adrianag
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30-12-2015 00:57
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adrianag
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30-12-2015 01:05
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tatsunokofan
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Hi all!
| quote: | | 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. |
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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/gali...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/gali...a/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
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30-12-2015 02:45
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tatsunokofan
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Hi all!
| quote: | 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). |
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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
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30-12-2015 17:35
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