Other Toys
The PB series covered Popinika toys, which were based on vehicles from licensed lines Popy had licensed, including Machine Hayabusa and Thunderbirds. These releases continued under the code PC from 1980, which covered series such as Space Cruiser Yamato.
Popy attempted to counter falling sales of robot toys with the so-called Chokinzoku range – 16” diecast figures with a wide array of features. Only one, Tetsujin 28, was produced due to the huge cost, though it is now a prized collectable among fans.
Also produced were the Big Scale Ships – large vehicles to fit the 5-6” Chogokin figures.
Popy also initiated the Machine Robo ‘600 Series’ and ‘Scale Robo’ DX ranges.
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