Dynaman comes from the Super Sentai show Science Squadron Dynaman, which aired in Japan in 1983, and later was imported in the USA as a comedy series as part of USA Network's Night Flight.

Dynaman comes from the Super Sentai show Science Squadron Dynaman, which aired in Japan in 1983, and later was imported in the USA as a comedy series as part of USA Network's Night Flight.

The original toy was released as part of Popy's Chogokin series, and was later brought to the USA as part of Bandai America's GODAIKIN series. This particular toy is from Godaikin line, but I believe there are no differences between the domestic and imported version. According to Godaikin lore, the early toys were actually pulled out of their Japanese packaging and stuffed right into Godaikin boxes.

Dynaman consists of three separate vehicles that combine into a giant robot. These vehicles are:

• Dyna Mach
• Dyna Mobile
• Dyna Garry

Dyna Mach is a small red spaceship that becomes Dynaman's head.

Dyna Mobile is a ground based vehicle that shoots missiles. This vehicle becomes the torso and arms of Dynaman.

Dyna Garry is a truck used to transport Dyna Mach and Dyna Mobile. It forms the legs and feet of Dynaman. All of the components can be stored inside a separate vehicle, Dyjupiter.

Transformation is pretty simple, but involved enough to keep you interested. Start with Dyna Garry, by closing the flaps on the rear of the truck. Press in buttons to retract the rear wheels, then fold the truck bed together. Separate the two halves of the cab and fold in the wheels to create the feet.

Next, take Dyna Mobile and remove any missiles. Flip up the front to reveal the docking space for Dyna Mach. Fold the wheels back and pull the arms out from the sides. Now fold down the wheel assembly on Dyna Mach to reveal the face, then insert the wheel assembly into the body of Dynaman.

Dynaman stands about 10" tall when completed. He can fire both fists, and hold a sword in one hand and a shield in the other. Articulation is limited to the shoulders, but he is really cool regardless.

Dynaman had 2 different box styles when it was released as a Godaikin. Early releases were in a blue box and later releases were in the gold box.

Included in the box was:

• Dyna Mach
• Dyna Mobile
• Dyna Garry
• Dyna Sword
• Dyna Shield
• Missiles (6)
• Assorted Cards
• Instructions

Although not as cool as his DX brother, the ST dynaman is a very well done toy in its own right.

For years I had a bootleg of this toy, and I was just not into it. So much so, that it really killed my desire to own the original. Well, I finally picked him up for a good deal, and I'm glad I did. Although not as cool as his DX brother, the ST dynaman is a very well done toy in its own right.

This particular version of the toy is from the Godaikin series. Godaikin was the brand name of a line of imported Bandai and Popy toys. The toys, in most cases, were the exact same toy as their Japanese counterpart, except for the packaging. The ST Dynaman had the number GB-97 in the Popy chogokin line.

The ST Dynaman is about 6 inches tall, and made out of metal and plastic. In robot mode, it features firing fists (which can be put in two positions), a firing head, a sword and a sheild. Not much articulation to speak of, just the shoulders and head.

The box states that the toy can change from robot to super vehicle. There are actually 2 vehicle modes - Dynamobile and Dynagarry (garry being a common Japanese term to reference a truck. I think it is because of its similiarity to the word "carry"). the only difference between the two modes is how you have the body positioned in truck mode. Kind of lame, but what can you do. The individual components do not separate like the DX does, although the ST comes with a small stand for the head, known as the Dyna Mach.

I was taken back with how difficult the transformation is. If your toy is new, you will be amazed as to how tight the leg joint is. You have to pull it all the way apart, then pull the lower leg halves apart. You have to pull this thing so hard, you feel as though you are going to break it. It can be a really harrowing experience. Once that's over though, the rest is easy. A button pops out the rear wheels and you are good to go.

A great toy, worth getting for sure.