CLOVER GUNDAM COLLECTION

Clover was the first company that sponsored the anime and made Gundam toys. However due to low sales of the toys and ratings, the Gundam anime was cut short. The Gundam license then went to Bandai, which made model kits instead of toys catering to the teens. The relatively short period where Clover had the Gundam license made Clover Gundam toys highly sought after and collectible.

These are my Clover Gundam collection.

GUNDAM COMBINATION SET. 

This toy is reviewed in detail in my old blog here: 1970s VINTAGE CLOVER GOKIN GATTAI GUNDAM COMBINATION SET. My specimen is complete.




Year Released : 1970s

Status: Super Rare (Especially mint and complete)

eBay SOLD Price: No Data. 

eBay ASKING Price: USD 949 (Boxed and complete)


GUNDAM RX-78-2 ST (LOOSE INCOMPLETE)

I bought this from eBay. 




Year Released : 1970s

Status: Rare 

eBay SOLD Price: No Data. 

eBay ASKING Price: USD 270 (loose with shield)


MINI GUNDAM & GUN CANNON BOXSET

Got this locally. Good news is I got it for a fair price. The bad news is that is incomplete.

The Gundam is missing his saber and small gun. The Gun Cannon base is missing a set of wheels and 1 missile. Nevertheless, I am still happy because this set is very rare.

The cool play features - shooting missiles, rocket punch and inter-changeable limbs. Gun Cannon can transform to tank mode! Awesome for a small toy. 













Year Released : 1970s

Status: Super Rare

eBay SOLD Price: No Data. 

eBay ASKING Price: USD 175 starting bid amount (Their specimen is incomplete with missing hands and Gun cannon is missing a leg)

UPDATE: 3 MAY 2024

I bought a Gundam Revival RX-78-2 Gundam model kit for the saber because it looks similar to the original. Well it doesn't fit the hands because it's a bit thick, so I have to shave it down. Now he has a saber from Bandai's Gundam.


The saber also fit snugly in his backpack. I've also figured out what is the square clip for. It's supposed to be the scope for the bazooka.



SEVEN MINI GOKIN GUNDAM (ANIMEC MAGAZINE LIMITED VER)

Seven is a small toy company that produce cheap toys for Takara and Clover for the low-end market. I bought this from Japan Mercari. This is the rarer version because it is exclusive to the Animec Magazine. Seven Clover had a regular release that has a window box.












CLOVER GUNDAM SOFUBI

Year Released : 1970s

Status: Super Rare

eBay SOLD Price: No Data. 

eBay ASKING Price: USD 209.98 for the regular window box version

The sofubi's (in display case) are obtained locally from flea market and Japan junk store. Pic below is size comparison of ST Gundam and Mini Gundam.



Year Released : 1970s

Status: Rare

eBay SOLD Price: No Data. 

eBay ASKING Price: No Data


CLOVER GUNDAM GOKIN KEYCHAIN SET 

Bought this from Mandarake Japan. 

Year Released : 1970s

Status: Super Rare

eBay SOLD Price: USD268 on Apr 18, 2025. 

eBay ASKING Price: USD110







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