Tokusatsu Heroes

 

"Tokusatsu" refers to the genre of live-action television shows featuring costumed heroes, such as Ultraman, Kamen Rider, Kikaida, Spectreman, etc... Some of the more popular characters like Kamen Rider and Robocon have their own pages, so don't forget to check those pages out as well.

 

1. Tokusatsu Characters - Made by Sega, 1996 - There were 10 characters in this series, all of whom were live action heroes or villains from TV shows of the 60s and 70's. They measure about 9 inches tall. The pic shows Spectreman, Red Baron & Silver Mask.

2. - 3. Tsuburaya Characters - Banpresto, 1996 - The most popular character ever to come from Tsuburaya Productions is Ultraman, but he wasn't their only live-action hero. This set of 4 toys featured the production companies lesser-known heroes from '70's TV.

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Tokusatsu Mirrorman & Fireman Jumborg Ace & Triple Fighter    

 

6. - 7. Toei Heroes Vinyl Coin Banks - Banpresto, 1998 - The set consisted of 5 banks, which measure about 5 inches tall. In addition to Kikaider 01 and Robot Keiji K pictured below, the set also included Kamen Rider, the Red Go Ranger and Robocon. The Robocon bank can be seen on the Robocon page.

8. Toei Heroes Figurines - Banpresto, 1998 - 5 inch figures which come with a display base. Kamen Rider, Zubat, Red Go Ranger, Kikaider & Hakaider.

9. DX Kikaider & Hakaider Figures - Banpresto, 1998 - These larger DeluXe figures measure about 8 inches tall. There were just the two in the series.

10. Toei Tokusatu Hero Metal Ring Collection - Banpresto, 1999 - In addition to Kikaider, Hakaider & Robocon, (all shown below) the set also included Zubat and Red Go Ranger.

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Kikaider 01 Bank Robot Keiji K Bank Toei Heroes DX Kikaider / Hakaider Metal Rings

 

Keychains

11. & 12. Toei Heroes Collection - Banpresto, 1998 - These two images show the complete set of 12. In image 11, clockwise from top left: Kikaider 01, Hakaider, Zubat, Ninja Arashi, Robot Detective & Kikaider. In image 12, clockwise from top left: Red Go Ranger, Kamen Rider, Daitetsujin 17, Akumaizer 3, Inazuman & Robocon.

13. Tokusatsu Heroes - Banpresto, 1999 - The full set contained 8 keychains. Here, you'll see Ultraman, Ultraman Zoffy, Bijinder, Kikaider & Hakaider.

14. Tokusatsu Heroes - Banpresto, 1999 - This set likely represents characters from a particular creator/production company, but I'm not sure who that is. The shows represented are Denjin Zaboga, Lion Maru, Magma Taishi (known as Space Giants in the US), and Spectreman. This is one of my favorite sets.

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Toei Heroes A Toei Heroes B More Toei Tokusatsu Tokusatsu  

 

Capsule Toy Figures

16. Kikaider Capsule Toys - Bandai - 3" tall. Complete set shown, including Jiro, Kikaider 01, plus three villains.

17. Toei Superheroes - Bandai, 1997 - Some of the top live action superheroes from the '70s are inthis set, including Kikaider, Inazuman, Robot Keiji K, Ninja Arashi, plus one other I can't identify.

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Kikaider Capsule Toys Toei Heroes      

 

 

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