Shogun Warriors (toys)

The Shogun Warriors were a line of die-cast metal and plastic toy robots imported and distributed in the United States by Mattel from 1977 to 1979. The toys were based on giant robot characters from popular Japanese anime and manga series, though often heavily edited and repackaged for the American market. These included characters from series like Mazinger Z, Great Mazinger, Getter Robo, and Raideen the Brave.

The toys were notable for their large size, spring-loaded weaponry (such as firing fists and missiles), and relatively high level of detail compared to other toys of the era. They were marketed towards children aged 6-14, and were popular, contributing significantly to the growing interest in Japanese animation and giant robots in the West.

The Shogun Warriors line was followed by a comic book series published by Marvel Comics, which featured original stories about a team of giant robots defending Earth. This comic book series further cemented the brand's popularity and introduced the concept to a broader audience.

Despite their relatively short run, the Shogun Warriors toys are now highly sought after by collectors and are considered an iconic part of 1970s toy history. They played a significant role in popularizing Japanese robot anime and manga in the United States and influencing subsequent toy lines and media.