Popy Bandai Vintage ca. 1974 Diecast Getter Robo 5″ Chogokin Robot Action Figure for Sale

Popy Bandai Vintage ca. 1974 Diecast Getter Robo 5″ Chogokin Robot Action Figure

This piece is a vintage ca. 1974  diecast Getter 1 Robo 5″ Chogokin robot action figure that was manufactured by Popy Toys/Bandai of Japan.  Popy Toys of Japan started as a subsidiary of Bandai in about 1971.

This little Chogokin’s head can be pushed own and popped back up via the button on his back. He comes with his weapon and removable arms. His right head fin is chipped off.

This piece is good all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch-ups. This piece shows the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, missing accessories, and wear that are to be expected from age and play. This is approximately 5″ H. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.       

A brief history of Bandai, Japan:     

Bandai Co. Ltd. of Japan was founded in 1950. When Bandai merged with the video game developer and producer Namco, Bandai Co. Ltd. they officially became Namco Bandai Holdings, Inc.  Namco Bandai holds the main toy licenses in Japan to many popular properties including Gundam, Ultraman, Daikaiju, Super Sentai Series, Kamen Rider, and Mazinger. It is easy to see how Bandai became the number one toy producer in Japan and the world’s third-largest producer of toys. Early tin plate toys from Bandai such as the one we are offering are highly collectible and can often be hard to find in such great condition because of their fragility. 

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