Jumbo Machinder - Villain Projectiles

[H. B. Coffin]

Yesterday I was excited to receive my second Jumbo Machinder villain, a personal favorite, the Taihou Buffalo. Strangely enough, almost more exciting than the villain itself was a chance to see for the first time the original ball projectiles that were accompanied with the figure. Little did I know they were actually embossed with images of a Scorpion and a Spider. I have yet to find any significance behind the spider, if the same projectiles came with the other villains and if the spider may play a role elsewhere, but it would seem the image of the scorpion plays a vital role in the Kamen Rider series. Now, I am not very knowledgeable in the series, so please correct me if I am wrong, but according to the information I've read, the scorpion is a recurring symbol throughout the series, typically a mark of the enemy organization.

Source: www.japan-legend.com/wiki/index.php?title=Kamen_Rider_V3

I was able to acquire the figure with two of the three original projectiles (I believe a red variation was a part of the original package). So, perhaps for the first time ever, following pictures of my latest acquisition, a detailed view of the original Jumbo Machinder villain projectiles. Enjoy!


Taihou Buffalo by H. B. Coffin, on Flickr


Arrival: 11.29.12 by H. B. Coffin, on Flickr


Taihou Buffalo - Ball Projectiles.01 by H. B. Coffin, on Flickr


Taihou Buffalo - Ball Projectiles.02 by H. B. Coffin, on Flickr

[devoidofemotions]

Hi bro,
congrats on your awesome score! I am happy for you that you got your favourite JM ,
and thanks for sharing on the projectiles ;D

best,
d.o.e

[H. B. Coffin]

Thanks!

The Taihou Buffalo was an instant favorite for me. I live a vegetarian lifestyle, so the idea of a cow with guns is just humorous to me. I also really dig the Kamen Rider villains as they are more in line aesthetically with what else I already collect (contemporary kaiju primarily).

I did a little more reading on the scorpion and had a friend share some information with me on the matter:

The scorpion was the symbol used by the evil organization, Destron, in the series Kamen Rider V3, where the villains produced for the Jumbo Machinder line were featured (Hasami Jaguar, Kame Bazooka, Lenzari, and Taihou Buffalo). The scorpion motif is also featured on the belt of Hasami Jaguar and Kame Bazooka (thanks to Mike de Coninck for pointing this out).

I'd love to watch the series, anyone know a good source of streaming episodes with English subtitles?