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Post by eyeone on Oct 19, 2011 1:48:49 GMT -5
I'm a recent member of this board (although I lurked for a long time) and thought I'd share my Jumbo Machinder collection and express my appreciation for Robot Japan. I've learned much on here about these addictive toys. Thanks to some repro parts from Bourno, a few great finds via DiceOne, and repro stickers from Kitsir, I think my collection is shaping up nicely so far... Thanks Robot Japan! Attachments:
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Post by eyeone on Oct 19, 2011 1:56:45 GMT -5
I guess I can say I started collecting since I was a little kid. This picture of my Grandmother, my Jugarama Aquaman (aka Kamen Rider X), and me was taken when I was about 4 years old. The Jumbo got lost in time, but I found this picture a few years back and it piqued my curiosity to try to track down Aquaman. After much internet searching, I found NekroDave's review on Collection DX and sent him an email. He kindly gave me some pointers and I started the hunt for the toy. After many attempts, I found one last year. I had gotten a few of the Mattel Shogun Warriors, but finding Aquaman set me on the path of no return! Attachments:
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Post by mikedeco on Oct 19, 2011 7:25:55 GMT -5
Nice picture, you already have a good little line up with some nice popy Jumbos. Keep them coming  |
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Post by bourno on Oct 19, 2011 9:01:44 GMT -5
Glad I could be of help with your collection and thanks for being a repeat customer. A package is being sent out today for you. I love the photo from your childhood. P.S. I am coming for your Combattler  |
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Post by willohio on Oct 19, 2011 10:59:10 GMT -5
Great lOoking bunch! You've got something something I'm hoping someday to have and that's the Getter Robo set!
And watch Bouro, he means it!
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Post by eyeone on Oct 19, 2011 18:23:27 GMT -5
Thanks MikeDeco! I'm a big fan of your Mini Jumbo Villains, amazing work! And Bourno, thanks again, your repro work is top-notch. I have a couple of photos from my childhood I'll post soon. It seems that Kamen Rider X and I were inseparable. Willohio, I hope to soon be needing one of your sticker sheets The Getter set is coming together, although I'm pretty much resigned to never having the Getter 3. I am trying to find a Getter Liger though, it would make my day! And as for Bourno coming for Combattler, see the picture below. Combattler is ready to defend himself with his weapon of choice: a Pilot SC-6600 marker! ;D Attachments:
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Post by KingboyD on Oct 20, 2011 10:54:52 GMT -5
Childhood photos with toys ROCK!!!!
Great collection! I've also always wanted a Combattler.
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Post by bourno on Oct 20, 2011 12:15:20 GMT -5
I shall smear myself in Vaseline (except for the palms of my hands, I don't want to drop Combattler) Or get one of those full body painting suits And I will bring my daughter along for the Hello Kitty items I see in the background. |
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Post by eyeone on Oct 21, 2011 15:39:49 GMT -5
KingBoyD, I'm amazed that what amused me as a kid still interests me to this day! Combattra was one of my faves from the Marvel comic books (which I'm sure I still have in a box somewhere!) Bourno, some years back the city of L.A. actually tried smearing petroleum jelly on some "problem" freeway walls as an anti-graffiti measure! It didn't quite work as they planned and made for some very amused graffiti writers. Ironically, some graffiti writers tried the same thing to protect their own work from getting covered by others! As for the Hello Kitty stuff, my GF might object to its disappearance (It's not mine, I swear!) |
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Post by eyeone on Oct 21, 2011 23:44:22 GMT -5
Here goes another photo from when I was a kid with my Aquaman aka Kamen Rider X. This was in Mexico City circa 1976. Attachments:
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Post by eyeone on Oct 22, 2011 0:11:45 GMT -5
...and just in case Combattra and Hello Kitty need back-up, here is Goldorak (who is slowly becoming a Grendizer ) with his new fist and scythes. Big props to Bourno for the great repro work! Attachments:
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Post by eyeone on Oct 27, 2011 0:26:53 GMT -5
Kamen Rider v3, kinda beat up but with new, tougher fists! Attachments:
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Post by eyeone on Nov 4, 2011 14:20:40 GMT -5
Getta, stand up! Don't give up the fight! (L-R: Getter 1, Getter Poseidon, Getter Dragun, and Getter 2...)
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Post by eyeone on Nov 4, 2011 14:21:19 GMT -5
Grendizer and Goldorak: Long-lost cousins, post-op... Attachments:
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Post by bourno on Nov 4, 2011 15:05:02 GMT -5
So, did you recently acquire the Grendizer? Didn't see it in the first photo above. I wouldn't mind adding a Poseidon to my collection. Well, that is, after snagging Combattler first Thanks for new photos. And mailed out the missile today. |
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Post by prostockjohn on Nov 4, 2011 16:08:05 GMT -5
Very nice, are the Getters restored or mint old stock?
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Post by eyeone on Nov 4, 2011 16:15:43 GMT -5
A friend of mine grabbed that Grendizer for me in Japan recently. The thing looked like it had been buried for decades in a well with the girl from "The Ring." I'm kicking myself for not documenting the whole restoration process, but I figured your Grendizer restoration posts are way more interesting  Thanks for the missile, I hope it survives all of the missions my nephew will undoubtedly send it on! Poseidon is gonna have to get a bodyguard now too?!? |
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Post by eyeone on Nov 4, 2011 17:16:38 GMT -5
Getters are all original except for a belt (by Kitsir) on Getter 2 and the missiles on Poseidon, which at the moment are yellow Christmas light bulbs. Oh and I made the black stripes on Dragun's legs...
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Post by eyeone on Nov 7, 2011 19:30:06 GMT -5
Aquaman AKA Kamen Rider X, the one that started it all( for me!) Attachments:
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Post by willohio on Nov 7, 2011 20:43:15 GMT -5
Love it!
Mine was a late edition Raydeen!
~Will
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