Mattel #2512 Collectors Shogun Warriors Combatra (Combattler V)

 

#2512 Combatra

The 3 1/5" tall Combatra has a colorfully painted (in red and blue) metal torso with plastic head, legs and arms and is typical of the rest of them. The Shogun Collectors Combatra is often confused with Voltes V because of the "V" on his forehead but his large bowl-shaped ears and antennae (which are usually missing on loose examples) are prominent identifiers. Note that Combatra is the Shogun Warriors name for Chōdenji Robo Combattler V.

For background information on this figure, there's much more information on Chōdenji Robo Combattler V here.

Packaging:

Combatra was initially released in a small box with a top-fold to hang from a peg. See Variations below.

Mattel Catalog Specifications:

 (First appearance: Mattel Toys 1978 Retailer Catalog Page 51)

COLLECTOR'S SHOGUN WARRIORS

"Great way to build a collection!"

3-inch Collector's Warriors

"Six Shogun(r) mini-figures. 3-inches tall! All have die-cast metal parts, arms that move, heads that turn. They're fun, colorful, supremely collectible! 4-color window boxes continue the distinctive Shogun line look. Shogun warriors in the 3-inch size...mysterious defenders of justice!"

#2518 Asst. Pak 48/Wt. 13 lbs.

Variations

Skinny and Wide Box Combatra

Skinny Combatra Box on Backer Card

Skinny and two Wide Box Variations

Non-US Releases

• Combatra also appeared via Mattel in Europe in both the skinny and the wide boxes (so two more Mattel variants).
• Bandai released the figure via the GoDaiKin line with extra stickers on a backer card 
• Bandai also appears to have released Combatra as Combattler V in a skinny box with Kana in some Asian Markets, also sharing the extra stickers from the GoDaiKin release
  

John's Notes

This is a fairly common Collector Shogun figure. This figure is often found with a missing "antennae" or two so check it over thoroughly.

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