Popy Combattler V Front |
Super Electromagnetic Robo Combattler V
Combattler V began as an anime series in 1976 by Tadao Nagahama - this is a transforming robot that had various vehicles with young pilots pitting against the Campbell Empire from outer space. This began a trilogy that spawns Voltes V and Daimos so they are all related and some of the design elements are similar.
Of all the Popy JMs I think this one has one of the best scupts and looks most like the figure it represents. I actually love the DX Chogokin which was also sold in the US as part of the Shogun Warrior line as separate vehicles and a combined box set as Combattra (you can also find a version marketed by Bandai as part of the GoDaiKin line). While the Popy Combattler has a great scupt it bears little of the transforming capabilities of the Chogokin - the ankles fold over and a small "truck" (stored in a compartment in the back) can be added to the chest so the robo becomes a riding toy. I'm not sure what the max weight would be but I think you'd need to be very small to ride this very effectively.
Popy Combattler V Front with Wesley Bourn's Ankle YoYos |
Popy Combattler V Side with Wesley Bourn's Ankle YoYos |
Popy Combattler V Back with Wesley Bourn's Ankle YoYos |
Popy Combattler V Compartment Lid |
Popy Combattler V Compartment Open |
Popy Combattler V Other Side with Wesley Bourn's Ankle YoYos |
Popy Combattler V Front Detail |
Popy Combattler V Head Detail |
Popy Combattler V Shoulder Detail |
Popy Combattler V Repro Box Contents |
Popy Combattler V Repro Box |
Popy Combattler V Repro Box Side |
Popy Combattler V Repro Box Side |
Popy Combattler V Repro Box Ends |
Popy Combattler V Repro Fist |
Popy Combattler V Repro Fist 2 |
Popy Combattler V Front |
Popy Combattler V Back |
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