Megaloman Kaiju names

Discussion in 'Vintage Vinyl' started by BKC, Jul 22, 2013.

  1. BKC

    BKC Fresh Meat

    I've had these guys for many yrs and never knew what show they were from until I was recently looking thru an old book about Japanese superhero shows and low and behold there they were, right on the Megaloman page, does anyone know their names?

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    BKC, Jul 22, 2013
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  2. ultrakaiju

    ultrakaiju Die-Cast Staff Member

    These are definitely underrated figures, fairly easy to come by and often cheap too, yet great toys. The first guy's name is Zubogu [ズボーグ] and the second guy is called Zaninga [ザニンガ]. Both are from Takatoku toys.
     
    ultrakaiju, Jul 22, 2013
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  3. BKC

    BKC Fresh Meat

    Thanks
     
    BKC, Jul 22, 2013
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  4. The Moog

    The Moog Die-Cast

    ^^ Man, i really like that one at the top with the trunk. I've never seen it before.

    One to add to my wants!
     
    The Moog, Jul 23, 2013
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  5. Greasebat

    Greasebat Side Dealer

    It's great, isn't it? It reminds me of a Banana Splits character....
     
    Greasebat, Jul 23, 2013
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  6. BKC

    BKC Fresh Meat

    "Snork"
     
    BKC, Jul 23, 2013
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  7. Greasebat

    Greasebat Side Dealer

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    Greasebat, Jul 23, 2013
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  8. Sanjeev

    Sanjeev Post Pimp

    Haha...you're all old!

    And so am I.
     
    Sanjeev, Jul 23, 2013
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  9. muckmonster87

    muckmonster87 Toy Prince

    i'd love to find Zubogu. here are the two i have. does anyone know the name of the one on the left? i believe there were only these 3 made, is that true?
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    muckmonster87, Jul 23, 2013
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  10. ultrakaiju

    ultrakaiju Die-Cast Staff Member

    That guy is called Goran [ゴラン], from the second episode. I am not sure how many other characters actually got made. I know I have seen the enemy Captain Dager before:

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    as well as this henchmen guy:

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    Some of the hero guys were done in a similar Popy style:

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    And of course Megaloman himself.

    As a bonus, here is a pic of a sweet three pack of the monsters with Megaloman and a bonus card. :)

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    ultrakaiju, Jul 23, 2013
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  11. muckmonster87

    muckmonster87 Toy Prince

    thanks for the name! i wish my Goran had that great pink spray on the chest.
     
    muckmonster87, Jul 23, 2013
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  12. Kingboy D

    Kingboy D Comment King

    Although it seems that the vinyls are affordable, the diecasts of Megaloman go for big bucks.
     
    Kingboy D, Jul 23, 2013
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  13. muckmonster87

    muckmonster87 Toy Prince

    yeah i got my two for i think $20 a piece. i feel like they sometimes pop up mis-listed as Godzilla's Gang figures.
     
    muckmonster87, Jul 23, 2013
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  14. Greasebat

    Greasebat Side Dealer

    Just found and purchased two online, not the snorkel guy though... although I did get the rainbow painted dino guy. Pretty happy about that!
     
    Greasebat, Jul 24, 2013
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  15. BKC

    BKC Fresh Meat

    The store I bought mine from said that's what they were.
     
    BKC, Jul 25, 2013
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  16. BKC

    BKC Fresh Meat

    so jealous of the rainbow colors wish mine was painted like that
     
    BKC, Jul 25, 2013
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  17. BKC

    BKC Fresh Meat

    I recently sold a small diecast Megaloman figure,
     
    BKC, Jul 25, 2013
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  18. Greasebat

    Greasebat Side Dealer

    Booo I was outbid on the dino guy, still got the Goran figure for 20 bucks. Excited about that!
     
    Greasebat, Jul 28, 2013
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  19. BKC

    BKC Fresh Meat

    Ha, was that you!!
     
    BKC, Jul 28, 2013
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  20. BKC

    BKC Fresh Meat

    BKC, Aug 5, 2013
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