Question about Pentabot

[nikodiablo]

Hey guys, I'm curious about the Royal Condor Pentabot. I understand that this version is a variation of the original Poplar Acrobunch. My question is:

1. Is the Pentabot the same with Poplar Acrobunch? I've heard that Pentabot is essentially a repackaged Acrobunch. Therefore, in my understanding, it is a made in Japan Acrobunch packed by a company called Royal Condor as Pentabot to be distributed, and not Royal Condor's own product.

2. Or, is the Pentabot a licensed Acrobunch produced and packaged by Royal Condor - therefore the product is made in Taiwan?

Can somebody please clarify this to me? Thanks in advance!

[rayar]

It's made in taiwan and I think it's official, but I don't know if its an exact duplicate.

[KingboyD]

I'm not sure about manufacturing, and I don't own the Poplar one, but the Pentabot is a pretty nice toy. Tons of diecast, and sizeable. I believe it s a very good copy of the original, and you can usually pick one up pretty cheap. If you are desperate for one, I have a loose beat up one I can sell ya, but if you have patience, seek out a complete boxed one.

[demizer]

I had posted a similar query some time ago,and as far as I can tell they are identical except for packaging and hallmarks.

[nikodiablo]

Thanks for all the replies. So I guess it wouldn't make much difference to seek either one, then, unless you're happen to be someone who just have to get the Japan version...

Thanks again!

[demizer]

Nah,Mine looks great and it's indistinguishable from the original.You can get them fairly cheaply on ebay.

[admin1 aka Ed]

Yep, Made in Taiwan. -stickers are different. Then the missiles are deleted from the US version.

Also, I found a variation in the exhaust mold.

www.robot-japan.com/Gallery/Clover/Acrobunch/acrobunch.asp

Ed