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Posted by adrianag on 29-12-2015 at 18:56:
Christmas arrival from Japan
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!!!!!
Posted by KT1972 on 29-12-2015 at 19:05:
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 
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Posted by ChrisW on 29-12-2015 at 19:10:
Nice selection there!
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Posted by Transmute Jun on 29-12-2015 at 19:15:
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.
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Posted by Springie on 29-12-2015 at 21:49:
Oh, what wonderful gifts! Santa must've thought you were a VERY good girl this year! 
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Posted by ElectricWhite on 29-12-2015 at 22:31:
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No kidding!
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Posted by adrianag on 30-12-2015 at 00:57:
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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.
Posted by adrianag on 30-12-2015 at 00:59:
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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!
Posted by adrianag on 30-12-2015 at 01:02:
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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!
Posted by adrianag on 30-12-2015 at 01:05:
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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!
Posted by adrianag on 30-12-2015 at 01:09:
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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!
Posted by tatsunokofan on 30-12-2015 at 02:45:
Hi all!
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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
Posted by ChrisW on 30-12-2015 at 03:55:
How cool!
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Posted by adrianag on 30-12-2015 at 06:07:
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!!!!
Posted by tatsunokofan on 30-12-2015 at 17:35:
Hi all!
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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
Posted by The Other Jason on 31-12-2015 at 20:19:
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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
Posted by ChrisW on 31-12-2015 at 20:30:
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.
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Posted by RIgirl on 31-12-2015 at 21:24:
Very nice, Adriana -- I especially love the pencil drawing of the whole team! Thanks for sharing!
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Posted by Transmute Jun on 31-12-2015 at 21:25:
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That's the best reason to get an Apple Watch that I've heard!
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Posted by ChrisW on 31-12-2015 at 23:18:
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.
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