“From days of long ago, from uncharted regions of the universe, comes a legend. The legend of Voltron: Defender of the Universe! A mighty robot. Loved by good, feared by evil. As Voltron’s legend grew, peace settled across the galaxy. On planet Earth, a galaxy alliance was formed. Together with the good planets of the solar system, they maintained peace throughout the universe. Until a new horrible menace threatened the galaxy. Voltron was needed once more. This is the story of the super force of space explorers. Specially trained and sent by the Alliance to bring back Voltron: Defender of the Universe.”
Remember these lines? Wow, I still recall at least half of that entire intro paragraph. Hello, childhood memories!! My desk guardian for July 2011 is Voltron: GoLion. (Yup, I am going to be very specific about this one.)
This is her up close (I still maintain it’s a “she”). When you combine all five lions, they form Voltron. This was my favorite, since I think the lion robots was a good idea. They sorta made mechs feel organic (even if the lions are still sorta square-ish).
I think I’d need to revisit my past, since I had almost forgotten what the plot was all about. Voltron has a very rich back story (the lions were actually sentient beings!)…and there was a huge difference between the Japanese and US releases, so it might be worth checking into.
Anyway, for my Guess the Guardian winner:
Congratulations to Kate Gienelyn Sinaon! You actually nailed the answer I was looking for.
Since you left your email address along with your answer, please await my email. =^.^=
Curious readers may read her entry here, which was actually the very last.
Waaaah! Where did you get this? I used to have one before, too! I remember my sisters use to play them as part of their “bahay-bahayan's” guard dog (or lion) until everything eventually got lost.
Yay!! I'm excited to know that I've won! Thank you so much Ms. Skysenshi/ Bea!I really love your blog and I've been an avid reader since last year.More power and I shall continue supporting your page!
in between Voltron and Voltes V, i like Voltron's design better. only that Voltes V is a lot bigger, i think. i was just forced to watch Voltest V over Voltron kase malabo yung channel ng Voltron sa amin dati. 🙂
Same here!! Mas gusto ko Voltron. Tsaka…di naman ata part ng childhood natin ang Voltes V eh. We were watching re-runs na, kungbaga iba na yung culture natin when it comes to aesthetics.
Kate Navasero
June 27, 2011 at 12:28 ami bought the same limited edition for my BF's birthday last year.
eehgow
June 27, 2011 at 6:42 amWaaaah! Where did you get this? I used to have one before, too! I remember my sisters use to play them as part of their “bahay-bahayan's” guard dog (or lion) until everything eventually got lost.
Kate
June 27, 2011 at 7:56 pmYay!! I'm excited to know that I've won!
Thank you so much Ms. Skysenshi/ Bea!I really love your blog and I've been an avid reader since last year.More power and I shall continue supporting your page!
will wait for your email.. ^_^
Thanks again!
skysenshi
June 27, 2011 at 8:49 pmHaha! According to Cris, who lent me the guardian, this toy is 20 years old.
skysenshi
June 27, 2011 at 8:49 pmPinahiram ni Cris. Since 7 years old pa raw kanya na ito. Weird na bata, hahaha. Kasi nung bata ako sinisira ko lahat ng laruan ko eh.
skysenshi
June 27, 2011 at 8:50 pmAnd thanks for participating! I'm so excited about this guardian because…well, it's sho pretty!!!
papavik
June 28, 2011 at 1:19 amtara! let's have a voltron series marathon one of these days. i have the complete series.
Engrjohnraycabrera
June 28, 2011 at 12:27 pmin between Voltron and Voltes V, i like Voltron's design better. only that Voltes V is a lot bigger, i think. i was just forced to watch Voltest V over Voltron kase malabo yung channel ng Voltron sa amin dati. 🙂
skysenshi
June 29, 2011 at 8:12 pmSa Sabado? Para naman hindi ako nakakabit na naman sa internet. Weee!
skysenshi
June 29, 2011 at 8:13 pmSame here!! Mas gusto ko Voltron. Tsaka…di naman ata part ng childhood natin ang Voltes V eh. We were watching re-runs na, kungbaga iba na yung culture natin when it comes to aesthetics.