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Robot Toy Articles and Japanese toy Collections
This section of Robot-Japan is dedicated to our members sharing their collections and then to articles on the Japanese toy hobby. Features include Toy Fair coverage to Robot conventions to collections.
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| December 18th, 2005 |
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Gundam Action Figure robot updates Mobile Suit Gundam was one of Bandai America's first attempts to edge back into the U.S. toy market. We now have pictures of the RX-78 and Zaku toy sets from the late 1990's. |
| December 12th, 2005 |
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Transistor diecast robots by Kmart Would you believe that Kmart imported diecast toys in the 1980's? Read on about the "Decept"ion and how Godaikins were marketed for $9.97 for a limited time. Did I hear someone say Blue Light Special? |
| December 6th, 2005 |
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Tentikill vinyl toy by Go Hero Look what washed up on shore. Be worried. Be afraid. Then again be aware of the newest Mechabot villain by Go Hero toys and Steve Forde. You'll love the slimy Giant Monster! |
| November 27th, 2005 |
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Popy GA toy robot update The Popy robot toy section gets a new feature on Gan Gara Ganchan or Robot 110 as well as a few assorted updates. Enjoy the GGG pictures! |
| November 14th, 2005 |
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Winter toy Robot Thoughts from Florida One big move from New York later and I've had a chance to collect my possesions and relocate to Florida. In the mean time here are some clutterd thoughts and assorted robot pictures to enjoy. |
| October 1st, 2005October 12th, 2005 |
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New JD Productions Robot photos
JD Productions has always kept high standards in mind with their custom robot kits. Two of their popular kits, Devastator and Bumblebee, are pictured in this new Robot-Japan section. |
| Sept 21st, 2005 |
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Japanese robot toys, history, and prose
Add in toy history, mix in diecast, then sample some of the most innovative toys of the 20th century, and you get our article on Japanese toys. Steve Agin (J-toy dealer supreme of the North East) tells his view on Japanese diecast robots. Enjoy his prose on our hobby and their place in toy history. Read More |
| June 27, 2005 |
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Arkron Combinable Toy Robots
The Ark series of combinable robots are hard to find, fun to play with, and are now featured here for your enjoyment |
| May 20th, 2005 |
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Doesn't Play Well With Others
Life on a toyshelf is anything but easy. It takes a savvy wizard and a helpful sidekick to keep things running smoothly. Look for new episodes every week. Read More |
| April 10th, 2005 |
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Yamato Toy Robots and Anime figures
Toy Fair 2005 coverage is still continuing with an exciting inside look at the Yamato Toys showroom. Photos include Scopedog photos, Dirty Pair shots, and a smattering of upcoming robot releases. Read More |
| Poster Sales. 10 Left as of April 11th. |
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Rex and Posters for Robot-Japan
That time has come to release a very very very limited printing of the Robot-Japan custom poster by REX. Preorders have already wiped out 1/4 of the one time run of 100. Read More |
| March 20th, 2005 |
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Transformers G2 Dreadwing kids robot
G2 Transformers are old, admit it! This week we have a retro 1990's review of the Dreadwing and Smokescreen jets from Generation 2. Note the bad colors, poor quality, and fun design. Read More |
| January 10th, 2005 |
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Dino Thunder Stegazord Megazord robot toy
That dinosaur robot theme just keeps on churning. We now digress to a more primitive kid's robot toy and review the Dino Thunder Stegazord toy. Bandai America has given kids a new batter powered robot to drool over. Read more |
| August 21st, 2005 |
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Winter Robot Thoughts from Florida One big move from New York later and I've had a chance to collect my possesions and relocate to Florida. In the mean time here are some clutterd thoughts and assorted robot pictures to enjoy.. Read More
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| August 21st, 2005 |
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Japanese robot toys, history, and prose
Add in toy history, mix in diecast, then sample some of the most innovative toys of the 20th century, and you get our artice on Japanese toys. Steve Agin (J-toy dealer supreme of the North East) tells his view on Japanese diecast robots. Enjoy his prose on our hobby and their place in toy history. Read More |
| April 10th, 2005 |
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Yamato Toy Robots and Anime figures
Toy Fair 2005 coverage is still continuing with an exciting inside look at the Yamato Toys showroom. Photos include Scopedog photos, Dirty Pair shots, and a smattering of upcoming robot releases. Read More |
| April 1st, 2005 |
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Dancing Citroen C4 Robot Car - Techno move
Citroen has produced a commercial that is strikingly similar to the Mini Cooper or Mazda animations. This time the French auto maker Citroen has gone a step further and added techno. Click on the picture or hyperlink to download the 5 MB movie with sound. |
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