After alot of searching, it looks like I have the Gatcha Spartan.
It would appear I have the UK version of the toy.
Has anyone heard of this, or have any idea of value.
After alot of searching, it looks like I have the Gatcha Spartan.
It would appear I have the UK version of the toy.
Has anyone heard of this, or have any idea of value.
This one on Ebay looks similar. But it's probably a different version because it says Popy and not Bandai?
Anyway this particular one is listed for $1,100 Euros (or 2,110.33 US$)
eBay.com.sg: Gatchman Gatcha Spartan Popy (item 120369783467 end time Feb 27, 2009 00:07:51 SGT)
Anybody here speak Italian?
Gatchman Gatcha Spartan Popy
Versione DX della Gatcha Spartan, serie Gatchman
- Modello die-cast metallo e plastica, produzione Popy made in Singapore, distribuzione Bandai Italia
- La Spartan è l'astronave base Gatchman della serie Eagles Riders, 4^ serie americana del 1996, qui in Italia distribuita come 3^ serie Gatchman
- Scatola in ottime condizioni, vetrinetta interna integra, polistirolo bianco latte
- Nella confezione i cinque Gatcha che si possono combinare a formare la Spartan
- Tutti gli accessori sono completi e nei loro blister originali; in un blister a parte i modellini in plastica dei cinque piloti
- Istruzioni originali in italiano; lunghezza totale della Spartan assemblata cm 23 circa
- Dimensioni scatola cm 40x 30x 7
Courtesy of Babelfish:
Gatchman Gatcha Spartan Popy
Version DX of the Gatcha Spartan, Gatchman series
- Model die-cast metal and plastic, Popy production made in Singapore, distribution Bandai Italy
- The Spartan is l' spaceship Gatchman base of the series Eagles Riders, 4^ series American of 1996, in Italy distributed here like 3^ Gatchman series
- Box in optimal conditions, vetrinetta inner integral, polistirolo milk-white
- In the confection the five Gatcha that can be arranged to form the Spartan
- All the accessories are complete and in theirs blister it originates them; in blister to part models in plastic of the five pilots
- Instructions originate them in Italian; total length of assembled Spartan cm 23 approximately
- Dimensions scato it cm 40x 30x 7
Interesting,
So what's the connection between Popy and Bandai? Are they the same company? They appear to have the same logo.
I think Popy is a subsidiary of Bandai
Its also in this store (I think its the same seller and item from the ebay auction) for 1,1000 Euro
Gatchman Gatcha Spartan Popy
So would the Bandai or Popy version be worth more?
I believe Popy used to be a Subsidiary of Bandai. Before Bandai bought them, they would manufacture some of their toys in Singapore.
It's also mentioned on this page. It says "Gatcha Spartan (Italy and UK only) (Popy)"
So apparently there is a UK and Italy version. The author has the UK version, and the auction that someone linked has the Italian version. Wouldn't know which one is worth more though.
Toys:
Projector Ray Gun (Gordy International)
Signal Ray Gun (Gordy International)
Water Gun (Gordy International)
Pinball Game (Gordy International)
Wind 'n Shoot Flying Space Spinners (Gordy International)
Mission Control Radio Set (Gordy International)
Magic Slate (Western Publishing Company)
Board Game (Milton Bradley)
Eagle Sharp (Bandai America)
God Phoenix (Bandai America)
Intercom Set (UK only) (Merit)
Sky Plane {Eagle Sharp} (Italy and UK only) (Popy)
Sky Car {Condor Attacker} (Italy and UK only) (Popy)
Motosky{Auto Swan} (Italy and UK only) (Popy)
Helisky {Swallow Helico} (Italy and UK only) (Popy)
Sky Tank {Hound Tank} (Italy and UK only) (Popy)
New God Phoenix (Italy and UK only) (Popy)
Gatcha Spartan (Italy and UK only) (Popy)
7-Zark-7/1-Rover-1 Figures (Spain only) (Colecciones Jecsan)
Mark figure (France only) (Ceji Arabois)
Jason figure (France only) (Ceji Arabois)
Princess figure (France only) (Ceji Arabois)
Keyop figure (France only) (Ceji Arabois)
Tiny figure (France only) (Ceji Arabois)
8" Mark figure (France only) (Ceji Arabois)
Mark figure(Germany only) (Civas)
Jason figure (Germany only) (Civas)
Princess figure (Germany only) (Civas)
Keyop figure (Germany only) (Civas)
Tiny figure (Germany only) (Civas)
5-figure set (Germany only) (Civas)
Mark figure (Sweden only)
Jason figure (Sweden only)
Princess figure (Sweden only)
Keyop figure (Sweden only)
Tiny figure (Sweden only)
5-figure set (Sweden only)
Mark Bendable Rubber Figure (France only)
Jason Bendable Rubber Figure (France only)
Princess Bendable Rubber Figure (France only)
Keyop Bendable Rubber Figure (France only)
Tiny Bendable Rubber Figure (France only)
This post (from another forum, you might have to register there to view the pictures) mentions yet another obscure third version of the Gatcha Spartan. On the box it says "Space Fleet Mother Sun Separates Combat Cruisers 5 5 in 1"
Upon furthere examination of the vehicles, I found some interesting tidbits.
1) On the actual box, in diferent places, it says,"DX Popinica Series, Gatcher Spartan, and Gatcher 5,"
2) On vehicle No. 1, (the red triangular fighter) there are two stickers on either side that say:"Gatchaman F"
3) On vehicle No. 2, (the blue race car/plane vehicle) there is one large sticker on the back wing that says: "Gatchaspartan... Air Combat Fighter"
4) All five vehicles are part diecast and part plastic.
5) And finally, Under each vehicle there are some markings. They are:
#1 Red Fighter: Singapore, PB-89
#2 Blue car: PB-90
#3 Green Hovercraft: Singapore, PB-91
#4 Black/White Tank: Singapore, PB-92
#5 Yellow Base: Singapore, PB-93
The Popy version is also pictured here:
robot-japan - Gatchaman/G-Force Thread plus Eagle Sharp
It's referred to as "Gatchaman F - Gatchaspartan DX - European version"
There's also lots of other cool BOTP toys mentioned there, worth a look.
Thanks for all the comments on the toy. I can confirm on the bottom of each vehicle is imprinted Singapore and the letters PB89 through to PB93 for each individual vehicle.
I dont have any idea what sort of price I should be looking for.
On examination of my toy, I appear to be missing a missile launcher off vehicle number 4 and the instruction manual that came with the box, there is also a small tear on the main box. I know all of this will have to be considered in the valuation.
Thanks everyone for there comments so far.
I still think it would be worth around $1,000.
If it was new and had all parts and everything, it could have probably been worth even $2,000 to $3,000