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May 26, 2008

The man behind all the amazing Toy Treasures: Kim Castro

Vintage Japanese robot toy fans have been requesting me to post a photo of the man behind all the amazing Toy Treasures, and here he is! Check out Kim Castro's amazing collection of Rare Vintage Japanese Robot Toys with Kim Castro's Toy Treasures!

Kim Castro's Toy Trasures is made possible through the kindness of our good friend, and top Filipino vintage toy collector Kim Castro. Visit Kim Castro's site at: http://www.kimcastro.com.

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April 10, 2008

Toy Treasures: UFO Grendizer Dx

Nostalgia Manila in cooperation with www.kimcastro.com proudly presents, Kim Castro's Toy Treasures! Showcasing collection photos of top Vintage Japanese Robot Toy collector Kim Castro. Tune in every other Thursday to view Kim Castro's amazing collection of Rare Vintage Japanese Robot Toys!

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UFO Grendizer Dx
Model: GA - 37
Manufacturer: Popy
Made In: Japan
Year: 1976
Amount Paid: $2,600
This is the deluxe version of Grendizer. It is made of diecast metal and very hard to find in this condition. It's never been played with since 1976, and complete with all its accessories, manual and catalog.

More Toy Treasures: Kikoukantai Dairugger XV Voltron

Kim Castro's Toy Trasures is made possible through the kindness of our good friend, and top Filipino vintage toy collector Kim Castro. Visit Kim Castro's site at: http://www.kimcastro.com.

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January 31, 2008

Toy Treasures: Kikoukantai Dairugger XV Voltron

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Kikoukantai Dairugger XV Voltron
Manufacturer: Popy
Made In: Japan
Year: 1982
Amount Paid: $950
This is different what most people know as the 5 Voltron Lion Team. This is the Voltron Vehicle Team. The robot can turn into air, sea, and land vehicle teams. This toy set is in super condition, and has never been played with.

More Toy Treasures: Daikumaryu DX Gaiking

Kim Castro's Toy Trasures is made possible through the kindness of our good friend, and top Filipino vintage toy collector Kim Castro. Visit Kim Castro's site at: http://www.kimcastro.com.

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January 17, 2008

Toy Treasures: Daikumaryu DX Gaiking

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Daikumaryu DX Gaiking
Model: # GA - 50
Manufacturer: Popy
Made In: Japan
Year: 1976
Amount Paid: Childhood toy. :)
No box but has sentimental value coz it's my childhood toy, and I was able to keep it until now. This is one of the hardest to find Popy toys. The market value complete with its original box is $3500-$4500.

More Toy Treasures: Daimos DX (Eternal Masterpiece Reissue Series)

Kim Castro's Toy Trasures is made possible through the kindness of our good friend, and top Filipino vintage toy collector Kim Castro. Visit Kim Castro's site at: http://www.kimcastro.com.

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January 03, 2008

Toy Treasures: Daimos DX (Eternal Masterpiece Reissue Series)

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Daimos DX (Eternal Masterpiece Reissue Series)
Manufacturer: Popy / Bandai
Made In: Japan
Year: 1978 (toy) 1984 (box)
Amount Paid: $3,600
This is a different version of the Daimos DX. The toy was made by Popy in 1978, and Bandai released it in 1984 with a different box and packaging design. Made of diecast metal, this Daimos toy is one of the most hard to find vintage Japanese robots.

More Toy Treasures: Voltes V Model Kit

Kim Castro's Toy Trasures is made possible through the kindness of our good friend, and top Filipino vintage toy collector Kim Castro. Visit Kim Castro's site at: http://www.kimcastro.com.

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December 20, 2007

Toy Treasures: Voltes V Model Kit

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Voltes V Model Kit
Manufacturer: Bandai
Made In: Japan
Year: 1983
Amount Paid: $450
I'm starting to collect vintage model kits, and this is my first one. The packaging for the plastic parts inside is unopened, and it's a really cool box with great artwork in front. This was made in 1983, during the height of the Voltes V craze in Manila.

More Toy Treasures: Brain-Head Of Mekanda DX Joint Program

Kim Castro's Toy Trasures is made possible through the kindness of our good friend, and top Filipino vintage toy collector Kim Castro. Visit Kim Castro's site at: http://www.kimcastro.com.

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November 29, 2007

Toy Treasures: Brain-Head Of Mekanda DX Joint Program

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Brain-Head Of Mekanda DX Joint Program
Manufacturer: Bullmark
Made In: Japan
Year: 1977
Amount Paid: $3500
This is the head of the legendary Mekanda DX toy, made in Japan in 1977. This is one of the hardest-to-find, rare toys that Bullmark has ever produced. To complete the set you need the 3 other parts: the body, the arms, and legs. These separate toy pieces came in their own boxes that you needed to purchase separately.

More Toy Treasures: Great Mazinger Sceintific Fortress Base PA-34

Kim Castro's Toy Trasures is made possible through the kindness of our good friend, and top Filipino vintage toy collector Kim Castro. Visit Kim Castro's site at: http://www.kimcastro.com.

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November 15, 2007

Toy Treasures: Great Mazinger Sceintific Fortress Base PA-34

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Great Mazinger Sceintific Fortress Base PA-34
Manufacturer: Popy
Made In: Japan
Year: 1974
Amount Paid: $1900
This is one of my many base playsets made by Popy in unplayed condition. This base playset is made with both diecast metal and plastic parts. I will be featuring my other Popy bases here in Nostalgia Manila very soon, so stay tuned!

More Toy Treasures: New Voltes V Pilot figure "Steve Armstrong" from Kim Castro and Limited Toys Design

Kim Castro's Toy Trasures is made possible through the kindness of our good friend, and top Filipino vintage toy collector Kim Castro. Visit Kim Castro's site at: http://www.kimcastro.com.

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October 18, 2007

Toy Treasures: New Voltes V Pilot figure "Steve Armstrong" from Kim Castro and Limited Toys Design

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New Voltes V Pilot figure "Steve Armstrong" from Kim Castro and Limited Toys Design
Manufacturer: Limited Toys Design
Made In: France
Year: 2006
Amount Paid: $550
www.kimcastro.com in association with Limited Toys Design Company (France) is producing an extremely limited edition Steve Armstrong figure from the classic anime Voltes V. Steve Armstrong (Kenichi Gou) will be 12" inches tall and limited to SIX Pieces worldwide. Talk about a limited edition! The figure features a cloth outfit, holster, and interchangeable heads. Steve Armstrong is available exclusively at www.kimcastro.com.

More Toy Treasures: All Mazinger Z Book (Printed in Japan)

Kim Castro's Toy Trasures is made possible through the kindness of our good friend, and top Filipino vintage toy collector Kim Castro. Visit Kim Castro's site at: http://www.kimcastro.com.

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October 04, 2007

Toy Treasures: All Mazinger Z Book (Printed in Japan)

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All Mazinger Z Book
Made in: Printed in Japan 2001
Year: 2001
Amount Paid: $75
To all Mazinger Z fans, this book features everything Mazinger Z from 1974 to 2001. You will surely love it!

More Toy Treasures: Original Vintage G1 Optimus Prime

Kim Castro's Toy Trasures is made possible through the kindness of our good friend, and top Filipino vintage toy collector Kim Castro. Visit Kim Castro's site at: http://www.kimcastro.com.

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September 20, 2007

Toy Treasures: Original Vintage G1 Optimus Prime

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Original Vintage G1 Optimus Prime
Manufacturer: Takara
Made In: Japan
Year: 1984
Amount Paid: $400
This is the only Transformers toy I have. It's an original Generation 1 Optimus Prime in excellent condition. This was released by Takara in the 80's. Good news: This toy is for sale at $400! So anyone who is interested drop me an email. Will ship from Philippines, Paypal accepted.

More Toy Treasures: Original Vintage Mekanda Robot Poster

Kim Castro's Toy Trasures is made possible through the kindness of our good friend, and top Filipino vintage toy collector Kim Castro. Visit Kim Castro's site at: http://www.kimcastro.com.

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September 06, 2007

Toy Treasures: Original Vintage Mekanda Robot Poster

Original Vintage Mekanda Robot Poster
Manufacturer: Unknown
Made In: Philippines
Year: 1982
Amount Paid: $100
It's time to share some of my other vintage collectibles. Vintage Japanese robot toys aren't the only things I collect, but I also have a variety of other collectibles like this original Mekanda Robot poster. I purchased this from a guy in Manila, Philippines in 2001. Mekanda Robot is a favorite among many toy collectors. I will be featuring my Mekanda toys very soon here at Nostalgia Manila, so don't miss it!

More Toy Treasures: Vintage Black Jeeg (Limited)

Kim Castro's Toy Trasures is made possible through the kindness of our good friend, and top Filipino vintage toy collector Kim Castro. Visit Kim Castro's site at: http://www.kimcastro.com.

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August 23, 2007

Toy Treasures: Vintage Black Jeeg (Limited)

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Vintage Black Jeeg (Limited)
Manufacturer: Takara
Made In: Japan
Year: 1975
Amount Paid: $3,200
This is Jeeg, also known as, Geeg or Geag manufactured by Takara in Japan. Jeeg stands 6 inches tall, and is one of the very limited black colored pieces that were made in 1975. Toy collectors would love to get their hands on this very rare piece. I aquired this toy from a collector in Hong Kong in 2005, and surely is one of the most expensive toys I've purchased. The toy has never been played with and is excellent condition. The Jeeg series is known to many Filipinos, along with popular favorites like Daimos and Voltes V.

More Toy Treasures: Vintage Combattra Combattler DX Super Robot System

Kim Castro's Toy Trasures is made possible through the kindness of our good friend, and top Filipino vintage toy collector Kim Castro. Visit Kim Castro's site at: http://www.kimcastro.com.

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August 09, 2007

Toy Treasures: Vintage Combattra Combattler DX Super Robot System

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Vintage Combattra Combattler DX Super Robot System
Manufacturer: Popy
Made In: Japan
Year: 1976 / 1984 (Box)
Amount Paid: $1,800
This is Combattra (U.S. name) also known as Combattler (Japanese name). This robot is a year older than Voltes V. Just like Voltes, this robot has five vehicles that combine into one giant robot. Made of diecast, which is very heavy when all vehicles have been combined. I purchased this toy from a collector in America. It is very difficult to find this particular toy in this condition, and especially when all the parts are complete, and as you can see the toy set is complete. The toy was made in 1978 and the U.S. Bandai company repackaged it in 1984 using a different box design and packaging.

More Toy Treasures: Vintage Voltes V Volt Crewzer (Special Packaging)

Kim Castro's Toy Trasures is made possible through the kindness of our good friend, and top Filipino vintage toy collector Kim Castro. Visit Kim Castro's site at: http://www.kimcastro.com.

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July 26, 2007

Toy Treasures: Vintage Voltes V Volt Crewzer (Special Packaging)

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Voltes V Volt Machine #1 - Volt Crewzer (Special Packaging)
Model #: PB-04
Manufacturer: Popy
Made In: Japan
Year: 1977
Amount Paid: $700
This ship forms the head of Voltes V. It's called the Volt Machine #1 - Volt Crewzer, piloted by Steve Armstrong. This came in a very rare packaging, which is not the usual one you see in the blue/green box like most common Volt Crewzer toys. These were sold to the American buyers that docked Japan's piers. They would be tied to a push cart and would be hoisted up to an American ship. These toys were packed in transparent plastic bags so that the buyers could easily identify them.

More Toy Treasures: Vintage Daimos ST (Italian Box) GA-84

Kim Castro's Toy Trasures is made possible through the kindness of our good friend, and top Filipino vintage toy collector Kim Castro. Visit Kim Castro's site at: http://www.kimcastro.com.

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July 11, 2007

Toy Treasures: Vintage Daimos ST (Italian Box) GA-84

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DAIMOS ST (Italian Box)
Model #: GA-84
Manufacturer: Popy
Made In: Singapore
Year: 1978
Amount Paid: $900
This Daimos toy stands 5 1/2 inches tall. It's made of diecast and very heavy for a small toy. He comes with complete accessories and has never been played with. I paid a lot for this toy because of its condition and it is very rare. This toy was released in italy in 1978. I purchased this toy in France in 2006.

More Toy Treasures: Vintage Danguard Ace Tin Wind Up Toy

Kim Castro's Toy Trasures is made possible through the kindness of our good friend, and top Filipino vintage toy collector Kim Castro. Visit Kim Castro's site at: http://www.kimcastro.com.

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June 27, 2007

Toy Treasures: Vintage Danguard Ace Tin Wind Up Toy

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DANGUARD ACE TIN WIND UP
Model #: N/A
Manufacturer: Popy
Made In: Japan
Year: 1977
Amount Paid: $600

Kim Castro's Toy Trasures is made possible through the kindness of our good friend, and top Filipino vintage toy collector Kim Castro. Visit Kim Castro's site at: http://www.kimcastro.com.

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