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[Toy Review] Soul of Chogokin GX-88 Vehicle Force Voltron/ Armored Fleet Dairugger XV

Michael Lederhos

From days of long ago, from uncharted regions of the universe, comes a legend, the legend of Voltron, Defender of the Universe! This iconic robot is the titular mecha of the hit 80’s cartoon which spanned a variety of sequels and spin-offs. The original series itself is an adaptation of Toei Animation’s two anime series, Beast King GoLion and Armored Fleet Dairugger XV; the second Voltron is regarded as Vehicle Force, but in Japan it is Dairugger XV.   Now, thankfully since Toei and Bandai are in a wonderful working…

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Official Images: Soul of Chogokin GX-88 Dairugger XV/ Vehicle Voltron

Michael Lederhos

“Once, people staked their youth on the sea. On the seven seas, the flames of romanticism, ambition, adventure, and aspiration burned and clashed. Now, young people of the year AD 2200 challenge the sea of stars. What awaits them is a world beyond our imagination.” – Armored Fleet Dairugger XV “From days of long ago, from uncharted regions of the universe, comes a legend, the legend of Voltron, Defender of the Universe. A mighty robot, loved by good, feared by evil.”   Ever since the 2016 release of Soul of Chogokin…

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Official Images: Playmates Toys Classic Voltron

Pak Hanu

Toyark has posted official images of the upcoming Classic Voltron by Playmates Toys.  Back in August of this year BBTS posted pre-order pages for the upcoming release of Classic Voltron, however it did not reveal look of the full Voltron combination.  Today the new images feature another look at the Lions along with the first look at the fully combined Voltron.  The standard lions will include several weapon accessories and the Black Lion will feature over 60+ sounds as well as a light up chest. Each of the standard lions will retail for $17.99 while the Black Lion…

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Playmates Toys To Release Classic Voltron

Pak Hanu

Bigbadtoystore has updated with official pre-orders for a new Classic Voltron release by Playmates Toys.  For those who are unaware these lions are based on the original Voltron: Defender of the Universe series. The first season of the series ran from September 10, 1984 to November 27, 1984, being adapted entirely from Beast King GoLion. However, due to overwhelming popularity of the Lion Force Voltron a second season was commissioned, and aired the following year from October 21, 1985 to November 18, 1985. Yet, the original lions would return 13 years later in Voltron: The Third Dimension, which served as a direct sequel to…

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