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Post by Hendra on May 9, 2005 3:28:28 GMT -5
Hi folks,
I am a big fan of Voltes V and God Sigma cartoon but don't know much about the toys. Can anyone tell me the difference between Chogokin and Godaikin?
Thanks in advance!
Hendra
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Post by mechapunk on May 9, 2005 6:47:48 GMT -5
Hi folks, I am a big fan of Voltes V and God Sigma cartoon but don't know much about the toys. Can anyone tell me the difference between Chogokin and Godaikin? Thanks in advance! Hendra I will be glad to share what little I know, Hendra. Chogokin in Japanese means super alloy metal. It was a term invented by Go Nagai creator of Mazinger Z and a host of other super robots. Chogokin is the metal used to build Mazinger Z. Since the first super robot die cast toy made by Popy in the 70's is Mazinger Z, all robot toys (and even character vehicles) that came after were called "Chogokins". Popy toys were imported from Japan into the US in the early 80's. The word Godaikin was coined and it is the brand used by Bandai USA in the 80's to market Popy toys. Popy is a company under Bandai. Hope that helps! |
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Post by Chen on May 9, 2005 10:16:18 GMT -5
You'll get better answers here ;D
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Post by watchin on May 13, 2005 22:51:18 GMT -5
So, technically, if we see a PVC Chogokin then we can either assume it is bogus or someone is loosely using the term Chogokin. Right?
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Post by REX-203 on May 13, 2005 23:21:49 GMT -5
Right. Basically, consider Chogokin to be synonymous with diecast. If it's called Chogokin, it should be diecast, or at least have diecast parts.
Like Mechapunk said, the term "Godaikin" originated in the US. A recent article in Super 7 Magazine, written by none other than our very own Admin1, gave a good history of the Godaikins' beginnings. It said that initially the word Godakin was presented to Bandai, as the great robots were akin to Gods, flying around in the sky looking after everybody. However, it was easier to say Godaikin with the added 'I', so that's how Bandai marketed it.
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Post by diecastjunkie on May 14, 2005 9:57:08 GMT -5
The later (> mid-1980?) Popy or Bandai products use the label "ChoGoKin" but the toys are mostly plastic. There are Bandai products that have the "ChoGokin" label but are 100% plastic.
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Post by watchin on May 17, 2005 0:39:09 GMT -5
OK, so it is nice to know that toy makers are using the term Chogokin when there is little or no alloy content whatsoever. Too bad..some of us will have to be cautious that we don't assume all chogokin are diecast. I guess it would be too easy.
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