Epoch Electrotennis - MIB - Display Only

A grand centrepiece to any serious Pong collection for reasons both aesthetic and historical. The Epoch Electrotennis was the first computer game designed and built solely in Japan. It dominates it's puny brethren through sheer size and audacity of design; measuring almost two feet across and sporting resplendent bright orange livery: it wouldn't look out of place on the set of Barbarella. Also noted for making the first use of wireless technology in a console; this example comes complete in it's original rather non-descript packaging with inserts, antenna and instruction manual. Pong machines don't come any better than this.

Nintendo Sharp Color TV-Game XG106 - £200

This is a Color TV-Game XG-106 made by Nintendo / Sharp and released in Japan in 1977. It's in good condition and comes complete with original box, RF switch, battery cover, instruction manual, warranty and supplementary documentation. This console marks the beginning of Nintendo's long standing relationship with Sharp and was released in Japan in very limited quantities. One of Nintendo's rarest early consoles and a small piece of gaming history.

Mark Spy Robot Collection - MIB - £300

This is the complete set of Super Mechanic Spy Robots made by Mark in the 1980's. This was a direct riff on Takara's Micro Change line but aimed at less generous parental wallets. Unlike most toys by Mark these are surprisingly high quality: featuring die-cast parts, quality engineering, accessories and transformations. They were licensed by Grandstand and released in the West as part of the Converters range. All toys are MIB and have never been removed from the packaging. There is a second Zoom Robo in black that is included but not pictured. Difficult to amass a complete set in this condition - the double giftset is particularly rare.

Takara Watch Girl - MIB - £350

Uneasy with the unending cycle of violence, megalomania and deception endorsed by boys toys from the 1980's; girls inhabited a more peaceable realm full of fluffy pink horses, teapots and other benign phantasmagoria - a world some would claim is even more chilling. Enter Takara's Watch Girl a spin-off from the Watch-Q line and available in three shades of pink. In some ways superior to the Watch Boy - it featured a stand and an improved strap: less prone to breaking. Few were made, fewer sold and fewer still survive.

Tomy Green NTT Shaberoku - MIB - Display Only

Throughout the 1980's Tomy made innumerable corporate promotional robots, from Coke and Pepsi through to Donut Boys, it seemed every company wanted a cheap robotic ambassador. Like a slightly more technical form of the corporate pen. And many featured not merely the addition of a bland logo: but new accessories, body parts and paint jobs. This rare example was commissioned by the Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Company (NTT) and is a Shaberoku (Mr. D.J.) recoloured in bold Green.

Machine Robo MR-B747 Jumbo Jet - Display Only

In 1984 (an annus mirabilis for transforming robots) Bandai began a special promotion with Japan Airlines: offering a limited edition Machine Robo in return for loyalty points. This unlikely alliance produced what is now the rarest of the 600 series and one of its most striking pieces. Rarely seen boxed and often missing an engine or two the MR-B747 is the cherry on the top of most Machine Robo collections.

Bandai God Jesus - MIB - £200

In the pantheon of toy robots there is none more holy and none more ludicrous than God Jesus. The well worn phrase 'only in Japan' seems unavoidable. He is the anointed borg who will answer your prayers with a solemn nod or shake of the head. Brandishing his crucifix aloft he dispenses binary wisdom - for in him two of the trinity have merged. Only the Holy Ghost remains separate. Bandai - will we ever see a Ghost God Jesus? Thus completing a process Catholics the world over have anticipated for centuries.

Tomy Gold Omnibot - MIB - Display Only

First place prize in a competition run for only one year in 1980's Japan. This spectacular Gold Omnibot is the Louis XIV of home robots. Aside from his tray, the packaging and accessories are identical to a regular Japanese release. He's in mint condition and thanks to dry storage is fully working. Very few of these survive in respectable condition. Dazzling in his chrome livery he is truly a king among droids.

Tomy Silver Omnibot - MIB - Display Only

In 1980's Japan a competition saw the release of a limited number of gold and silver chromed Omnibots as 1st and 2nd place prizes respectively. This is one such surviving example. Aside from his tray, the packaging and accessories are identical to a regular Japanese release. He's in mint condition and thanks to dry storage is fully working. He looks resplendent in his shiny chrome and is the toast of many a London dinner party.

Sega SG-1000 - MIB - Display Only

This is a rare first edition SG-1000, made by Sega and released in Japan in 1983. It comes complete with all packaging, accessories and documentation; including the original serial number sheet and proof of purchase. The entire package is in excellent condition for its age and has been tested and is fully working. This first edition features strikingly different packaging to the later release and is prohibitively difficult to find. I have also included a separate boxed SJ-200 controller. Sega's very first home console and a piece of computer game history. A museum piece.

Machine Robo - Lucky Draw MR-20 - £200

This is a stunning gold chrome Porsche Robo MR-20, made by Bandai in 1983. These chrome Machine Robo were released for a brief period as lucky draw items in Japan. There was a small possibility that one would reside within your regular packaged toy. A variety of models were given this regal treatment: including MR-01, MR-03, MR-04, MR-20, MR-29 and MR-31. All in either gold or silver. Like most vintage chromed items, not many still retain their original lustre.

Tomy Coca Cola Chatbot - MIB - £200

This is a rare Coca-Cola Chatbot (a.k.a Happy Can Can Yu-U-Zu), made by Tomy in the 1980's. He is in excellent condition and comes in his original box with polystyrene insert, tray, twirly antenna, coke can remote and documentation unique to this release. This was made on special commission for The Coca-Cola Company and released in Japan in very small quantities. He has been tested and is fully working. A very obscure and funky looking robot and one of the best pieces of product merchandise I've ever seen!

Tomy TXR-002 Type F - MIB - £500

This is a very rare TXR-002 Type F Robot, made by Tomy in 1993. It's in mint deadstock condition and comes with the original remote control and six of the five known attachments; Manipulator Arm, Torch Arm, Pellet Gun, Gatling Gun and Beam Battler. The Type F features both rare assault weapon arms as standard, a gun-metal colour scheme and a variety of special features that differentiate it from the standard TXR-002. This is an extremely cool toy, with a design aesthetic reminiscent of Robocop, Terminator and various other cyberpunk media of the 1980's. It is challenging to build (and maintain!) and has deservedly acquired a cult following amongst hobbyists.

357 Magnum Robo - MIB - £400

This is a Highway Patrolman Magnum 357 Robo, made by Sunmayor in 1982. This is the original Japanese release (there was also an Italian version). He is MIB and comes complete with detachable scope, bullet pack and bullets. He has real heft in gun mode and features high quality plastic and die-case metal. Though in robot mode he is not exactly svelte (it's here Takara's superior understanding of transforming mechanisms are most apparent) he features one of the most convincing gun modes of any robot and is amongst the rarest of pre-transformers.

Watch-Q Radio Robo - MIB - £400

This is a perishingly rare Radio Watch Robo, made by Takara as part of their Watch-Q line. He's MIB and comes complete with original headphones and instruction sheet. This is the silver version (he was also available in black and red). Along with Calculator Robo these were the two most expensive products in the Watch-Q line. He is designated No.4 in the Watch-Q reboot launched during the mid eighties (which introduced cubical packaging) to bring them more in line with related Choro-Q products. Easily one of the funkiest transforming watches in the pantheon and a personal favourite.

Machine Robo Collection - MIB - £1000

This is a stunning collection of Machine Robo, made by Bandai in the 1980's. There are 40 robots in total (MR-06, MR-11, MR-12, MR-30, MR-43, MR-44, MR-45 and MR-46 are included but not pictured). All are MIB and come complete with boxes, polystyrene inserts, overlays, accessories (where appropriate), unused sticker sheets, instructions and catalogues. Some of the boxes have wear but all toys and contents are in deadstock condition. Finding a collection of this size and quality is practically unheard of. Some consider Machine Robo an inferior alternative to Transformers but for me they have an unpretentiousness that puts them amongst the most refined of transforming robot.

Tokima Digirobo - MIB - £150

This is an outrageous bright yellow Tokima Digirobo transforming watch made by Bandai in 1983. He is in mint unused condition and comes complete with first edition box, corrugated insert, display case, mount and instruction manual. He has been tested and is fully working. It would be hard to find a better example.

Tokima Digirobo - MIB - £150

This is a striking Tokima Digirobo transforming watch made by Bandai in 1983. This is the rare red version. He is in mint unused condition and comes complete with first edition box, corrugated insert, display case, mount and instruction manual. He has been tested and is fully working. It would be hard to find a better example.

Tokima Digirobo Alarmtokima - MIB - Display Only

Following on from the Aquaboy, Bandai then released the Alarmtokima transforming robot watch late in 1984. Again, this was a spin-off from the main Digirobo line, featuring a functioning alarm and superb new robot design. Two markedly different variations exist; this white (or black) panelled version and a bevelled chrome version. Both are prohibitively rare and probably represent the pinnacle of the transforming watch {craze seems too strong a word!} of the 1980's.

Tomy Nyanko - MIB - £200

This is a rare Nyanko cat robot, made by Tomy in the 1980's. She is in mint deadstock condition and comes in her original box with all inserts and packaging. This was one of the last in the popular line of home pets, servants and entertainers produced by Tomy. The menagerie included Foocrow (or Hootbot) the owl, Potch (or Spotbot) the canine and finally Nyanko the cat: who never saw an original Western release (though she has recently been re-released in a new colour scheme as Kitbot). She waves her tail, unceremoniously bundles herself over, then rights herself - only to repeat the ludicrous process. A toy almost impossible to find in any condition. 

Tomy Omnibot Jr. 'Charmmy' - MIB - £350

This is a rare Omnibot Junior (a.k.a Charmmy), made by Tomy in the 1980's. He is in mint deadstock condition and comes in his original box with all inserts and packaging. He comes complete with tray, remote control, money box (unpunched), model (unpunched), instruction manual and all other documentation. He has been tested and is fully working. This version of Omnibot Junior was only released in Japan and has many unique accessories and design features. Rare to find in such pristine and complete condition.

Tokima Digirobo Aquaboy - MIB - £150

Here we have an obscure Aquaboy transforming watch made by Bandai in 1984. This was a spin-off from the main Digirobo line: featuring a waterproof design and cool new robot with scuba gear! Transforming watches are a niche within a niche but a staggering variety were produced within a relatively short period of time: Takara has the most models but Bandai outclassed them with build quality, and designs that were as much watches as they were robots. There are at least two other colour variation of this toy I know of (white and red), and all are challenging to acquire in any condition.

Popy Volt In Box - MIB - £1000

This is the monumental Volt In Box gift set, made by Popy in 1977. It is the flagship toy for the classic Sunrise anime Super Electromagnetic Machine Voltes Five (超電磁マシーン ボルテスＶ). He is in mint condition (with the exception of his swords which are tarnished) and comes complete with all accessories and paperwork. The box has sustained damage but is still complete and solid. A rare toy and a perennial favourite amongst collectors.

Takara Mecha Warriors - MIB - £300

This is a rare set of Mecha Warriors by Takara. These diminutive transforming robots would go on to become the Transformers Mini-Spies, featuring alternative colour schemes and inferior packaging. This is the complete set of four models in both red and the rarer blue colouration. All are MISB. It would be tedious in the extreme to acquire these one at a time!

Diaclone Powered Convoy - MIB - £700

This is a rare Powered Convoy made by Takara. He is in mint condition and comes complete with all accessories, paperwork and unused sticker sheet. This is the more desirable chrome chest version. A toy that would later go on to become the utterly ineffectual Autobot Chief Ultra Magnus.

Popy Astro In Box - MIB - £1000

Astro In Box made by Popy in 1979. The most impressive toy produced for the classic anime Science Fiction Saiyuki Starzinger (SF西遊記スタージンガー). It is in mint condition and comes complete with all packaging and accessories: including rare unpunched alien cards. A glorious giftset packed with fun - which bizarrely has become too valuable to play with! Well at least you can ogle at the fantastic box art.

Popy Gatchaspartan DX - MIB - £1000

This is a rare Gatchaspartan DX made by Popy in 1979. This was the ridiculous combining spaceship used by Ken, Jō, Jun, Jinpei and Ryū: the members of Science Ninja Team Gatchaman (科学忍者隊ガッチャマン). They toy is in mint unplayed with condition and comes with all parts, accessories and paperwork. The small blue accessory trays are missing. One of the most colourful and sought after vehicle giftsets.

Diaclone Insecter Robo DX - MIB - £800

Diaclone Insecter Robo Giftset. Comes in mint deadstock condition: complete with all accessories, paperwork and unused sticker sheets. The toys have never been removed from their polystyrene inserts - condition can not be improved upon! Contains all three of the original Waruder Insector Robo's: toys that would later be re-released as the Trasformers Insecticons. Some of the perishingly few troops made avialable to poor King Waruder! One of the most desirable of all Diaclone items.

Diaclone Sky-Base - MIB - £250

Diaclone Bird-Base / Sky-Base DX giftset. Comes complete apart from two small pieces. All contents are near mint. One of the rarer Diaclone playsets that didn't sell well upon release by Takara in 1982. Box and insert are in very good shape. Clunky but cool.

Gattiger Combination GO!! - MIB - £800

Rare mint example of Gattiger Combination GO!! deluxe giftset made by Takatoku. Comes complete with all cars, accessories and paperwork. Deadstock condition and never removed from box. Almost impossible to find in this state. Features some of the funkiest box art from the vintage era and perhaps the most ridiculous vehicle design ever conceived!

Helic Attack Zoids - MIB - £100

This is an extremely rare complete set of vintage Season 1 - Helic Attack Zoids, made by Tomy / Moranaga in the 1980's. Included are all four models in the series; RAZ-01 Shotodile, RAZ-03 Seabatoras, RAZ-05 Kamakira and RAZ-07 Kyanossa (a further four highly obscure Zenebas models would be released a year later). They are unmade and in mint deadstock condition. They come with original boxes, instruction sheets and even the bubblegum packages that they were originally distributed with.

Zenebas Attack Zoids - MIB - £100

This is an extremely rare complete set of vintage Season 1 - Zenebas Attack Zoids, made by Tomy / Moranaga in the 1980's. Included are all four models in the series; EAZ-02 Silverkong, EAZ-04 Goliath, EAZ-06 Grappler and EAZ-08 Beeshooter (a further four highly obscure Zenebas models would be released a year later). They are unmade and in mint deadstock condition. They come with original boxes, instruction sheets and even the bubblegum packages that they were originally distributed with.

Diaclone 'Blue Bluestreak' - MIB - £700

This is a beautiful boxed example of the perennial favourite: Diaclone Car Robot No.7 Fairlady Z 280Z a.k.a 'Blue Bluestreak'. He is in mint condition and comes complete with driver and all accessories. Rare to find in this condition and easily one of the most aesthetically pleasing of all pre-Transformers

Bandai Metal Joe - MIB - £300

Metal Joe are a vastly underrated series of transforming lockbots made by Badai in 1984. They are similar to the two Microchange lock robo's released by Takara around the same time - only of far higher quality and imagination. This is the complete set of six: all in excellent condition. They come with original instructions, catalogues and unused sticker sheets. Secure your collection today!

Zoids Battle Music - MIB - £50

Released in the midst of the vintage Zoids era this ridiculous giftsest offers the perfect musical accompaniment to your hobby. It has only been played once and I've listened to the recording many times since - surprisingly enjoyable. It comes compete with all packaging, tape (plays perfectly) and booklet. Rare paraphernalia and great party music - although what type of party I wouldn't like to say!

Micro Change Cassette DX3 - MIB - £700

One of the hardest of all Microchange items to find. This set features the first three original cassette robos (MC-01, MC-02 and MC-03) swaddled in deluxe giftset packaging. All contents are in mint deadstock condition and the set comes complete with unnaplied sticker sheets, manual and catalogue. This and the blue minibots are usually the last things to be ticked off any serious Microchange collectors list!

Zoids Mechabonica - MIB - £200

Before there were Zoids there was Mechabonica. A short lived line of unassuming prehistoric robot toys. None would have guessed that they heralded the Cambrian explosion that was to follow. This is the complete set of three: all MIB and complete with sticker sheets and manuals. Fantastic artwork depicts our messengers to the space hovering above bizarre interstellar facilities - could this be the first glimpse of planet Zoidstar!? In these protean model kits we have the undiluted essence of Zoids.

Zoids Starzeta - MIB - Display Only

Starzeta were released under official license by Tomy for a brief period in Spain during the early eighties (concurrently with Mechabonica in Japan). Together they make up the diminutive category of pre-Zoids. Neither series was particularly successful, but when re-released as Zoids proper two years later they would go on to become one of the most important toylines in history. Both are difficult to acquire and this is a complete set of all three models in the series, unmade and mint in box. They feature subtly different colour schemes and stickers to the regular Mechabonica / Zoids releases. A rare and unusual centrepiece to any Zoids collection!