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.

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.

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.

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.

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!