The Day I had Two Shaider Blue Hawks!

What is better than a Blue Hawk Bike figure?... TWO Blue Hawk Bike figures!

One day on July 2016, I was able to get two Shaider Blue Hawks.

Before I got rid of the other one, I had fun of taking pictures of them. I had only one Shaider figure so I removed it in the photos.

For more information about the Shaider Blue Hawk vehicle. You can ready my previous post:
Space Sheriff Shaider Blue Hawk Bike Vehicle with Shaider Figure by Bandai - Toy Review

NOW LETS CHECK THE BLUE HAWKS!...

The top view of both Blue Hawks with both wings stretched is the coolest shot I took. They look like planes ready to fly.

Top View - Shaider Blue Hawks 

The side and front view pose is not bad either as they look like more of Police bikes.

Front Side View - Shaider Blue Hawks 

 The 3rd shot is more like they were parked after a long ride.

Front Side View - Shaider Blue Hawks 

 This top view looks cool too!

Top View - Shaider Blue Hawks 

Shooting them like they were falling in line like police cars. The wings are not noticeable.

Side View - Shaider Blue Hawks 

 Now I took a shot with wings closed to see the 'BLUHAWK' name on the wings.

Left Side View - Shaider Blue Hawks with closed wing 

It looks like they are ready to fly again.

Right Side View - Shaider Blue Hawks with closed wing 

I wanted to keep both, but I had to sell the other one to buy another toy. I really enjoyed taking these pictures.

But posing the Blue Hawk Figure with the Shaider figure makes it a lot cooler!

The figure comes-up for sale once or twice a year, and usually sells fast. So I suggest getting it as soon as you see it becomes available.

I suggest getting this hard-to-find toy today, you can use this link here "Shaider Blue Hawk Bike" and adding it to your collection if you are a Shaider fan. 

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4 Shaider Figures You Can Get Today!

Do you want to start your Shaider Collection today?
I collected several Shaider figures over the years and I found the following to be the easiest to find. I am saying 'easy' since they come out of the market more often than the more expensive Shaider figures. But take note that a lot of Shaider fans buy them easily because of their cheaper prices.

1. SHAIDER GASHAPONS

I have two Shaider gashapon figures in my collection and they look cool when posed side-by-side.

Shaider Gashapon figures

These Shaider gashapon / gachapons figures are around 2 to 3 inches and very easy to display. They are one of the cheapest of any Shaider figures you can collect. 

However, since they are not expensive, more people tend to buy them. Which means more competition when hunting them.

Price: $5 to $15 each

Shaider with sword gashapon  is posing like he is going to finish his enemies.

Shaider with sword gashapon

Shaider with laser gun gashapon poses to blast his enemies away. 

Shaider with laser gun gashapon 

The Shaider in Blue Hawk gashapon is one of the hardest figure to find. I am still looking for this gashapon. 

This is the other only Blue Hawk figure you can get in my Shaider Blue Hawk Toy Review. 

Shaider in Blue Hawk gashapon  (Photo by jualshaider)

I recommend getting these Shaider Gashapons here and add them to your collection. These pop-up often, and they sell out fast.

2. SHAIDER KEYCHAIN

Shaider Keychain figure

Price: $5 to $20

I only found one variety of Shaider Keychain figure. The figure looks like a chibi version of Shaider.

I collect multiple figures of these Shaider keychain figures since they are cheap. They also look cute together when posed side-by-side.

Shaider Keychain figures Side-by-Side

Get the Shaider keychain figure here and add it to your collection. 

3. SHAIDER BY BANPRESTO

There are a two types of Shaider figures by Banpresto.

This first variety of Banpresto Shaider figure is very heavy and the figure feels like it's made of metal.  The arms and legs of Shaider is very shiny. The figure has no articulation. 

Price: $25 to $40

Shaider figure by Banpresto

The figure is more rare than the gashapon figures. The figure comes in box like this.

Shaider Banpresto figure (Photo by maybang)

The 2nd Banpresto Shaider figure comes in a cardoard box. The figure includes Shaider's laser gun and laser sword. I am still looking for the 2nd figure. 

It looks like the figure has articulation and is pose-able.

Price: $30 to $40

Banpresto Shaider figure

Grab the Banpresto Shaider Figures here, but I suggest getting the 2nd variety first since it is much harder to find. 

4. SHAIDER BY BANDAI

Price: $10 to $20

The Bandai Shaider figure is around 7 inches. It has great blue colors and the arms are moveable.

The figure bends like a plastic doll . I was bending the arms and legs and I was impressed on how much "bendy" the figure is.

Bandai Shaider figure

The Bandai Shaider figure is encased in a box like this below.

Bandai Shaider figure

This Bandai Shaider figure is one if my favorites. It is large and much cheaper than the Banpresto. You can also give it to your little sister to play with like a doll and you won't be afraid she will break it since it is unbreakable.

You can get the Shaider figure by Bandai here.

ON A LAST NOTE...

Check out my other figures in my Shaider collection.

I will also create a toy review video on my Youtube Channel in the future about this figure.

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Shaider Blue Hawk by Bandai - Toy Review!

Who doesn't like Shaider? 

I decided to have this for my first toy review for the reason that I told my wife that if  our house is on fire, and she could only grab one toy out of thousands in my collection, I told her to save my Shaider Blue Hawk out of all of them, and run out of the house as quickly as possible!

MY SPACE SHERIFF SHAIDER BLUE HAWK BIKE WITH SHAIDER FIGURE 

I can honestly say, Shaider is my all-time favorite character growing up. 

Watching the show on weekend mornings and seeing how cool Shaider transforms and fights his enemies is one childhood memory I could never forget. Maybe it helped that his armor was colored blue, my favorite color!

Shaider riding his Blue Hawk Bike in the TV show

Here are a few details about the Shaider Blue Hawk Bike:

Name: Space Sheriff Shaider Blue Hawk Bike
Popinika: PC-45
Origin: Japan
Manufactured by: BANDAI Popinika
Release Date: 1984
Material : Die cast and plastic 
Bike Length: 5.5 inches (nose to tail)
Figure: Approx. 2.0 inches (not poseable)

I was able to buy this from a fellow toy collector that is why the condition is not brand new...

LET'S CHECK THE BOX...

The front shows the full image of the toy as well as some Japanese text with information about the toy.

FRONT - SHAIDER BLUE HAWK BOX

The back side of the box shows how to open Shaider's Blue Hawk Wings, as well as the side and front view of the figure.

Not sure what the 'Computer Number' value of '0301010' in the lower side of the box, so if someone knows, let me know in the comments.

BACK- SHAIDER BLUE HAWK BOX

The bottom and the top side of the box shows Shaider riding the Blue Hawk Bike with open wings (he looks like to be travelling across the Time Space Warp, right?).

BOTTOM AND TOP - SHAIDER BLUE HAWK BOX

One side of the box, shows Shaider riding the Blue Hawk and another one Shaider posing beside the Blue Hawk Bike.

LEFT SIDE - SHAIDER BLUE HAWK BOX

The other side of the box shows a front-side view of Shaider while riding the Blue Hawk Bike.

RIGHT SIDE - SHAIDER BLUE HAWK BOX

LET'S CHECK THE INSIDE OF THE SHAIDER BLUE HAWK BOX..

Three sections in the styrofoam container safely fits the Shaider figure, the Blue Hawk Bike and the missiles.

TOP VIEW - SHAIDER BLUE HAWK STYROFOAM BOX 

LET'S ASSEMBLE THE SHAIDER FIGURE AND BLUE HAWK FIGURE TOGETHER...

The Shaider figure is mostly plastic expcept on the hands, feet, and head which is rubber.

The 'BLUHAWK' label is clearly seen if the wings are folded.

SHAIDER BLUE HAWK CLOSE-UP

The Blue Hawk Bike is made with Chogokin (super alloy) material

CLOSE-UP VIEW - SHAIDER BLUE HAWK

As you can see, in the other side view of the figure, some colors in the figure is faded due to its old condition. You can push the yellow button at the back of the bike, to release the wings.

SIDE VIEW - SHAIDER BLUE HAWK

Push the missiles inside the guns in front of the bike and wait for the clicking sound that to lock the missiles in place.

OTHER SIDE VIEW - SHAIDER BLUE HAWK

You can push the yellow buttons for the gun and it will release the missiles a good 5 feet.

FRONTVIEW - SHAIDER BLUE HAWK

Folding up the wings back to its original position and wait for the clicking sound will lock the wings.

BACK VIEW - SHAIDER BLUE HAWK

The instruction label is shown on the sides that hitting the gas will ignite the booster and take the Blue Hawk Bike and Shaider out the Time Space Warp.

CLOSE-UP - BLUE HAWK BIKE ENGINE AND WINGS

LET'S DISCUSS THE RARITY...

1. The figure is very rare as it is made only in the 1980s when the TV show was aired

2. The show is very popular in Japan as well as other countries the show was broadcasted (ex. Philippines, France and Brazil) so a lot of adult collector's like collecting Shaider toys and figures

3. There are only two toys that I know, that has Shaider riding the Blue Hawk, a small gashapon figure and this die cast by Bandai, so you have limited choice if you want a Blue Hawk figure. More details here: 4 Shaider Figures You Can Get Today To Start Your Shaider Collection

4. Very few of these figures go up for sale on online websites (once or twice a year) in mint condition because seldom are they sold by their previous owners.

HOW MUCH DOES THE FIGURE COSTS?

In my experience of toy hunting, the price of the Blue Hawk figure with box ranges from:

- $60 to $80 for a Shaider and Blue Hawk without a box in good condition
- $80 to $100 for a Shaider and Blue Hawk with a box in good condition
- $100 or more in a Shaider and Blue Hawk with a box in mint condition

I believe the figure price will go up as the years go by since no new Blue Hawk figure is being released

WHY ADD IT IN YOUR COLLECTION?

1. Shaider Fan - If you are a Shaider fan and a toy collector, this figure is highly recommended to be added in your collection. Shaider riding the Blue Hawk Bike is one of the memorable scenes in the show.

2. One of the Big Three - The Blue Hawk Bike is one of the three vehicles in the show, the Vavilos ship and Shaian tank, so having it is a must if you want to collect all three vehicles.

3. Big Fan Base - A lot of people will appreciate this toy in your collection, since this was very popular show

4. Competition - It took me 3 years to get my own Shaider Blue Hawk due to the rarity and competition from other toy collectors! So I advice you to get it once it pops up in the market.

WHERE TO FIND SHAIDER BLUE HAWK FIGURE?

Click on the link below and I suggest to buy the figure TODAY, if it comes up since it is very likely another collector will be buying it as soon as possible.

• Get Shaider Blue Hawk Figure by Bandai

Click HERE to Get your own Shaider Blue Hawk

Note: I will update the links above if I find any leads on where to get this figure. 


ON A LAST NOTE...

This Shaider Blue Hawk Bike is just one toy in my Shaider collection that I have collected over the years. I will post my other Shaider figures here in the future if you want to know more them.

I will also create a toy review video on my Youtube Channel in the future about this figure.

Share your Shaider childhood memories in the comment section below or if you have any questions.

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Thank you.... and have fun collecting! 

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