Mazinger Z

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Name Mazinger Z
Toy Line Bootleg
Number
Manufacturer Bootleg
Released
Materials Polyethylene
Scale
Category Character Toy, Jumbo Machinder
Series Mazinger Z
Designer
Orig. Price $
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Although ugly in it's own right, this representation of Mazinger Z may actually look nicer than the previously discovered toy from Argentina, the Paladin de la Justicia. At least it has legs. And I have pictures to prove it.

The toy is about 15" tall, though maybe just a bit more if you measure all the way to the tip of the horn on the head. That horn is interesting, too. I wonder why it was added?

The body of the toy was cast in blue polyethylene with painted red and silver highlights, but the fists and head were cast in silver, with just the eyes painted red. There is limited articulation as usual. You can rotate the head, arms, fists and I think even the legs. I'm not digging this guy out again to check. No one cares anyway. ;)

I've also seen this toy with a yellow head with black highlights.

Not long ago, I commented that I'll occasionally publish a review for no other reason than to show the world "this exists". This has been one of those times.





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Submitted by The Mazinger Z on 13 May, 2008 - 23:00.

I wonder how long it would take for that monstruosity to completely melt after you set it on fire...

}X



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Submitted by Berserk on 15 May, 2008 - 01:29.

I start to love your reviews on bootleg items. Kind a Guilty Pleasure... Keep up the good work!



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Submitted by NekroDave on 15 May, 2008 - 15:55.

Thanks. This will always been a niche hobby and I've no illusions that these reviews would ever be popular, though. I do them mostly for myself and to have these odd things cataloged somewhere. I'm just glad Josh lets me! lol

"This must be settled the way nature intended....with a vicious, bloody fight!"
Onyx Blackman
Principal, Flatpoint High



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Submitted by deltagrail on 31 May, 2008 - 06:35.

at least it has legs......OMG, Dave! I've just realized that your reviews on bootleg items have started to grow on me. and yes, these items do "exist". :) nice! can't wait for your next review!