Mechagodzilla 1975
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Review by JoshB
Chogokin Mechagodzilla 1975 (超合金メカゴジラ1975)
![Mechagodzilla 1975](/gallery2/d/38429-9/P5028576.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=d0b5a60573dd937398eea87d01f12c05)
This version of Mechagodzilla comes from the movie, Terror of Mechagodzilla, released in 1975. It is slightly different than the previous Mechagodzilla 1974 Chogokin. The most notable differences are:
- Darker color scheme
- Different chest and waist
- Longer finger missiles
- MG2 on the arm instead of MG
Mechagodzilla features a cool rotating head gimmick. Press the button on his back to rotate the head with a clicking sound.
The toy comes with a few different accessories:
- Alternate flying head
- Alternate robot brain
- Alternate hands
- Piece of space titanium
Mechagodzilla comes packed in a nice styrofoam tray. However this version does not have a book-style box that the Mechagodzilla 1974 had.
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The toy itself is very cool. The head and jaw are poseable, and the arms and legs have a full range of motion. Diecast is restricted to the body, upper arms, and parts of the legs. It's a pretty heavy piece. You can remove the head and replace it with either a flying head, or a robot brain. In addition, the whole upper neck assembly is removable, leaving a large cavity at the top of the figure.
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![Mechagodzilla 1975](/gallery2/d/38437-9/P5028584.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=d0b5a60573dd937398eea87d01f12c05)
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Other neat little gimmicks are an opening door on the chest, removable knee missiles, and swappable hands.
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This appears to be a much better toy than the previous Mechagodzilla. Check out this Japanese fans comparison between the two versions.
![Mechagodzilla 1975](/gallery2/d/38441-9/P5028588.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=d0b5a60573dd937398eea87d01f12c05)
The only thing missing from this toy is firing gimmicks. Would it kill Bandai to bring back firing missiles? Otherwise, its a great toy.
Comments
2 comments postedI guess it really would kill Bandai Josh. They must be afraid of the idea for whatever reason, that's for sure. But - I do like the offering as well and have never regretted the purchase.
Very cool figure... especially since this version can be bought for around US$50 delivered, via ebay stores in Hong Kong.