Voltron Returns! (Again.)
It has been almost a year since I last mentioned a Voltron toy (Voltron 25th Anniversary Edition mentioned here) and while my history and lack of deep love for the line hasn’t changed, I cannot argue that the new Voltron Vehicle Robot Vinyl Collection Action Figure* looks kinda cool. My Voltron ignorance is seriously showing, though, because I always thought Voltron was the robot lions. This looks like any random Shogun Warrior to me. Any experts wanna explain what’s going on here?
- “Classic Voltron, in ultra-bright color!”
- “Articulated action figure from the Robot Vinyl Series.”
- “A must-have for the collection!”
“This very cool and definitely colorful Voltron Vehicle comes from Toynami’s Robot Vinyl Series. It stands an impressive 9-inches tall and features articulation. So, if you’re a fan of Voltron, you’re sure to be a fan of this! Please note that this figure does not transform.”
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I’m hardly an expert, but Voltron was comprised of two different Japanese anime shows. Sort of like how Saban would use various Sentai shows to form a Power Rangers program.
Anyway, the second season used footage mostly from Kikou Kantai Dairugger XV, in which the large Voltron was formed when a bunch of Jeeps and stuff formed together.
Cheap plug, but I think the Baxinger design (toy here: http://www.infinitehollywood.com/2010/08/gn-u-dou-galactic-gale-baxinger-review.html ) definitely would have been a cooler upgrade for the second season of Voltron.
@Newt – Awesome, thanks for the info on this one. And cheap plugs to toy reviews are always welcome.
I used to get up at 5am every school day to watch both Voltron shows and Robotech. I always liked the vehicle team a lot more than the lion team. Everyone always gives me a weird look when I say that. 🙁