Voltron action figures, statues, collectibles, and more. He is the owner, publisher, and editorinchief of the rock father magazine. This amazing collection of all things voltron tv shows, the beginning, toys, comics, etc. Release history of toy 1980s voltron sub categories of toys action figures diecast toy cars tv tiein toy and game manufacturer matchbox, trendmasters.
The original matchbox voltron toys have become collectors items and remain hot properties on the toy collectors market, truly putting the super back in superrobot. Voltron toy collectors of the universe has 3,797 members. Voltron is an animated television series franchise that features a team of space explorers who pilot a giant super robot known as voltron. Originated in the 80s, with roots in the 70s, and major cultural refreshes in every succeeding decade, transformers have. Toys play a major role in the voltron franchise overall.
Has spotty chrome wear but overall a solid piece with the wings and yellow ears. Voltron disappeared from the cartoon and toy scene for about a decade. He doesnt know what it means to be a part of voltron, not yet, but he does, in fact, know what the fire in those oh so familiar nearlypurple blue eyes means things are about to get a little hotter than lance might be. Comic books art, comic art, gundam, jhon green, marvel dc, voltron force. Transformers a brand of toys that has become as indelible in pop culture and the minds of young boys as the likes of star wars or g. It has been ten thousand years since it was last formed, and its return is brought about when shiro returns to earth a year after his capture by the galra empire, drawing keith, lance, hunk, and pidge together to locate the. Five pilots travel to planet arus to uncover the secret of a weapon from ancient times, voltron. It also gives an overview of some of the voltron toys of the last 30 years. Voltron product instruction sheets playmates toys, inc. When combined with the other legendary lions, you can form a 16 voltron with incredibly fun features. In 2000 a version of voltron i was rereleased by a generic toy company. Discover the origin of voltron, the universes greatest defender, in this collectable chapter book retelling of the hottest new netflix series, voltron legendary. Voltron super minipla sdcc 2018 exclusive model kit.
This section contains a list of voltron product instruction sheets to aid you in assembling or using select voltron toys. Voltron iii 3 vehicle team voltron voltron of the near universe. Starting from two separate anime series based on toys by popy, a former subsidiary of bandai, the american adaption would also adopt the toy line and expand it further with different licensees. Voltron force is a 2012 comic book series primarily written by brian smith published by viz kids, a subsidiary of viz media. Like the godaikin figure, these were diecast figures but that golion figure was merely a single figure of the combined robot form. A thirtieth anniversary celebration is a fun book thats about 30 years past due. In the toy line this voltron was referred to as voltron i because it was set closest to. This is the original diecast voltron from trendmasters. Red lion voltron the legendary defender diecast figure voltron red lion, transformers. The legendary red lion is not only fully articulated, but also includes the magma beam projectile launcher, and can transform into the right arm of voltron.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This toy story voltron might be cooler than the original voltron. Playmates san diego comiccon 2018 voltron hyperphase voltron 5piece figure gift set. See more ideas about modern toys, voltron force and toys. Black lion, red lion, green lion, blue lion, and yellow lion. Inisde is a pristine voltron with weapons and sword. As voltron builds a coalition of rebel forces who are eager to battle the galra.
Matchbox 1985 and 1986 toy fair catalogs lions and. In 2002, comic book publisher devils due announced that it had acquired the rights to publish voltron comic books. Voltron legendary defender nycc 2018 collectible enamel pin. Defender of the universe is a combining super robot that has captured the imagination of children worldwide.
Beast king golion, which set record sales in chogokin series diecast metal robot toys, joins the lineup of shokugan minipla series. The original television series aired in syndication from september 10, 1984 to. With the netflixfunded resurrection of voltron, theres a renewed interest in toys that all merge read more. I personally dont dig metallic look and sharp edges toynami so i find the playmates classic 84 nicer but has there been any side by side comparison of. It is a side story to the television series of the same name which was cancelled after its first season the comic book series would run from 2012 to 20 spanning six issues. These matchbox figures actually made good on the series central gimmick and allowed you to combine and separate the individual pieces of the various voltrons. The paladins handbook voltron is back in a new hit netflix series, voltron legendary defender, from dreamworks animation dont miss this ultimate collectors guide for voltron fans, new and old learn all about what it takes to be a paladin of voltron in this epic guide to the hit netflix series, voltron legendary defender discover all the fun facts about voltron and the surprising. Defender of the universe was a hot toy property, and matchbox was voltrons first licensed toy maker. Panosh place then purchased the rights and released the 3 34 line of vehicles. Defender of the universe, an immensely powerful robot that will give the people of arus the means necessary to restore their wartorn galaxy to peace. Every major television series, with the exception of voltron force, would have their own toy line made by a specific licensee. Defender of the universe was the toprated syndicated childrens show for two years during its original run, and it spawned three followup series, several comic books, and a line of toys. This book explains the awesomeness of voltron well and would be pretty interesting for anyone interested in anime. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Voltron basic series released in 1984 by panosh place king zarkon home planet. Certain voltron lion toys to be recalled and exchanged. Daltanious, the voltron that should have been bw media. Dec 4, 2016 hidden in the depths of the planet arus are five giant mechanical lions. Produced by ted koplar through his production company world events productions, voltron was an adaptation of several japanese anime television series from toei animation. Zarkon was the ruthless and overbearing ruler of the galra empire and had been ruling into the present day for 10,000 years. He was once the a paladin of voltron as the pilot of the black lion until he attempted to use quintessence to save his wife honerva which resulted in them both being corrupted by it, turning zarkon into the heartless warlord he was known as. In january, 2019, after nearly a decade of publishing the rock father magazine, he joined adventure media and events as senior editor of the toy book the leading trade publication for the. No sacrifice, no victory chapter 1 sunandshadowboth. It would then be followed by a true short comic continuation after the events of the tv show.
Hang your posters in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls arent welcome. Voltron is an animated television series franchise that features a team of space explorers who. The first actual voltron toys were handled by matchbox. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Voltron vintage toy action figure key wep castle of lions. Going crazy trying to find voltron legendary defender in stock in the stores and online. James zahn is bestknown as the rock father, a media personality, commentator, adventurer and raconteur. With the help of zoolerts tracker, your problems are a thing of the past. Voltron voltron bandai super mini pla 4549660289166. Voltron has never been better than it is right now the.
Voltron toy collectors of the universe public group. Whether you vaguely remember watching the voltron animated series or playing with voltron toys as a child, or whether youre a casual or hardcore fan, youll find stuff to enjoy in this 152page book. In an allnew series, five unlikely heroes and their flying robot lions unite to form the megapowerful voltron and defend the universe from evil. The lion variation is unquestionably more popular, though the vehicle variation still maintains loyal fans. All of matchboxs voltron toy offerings were modified rereleases of toys that had originally been produced by popy, later bandai, for the anime programs that were adapted to. Voltron history and origins the history of voltron. It was created by king alfor from the quintessenceinfused ore of a transreality comet. To identify the voltron lions being recalled and to obtain a free replacement, telephone matchbox tollfree. Certain voltron lion toys to be recalled and exchanged because of potential lead poisoning dangers. King zarkon rules with an iron fist and is obsessed with the destruction of his arch enemy voltron. Voltron legendary defender the voltron legendary defender in stock tracker is on the right. The first part of the book describes the history of the voltron franchise, including how. Voltron legendary defender role play dress up mask and sword kit brand new.
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