Soul of Chogokin

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Soul of Chogokin
TypeRobot figure
CompanyBandai
CountryJapan
Availability1997–present
MaterialsPlastic, die-cast metal
Official website

Soul of Chogokin (SOC) (超合金魂, Chōgōkin Tamashii, lit. "Soul of Super-alloy") is a popular line of adult collector's toys produced by the Japanese company Bandai.

The line, which began in 1997, focuses almost exclusively on mecha (robots) taken from various 1970s and 1980s anime series, although the line has diverged from this on a number of occasions, most notably the release of several mecha from the mid-1990s anime Neon Genesis Evangelion. More recently, the line has expanded further to include 1970s mecha from Super Sentai and other tokusatsu series, such as the Battle Fever Robo from Battle Fever J, Leopardon from the Japanese TV adaptation of Spider-Man and Gipsy Danger from Pacific Rim.

Bandai also initiated the "F.A. (Full Action)" sub-line beginning with Voltes V; the F.A. sub-line sacrifices transformation and combination gimmicks in favor of anime-accurate proportions and dynamic articulation.[1]

Lines

Soul of Chogokin

Number Figure From the Series Release Date Notes
GX-01 Mazinger Z Mazinger Z 1997.12 First release in the series.
GX-02 Great Mazinger Great Mazinger 1998.11
GX-03 Combattler V Chōdenji Robo Combattler V 1999.06 First combining robot in the series.
GX-04 Grendizer Grendizer 2000.02
GX-05 Daikū Maryū Gaiking Dino Mech Gaiking 2001.04
GX-06 Getter Robo: Getter 1, Getter 2, Getter 3 Getter Robo 2001.11 Set of three Getter Robos and three Getter Machines. Parts can be combined to replicate mid-transformation sequences.
GX-07 Mazinger Z (OVA) Mazinkaiser 2001.12
GX-08 Aphrodai A Mazinger Z 2002.01
GX-09 Minerva X Mazinger Z 2002.02
GX-10 Boss Borot Mazinger Z 2002.03
GX-11 Dianan A Mazinger Z 2002.06
GX-12 Venus A Great Mazinger 2002.06
GX-13 Dancouga Dancouga – Super Beast Machine God 2003.02
GX-14 Eva 01 Test Type Neon Genesis Evangelion 2003.06
GX-15 Eva 02 Production Model Neon Genesis Evangelion 2003.08
GX-16 Eva 00 "Kai" Neon Genesis Evangelion 2003.08
GX-17 Eva 00 "Yellow" Neon Genesis Evangelion 2003.09
GX-18 Getter Dragon Getter Robo G 2003.11
GX-19 Getter Liger Getter Robo G 2003.12
GX-20 Getter Poseidon Getter Robo G 2003.12
GX-21 Eva 03 Production Model Neon Genesis Evangelion 2004.03
GX-22 Eva 04 Production Model Neon Genesis Evangelion 2004.03
GX-23 Zambot 3 Invincible Super Man Zambot 3 2004.05
GX-24 Tetsujin 28-go Tetsujin 28-go 2004.09
GX-25 Garada K7 Mazinger Z 2004.11 First villain robot in the series.
GX-26 Doublas M2 Mazinger Z 2004.12
GX-27 Gaiking Dino Mech Gaiking 2005.05 Larger version of the Gaiking unit from GX-05 with combination gimmick.
GX-28 Xabungle Combat Mecha Xabungle 2005.09
GX-29 Black Ox Tetsujin 28-go 2005.11
GX-30 Battle Fever Robo Battle Fever J 2006.03 First tokusatsu robot in the series.
GX-31 Voltes V Voltes V 2006.05
GX-32 Gold Lightan
Gold Lightan
2006.07
GX-33 Leopardon Spider-Man 2006.08
GX-34 Gunbuster Gunbuster 2006.11
GX-35 Walker Gallia Combat Mecha Xabungle 2007.01
GX-36 Ideon Space Runaway Ideon 2007.03
GX-37 King Joe Ultraseven 2007.05
GX-38 Iron Gear Combat Mecha Xabungle 2007.09
GX-39 Baikanfu Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos 2007.11
GX-40 God Mars God Mars 2008.03
GX-41 Reideen Reideen The Brave 2008.04
GX-42 Kotetsu Jeeg Steel Jeeg 2008.07
GX-43 Daimos Tōshō Daimos 2008.09
GX-44 Tetsujin 28 (1980 ver.) New Tetsujin 28 2008.11
GX-45 Mazinger Z (Edition Z) Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact! 2009.06
GX-46 Dygenguar & Außenseiter
Super Robot Wars Original Generation
2009.06
GX-47 Energer Z Restyling Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact! 2009.08
GX-48 Big O The Big O 2009.09
GX-49 Mazinger Z (Big Bang Punch Ver.) Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact! 2009.09
GX-50 Combattler V (10th Year Anniversary) Chōdenji Robo Combattler V 2009.12 50th SOC release. Redesign of GX-03 with improved transformation, articulation, and proportions.
GX-51 Getter Dragon (OVA) Getter Robo Armageddon 2009.11
GX-52 Getter 1 (OVA) Getter Robo Armageddon 2010.01
GX-53 Daitarn 3 Invincible Steel Man Daitarn 3 2010.04
GX-54 Tobikage (Combine VER.) & Kurojishi Ninja Senshi Tobikage 2010.07
GX-55 Tobikage (Normal VER.) & Houraioh Ninja Senshi Tobikage 2010.09
GX-56 Zerokage & Bakuryu Ninja Senshi Tobikage 2010.11
GX-57 Yamato Space Battleship Yamato 2010.11 First spaceship in the series. Released to coincide with the premiere of the live-action film.
GX-58 Andromeda Space Battleship Yamato 2011.02
GX-59 Daltanious Future Robot Daltanious 2011.04
GX-60 God Sigma Space Emperor God Sigma 2011.07
GX-61 Daioja Saikyo Robo Daioja 2012.04
GX-62 Danguard Ace Wakusei Robo Danguard Ace 2013.07
GX-63 General Franky One Piece 2013.10
GX-64 Yamato (2199 Ver.) Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 2014.01
GX-65 Daitarn 3 (Renewal Color) Invincible Steel Man Daitarn 3 2014.04
GX-66 Trider G7 Invincible Robo Trider G7 2014.06
GX-67 Arcadia Arcadia of My Youth: Endless Orbit SSX 2014.10
GX-68 GaoGaiGar The King of Braves GaoGaiGar 2014.12
GX-69 Goldymarg The King of Braves GaoGaiGar 2015.08
GX-70 Mazinger Z DC Mazinger Z 2016.08 First release from the "Dynamic Classics" sub-line. Redesign of GX-01 with improved detail, articulation, and proportions. Released to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the SOC line.
GX-71 GoLion / Voltron Beast King GoLion /
Voltron
2016.12 First SOC release to be marketed in North America.
GX-72 Daizyujin / Megazord Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger /
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
2017.04
GX-73 Great Mazinger DC Great Mazinger 2017.06 Redesign of GX-02 with improved detail, articulation, and proportions.
GX-74 Getter 1 DC Getter Robo 2017.06 Redesign of Getter 1 from GX-06 with improved detail, articulation, and proportions.
GX-75 Mazinkaiser Mazinkaiser 2017.08
GX-76 Grendizer DC
UFO Robo Grendizer
2018.03 Redesign of GX-04 with improved detail, articulation, and proportions.
GX-77 Gipsy Danger Pacific Rim 2018.02 First release from a western film franchise.[2]
GX-78 Dragon Caesar / Dragonzord Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger /
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
2018.07
GX-79 Voltes V Full Action
Chōdenji Machine Voltes V
2018.08 First release from the "Full Action" sub-line.
GX-80 N-Nautilus Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water 2018.09 Tamashii Web exclusive release.
GX-81 Zambo Ace Invincible Super Man Zambot 3 2018.10
GX-82 Daitarn 3 Full Action Invincible Steel Man Daitarn 3 2018.12
GX-83 Daimos Full Action Tōshō Daimos 2019.01
GX-84 Zambot 3 Full Action Invincible Super Man Zambot 3 2019.08
GX-85 King Brachion / Titanus Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger /
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
2019.02
GX-86 Yamato (2202 Ver.) Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2202 2019.03
GX-87 Getter Emperor Getter Robo Saga 2019.07
GX-88 Dairugger / Vehicle Voltron Armored Fleet Dairugger XV /
Voltron
2019.10
GX-89 Gamillas Warship Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 /
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2202
2019.11
GX-90 Combattler V Full Action Chōdenji Robo Combattler V 2020.03
GX-91 Getter 2 and Getter 3 DC Getter Robo 2020.01 Redesign of Getter 2 and Getter 3 from GX-06 with improved detail, articulation, and proportions.
GX-92 Ideon Full Action Space Runaway Ideon 2020.05
GX-93 Arcadia (TV ver.) Space Pirate Captain Harlock 2020.11
GX-94 Black Wing Dancouga – Super Beast Machine God 2021.01 Tamashii Web exclusive release.
GX-95 Gordian Gordian Warrior 2021.03
GX-96 Getter Robo Go Getter Robo Go 2021.09
GX-97 Daileon MegaBeast Investigator Juspion 2021.10 Tamashii Web exclusive release.
GX-98 Getter D2 Getter Robo Arc 2021.12 Tamashii Web exclusive release.
GX-99 Getter Arc Getter Robo Arc 2021.11
GX-100 Gaiking + Daikū Maryū Dino Mech Gaiking 2021.12 100th SOC release. Redesign of GX-05 and GX-27 with improved detail, transformation, articulation, and proportions. At 750 mm in length, it is the largest and most expensive SOC figure.[3]
GX-101 Daitetsujin 17 Daitetsujin 17 2022.03
GX-102 Mazinkaiser SKL Mazinkaizer SKL 2022.10
GX-103 MFS-3 Multi-Purpose Fighting System Kiryu Type-3 Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla 2023.05
GX-104 GaoFighGar The King of Braves GaoGaiGar Final 2023.07
GX-105 Mazinger Z -Kakumei Shinka- Mazinger Z 2022.12 Redesign of GX-70 with improved detail, articulation, and proportions. Released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the anime series.
GX-106 Mechanical Dragon Dol & Giran Disc Space Sheriff Gavan 2023.09
GX-107 Gurren Lagann & Giga Drill Set Gurren Lagann 2024.04
GX-108 Rhine X1 Mazinger Z 2024.05 Bundled with GX-11R.
GX-109 ChoRyuJin The King of Braves GaoGaiGar 2024.07
GX-110 Ankoku Daishogun Great Mazinger 2024.08 First non-mecha character in the series. Released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Mazinger Z vs. The Great General of Darkness.
GX-112 Repli-GaiGar & Option Set The King of Braves GaoGaiGar Final 2024.08 Tamashii Web exclusive color variant of Gaigar unit from GX-68 with GX-68X and clear Repli-Mamoru figurine. Requires Drill Gao and Liner Gao from GX-68 to form Repli-GaoGaiGar.

Accessories

Special items released to complement or complete specific Soul of Chogokin Figures.

Number Figure Release Date Notes
GX-01X Mazinger Hangar Base 2000.04
GX-04X Grendizer Drill & Marine Spazer Homogenizer Set 2002.10
GX-48X Big O Expansion Set 2011.10.12 Tamashii Web exclusive release.
GX-68X Star GaoGaiGar Option Set (The Ultimate King of Braves Version) 2021.02 Tamashii Web exclusive release.
GX-70VS Mazinger Z DC vs. Devilman Options Set 2017.06 Tamashii Web exclusive release.
GX-76X Grendizer DC Spazer Set 2018.08.11
GX-76X2 Grendizer Drill & Marine Spazer 2018.10 Tamashii Web exclusive release.
GX-96X G-Armsraiser 2022.02 Tamashii Web exclusive release.
GX-100X Gaiking & Daikū Maryū Power Up Option Set 2022.07 Tamashii Web exclusive release.
GX-XX01 D.C. Series Compatible Secret Super Weapons Set 01 2020.04.18 Jumbo Machinder-inspired accessories for GX-70/73/74/76/91.

Black versions, recolors and renewal versions

Bandai released many variants of the original releases. Most are just repaints, while some of them have a totally different sculpt or add more features to the original SOC releases.

Number Figure Edition Release Date Notes
GX-01B Mazinger Z Black Version 1998.09
GX-01R Mazinger Z Restyling 2002.11 Redesign with new upper body parts. Released to commemorate the fifth anniversary of SOC.
GX-02B Great Mazinger Black Version 1999.07
GX-02R Great Mazinger Restyling 2002.11 Redesign with new upper body parts.
GX-03B Combattler V Black Version 2000.07
GX-04B UFO Robo Grendizer Black Version 2001.06
GX-04S UFO Robo Grendizer Universe King Set 2002.12 Box set featuring GX-04 and GX-04X.
GX-05B Daikū Maryū Gaiking Black Version 2002.03
GX-05R Daikū Maryū Gaiking Repaint Version 2004.03
GX-06M Getter Robo Training Version 2001.11
GX-08MA Aphrodai A Mazinger Angels 2004.09 Chrome colored repaint.
GX-09MA Minerva X Mazinger Angels 2004.12 Chrome colored repaint.
GX-08R & GX-09R Aphrodai A & Minerva X Renewal Version 2023.10
GX-10B Boss Borot Black Version 2002.12
GX-10R Boss Borot Renewal Version 2023.10
GX-11MA Dianan A Mazinger Angels 2004.10 Chrome colored repaint.
GX-11R Dianan A Renewal Version 2024.5 Bundled with GX-108.
GX-12MA Venus A Mazinger Angels 2004.11 Chrome colored repaint.
GX-13R Dancouga Renewal Version 2017.10
GX-23A Zambot 3 Zamboace 2004.XX
GX-24M Tetsujin 28 Blue Metallic Version 2008.10
GX-24R Tetsujin 28 Renewal Version 2018.11
GX-25R & GX-26R Kikaiju Twin Set 50th Anniversary ver. 2023.01 Includes Mechanical Beasts GX-25R Garada K7 & GX-26R Doublas M2.
GX-28R Blue Gale Xabungle Real Color Version 2005.12
GX-29R Black Ox Renewal Version 2020.08
GX-31SP Voltes V Chogokin 50th Anniversary Version 2024.08 Metallic repaint of GX-31V. Released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the original Chogokin toy line.
GX-31V Voltes V Respect for Volt In Box 2008.12 Repaint with stickers and new weapons to replicate the original 1977 Chogokin toy. Foreams and elbows have been redesigned to transform figure into Voltes Tank mode.
GX-31V Voltes V Chogokin 40th Anniversary Version 2015.01 Metallic repaint of GX-31V. Released to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the original Chogokin toy line.
GX-32SB Gold Lightan Silver and Black Versions 2007.08
GX-32G24 Gold Lightan 24K Gold Plated Finish Version 2018.05
GX-33R Leopardon & Marveler Summon Set 2020.09 Includes replica of the Spider Bracelet.
GX-34R Gunbuster Buster Gokin Color Version 2015.09
GX-37B King Joe Black Version 2008.02 Tamashii Web exclusive release.
GX-37R King Joe 55th Anniversary Version 2023.04
GX-37B King Joe Black Revival Version 2024.04
GX-39R Baikanfu Renewal Version 2017.30
GX-40R Godmars Renewal Version 2019.06
GX-41B Reideen Black Version 2009.03
GX-41S Reideen Fade-in Set 2008.04 Includes Shinmeniwa statue display.
GX-44S Tetsujin 28 & Black OX Tetsujin 28 with Black OX Pack 2008.11
GX-46R Dygenguar & Außenseiter Renewal Version 2023.06 Tamashii Web exclusive release.
GX-48K The Big O Kurogane Finish (Full Package) 2018.01 Tamashii Web exclusive release.
GX-49G Mazinger Z Gold Version 2010.02
GX-59R Future Robot Daltanious Renewal Version 2020.07
GX-60R God Emperor God Sigma Renewal Version 2018.09
GX-69R Goldymarg Ultimate Hero King Ver. 2021.06 Tamashii Web exclusive release.
GX-70CN Mazinger Z DC Chrome Noir 2018.04 Tamashii Web exclusive release.
GX-70SP Mazinger Z DC Anime Color Version 2018.09 Tamashii Web exclusive release.
GX-70SPD Mazinger Z Damaged Anime Color Version 2019.12 Tamashii Web exclusive release.
GX-71SP GoLion/Voltron 50th Anniversary Edition 2024.06
GX-72B Daizyujin/Megazord Black Version 2018.09 Tamashii Web exclusive release.
GX-72R / GX-78R Daizyujin and Dragon Ceasar Twin Set Renewal Version 2023.11
GX-73SP Great Mazinger DC Anime Color Version 2019.09
GX-75SP Mazinkaiser 20th Anniversary Ver. 2022.05
GX-101X One-Eight (18) Daitetsujin 17 2022.08 Tamashii Web exclusive release.

Limited items

Even though they were never too difficult to find, the following versions were never released in shops. Most of them required the use of coupons found in manga/magazines/CDs. Some were released in fairs/exhibitions.

Number Figure Edition Release Date Notes
GX-01RG Mazinger Z Restyling Gold 2003.04 Tamashii Expo 2004 Pre-Exhibition exclusive.
GX-01R+ Mazinger Z Weathered Paint 2008.03 Tamashii Nation 2008 exclusive. Limited to 3000 pieces.
GX-07E Energer Z 2008.12 Sold at the "40th Anniversary of Go Nagai's Works" exhibit.
GX-07I Iron Z 2008.01 Mail-in exclusive from the manga Mazinger Z Angels (魔神天使 Z) vol. 1.
GX-08MAW Aphrodite A Mazinger Angels Snow White. 2004.09 Mail-in exclusive from
Magazine Z
GX-09MAB Minerva X Mazinger Angels La Sirene De Noir
GX-09SS Minerva X Mazinger Angels Shining Shadow 2009 Mail-in exclusive from the manga Mazinger Z Angels vol. 2.
GX-11MAM Diana A Mazinger Angels Marine Blue Mermaid
GX-12MAG Venus A Mazinger Angels Queen of Gold
GX-24 (DVD) Tetsujin 28 Special Color Version 2007 Mail-in exclusive from Tetsujin 28-gō DVD-Box.
GX-24N Tetsujin 28 Naked Version 2009.03 Sold at Spring 2009 Tamashii Nation Expo.
GX-40G Gaia Real Color Version 2009.10 Mail-in exclusive from the book Soul of Chokogin Project (超合金魂計画) vol. 3.
GX-45A Mazinger Z Atami Night Version 2009.10 Sold at Autumn 2009 Tamashii Nations Expo.
GX-47T Energer Z Test Type 2010.04 Mail-in exclusive from the book Soul of Chokogin Project Z (超合金魂計画 Z).
GX-47N Energer Z Normal Color Version 2010.10 Sold at Autumn 2010 Tamashii Nations Expo.

Special items

The following special items were released in predetermined limited numbers. They have all reached incredibly high prices in secondary market.

Number Figure Edition Limited to Release Date Notes
GX-01RB Mazinger Z Restyling Black Chrome Version 1000 DVD Limited Edition exclusive.
GX-01 (黒金) Mazinger Z Kurogane no Shiro (黒金の城) 10 Reward from the book Iron Castle: Mazinger Z Disassembly (鉄の城:マジンガーZ解体).
GX-06G1 Getter 1 Metallic Version 500 2008.07.28 Sold at San Diego Comic-Con 2008.
GX-11B Diana A Black Ver 2 2004 Questionnaire reward from Dengeki Hobby Magazine.
GX-13R Dancouga Real Color Version 500 2004 Sold at the Chogokin Expo 2004 (Renewal version also coded as GX-13R).
GX-18M Getter Dragon Metallic Version 1 2006 Diamond Comic Distributors exclusive.
GX-18SP Getter Dragon Shine Spark 1 Award in Hyper Hobby Magazine's Getter Gattai Contest.
GX-45C Mazinger Z Comic Color Version 100 2010.04 Sold at Go Nagai Wonderland Museum opening.

Deluxe Soul of Chogokin

A more high-end sub-line of the SOC series, these figures are larger and feature better detail and sound gimmicks.

Main line

Number Figure From the Series Release Date Notes
DGX-01 Mazinger Z Mazinger Z 2012.12.14 First release in the series.
DGX-02 Great Mazinger Great Mazinger 2015.12.26
DGX-03 Combattler V Chōdenji Robo Combattler V 2017.12.29 First combining robot in the series.
DGX-04 Voltes V Voltes V 2020.12.26

Special releases and accessories

Number Figure Edition Release Date Notes
DGX-01X Mazinger Z Jet Scrander Set 2013.05 Tamashii Web exclusive.
DGX-01R Mazinger Z 50th Anniversary Ver. 2023.12.29

Soul of Chogokin SPEC

The SPEC series started in 2007 as an expansion series to the original SoC line, it is designed to showcase robot characters from the 1980s onward. This line is replaced by the Hi-Metal R line.

Number Figure From the Series Release Date
XS-01 EVA 01 Test Type Neon Genesis Evangelion 01.2007
XS-02 SPT Layzner
SPT Layzner
02.2007
XS-03 EVA 01 Movie Version Rebuild of Evangelion 09.2007
XS-04 EVA 00 Movie Version Rebuild of Evangelion 10.2007
XS-LE EVA 01 Sync Ratio of 400% Neon Genesis Evangelion 2007
XS-05 Dragonar-1 Opening Silhouette Metal Armor Dragonar 10.2007
XS-06 Dragonar-1 & Cavalier 0 Metal Armor Dragonar 12.2007
XS-07 Black Sarena Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture – Prince of Darkness 03.2008
XS-08 EVA 02 Production Model Neon Genesis Evangelion 04.2008
XS-09 EVA 00' Proto Type Neon Genesis Evangelion 05.2008
XS-01R EVA 01 Renewal Version Neon Genesis Evangelion 06.2008
XS-10 L-Gaim Mk-I Heavy Metal L-Gaim 08.2008
n/a YATENKOU & MUDZURA Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture – Prince of Darkness 12.2008
XS-11 Falguen Metal Armor Dragonar 01.2009
XS-12 Tekkaman Blade & Pegas Tekkaman Blade 07.2009
XS-13 EVA 01 Eva 2.0 Version Rebuild of Evangelion 12.2009
XS-14 Dragonar-2 Metal Armor Dragonar 12.2010
XS-15 Dragonar-3 Metal Armor Dragonar 12.2010
XS-16 Dragoon Metal Armor Dragonar 09.2011
XS-17 Dragonar-1 Custom Metal Armor Dragonar 04.2012

See also

Notes

References

  1. ^ "Soul of Chogokin Voltes V F.A." Collection DX. 23 March 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
  2. ^ "Soul of Chogokin GX-77 Gypsy Danger". Bandai. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  3. ^ "Soul of Chogokin GX-100 Gaiking & Daiku Maryu". Bandai. Retrieved 2024-02-02.

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