Vintage/Reissue 24 Inch GaiKing Question

[mottidoc]

Hey guys,
New here and I need to ask a question about a toy that was a big (Literally) part of my childhood.
I had a a 24 inch Gaiking Shogun as a kid.
I was wondering what the differences were with the Vintage and the reissues I've heard musings about, what the prices are on them comparatively and where I might find them.
I've seen vintage ones on ebay of course but no reissues.

Thanks in advance, any help is greatly appreciated.
I'd like to thank John H for sending me this way, especially if I get pointed in the right direction!

Ok, I'm can't seem to insert the image I have.
Excuse my ifnotance, but I have a link to a pic, how do I get it to just to pop up so you guys dont have to click the link, well here it is anyway, me and Gaiking!

www.figment.org/torch/images/bios/doc2.jpg

[Dragonclaw]

I hadn't noticed the reissue drying up...but I went looking for a better pic and wow, I didn't see one. The reissue is almost totally different (And better IMHO)


I got my reissue for $99 when it first came out.

[mottidoc]

Thats a great pic!
Maybe the Reissue is of the japanese version?
Mine was by Matell 1976.
Thanks for the info.
Hope I can score a vintage one at some point.

Doc

[joweone]

The reissue is of the original Popy version.Much nicer IMO than the mattel atrocity.They are both fairly easy to come by on the web.Unifive also reissued a Mazinga, Great Mazinga,and Garada K7 in 3 color variations. ;D

[mottidoc]

LOL.
I agree, it looks much better.
BUT, I'd like the one I had as a kid, just because of the nostalgia, has a 70's feel to it, I shot that fist at everything. I like the Shogun, but I can do without the masking tape haircut I had, although I don't think I have enough hair now for a bowl cut now.