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This is the big kahuna that started it
all: the original GA-01 Mazinger Z. This
is the first "chogokin" toy, and its success
spawned the Japanese character-toy industry
of the 1970's.
The
GA-01 comes in at least five separate
versions.
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Version
1: Rocket-punch buttons located on
the shoulders; a pair of shooting missiles
located under the breastplate; a pair
of levers for the chest-missiles located
on the back. No other accessories.
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2: Identical to Version 1, but the chest-missile
mechanism was disabled. The slots for the
firing levers and missile ports under the
breastplate are covered by stickers. Comes
with a Scramble Dash wing. |
GA-01
Version 2 (With Box)
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3: Similar to Version 2, but the holes
on the back that were covered by stickers
are completely gone. (Popy apparently re-worked
the mold to remove them.) |
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GA-01
Version 3
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4: Rocket-punch buttons moved to bicep;
body identical to Version 3. |
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5: A completely re-worked sculpt released
in 1979, this featured integral missile-launchers
built into the chestplate (not underneath.)
A limited-edition gold version was released
as well. This piece was re-released in 1986
in the "Etarnal Heroes" line. |
GA-01 Version 5 and Gold Version 5
(Etarnal Heroes Shown)
GA-01 Version 5 (Etarnal Heroes) Box
GA-01
Version 5 (Etarnal Heroes) Box Back
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6: Produced in 1999 by Banpresto, this
is a replica (not reissue) of the Version
1 piece. It was created using all-new molds,
however. |
GA-01 Version 6 |
GA-01 Version 6 Box |
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