holy Grails. Wow.

I had been looking for a Godzilla for decades. Finally found one in 2007, from a Vegas seller. My buddy lives in Vegas, and shipping to Belgium was huge, so I had it delivered to my friend, planning to go see him in 2008 and picking it up.
Then life got in the way. And it's 7 years later. Patience is a virtue, I guess...