RARE 1998 Takara Neo Henshin Cyborg Set-Silver Type B/Gold Type A/Red Walder NIB

Description: Takara (Tomy) Neo Henshin Cyborg Set of 3 Set Includes: *Neo Henshin Cyborg Silver Type B Space Set/ 4904880510139*Neo Henshin Cyborg Gold Type A Space Set / 4904880510412*Neo Henshin Cyborg Walder Invaders J N/A Additional Info: Originally released in 1972, Takara’s Henshin Cyborg was arguably the line that established the Japanese toy company’s reputation as the creators of clever action figures. Strangely enough, Henshin Cyborg owed its existence to the Vietnam War. Takara had licensed G.I. Joe from Hasbro but an action figure of an American soldier did not sell well in Japan during American interventionism in Asia. Takara, thinking fast, used the same mould to create a clear plastic figure, added some mechanical innards, created a sci-fi backstory and reaped the rewards. The toy sold like hot cakes. Initially, however, the line seemed mostly unremarkable. The ability to transform a Henshin Cyborg figure into popular heroes of the day through costumes made it little more than a Japanese variation of Captain Action. The line earned its place in action figure history when Takara realised the removable parts, which made it easier to put on costumes, could be exploited in more imaginative ways. New parts could be attached to power-up the Cyborg or more ambitiously, transform him into a completely different toy. Ironically, this ambitious new direction may have also resulted in Henshin Cyborg’s demise. The price of oil in the Seventies and the large scale of the line made the manufacture of vehicles and playsets costly so Takara switched focus to a new (and considerably smaller) line of action figures. Though it lasted only a few years, Henshin Cyborg had a lasting impact. Some of the designs remain impressive even today and the line inspired the signature features of the highly influential Microman line, which would go on to greatly expand upon Henshin Cyborg’s interchangeability play pattern." -fanmode.net This set of 3 figures is from 1998, Red Walder's box is all jacked up from moisture/humidity, but he goes for 75-80 loose, so it's still a square deal for all 3. The other 2 boxes are in overall Fair to Good condition with the expected dings, dents and shelf wear of 26 years. Please review all photos carefully before purchase. Price includes insured shipping, thanks for looking! -Zach *I might have the types/letters wrong (sources conflict), but look at the hands/weapons to make sure they're the ones you want :)

Price: 199 USD

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

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