HL Pro is otherwise known as High-Dream Corp. They are a big licensee in Europe for Toei and Dynamic Pro. In Europe, specifically Italy and France, Grendizer is HUGE.
HL Pro was at toy fair with their distributor and had a great assortment of Grendizer and Mazinger merchandise. I think there is the misconception that these aren't that popular or that they wouldn't sell well in the states. I think CDX readers need to let HL Pro know loud and clear that this is not the case.
First off are these 12" articulated vinyl Grendizer and Mazinger. These figures are fully articulated with clicky joints in the knees and elbows - these are more than just vinyls, these are large action figures, and from what I can tell, it was awesome.
I wish I had taken more images, but I was just so into these, I kind of forgot.
They also had a prototype for what I think is a diecast Grendizer:
Captain Harlock
Duke Fleed
TFO (Koji Kabuto Saucer)
Saint Seiya Statues (European Market Only)
Dragonball Z
Duke Fleed Cosplay helmet
So yeah, I think we need to see more of this product in the US. HL makes a great product and I think its a shame that hardly anyone here in the states knows anything about them.
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