It's almost Halloween, and while I don't have as many monster toys to review as you might think, I've still got plenty of ephemera. Come on in for a pic heavy look back at a lunchbox from our youth.

One can argue that this toy was the one that sparked the imagination of kids in the late 70s, fueling our now current frenzy for all things giant and robot.

What came out of the Clover factory in 1979 was a long faced, ill proportioned Chogokin style Gundam that bore no resemblance to the sleek Mobile Suit armor that made up the Gundam of what we know today.

Maximillian! The time has come to liquidate our guests.

First, I want to apologize for the condition of the toy that I’m going to review. I received this one from my mother (thank you mom) around 1984. It’s over 20 years old, so the condition may not be to good. But at least it’s still intact, eh.

This is a great toy, but tough to find in excellent condition.

Goodrock in particular is an odd toy. It's head is based of off the Pegasus and Lantaurion toys from the Micronauts line.

Among the easiest and cheapest Junior Machinders to get, Viking is a companion piece to the Goodrock toy and if you are going to get one, you might as well get both.

Much like the Shogun Warriors Godzilla, this probably appeals more to monster collectors than Jumbo fans, but it's a great toy nonetheless.

You can probably guess that I'm in the group who really digs this toy. It simply exudes FUNK.

The second Robot Factory jumbo, Daltanious, is one of the most beautiful Machinders I've seen.

Among Robot Factory jumbos, the Battle Fever is definitely the easiest one to find.

Battle Fever is really one of the best standard chogokins to ever be made by Popy. No other ST Popy toy packs in so many gimmicks, so many accessories, and so much presence.