Popy released a jumbo machinder Tetsujin 28 in 1981 - this was the "new" design that took 28 away from the pot-bellied version into a newer, slimmer robot from the anime series New Tetsujin 28-Go. This Popy version is unusual for two reasons: first, it does not come with wheels on the feet (not sure why they left them off but this is something shared with Sun Vulcan, also produced around the same time) and second, the figure came with accessory fists, including a firing fist that could be fitted on either elbow (both fists have plungers) or a 3-missile firing first similar to the shooter that comes with the Shogun Warrior Mazinga and originally offered as part of the Popy ZZ-2 Accessory. I've updated my figure (but these are the photos of my second) so the photos are a bit disjointed. Originally the figure would need to be assembled - the mohawk screws to the head - and thrusters (the rockets on the back can be slid off-and-on for additional play factor). There are two-missile banks on each calf and apparently extra rockets besides the four you would expect, were included (or at least my example came with extras - presumably for the rocket fist.
In general the figure is a bit plain molded all in dark blue (much like Giant Gorg). I do like the classic T28 mohawk.
Popy New Tetsujin 28 Side
Popy New Tetsujin 28 Back
Popy New Tetsujin 28 Other Side
Popy New Tetsujin 28 Back Detail
Popy New Tetsujin 28 Back of the Head
Popy New Tetsujin 28 Chest Detail
Popy New Tetsujin 28 Head Side
Popy New Tetsujin 28 Elbow Sockets
Popy New Tetsujin 28 Fist Plungers
Popy New Tetsujin 28 Missile Bank
With New Tetsujin 28 and Sun Vulcan, Popy moved relabeled the figures as "Super Jumbo Machinders" - I'm guessing to promote the extra bits that came with the two figures. The boxes are also oversized in width and thickness compared to the typical boxes - note that the lid doesn't quite cover the bottom.
New Tetsujin 28 Box Front
New Tetsujin 28 Box Contents
New Tetsujin 28 Box Left
New Tetsujin 28 Box Right
New Tetsujin 28 Box Ends
The accessory fists are interesting - the shooting fist launcher is molded in hard navy plastic and both fists can be shot so it's interchangeable for each arm. The 3-missile launcher is also from a fresh mold - the original ZZ-2 mold was probably long gone for this release - I've added photos of both for comparison sake. I'm missing the instruction sheet and of course the original sticker sheet - there was also a poster I believe and a new Popy catalog which seems to be standard and frequently missing.
I've been writing about stuff that interests me for many years, initially with some free web space provided by my ISP back in the 90's and continuing with various blogs and websites today, separated by interest. Many I haven't touched in a few years due to time constraints but the subjects are still on my mind.
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