Voltron: The Third Dimension is probably the least well regarded of the three animated television series that are related to the Voltron intellectual property. Often abbreviated by Voltron fans as “V3D,” the series consisted of 26 episodes that first aired between 1998 and 2000. Unlike its cel-animated 1980s predecessor, Voltron: Defender of the Universe, V3D […]
Author: Greg Tyler
Panosh Place Voltron Toys: The Mysterious Spaceship
The 1986 Panosh Place retailer (”Toy Fair”) catalog included a variety of new Voltron toys that were intended for release that year. Presumably from lack of retailer interest, these toys were never produced. Among the unproduced Voltron toys in the catalog is the toy spaceship shown below. Unlike the other toys in the catalog, this […]
1980s Toys That I Wish Had Been Made
Although I’m a seasoned adult, I still love toys. No trip to a retail store is complete without a stroll through its toy department. I also look back on some of the toys of my childhood with great fondness. Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Masters of the Universe, Blackstar, Voltron and Transformers were among my favorite […]
Guide to Toynami “Masterpiece” Lion Force Voltron Toys
In 2014 collectibles maker Toynami released the Voltron 30th Anniversary Collector’s Set. Toynami has previously released this sold on several occasions. Here is a quick comparison of the various versions of the Toynami product. Name Year of Release Contains metal parts? Chrome lion legs? Blazing Sword, Spinning Laser Blade? Paint finish Light-up robot eyes Mouth […]
Who Is Cliff?
Who Is Cliff? The Voltron Facebook page recently posed the question… “I put the question to you, Vehicle Voltron fans…In your mind, ‘Who *is* Cliff?’” This is my attempt to answer that question. In Voltron: Defender of the Universe, Cliff is the Voltron Vehicle Team member who leads the Land Team and operates “Land Team […]