Continuing with the Dragonar love, we take a look at Max Factory’s homage to Dragonar 1 under heir “Max Gokin” line! In contrast to the Bandai Tamashii SPEC version, it was interesting to see the differences in a more “High end” take on the character.
Video Segments:
The Box: Beginning
Out of The Box: 1:27
Energer 1969: 4:37
Final Thoughts: 13:07
For those not aware of the Mazinger series of animes, each of these robots is controlled by a vehicle that sits on top of the head known as a “Pileder”. The type of Vehicle varies with each robot, but for this particular design, it’s actually a motorcycle. This Pileder is not only included, but removable from the top of Energer’s head. The pilor itself (Tetsuya Tsurugi in the “Shin Mazinger” series) isn’t detailed, but the bike itself is. It’s nice to see decent paint applications on something that small.
Another thing to note is the paint scheme chosen for this. It uses the standard red/white/black Mazinger color scheme, but highlights it with STUNNING gold trimming throughout the figure. I’ve tried to do my best to highlight it with my photography, but seeing it in person is jaw-dropping.
Energer 1969 features fantastic poseability couple with EXTREMELY strong ratcheting joints to support the heavy amount of diecast throughout this figure. one of the most impressive features is the fact that the mouth can open and close. It’s not something that’s “huge” in terms of features, but it really accentuates the fantastic headsculpt on this item.
The forearms are held on by strong magnets. This allows you to remove them and simulate his “rocket punch” where his forearms detach and fly missile-like towards the opponent.
The accessories are very simple: He comes with three sets of hands (closed fist, open fist, and completely opened hands), and two versions of his chest plats (solid color and clear colored). He also has a ramp that attaches to his back (it’s how the motorcycle Pileder would attach to the robot: By driving up the ramp and through the back of it’s head). What’s great about the ramp is that it can be angled straight downwards, and looks like a really awesome “spinal cord”. The following picture shows some of these things off:
As standard with these Fewture models, he comes with a heavy-duty and heavily articulated stand with an adjustable height and ratcheting/swiveling hold point specifically made for this sculpt and it’s weight. It’s a very balanced figure, but it’s awesome to be able to do some less naturally balanced poses, as well as simulating flight (although this particular version of the Mazinger robots does not have a “Scrander” which attaches to his back for flight).
Although this is only my second toy from Fewture, it exudes quality all-around. The scultping of this is imaculate, and takes Sato Taku’s concept design to the limit. It’s not a cheap piece by any means, but it’s beautiful and worth EVERY penny!
Overall Score: 9.5/10
Enjoy a few more pictures of this figure below! Remember to click the pictures to view larger resolutions:
