Super #1 Robot: Japanese Robot Toys 1972-1982

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Shogun Warriors. Godaikin. Micronauts. They came in their legions leaping straight from Japanese TV sets onto toy shelves. Shiny outrageously colorful sporting spring-powered missiles and "rocket punches"they were unlike anything seen before. Super #1 Robot showcases these unique action figures created during the heyday of Japanese robot toys 1972 to 1982. From Popys classic "Chogokin" Mazinger Z to Takatokus Valkyrie (the first seamlessly transforming toy) these are the pinnacle of modern Japanese robot toys and transformed not only themselves but also todays toy culture.