Capsule Chogokin CPA-27 Battle Tank Popy Bandai Japanese retro toy box

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Description

The Japanese toy presented here is a Popy Capsule Chogokin CPA-27 "Battle Tank" model, from the iconic Bandai subsidiary. The item is photographed in its original box, with the front visible in the image. The box features graphics typical of retro Japanese toys, with vibrant colors and yellow and red lettering on a blue and black background. The central visual shows the "Battle Tank" vehicle with shiny finishes, combining red, yellow, and black elements, with white and silver details. Several accessories or movable parts are visible in the photo, including articulated red arms and yellow turrets evoking the robotic style of the 70s-80s.

The box clearly displays the CPA-27 reference on the front, as well as a Popy logo in the upper right corner. The Japanese inscriptions confirm the authenticity and origin of the toy, as well as its belonging to the Capsule Chogokin series, famous for its miniature robots and vehicles from the Japanese tokusatsu and anime universe. The mention "3号" (number 3) indicates that it is the third model in a series. On the box, there is also a red frame in the bottom left, typical of the presentation of Japanese toys from that era.

The design of the vehicle displayed on the box reveals a compact structure, equipped with two large yellow turrets at the front, a central red module, and red mechanical arms on the sides. The presence of silver details (for example, a dish or antenna) reinforces the robotic and technical aesthetic of the toy. No details of the internal content or the non-visible sides of the box can be gleaned from this image.

The graphic style and typography, as well as the Popy brand and Bandai license, are characteristic of the late 70s-early 80s, a period of great popularity for transformable robots and diecast toy series in Japan. This Capsule Chogokin model is aimed at an audience seeking iconic Japanese robot miniatures, particularly those from the original Popy/Bandai ranges.

The box appears to be in good apparent condition on the visible side, with no observable tears or major defects. Some reflections and minor marks are visible on the surface, typical of a period packaging handled with care. No crushing or pronounced creases are visible on the exposed front face.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Only the front of the box is visible in the photo; the integrity of the contents or other sides cannot be verified from this image.

Did you know? Popy, a Bandai subsidiary founded in 1971, originated the Chogokin concept, which refers to die-cast metal toys inspired by Japanese robots and anime. The Capsule Chogokin range, on the other hand, offered more compact models, often distributed in capsules or individual boxes, and remains an essential reference in the history of Japanese toys.

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Keywords: retro Japanese toy, Bandai Popy, Capsule Chogokin, miniature robot, Battle Tank, CPA-27, original box, diecast toy, Ja