Hola everyone, Santa came a bit late to Malaysia this time, maybe was very busy with all of you! Here are the items in the parcel and I really love this one as I have not one, but two settings from Gatchaman II and F. Hope Springie would help us to color few of them as they are amazing! Also the original Genga from the first series.....yeah! Enjoy it and Happy New Year to all my Gatchaman friends!!!!!

Wow, they look fantastic! Lucky you Adriana I would love to have the boomerang/God Phoenix package, but I've never seen one. Now I know they exist, I'll have to keep looking

Nice selection there!

The boomerang/God Phoenix package is terrific! I actually use the boomerang with my Eagle costume. It's perfectly sized! Unfortunately, it doesn't fold up, though.

Oh, what wonderful gifts! Santa must've thought you were a VERY good girl this year!

Originally posted by Springie Oh, what wonderful gifts! Santa must've thought you were a VERY good girl this year!

No kidding!

Originally posted by KT1972 Wow, they look fantastic! Lucky you Adriana I would love to have the boomerang/God Phoenix package, but I've never seen one. Now I know they exist, I'll have to keep looking

Thank you KT! So far, it's the only one I have ever seen in the auctions in Japan. Funny that the boomerang or the bracelets were never produced as a toy.....many of the weapons from Gatchaman II are available, but sadly the original ones no.

Originally posted by ChrisW Nice selection there!

Thanks Chris! Slowly getting items for my collection. Hopefully one day I will have something like some of you have.....shelf full of awesome items!

Originally posted by Transmute Jun The boomerang/God Phoenix package is terrific! I actually use the boomerang with my Eagle costume. It's perfectly sized! Unfortunately, it doesn't fold up, though.

Yes TJ it's an amazing item! Very rare and unique, even though can't be folded as in the original series..... Please share your photo in Eagle costume! I would love to see it!

Originally posted by Springie Oh, what wonderful gifts! Santa must've thought you were a VERY good girl this year!

Thank you Springie! Poor Santa, the box was nearly 12 kg, so I guess he must have thought that it was for the entire neighborhood jeje.....but surprise, it was only me... I got the Laser Discs from Gatchaman Fighter, they are indeed very very heavy!

Originally posted by ElectricWhite

Originally posted by Springie Oh, what wonderful gifts! Santa must've thought you were a VERY good girl this year!

No kidding!

I have been very blessed this year, not only for these gift but for the most important of all.....being part of this group and meet you all! Even though I'm still new, I feel part of Gatchamania......thank you all for that!

Hi all!

Originally posted by adrianagFunny that the boomerang or the bracelets were never produced as a toy.....many of the weapons from Gatchaman II are available, but sadly the original ones no.

Actually, Takatoku did make a toy of Ken's Boomerang back when Gatchaman was originally airing. It was released as part of two different kid-sized Gatchaman belt sets. The first was the Energy Belt Set, which included the belt with the "G" logo on it, a holster for the Boomerang, and a small pouch for whatever a kid might wish to put in it. The set was rounded out with a toy watch and a gray plastic Boomerang with a black rubber tip. The wings on the Boomerang could be opened and closed. You can see pictures of this set here: http://homepage1.nifty.com/signal_g/galink/goodskan/omotya/subomotya/energybelt.html The second set was the Talking Belt Set. This set looks very similar to the Energy Belt Set, except that the empty pouch on the belt has been replaced with a pouch designed to hold a small box that says several different phrases with the button on it is pushed. While the same Boomerang toy as found in the Energy Belt Set was also included, they did leave out the toy watch. Pictures of this set can be seen here: http://homepage1.nifty.com/signal_g/galink/goodskan/omotya/subomotya/talkbelt.html The voice box says three phrases, orders from Dr. Nambu. They are, "Science Ninja Team Gatchaman. Let's go. Gallactor!," "Go, Ken, the Eagle. Transform into Gatchaman!" and "Transform! Science Ninja Team Gatchaman." It should also be noted that, for both toys, Takatoku incorrectly called the Boomerang a "Bird Knife." You are correct that Popy made toys of several of the Gatchaman II weapons. They made toys of Ken's Bird Saucer, Joe's Feather Shuriken, and Jun's Aurora Ribbon. Rounding out the set was a toy of the Sonic Gun, which they released under the incorrect name "Freezer Gun." These came as part of an entire line of Gatchaman II kid-sized dress-up items that also included a helmet, a cape, and a belt. For Gatchaman Fighter, Popy only made one new kid-sized toy weapon. Not surprisingly, that toy was of Ken's Gatchaman Fencer. James

How cool!

Hola James! Thank you so much for sharing. Wow! Those are really cool toys! Especially the first one. Actually a seller is offering it but he's asking about 200 USD for it and there is no boomerang. That's why I thought were none produced. Well, I will wait patiently for them, hopefulły in the future someone decide to sell one (not so expensive). Thanks again for sharing!!!!

Hi all!

Originally posted by adrianag Actually a seller is offering it but he's asking about 200 USD for it and there is no boomerang. That's why I thought were none produced. Well, I will wait patiently for them, hopefulły in the future someone decide to sell one (not so expensive).

I know the auction listing you're referring to. The listing didn't say anything about the Boomerang being missing, but it didn't claim it was present either. Neither of the pictures they had of the boxed set had an angle that showed it in the box. but the set didn't look played with. So, I assumed the Boomerang was there, but you never know. Regardless, someone bought the set (Not me, as I already have one) with a winning bid of 32,500 yen (About $270.00 at current exchange rates). So, for their sake, I do hope the set is complete. James

Hi all,

Thank you KT! So far, it's the only one I have ever seen in the auctions in Japan. Funny that the boomerang or the bracelets were never produced as a toy.....many of the weapons from Gatchaman II are available, but sadly the original ones no.

Yes, it's strange that through all these years there really haven't been any nice, quality toys of the boomerang or the bracelet. As pointed out by James, there were other one piece boomerangs produced in the past. But the best bracelet I've seen so far was one that came in a Spanish toy set. It had an adjustable black (or red) plastic band and a lenticular face that went from plain yellow, to a version of the scramble signal. It wasn't perfect, but at least they did something! The bracelet is in the "Space Ray With Light" package at the top of this link: http://www.battleoftheplanets.info/spaintoys.html When I was with SFE, I tried to get a bracelet replica off the ground. I had some detailed plans drawn up for a functional timepiece that had a light and could make the appropriate sounds. Maybe someday! The Other Jason www.battleoftheplanets.info

At least we can do the digital faces on fancy watches today. If I ever get an Apple Watch I might just set that up, LOL.

Very nice, Adriana -- I especially love the pencil drawing of the whole team! Thanks for sharing!

Originally posted by ChrisW At least we can do the digital faces on fancy watches today. If I ever get an Apple Watch I might just set that up, LOL.

That's the best reason to get an Apple Watch that I've heard!

Actually my husband has one and he loves it. It congratulated him for having his first perfect exercise goals week this week after all of the running around with my family, hehe.

Those are great, Adriana. As soon as they came out with the Apple watches, my first thought was the bracelets.

Originally posted by tatsunokofan Hi all! Regardless, someone bought the set (Not me, as I already have one) with a winning bid of 32,500 yen (About $270.00 at current exchange rates). So, for their sake, I do hope the set is complete. James

Hola James! Yes, that set is the only one I have ever seen! It's crazy the prices these articles are reaching. Guess they are consider vintage now. As I said, hopefully I can get this one complete one day.....it would be a great present for myself! Thank you for your comments! I'm learning so much about the memorabilia....gracias!

Originally posted by The Other Jason Hi all, But the best bracelet I've seen so far was one that came in a Spanish toy set. It had an adjustable black (or red) plastic band and a lenticular face that went from plain yellow, to a version of the scramble signal. It wasn't perfect, but at least they did something! The bracelet is in the "Space Ray With Light" package at the top of this link: http://www.battleoftheplanets.info/spaintoys.html When I was with SFE, I tried to get a bracelet replica off the ground. I had some detailed plans drawn up for a functional timepiece that had a light and could make the appropriate sounds. Maybe someday! The Other Jason www.battleoftheplanets.info

Hola Jason.....the other! This bracelet is great but what you mention about producing a replica sounds great. Maybe you should continue with the idea and design one now that technology is available for one that would be very close to the one in the series. The smart watch is a great idea! Well, I know that I would buy one and for sure many here in the group would be interested in getting it as well.

Originally posted by ChrisW At least we can do the digital faces on fancy watches today. If I ever get an Apple Watch I might just set that up, LOL.

That's a great idea Chris! Maybe this is the time to produce a Gatchaman bracelet!

Originally posted by RIgirl Very nice, Adriana -- I especially love the pencil drawing of the whole team! Thanks for sharing!

Hola RIgirl! Thank you for the comment! Actually that was the most valuable item in the lot. It had been sold by someone in Japan who got it from Tatsunoko company and put it on auction because he wanted someone else to enjoy it.....I was the lucky one! Believe me, there were many trying to get it. Gengas are very rare to buy, especially those so old!

Originally posted by Transmute Jun

Originally posted by ChrisW At least we can do the digital faces on fancy watches today. If I ever get an Apple Watch I might just set that up, LOL.

That's the best reason to get an Apple Watch that I've heard!

Yes TJ! Maybe we should try to convince Jason to produce something with the bracelet's logo fitted in

Originally posted by ChrisW Actually my husband has one and he loves it. It congratulated him for having his first perfect exercise goals week this week after all of the running around with my family, hehe.

It we can convince Jason or someone else to produce one for us, maybe you will have your own very soon!

Originally posted by Becky Rock Those are great, Adriana. As soon as they came out with the Apple watches, my first thought was the bracelets.

Thank you Becky! There are two more packages on the way.....I'm waiting anxiously for those as something great is in one of them..... Joe is coming, Joe is coming....la,la,la,la..... I'm crossing my fingers! Maybe we can convince Jason to produce a smart watch resembling the bracelets for us!!!

Two really great ideas. A Gatchaman watch and/or app for iwatch/iphone/ipad. I know i would get both.

Originally posted by Kritter Two really great ideas. A Gatchaman watch and/or app for iwatch/iphone/ipad. I know i would get both.

Yes Kitter!!! hopefully in the near future we will have the chance to have one of those!!!

Hi Adriana,

Originally posted by adrianag [quote]Originally posted by Kritter Two really great ideas. A Gatchaman watch and/or app for iwatch/iphone/ipad. I know i would get both. Yes Kitter!!! hopefully in the near future we will have the chance to have one of those!!!

I have the bird head logo as the home screen on my iPad plus the bird scramble signal as the home screen on my iPhone, along with the bracelet call sound effect as my ringtone. Not too nerdy... I was reviewing a Battle episode the other day and the wrist activator call sounded and I reached for my phone. Yeash! The Other Jason www.battleoftheplanets.info

Originally posted by The Other Jason Hi Adriana, I have the bird head logo as the home screen on my iPad plus the bird scramble signal as the home screen on my iPhone, along with the bracelet call sound effect as my ringtone. Not too nerdy... I was reviewing a Battle episode the other day and the wrist activator call sounded and I reached for my phone. Yeash! The Other Jason www.battleoftheplanets.info

Jajajajaja....for sure that could be confusing! I wouldn't mind to have a ringtone like that, where to get it? Have you ever thought of producing a cool apparel based on the series, I will definitely buy it!

Originally posted by The Other Jason I have the bird head logo as the home screen on my iPad plus the bird scramble signal as the home screen on my iPhone, along with the bracelet call sound effect as my ringtone. Not too nerdy... I was reviewing a Battle episode the other day and the wrist activator call sounded and I reached for my phone. Yeash! The Other Jason www.battleoftheplanets.info

LOLOL

Hi Adriana,

Originally posted by adrianag

Originally posted by The Other Jason Hi Adriana, I have the bird head logo as the home screen on my iPad plus the bird scramble signal as the home screen on my iPhone, along with the bracelet call sound effect as my ringtone. Not too nerdy... I was reviewing a Battle episode the other day and the wrist activator call sounded and I reached for my phone. Yeash! The Other Jason www.battleoftheplanets.info

Jajajajaja....for sure that could be confusing! I wouldn't mind to have a ringtone like that, where to get it? Have you ever thought of producing a cool apparel based on the series, I will definitely buy it!

I captured the audio where it appeared clean in an episode, then picked one "ring," looped it in an audio editing program so it lasted 30 seconds, converted it into the correct ringtone format and installed it on the phone. If anyone wants it, let me know off list and I should be able to forward it along. Best, Jason www.battleoftheplanets.info

Originally posted by The Other Jason Hi Adriana, I captured the audio where it appeared clean in an episode, then picked one "ring," looped it in an audio editing program so it lasted 30 seconds, converted it into the correct ringtone format and installed it on the phone. If anyone wants it, let me know off list and I should be able to forward it along. Best, Jason www.battleoftheplanets.info

Me, me ,me.......I want one please! Must be so so nice....and here nobody would know what is that! Jeje

Hi all, This may be a little late, but I remembered I had taken pictures of the lenticular action of the Spanish Wrist Activator toy. I had taken them for another board member to use in a blog post. There was an image sitting here at the Gatchamania gallery all along. I like the toy now but I really wish I'd had it as a kid! The Other Jason www.battleoftheplanets.info

Check that out! Pretty cool! Yeah, I'd want one too!

Originally posted by The Other Jason Hi all, This may be a little late, but I remembered I had taken pictures of the lenticular action of the Spanish Wrist Activator toy. I had taken them for another board member to use in a blog post. There was an image sitting here at the Gatchamania gallery all along. I like the toy now but I really wish I'd had it as a kid! The Other Jason www.battleoftheplanets.info

Hola Jason.....The One with the activator, This so cool! Awesome!!! Do you think that someone could produce something like this for us? I mean, make it gray and with full length for the scramble....maybe it's possible! Consider making some, I will definitely buy it!!! This toy I wanted as a little girl and I want now too!!!

Originally posted by Redbird Check that out! Pretty cool! Yeah, I'd want one too!

Redbird, let's try to convince Jason to try to produce some.....so far it's two of us, I'm sure many would like it too!!!

Originally posted by adrianag

Originally posted by Redbird Check that out! Pretty cool! Yeah, I'd want one too!

Redbird, let's try to convince Jason to try to produce some.....so far it's two of us, I'm sure many would like it too!!!

Make that three of us!

Originally posted by KT1972

Originally posted by adrianag

Originally posted by Redbird Check that out! Pretty cool! Yeah, I'd want one too!

Redbird, let's try to convince Jason to try to produce some.....so far it's two of us, I'm sure many would like it too!!!

Make that three of us!

Perfect KT!!! We are already three!!! So the waiting list is getting longer!!! Jason.....you have potential customers already!!!

Would have loved that as a kid.

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That does look like a great toy! I wish they had made them here!

Yes! All of us would have love it as kids, bit that doesn't stop us to wish for one now jeje.... I'm trying to look for one of those, hopefully there is one lost in Spain looking for a home