RARE MATTEL COMBATRA COMBATTLER DX US Ver Popy Chogokin Godaikin Shogun Warriors
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:706961 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan |
| Year: 1976 | Theme: Godaikin |
| Brand: POPY |
You are viewing an original USA Version of the Popy Combatra that was sold by Mattel: The U-Combine Combatra. It is complete and only missing instructions. Even has the rubber belt.
Many US collectors consider this the "Holy Grail" of the Shogun Warriors collection as it was the only boxed set of Popy DX chogokin offered during the 70s when Mattel had the license for Shogun Warriors. (I personally owned one as kid until my Mom gave it away one day when I was out of town...... the usual childhood trauma that results in a middle-aged collecting fetish. :) )
Anyway, to the delight of us 70's kids, Marvel also produced a Shogun Warriors comic book that featured Combatra and it's unique combining/transforming ability. This version has subtle differences compared to the later Godaikin version and its only when they are inspected next to each other that you notice them. Here is the list:
#1 Battle Jet1. The rotating plastic landing gear/ears on the Mattel ver. is a DARKer blue & the painted blue metal "studs" to the the landing gear is same "metallic" blue as the #2 & #3. On the Godaikin version the plastic ears are much lighter and do not match the blue paint as in the Mattel ver.
2. The vertical tail plane blue sticker is slightly darker.
#2 Battle Clasher1. The dark blue paint has more of a metallic tint to it than the Godaikin version.2. - major difference - On the back/bottom there are 2 white painted spots/ellipses - on the Mattel version the spots are completely within RED paint. On the Godaikin version the back area is split between red and blue and the 2 white ellipses go between the two color areas/stripes.
#3 Battle Tank1. The dark blue paint has more of a metallic tint to it than the Godaikin version.2. The yellow turrets are a darker tone of yellow. Not sure if this is due to aging or not.3. The #3 sticker between the plastic claws has "chrome" stripes in the Godaikin version. No chrome on the Mattel ver sticker.
#4 Battle Marine1. The #4 sticker next to the cockpit: Mattel ver its LIGHT blue, Godaikin Ver. Dark Blue2. The #4 sticker on the plastic tail: Mattel ver its RED, Godaikin Ver. Dark Blue3. Hard to say for sure but the rivets in the knee joint look bigger in the Godakin versions I have4. Just for clarity, the dark blue paint on the legs looks the same between the versions and doesn't have the metallic tint of #1, #2, #3 of the Mattel ver.
#5 Battle Craft/Kulaft
1. The plastic fin that attaches the craft to the legs: Mattel ver. BLACK plastic, Godaikin ver. BLUE plastic
Made in Japan with original Box and accessories. Comes with 8 out of 10 missiles as shown.
I'm not a store, just an avid collector of Japanese Robots who is trimming down his collection. I'm trying to describe it as accurately as possible with good photos but I'm not responsible for any misunderstandings. If you have a question just ask. Good luck bidding!
Return Policy: As a policy I don't accept returns as the whole thing can be difficult when you don't do this full-time. But I have also bought stuff on ebay that I felt misled about -- so I will try to work with you, depending on the situation -- IF you contact me within 3 days of receiving the item. My decision on accepting a return or not will be final. Again, please ask questions and study the photos if you are uncertain about something.
I will ship item insured for its full auction value via USPS. Please contact me regarding international shipping outside the USA. I can combine shipping on several items.
****PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER JAPANESE ROBOTS FOR SALE****
Many US collectors consider this the "Holy Grail" of the Shogun Warriors collection as it was the only boxed set of Popy DX chogokin offered during the 70s when Mattel had the license for Shogun Warriors. (I personally owned one as kid until my Mom gave it away one day when I was out of town...... the usual childhood trauma that results in a middle-aged collecting fetish. :) )
Anyway, to the delight of us 70's kids, Marvel also produced a Shogun Warriors comic book that featured Combatra and it's unique combining/transforming ability. This version has subtle differences compared to the later Godaikin version and its only when they are inspected next to each other that you notice them. Here is the list:
#1 Battle Jet1. The rotating plastic landing gear/ears on the Mattel ver. is a DARKer blue & the painted blue metal "studs" to the the landing gear is same "metallic" blue as the #2 & #3. On the Godaikin version the plastic ears are much lighter and do not match the blue paint as in the Mattel ver.
2. The vertical tail plane blue sticker is slightly darker.
#2 Battle Clasher1. The dark blue paint has more of a metallic tint to it than the Godaikin version.2. - major difference - On the back/bottom there are 2 white painted spots/ellipses - on the Mattel version the spots are completely within RED paint. On the Godaikin version the back area is split between red and blue and the 2 white ellipses go between the two color areas/stripes.
#3 Battle Tank1. The dark blue paint has more of a metallic tint to it than the Godaikin version.2. The yellow turrets are a darker tone of yellow. Not sure if this is due to aging or not.3. The #3 sticker between the plastic claws has "chrome" stripes in the Godaikin version. No chrome on the Mattel ver sticker.
#4 Battle Marine1. The #4 sticker next to the cockpit: Mattel ver its LIGHT blue, Godaikin Ver. Dark Blue2. The #4 sticker on the plastic tail: Mattel ver its RED, Godaikin Ver. Dark Blue3. Hard to say for sure but the rivets in the knee joint look bigger in the Godakin versions I have4. Just for clarity, the dark blue paint on the legs looks the same between the versions and doesn't have the metallic tint of #1, #2, #3 of the Mattel ver.
#5 Battle Craft/Kulaft
1. The plastic fin that attaches the craft to the legs: Mattel ver. BLACK plastic, Godaikin ver. BLUE plastic
Made in Japan with original Box and accessories. Comes with 8 out of 10 missiles as shown.
I'm not a store, just an avid collector of Japanese Robots who is trimming down his collection. I'm trying to describe it as accurately as possible with good photos but I'm not responsible for any misunderstandings. If you have a question just ask. Good luck bidding!
Return Policy: As a policy I don't accept returns as the whole thing can be difficult when you don't do this full-time. But I have also bought stuff on ebay that I felt misled about -- so I will try to work with you, depending on the situation -- IF you contact me within 3 days of receiving the item. My decision on accepting a return or not will be final. Again, please ask questions and study the photos if you are uncertain about something.
I will ship item insured for its full auction value via USPS. Please contact me regarding international shipping outside the USA. I can combine shipping on several items.
****PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER JAPANESE ROBOTS FOR SALE****
