Eagle Sharp Gatchaman II Prototype by Ramen Toy
Revealed at the Ramen Toy booth at Asia Pop Con 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is the Eagle Sharp Gatchaman II prototype. Officially licensed by Tatsunoko Production, the Eagle Sharp prototype looks absolutely stunning! Growing up in the U.S., I knew this series as Battle of the Planets and it’s amazing to see an updated, modern version of the Eagle Sharp while paying homage to the vintage design and aesthetic. In 1:24 scale, the spacecraft is 300mm long is will be made of ABS plastic. The set will also come with a 1:24 scale Ken the Eagle figure, which will be 70mm tall. Huge thanks to retro_toy_escapades for posting images from the con!
Looking at the front of the Eagle Sharp, you can see the small forewings or foreplanes on the front of the aircraft, which, in aviation, is called a canard. In an aircraft with a canard configuration, the main wing is positioned horizontally around the middle of the fuselage, while the smaller canard wing is placed in front of it. The forward surface of a canard configuration is relatively small and doesn’t contribute much to the aircraft’s overall lift but they add a very cool look to the Eagle Sharp. In the rear of the aircraft, you can see the 3 engines, which consist of one large engine flanked by two smaller engines.
On the right and left profiles of the Eagle Sharp, you can see the wing detail, which consists of 2 horizontal lines. The engine covers also have 2 bands of horizontal lines in the front and rear, which add some depth and dimension to it.
Here is a close up shot of Ken The Eagle and you can clearly see the details on his helmet and upper torso! This is going to make a fantastic figure and he’ll look great piloting the Eagle Sharp!
Ace also shared some images with us for some alternate looks at the Eagle Sharp and, just remember, this is only a prototype and it will be amazing to see how this shapes up as the weeks and months go by as Ramen Toy makes very stellar products with a lot of attention to detail.
Popy Popynica / Gatchaman II Eagle Sharp
Pictured below is a Popy (PB-63) Gatchaman II Science Ninja Team G-1 Eagle Sharp Battle Of The Planets Chogokin diecast aircraft.
Made by the reputable brand POPY, this vintage toy is a great representation of the popular anime series Gatchaman.
Gatchaman II
Gatchaman II is a thrilling continuation of the classic anime series Science Ninja Team Gatchaman, cranking up the intensity and excitement! Set two years after the original series, Gatchaman II brings back the fearless G-Force team to face an even more dangerous threat. The sinister villain Gel Sadra leads the evil Gallactor organization, wreaking havoc on Earth with more advanced technology and diabolical schemes. The show explodes with action as Ken, Joe, Jun, Jinpei, and Ryu return with new weapons and upgraded bird-style costumes, pushing their teamwork and courage to the limit. Each episode is packed with daring aerial dogfights, high-stakes infiltration missions, and tense battles, all while unraveling the mystery of the revived Gallactor threat. With the introduction of powerful new mechas and enhanced enemies, Gatchaman II keeps you on the edge of your seat, delivering nonstop adrenaline and suspense!
