Daiapollon

Although being in high demand among vintage collectors, I’ve never liked the design of Dai Apollon. Something about the hybrid of a football player and giant robot never worked for me. Even the toys, while brimming with funk, are kind of fugly.

And then Josh F brings this thing over.

Why, why does he do this to me?

This thing is beautiful. Words and still images do not do it justice, so here is some video:

The box is stunning and in pristine condition. You just don’t see tin boxes like this.

The toy itself features a smooth tin body with stunning lithography. The wind-up action is intact and works beautifully.

This tin is special because of the soft vinyl shroud over the top of it. Removing it reveals the face of Dai Apollon in a simpler form.

Dai Apollon is a truely wonderful tin. It’s a work of art.