The Lizard
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I guess this is kind of predictable, since we've seen the same thing happen over here in the US, but I've noticed that a LOT of the 1980's anime that I used to watch as a kid (on bootleg untranslated VHS tapes that is) is now all over the place in Japanese toy stores and hobby shops.
Of course, the Gen-X age group in Japan growing up and having kids has a lot to do with this, but I was still amazed to see all the new toys and DVD releases based on some '80s anime series that I thought were forgotten.
Aside from the well-known '80s anime like Macross and Zeta Gundam, I've seen awesome new toys and collectibles based on:
Aura Battler Dunbine
Xabungle
Armored Trooper VOTOMS
Dougram
Vifam
Dragonar
SPT Layzner
Space Cruiser Yamato (AKA Star Blazers)
--and of course all the classic giant robots from the late '70s as well.
Nostalgia is a big seller anywhere I guess, but it is very cool to see new toys based on the '80s giant robot anime that are even better than the toys released back when they first came out.
Of course, the Gen-X age group in Japan growing up and having kids has a lot to do with this, but I was still amazed to see all the new toys and DVD releases based on some '80s anime series that I thought were forgotten.
Aside from the well-known '80s anime like Macross and Zeta Gundam, I've seen awesome new toys and collectibles based on:
Aura Battler Dunbine
Xabungle
Armored Trooper VOTOMS
Dougram
Vifam
Dragonar
SPT Layzner
Space Cruiser Yamato (AKA Star Blazers)
--and of course all the classic giant robots from the late '70s as well.
Nostalgia is a big seller anywhere I guess, but it is very cool to see new toys based on the '80s giant robot anime that are even better than the toys released back when they first came out.
