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On Takara.
“In 1970 … Takara licensed G.I. Joe from Hasbro, but Japanese kids weren’t amused by a U.S. military hero.”
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Takara’s New G.I. Joe.
The Japanese Joe’s head, redesigned by Takara’s doll designers, resembled Licca-chan’s boyfriend, Wataru-kun.
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Takara New G.I. Joe timeline.
When Japanese boys clamoured for a foe for Joe, you’ll never guess what Takara came up with in 1971. (See also.)
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Seigi no Mikata.
New G.I. Joe transforms into henshin heroes. (Click on the yellow arrows.)
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New G.I. Joe transforms into Henshin Cyborg.
Takara SF Land begins.
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