Voltes V Evolution Alienates Original Fans

By: Edwin Manalo

Launched by anime channel Hero TV (a subsidiary company owned by ABS-CBN), Voltes V Evolution promised to capture the hearts of a younger generation that never got to enjoy this animated classic. Voltes V first aired in the late '70s right till about the early '80s; but not even Voltes V's Laser Sword could stop Marcos from pulling the plug on the show. The people behind Voltes V Evolution cast some of today's hottest stars to re-dub the character voices, thinking that it would definitely appeal to this new generation of viewers. Being a big Voltes V fan myself, I wasn't really sure how good this newly re-dubbed series would be; but I gave it chance and watched several episodes, hoping this would pacify this die-hard fan's inner voice.

After a few weeks or so, I was curious to find out what other fans had to say about Voltes V Evolution. So I did a bit of sleuthing all over the Pinoy Blogosphere, newsgroups, forums, forwarded e-mails, and it wasn't much of a surprise to discover that many people had bad things to say about it. What seemed to be a good idea, has left original Voltes V fans alienated. It's been over 8 months since Voltes V Evolution first aired, and here are a few highlights of the many excerpts I found:

I wanted to see if all this hype about Voltes V Evolution would live up to its claim, but I was so disappointed when I heard the voices. They should've hired better actors, ones who have real experience in animation voice overs. I won't go anymore into detail... you have to see it for yourself. -Rico

My family watched this on tv, but then I got the Voltes V vcd box set for Christmas and watched the entire series with my son during Christmas break. I was surprised to find out that he liked this one more than whats shown on Hero Channel. I guess he likes the voices more, and for me the original had more feeling and expression. -Tony Gonzales

Okay first of all, who the hell thought of hiring JET PANGAN to do the voice of Draco?!!!!!! That was ingenious! (to those who aren't used to my sarcasm, that just me being sarcastic!) Sandra Park's voice is like nails on a chalkboard! And who thought of hiring those other talentless kids? Oh excuse me! ABS-CBN's doing! If you really wanted this to be star studded, and really hit the heart of the real Pinoy, why not hire Aga Muhlach to do the voice of Steve? And hire someone really menacing to play Draco, like Max Alvarado! You guys really did an excellent job at ruining a classic. -DeeJay

They better put back the original on tv! I don't like it at all! -Lesley

Naknangpucha! Bakit naman nila ginawa yun?! Nandyan na ang box set ng vcd, nagdub pa ang mga walanghiya ng panibago pero walang kwenta naman ang mga boses! Waiter, yung bill nga! -Animajika

abs-cbns original press release said: "Nikki Valdez voiced for the prince’s sister, Princess Zandra." uummm... diba inlab si zandra kay zardos? sa last episode noong namatay siya sa bozania ay doon lang nalaman ni zardos na inlab sa kanya si zandra. men, sino ba ang sumulat ng press release na ito? napanuod ko noong isang araw, at hindi ko talaga nagustuhan. ang daming mali sa pagkatranslate. -BobbyM

The most unbearable to hear was Jamie Robinson. I mean, what would you expect if Sandara Park was dubbing her? I just laughed at all of her parts. At first I thought it was too much, but when my brother started laughing at her too, I guess I may not be so bad XDDD. Sandara's voice is annoying. Parang trying hard na boses babae sa anime na matinis, but I can't blame her if that's the way her voice sounds...but there's the diction problem. I just feel I'm gonna hear more mishaps with pronunciation as the series progresses. They could have chosen other professional dubbers for Jamie's part. -Grimrehyper

Whether it's blaming ABS-CBN for cashing in on their stable of stars, or accusing the network of ruining their childhood, Voltes V Evolution has definitely disappointed many fans of the original series. I'm sure ABS-CBN had good intentions in re-dubbing Voltes V in Filipino, so that it would reach a greater audience. Presenting Voltes V in Filipino surely makes it seem more nationalistic, but I guess what original fans are not so happy about is the quality and talent of the actors they hired for this project. Dubbing voices for animation features aren't as simple as one would think. It's entirely different from acting on screen, as one has to breathe life into the animated characters. With this said, the caliber of talent needed for such an endeavor is crucial to the success of the project; success which is measured by acceptance of an entire audience, especially from the original fans who grew up on Voltes V. These fans of the original series deserve nothing less, as they were responsible for making Voltes V a classic that has withstood the test of time.

To get the original 40 episode collection on vcd, go to: www.kimcastro.com



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Rules For Singing The Voltes V Theme Song

Here's a really fun read, written by Jon Torres. If you were/are a big Voltes V fan, you'll definitely relate to this. It's quite certain that many of us have done somewhat a bit of this way back then.

1) You must be under twelve years old.
2) It must be 1977.
3) "Body English" scores extra points.
4) You must not know any Japanese, but know the entire song by heart.
5) Judges are composed of peers, because grownups don't know anything.
6) Volume is a sign of enthusiasm and feeling.
7) So is utter lack of shame and dignity.
8) Consolation points for whoever accidentally rips apart their shorts while making an action pose.

I can still sing the entire theme song in Japanese from memory. But I don't necessarily understand it. It's clearly a holdover from our Voltes V days, when we sang those robot theme songs over and over, at the supermarket, at the store, at our friend's house. How our parents endured that, I'll never know. Kids were so addicted to those shows it made crack-cocaine look like fried peanuts.

The most intense juvenile game back then was the "I can sing the Voltes V song better than you!" When we would hear another kid singing it, we would sing even louder than him or her, trying to prove we can sing it "better" (read "louder") and with more feeling than anyone else. Using the rules mentioned above, the winner is usually decided by an audience or third party.

Heaven forbid that a grownup would meddle in these sacred kid-rituals, assuming the role of judge and jury to these singing maniacs. They didn't even know the song!

The third kid would either (1) referee or (2) compete even louder than the previous two, adding to the strained musical onslaught that by now resembled a frog-pond on a full moon. (Have you ever heard frogs croaking in broken Japanese?)

You play strategically (i.e. sing even louder) basically to upstage/shame the other impudent cretins who obviously can't sing it properly, and act like you are the ONE TRUE FAN of the show, and no one can possibly love it the way you do. And don't forget, putting the grand-finale pose mimicking Voltes V's punch gets you an extra Two Thousand Points!!!

I think pushing the other kid so he lands on his butt gets you Two Million Points. More if your victim was doing the finale-pose at the time. Usually if a kid beats you (i.e. he pushes you and you land on your butt) you are allowed to defend your honor by turning into a giant robot and yelling out your weapon of choice ("Voltes Bazooooookah!!!") and for realistic effect, you throw your slipper at him like a boomerang. This is usually when things reach critical mass, because inevitably the slipper would miss, hitting a nearby grownup in the forehead (or in unfortunate cases, in the cigarette).

This grownup activates the Unified Parent Alarm Klaxon (UPAK) which summons the parents of each respective child right ot the scene of the battle. One of two scenes will ensue:

1) Either parent says to the other, "Keep your awful child away from mine", which starts a lifelong blood-feud in the neighborhood. I believe that's how the darker parts of Tondo got that way.

2) Or more likely, each child is taken home and punished accordingly (e.g. no TV, or a swat on the already-sore butt they fell on) and told "You must NEVER do that anymore! Understand?"

Pouting and possibly crying, we nodded, and understood. Yes, we understood. We understood that NEVER meant "until you see that other kid again, maybe tomorrow".

Many thanks to Jon "Little John Armstrong" Torres.

More Voltes V On Nostalgia Manila
Voltes V Evolution Alienates Original Fans
Voltes V Stage Presentation Video
Commercial Break: Volt In Box! (TV Advert for Voltes V Toy)
Battle Of The Stars: Laida vs. Zandra
Quiz Time! Which member of Voltes V are you?

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Nostalgia Manila Interviews Top Filipino Vintage Japanese Robot Toy Collector Kim Castro

When we were kids we all used to dream of toy heaven. This was a place deep in our imagination, filled with all the amazing toys we could possibly think of. If you were a kid of the '70s and '80s, the photo below would be the closest thing to what toy heaven could possibly look like. Seems like a dream for most of us, but one lucky guy actually owns this amazing toy collection! His name is Kim Castro. Kim has been collecting rare vintage Japanese robot toys since 1999 and his collection is well known to many vintage anime enthusiasts worldwide.

His collection is definitely an impressive slice of toy heaven to classic anime fans like us. Nostalgia Manila is proud to bring you this interview we had with top Filipino toy collector Kim Castro.

Let's start from the beginning: Our readers would like to know how you got started in collecting die-cast Japanese robots from the 70's. As a child, what was the first Japanese robot toy you had? How did you acquire this toy? Did this particular toy spark your interest in collecting more?

First of all i would like to thank Nostalgia Manila for doing this interview. It is my pleasure to share with everyone my passion in collecting rare vintage Japanese robot toys.

It’s quite ironic that as child I did not really have any Japanese robot toys for myself. My mother bought my older brother a few Japanese robot toys during her trip to Hong Kong in 1980. The ones she got him were Voltes V, Gaiking, Great Mazinger, and a few others. Japanese toys were so expensive even during those days, and my mom decided that I was too young to play with these expensive toys. Although most of the toys were manufactured very well (most of them made with heavy die-cast metal) they still had breakable plastic parts that could easily get lost, or broken. But every vintage Japanese robot toy collector today knows that the detailing that goes with these kind of toys are what makes them unique, and the quality of how these toys were made were highly exceptional.

What is it that makes these kind of toys so special? As a child, what did you think made these toys so different from your other toys?

The makers of these toys obviously put so much imagination into designing them. They’re all very unique in their own way. I was very fond of my brother’s Voltes V. Unlike other toys I’ve seen, this one was heavy and made of die-cast metal, and the detailing that went into each vehicle was stunning. Five vehicles that transforms into one big robot I think would win any child’s heart.

What were your favorite toys growing up?

My favorites were Voltes V and Daimos.



What were your favorite Classic Japanese Animated Series growing up? What did you like so much about these cartoons? Do you think watching these shows influenced you to collect diecast Japanese robots?

Definitely Voltes V. Local TV stations were a major influence to the kids that time. I watched Voltes V every week and always looked forward to watching the next episodes. Voltes V has always been my favorite and it surely influenced me in my passion for toys that were connected to classic anime series, which then lead me into collecting vintage Japanese robot toys.

Kim's Vintage Voltes V Diecast Metal toy made in Japan by Poppy in 1977. This version is very rare as it displays yellow elbow jonts. The more common version has red elbow joints.

As a child, who bought you your toys? Do you have any special memories of going to a toy store and buying a toy you really wanted?

Again, my mom didn’t really buy me any Japanese robot toys, and I would have to settle playing with my brother’s toys, with his permission of course! ;)

Years later, when was it that you had decided to seriously start collecting these toys? Did you ever want to own a toy store? Tell us how you started selling toys.

I started buying vintage Japanese toys in 1999. It was a great feeling to be able to afford all the toys I never had as a kid. I was instantly addicted to buying these toys and I started buying all the toys I’ve always wanted. I never really planned on having a toy store as I knew it would be very difficult to profit from selling toys. They are expensive to begin with, and you have a limited market to sell to. But in 2002 I decided to sell toys online.

If someone wanted to start selling vintage Japanese toys, would one have to have a lot of money to invest knowing most of the rare ones have such high price tags? Would you say this sort of business is lucrative?

In my personal experience with selling Japanese toys, you have a very limited market if you only concentrate selling old, vintage Japanese toys. This is because your market is mainly composed of serious collectors of this type of toy genre. But if you combine selling vintage Japanese toys, with their new release counterparts, and other new release toys, I think it would be very profitable business.

Do you have doubles of the ones you sell to keep for your personal collection? Do you sell some toys that aren't in your collection? (Please give examples) What makes a particular toy worthy of being included in your personal collection?

I don’t have doubles right now. There are a few times when I sell some of the toys in my personal collection to make room for better ones. When I find a toy that is in better condition than the one I have, I would sell mine to buy that toy. It’s always better to search for ones that are in the best condition possible. For me, a toy is worth keeping as long as it makes you happy when looking at it. I don’t really play with my toys, and they are usually stored and presented for display only.

Walk us through your personal collection!

You can view my collection at www.kimcastro.com. I am very proud of the toys in my collection as most of them are in very good condition, and some of them have never been played with.

Do you feel as if your collection is complete?

MY collection is definitely not complete, and I have a way to go. I’m not looking forward to complete any particular series. I find that it is the journey in collecting that is the most FUN part for me.

Being one of the authorities in vintage die-cast Japanese robot toys from the 70's, do you have any of these toys in possession that other collectors would want to have?

I have the Mekanda DX Gassin Technical Set made by Bullmark in 1977.

This is Kim's Mekanda-Robo DX Technical Gassin Deluxe gift box set, made my Bullmark in 1977. This toy set is extreemely rare to find and complete sets that come with their original packaging make it almost impossible to find.

These toys have been such a big part of your life, as they have given you so much joy since childhood. Try to put in words your passion and love for these toys. Any words of advice for other collectors?

Buy the toys you like. Don’t think that completing the whole series will satisfy you because it never will. The hunting and searching for the toy you’ve been dreaming of is both a challenge and pleasurable. Collecting vintage Japanese robot toys made me realize that everything in this world has its own value, and you certainly have to have the passion to enjoy collecting vintage Japanese robot toys.

We at Nostalgia Manila love all things vintage, and have a great respect for history and things that are old. A new generation of anime and toy fans has emerged, and manufacturers have released updated versions of classic favorites. Soul Of Chogokin has been a very successful toy series that has done this. We'd like your personal opinion on this subject: Do these updated versions come close to matching their original counterparts? What are the things you like about updated versions? What are things you don't like about them?

Personally, I am happy they’ve released new versions of classic Japanese robot toys. They are affordable to the new market (being the new generation of fans), as compared to old vintage ones that are highly collectible and very expensive. So these new releases offer an alternative for anime fans and toy enthusiasts. The new toys are more accurate and detailed; much closer to the original anime design, but somehow the feeling of these toys being classic (old vintage) is missing.

Most people feel that classics should never be rewritten or remade. Of course there are those rare exceptions that some are able to remake or redo a classic, and push it even further to the point of something groundbreaking. The Hero Channel (a cable subsidiary of ABS-CBN) has recently unveiled Voltes V Evolution, in which the producers have cast new teen idols of today to redub the voices of the classic animated series that has been close to the hearts of many. It was the idea of the producers to bring in new talent to promote this classic to a new and younger generation of audiences; and in doing this, so many of the original fans of the Voltes V series have been turned off by this new concept. What is your reaction to the new Voltes V Evolution series?

We the first generation of the classic anime fans are definitely disappointed, but we should try to be more open to this new idea. Since Voltes V Evolution is dubbed in Tagalog, this new version will be something more kids will surely understand. Although I am a fan of the original Voltes V series, I still appreciate the efforts made by the producers of Voltes V Evolution.

Kim will be sharing with us his amazing toy collection in an exciting new weekly segment called Kim Castros Toy Treasures, only here at Nostalgia Manila! STAY TUNED!

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Voltes V Stage Presentation Video

We found this on YouTube and thought it was fun to watch. It's a video of the SPC Christmas Party 2004, and a group presents their Voltes V stage number. The group really did some good work on the costume details. Panuurin natin!

For more Voltes V: Commercial Break: Voltes V: Volt In Box!, Laida (Daimos) vs. Zandra (Voltes V), Quiz time! Which member of Voltes V are you?
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Daimos and Voltes V! Cartoon madness three times a week!

I love all of you! YES! I mean it! I love all you Nostalgia Fanatics and that's why I work so much to bring you the coolest, most fun nostalgia experience! And just to give you a taste of how much I LOVE YOU GUYS, I've teamed up with our new cool friend Jong, who was sooooooo cool to share with us ALL EPISODES of DAIMOS and VOLTES V!!!! Yep you heard that right. ALL EPISODES! Not one missing!

Veoh is being corny by having you download their new Vehoh TV Application. It's ok I guess for those of you who watch a lot of stuff on Veoh, but I really didn't want this to hassle all you Voltes V and Daimos fans. So now you can watch commercial free, full length episodes of your favorite giant robot anime!

Listen, I really want to get to know all you Voltes V and Daimos fans so let's do something fun! Link up to your favorite episodes and blog about them! NEW EPISODES POSTED EVERY WEEK! New episodes of Daimos and Voltes V will now be posted THREE TIMES A WEEK! That means 3 NEW Daimos episodes, and 3 NEW Voltes V episodes all in one week! That's triple the fun for watching full-length episodes of your favorite giant robots! Oh this is too much! It's going to be like watching these episodes on GMA 7 and IBC 13 all over again.

Watch the episodes and have fun blogging about them! I can't wait to read your blog posts!

The fun never stops here at Nostalgia Manila! I love you guys!

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Voltes V: Episode 11 The Recovery of Voltes V / Watch Cool 70s Cartoons DVD Quality Video

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Nostalgia List #01

A trip back in time. Tara na at sumakay tayo ng Time Machine! Here is our first Nostalgia List! Nostalgia Lists contain various fun memories of the '60s, '70s and '80s. Everyone is encouraged to participate and add to these growing lists. Send in your list items to nostalgiamanilamail[at]yahoo[dot]com, and those chosen will be added to the next list.

1. Cherry Foodarama sa Shaw Boulevard: May mga Koi Fish sa labas, at yung mama sa hardware section kamukha ni Mr. Spock sa Star Trek.

2. Choo Choo Junction malapit sa Shakey’s Greenhills.

3. Hindi pa cementado yung fountain ng Greenhills Theater.

4. Before McDonalds meron nang Big 20 Hamburger.

5. Malaking chismis na ang Jollibee burgers ay gawa daw sa uod.

6. UFO Burger ng Shakey’s, served on a plate na may red na plastic dome cover na mukhang UFO.

7. Feeding the fish sa likod ng Virramall.

8. Pumupunta ka sa Fun House sa loob ng Greenhills Arcade para tumingin ng Blood Capsules, o Snapping Chewing Gum, at aliw ka sa Frankenstein na nasa harap.

9. Iron-On Station sa Unimart: Pipili ka ng T-shirt at pipili ka ng Iron-On na pinepress nila on the spot.

10. Unang tikim mo ng Orange Julius at waffledog sa Unimart.

11. Coney Island ice cream sa likod ng Unimart una kang nakatikim ng waffle cone, at Eskimo Roll.

12. Gift Gate: Lego, Hello Kitty at Sanrio, Matchbox Cars at Stationery.

13. Unang bukas ng McDonalds sa Greenhills: aliw ka sa drive-thru at sa playground.

14. Maggie Noodles Promo: Futuristic car racing stickerboard. Yung mga sticker ng mga cars nasa loob ng pack ng noodles. Tapos dinidikit mo sa sticker board na raceway na makikita mo sa gitnang fold out page ng Panorama Magazine.

15. Milo Promo: Wild West plastic toys. Nakukuha mo yung plastic toys sa loob ng Milo cans. Mga cowboys at indians. Pati mga olympic stand up toys often called Tautauhan.

16. Flying Tee: Simple plastic propeller + stick assembly na pinapalipad mo by sliding your palms. Nakukuha mo sa cheese snacks na usually nabibili sa mga vendor sa labas ng eskwela.

17. UFO Space Helmet: Nabibili mo sa Greenhills o sa Divisoria. Comes with a set of stickers na circle with numbers printed on them na dinidikit mo sa harap, sa taas ng visor. May dalawang antenna on each side. Isang beses nagka malaking parade ang Coca Cola sa Greenhills at yung mga naka space costume at rollerskates suot-suot nila itong helmet na to.

18. Plastic Sword Toy: Nabibili sa mga palengke. Yung gold and handle tapos may red na plastic gem sa end ng gold handle, meron pa kasamang black na plastic case na kasing haba ng sword.

19. Star Rangers: Pinaka unang ranger series na imported from Japan. Laging pinag-aawayan kung sino ang magiging Star 1 (Red Ranger) pag-naglalaro.

20. Maraming may Voltes V na laruan. Yung kapitbahay mo na may-ari ng hardware na mayaman merong Daimos na binili sa Hong Kong. Pero yung tisoy na sikat sa school may Gendizer! Kumpleto pati yung UFO! Nilalabas lang niya bawat recess time o uwian para hindi ma-confiscate ng teacher.




21. Pag lumalangoy ka sa swimming pool, iniisip mo na bubukas ang ilalim at lalabas si Mazinger Z!


22. Kung babae ka, lagi kang naiiyak sa Candy Candy. Kung lalake ka, ayaw mong ipaalam sa mga classmate mo na pinapanuod mo yun.

23. Nuong unang bisita mo sa Camp John Hay sa Baguio, aliw ka sa vending machines na may Fanta (in cans!), mini-golf, at PX Goods na grocery. Feeling mo nasa states ka dahil rin malamig!

24. Ang unang Coke in cans hinihila mo yung tab para humiwalay sa can, pero minsan nakaka-sugat kayat dahan dahan mong iniinom.

25. Si Lolo at si Lola laging may reserbang lata ng Sky Flakes o Sunflower crackers.

26. Nuong field trip mo sa Goya Fun Factory ang una mong hinanap ay yung chocolate stream kasi nakita mo sa commercial.

27. Popular T-shirt designs na embossed at puffy: Star Rangers, Watari The Wonder Boy, Voltes V, Daimos, Superman, at Batman.

28. RC Racetrack sa may parking lot ng Unimart: kung saan nag-kakarera ang mga gas powered na RC, usually Formula 1 cars, at amoy gas pag nanunuod ka sa tabi. Ginawang Mini-Golf (Par 44) na may dinosaur nuong late 80s.

29. Pinag-susuot ka ng corduroy na pantalon.

30. Minsan nalilito ka sa schedule ng GMA 7. Excited ka manuod ng Voltes V pero ang palabas ay Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko na ang host si Orly Mercado. Ang sponsor ng Voltes V ay Purefoods at Square Fruit Chews candy na gawa ng Sugus. Yun ang mga logo sa Voltes V coloring books.

31. Natatawa ka sa matabang intsik na bata na nakasuot ng chef uniform sa commercial ng Marca Pina. “Pina asim!”

32. Curious ka sa lasa ng Lipovitan.

33. Paminsan-minsan may baon kang Yakult sa lunchbox mo.

34. Aliw ka sa rainbow colors ng Fruit Stripe chewing gum, yung may cartoon na zeebra sa package, pero mahal. Kaya bumibili ka sa sari-sari store ng Big Boy bubble gum. (Red/orange at yellow ang papel na wrapper).

35. Kinukulekta mo ang tansan ng softdrinks para sa Superhero board game na larong dama.

36. Aluminum tube pa ang mga toothpaste noon, at napaka-futuristic ang dating ng unang labas ng Pepsodent dahil plastic ang tube.

37. Mas mukhang masarap ang itsura ng Hubbard Chicken commercial kaysa sa Magnolia Chicken.

38. Meron pa noon Beef Curlz ang Jack & Jill snacks. Ang Chippy nabibili din sa canisters. Hindi lang Chocolate Pretzels ang meron kundi yung plain sugar na pretzel sticks.

39. Piso lang ang isang maliit na bowl ng Taho. Pag malaking bowl, binabayad mo 5 pesos, yung green na 5 pesos. Maraming taho yun at kasya sa buong pamilya pang meryenda.

40. Ang Sunkist Juice ay nabibili sa triangle na tetra-pack. May papel na selyo na peel-off bago mo saksakan ng straw.

42. Merong Daisy brand na milk. May plain, chocolate, tapos yung pink ay strawberry flavor.

43. Pagandahan ng pencil box sa school. Ibat ibang mga design, pero ang pinaka maganda ay yung super pencil box na dual layer na folding, na maraming compartments. May pop-out na pencil sharpener, sliding ruler, at special compartment para sa eraser.

44. Uso sa school ang Bensia Space Pencil. Transparent ang casing na iba ibang kulay at parang bala yung mga pencil tips na pinapasok sa end ng pencil. Sabi sa iyo ng mga classmate mo na yung pwit ng pencil ay pwedeng eraser, pero hindi naman totoo dahil plastic lang yun!

45. Mga ballpen na gamit natin sa school: Kilometrico ("I write thousands and thousands of words."), Haba Haba Ballpen (“...writes long!”), Escribo, at Scribbler Footlong ballpen na sumikat matapos ginamit sa Bagets. Pag-nakatanggap ka ng sulat sa crush mo at mabango, ibig sabihin Funny Friends ang ginamit niya.

46. Paramihan ng stickers, pencils, at erasers.

47. Paramihan ng Tex Cards! Sikat ang Zuma na Tex at comics.

48. Questor Magazine Book: Featuring Voltes V, Daimos, Mekanda Robot, Grendizer, Getta Robot, at Mazinger Z. Smooth hi-grade paper at napaka-gandang illustrations.

49. Lagi mong pinapatugtog sa record player mo: Super Robots na LP, Nail Clippers, o VST & Company.

50. Kahit saan ka pumunta pinapatugtog ang BeeGees.

51. Russel Yoyo craze na pakulo ng Coca Cola! Coke (red/white), Royal (all orange), Sprite (green/white), Mellow Yellow (yellow/white), Super Spinner (Coca Cola face/transparent sides). Pinag-ipunan mo para bumili ng super spinner, pero nalaman mo na madaling maputol ang string pag-ginagawa mo ang “walking the dog” trick. Pupunta ka sa sari-sari store para bumili ng bagong yoyo string, at hinihintay mo mapanuod ang yoyo contest sa Student Canteen.

52. Pag-gumising ka ng maaga at nakatutok ang mga katulong sa AM Radio (DZRH Radio Balita) at umuulan ng malakas, ibig sabihin bumabagyo at walang pasok.

53. Similar ang amoy ng bagong notebook at mongol pencil sa amoy ng ulan. Pero ang totoo, naiisip mo lang yun dahil tag-ulan pag umpisa ng pasukan.

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I Love Watching Voltes V & Daimos Cartoons!

I know you do as well! Everyone is a Voltes V and Daimos fan! So many nostalgia fanatics have been telling me how much they're enjoying watching all the Voltes V, and Daimos episodes! Most people say they've never seen the entire series, and they're so thankful that they can now watch and understand the entire storyline.

So here's your chance to watch all 40 episodes of everyone's favorite Ultra Electromagnetic Robot Voltes V, and all 44 episodes of Daimos!

These legendary robot anime classics never fail to bring out the kid in you!

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Watch Voltes V & Daimos Cartoon Videos, Complete Episodes!

"Let's, Volt, Iiiiiiiiinnnnnnn!" Have you had the chance to watch all the episodes of legendary Ultra Electromagnetic Robot Voltes V yet? Do you know if Richard and Erika end up marrying at the end of Daimos? Now's your chance to watch all the episodes of Voltes V and Daimos!

Watch all 40 episodes of everyone's favorite Ultra Electromagnetic Robot Voltes V, and all 44 episodes of Daimos!

Nothing beats the original legendary robot anime classics!

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70s Cartoons! Watch Voltes V Full-Length Episodes

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Episode 1: Invasion From Outer Space / Watch This Episode

Episode 2: The Fate Of Planet Earth / Watch This Episode

Episode 3: Modest Help from Beyond / Watch This Episode

Episode 4: The Secret Skill to Catch a Butterfly / Watch This Episode

Episode 5: A Model Ship Brings Big Falcon to a Crisis / Watch This Episode

Episode 6: Mark and his Thoroughbred Horse, Alpha / Watch This Episode

Episode 7: Voltes Team's New Member, Octo-1 / Watch This Episode

Episode 8: A Conspiracy Against Prince Zardoz / Watch This Episode

Episode 9: Jamie's Dream Forbode Disaster / Watch This Episode

Episode 10: Voltes Docking Successful / Watch This Episode

Episode 11: The Recovery of Voltes V / Watch This Episode

Episode 12: Voltes Revived from the Dead / Watch This Episode

Episode 13: The Triumph of Human Love / Watch This Episode

Episode 14: The Trap of Slave Island / Watch This Episode

Episode 15: The Present from the Emperor / Watch This Episode

Episode 16: The Destruction of Big Falcon / Watch This Episode

Episode 17: The Urgent Need for Rigid Training / Watch This Episode

Episode 18: Father, the Earth is Near! / Watch This Episode

Episode 19: Dr. Armstrong's Rescue / Watch This Episode

Episode 20: Mysterious Letter Written in Blood / Watch This Episode

Episode 21: Zhul's Evil Scheme / Watch This Episode

Episode 22: The Death of the Boazanian Advisor, Zuhl / Watch This Episode

Episode 23: Voltes V Learns a Lesson from a Puppy / Watch This Episode

Episode 24: The New Enemy, General Ozlack from Boazania / Watch This Episode

Episode 25: Ultra Electromagnetic Beast Cannon / Watch This Episode

Episode 26: Volt-in with the Mysterious Mechanical Eagle / Watch This Episode

Episode 27: The Mechanical Eagle's Secret / Watch This Episode

Episode 28: The Mystery of Zardoz's Past / Watch This Episode

Episode 29: A Boazanian Fighter's Tragedy / Watch This Episode

Episode 30: Zandra's Sacrifice / Watch This Episode

Episode 31: Commander Robinson's Falling Star / Watch This Episode

Episode 32: Draco's Capture / Watch This Episode

Episode 33: Draco's Plan / Watch This Episode

Episode 34: The Deadly Seeds of Hate / Watch This Episode

Episode 35: A Father's Last Wish / Watch This Episode

Episode 36: The Traitor Within / Watch This Episode

Episode 37: The Ultimate Battle for Planet Earth / Watch This Episode

Episode 38: Battle Forth to Boazania / Watch This Episode

Episode 39: The War of Two Worlds / Watch This Episode

Episode 40: The Liberation / Watch This Episode

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Voltes V: Episode 12 Voltes Revived from the Dead / Watch Cool 70s Cartoons DVD Quality Video

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Voltes V: Episode 12 Voltes Revived from the Dead

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Voltes V: Episode 10 Voltes Docking Successful / Watch Cool 70s Cartoons DVD Quality Video

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Voltes V: Episode 10 Voltes Docking Successful

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VIDEO PLAYER OPERATION GUIDE

BASIC OPERATION
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Voltes V: Episode 7 Voltes Team's New Member, Octo-1 / Watch Cool 70s Cartoons DVD Quality Video

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Voltes V: Episode 7 Voltes Team's New Member, Octo-1

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VIDEO PLAYER OPERATION GUIDE

BASIC OPERATION
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Voltes V: Episode 34 The Deadly Seeds of Hate / Watch Cool 70s Cartoons DVD Quality Video

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Voltes V: Episode 34 The Deadly Seeds of Hate

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VIDEO PLAYER OPERATION GUIDE

BASIC OPERATION
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Watch Voltes V & Daimos Cartoon Videos, Complete Episodes!

So many nostalgia fanatics have been telling me how much they're enjoying watching all the Voltes V, and Daimos episodes! Most people say they've never seen the entire series, and they're so thankful that they can now watch and understand the entire storyline.

So here's your chance to watch all 40 episodes of everyone's favorite Ultra Electromagnetic Robot Voltes V, and all 44 episodes of Daimos!

These legendary robot anime classics never fail to bring out the kid in you!

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Voltes V: Episode 19 Dr. Armstrong's Rescue / Watch Cool 70s Cartoons DVD Quality Video

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Voltes V: Episode 19 Dr. Armstrong's Rescue

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Voltes V: Episode 13 The Triumph of Human Love / Watch Cool 70s Cartoons DVD Quality Video

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Voltes V: Episode 13 The Triumph of Human Love

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Voltes V: Episode 28 The Mystery of Zardoz's Past / Watch Cool 70s Cartoons DVD Quality Video

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Voltes V: Episode 28 The Mystery of Zardoz's Past

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Voltes V: Episode 3 Modest Help from Beyond / Watch Cool 70s Cartoons DVD Quality Video

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Voltes V: Episode 3 Modest Help from Beyond

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VIDEO PLAYER OPERATION GUIDE

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