Not really a good toy at all.

The Yujin Master Action Getter Robo 1 (Comic Version) (Final) (マスターアクション 原作版 ゲッター１ Ver.2（後期Ver.) came out in February of 2003. I have a stupid attachment to this toy, as I remember seeing it in every store during my first trip to Tokyo.

In theory, this looks like a great toy. Its 20 cm tall, includes an attachable Getter Wing, 2 Getter Tomahawks, Getter Missile Machine Gun and 5 extra hands. And just looking at it, it looks great, doesn’t it?

Unfortunately, all hope is lost when you start playing with it. The joints get loose easily and won’t stand up well at all. The cape is actually flimsy vinyl that looks like crap. And even worse, the cape attaches to two pegs on the back which only secure when the shoulder cowl is pressed down firmly. That cowl? It doesn’t stay on.

The hands don’t like to stay on, and getting it to hold the gun is such a pain in the ass. You actually have to remove the front handle from the gun and kind of thread the handle through one of the hands.

I’d stay away from this unless you are a getter nut and have to have each and every getter toy out there. There have been far better renditions of the character released, don’t bother with this one. It’s no surprise that Yujin cancelled the line.

This is actually the second version of the toy, called the “Final Version”. The original version had different elbows and other subtle differences. Also issued was a Training color version Getter 1.

The full name of this toy is Master Action DX GaoFighGar Final Fusion Box. It's a big plastic transforming robot toy. It was made by Yujin, better known for their cheap gashapon and SRDX girlie figures.

The full name of this toy is Master Action DX GaoFighGar Final Fusion Box. It's a big plastic transforming robot toy. It was made by Yujin, better known for their cheap gashapon and SRDX girlie figures.

I have to be honest - I have no idea what GaoGaiGar is about, or what role GaoFighGar plays in the series. From what I understand about the show, it is mainly a giant toy commercial aimed at younger audiences.

From the Diamond Comics press release:

GaoGaiGar was one of the most popular Super Robot shows in Japan during its decade-long run. It had gritty storylines, likable characters, and flamboyant mecha, appealing to the child-like nature of all its fans. With the show's strong fan-base, and the amount of collectors of Super Robot action figures, it seems only natural that they have some cool collectibles to honor the show and boost their collections.

Imported from Japan, the fully poseable and transformable GaoFaiGar Deluxe Transforming Figure is made up of five different vehicles! When the five vehicles - Phantom Gao, Stealth Gao III (the back wing attaches onto GoaFaiGar's back and measures 13" long), Liner Gao III (with parting shoulders), Drill Gao II (ground vehicle), and the GaoFar (a smaller, humanoid robot) - join together, they form the 12" tall GaoFaiGar! Scheduled to ship in February 2003, this classic concept with modern appeal is a Super Robot collector's dream-come-true!

The toy comes packed in a huge Styrofoam tray. Assembling the toy for the first time is a bit difficult, as many pieces need to be removed to transform from the individual components to the GaoFighGar robot. Many pieces are only used in one mode, so you always seem to have quite a few left over at any given time.

Once transformed, the toy stays together well enough, but the plastic used is very light. The toy does not feel really substantial. Articulation is limited, but that's the nature of the design. There are no real accessories- you get one variant open-palm hand, and no weapons.

This is not a bad toy by any stretch of the imagination. It just didn't "wow" me. Maybe I expected something that came in that big of a box to do more. If you are a fan of GaoGaoGar or other brave shows, I'm sure you will dig it.

The DX Master Action GaoFighGar was released in Japan in 2001, and imported to the USA by Diamond Comics Distributors in 2003.

GaoGaiGar is the first in a series of affordable GGG figures from Yujin. They feature MSIA-style articulation, and are loaded with a ton of accessories.

GaoGaiGar comes in a window box and is seated in a plastic tray. The package re-seals for easy storage. The figure is made out of PVC, and has lots pf articulation. Parts can be easily removed and exchanged by a simple peg system. He can get a little floppy and is very top-heavy.

The figure includes:

• GaiGaiGar
• Dividing Driver weapon
• 2 open hands
• One "stop" hand for "Protect Shade" pose
• I set of combined hands for "Hell & Heaven" mode
• Extra chest piece for "Hell & Heaven" mode
• Zonder Core