NEO HENSHIN CYBORG

SILVER NEO HENSHIN CYBORG [SERIES-1]

This is the Silver Neo Henshin Cyborg which is part of Series-1 (total of 2 series with 3 Cyborgs per series).  This NHC has the chrome mechanical innards hence the name Silver Cyborg.  I have both sets  A & B which come with two different weapons and one protective gear identified below.

Silver Set-A Weapons

Absolute-Zero Ice Gun                    Flame Thrower                          Cy-Breaster             

Silver Set-B Weapons

Electro-Magnetic Blade                      Crab Scissors                         Cy-Breaster            

Set-B comes with the following attachments:  1) Electro-Magnetic Blade, 2) Crab Scissors, and 3) Cy-Protector Cy-Breaster. 

Each figure has a "mechanical" head which is attached to the body with a removable vinyl human head.  The photo above shows his "human-head" in his hand.  Most of the limbs are all detachable; elbows, hands, knees, and ankles.  The reason for this is to attach various weapons and to make it easier to put on various costumes.  With the weapons above, you need to detach the hands and slip on the vinyl weapons which fit snuggly over the forearms.

Another neat feature are the 5mm ports which have carried on to the Microman line ... its' trademark!  There is a battery compartment which is stored in the back of the Cyborg.  This gives the necessary power to light up (red) the chest cavity with the push of a button.  I guess this gimmick represents the Cyborg's additional power or strength.

The Silver Neo Henshin Cyborg was my very first figure in the Cyborg line and is definitely not the last!  The following NHC figures are the same except for different color variations.  So I'll only identify the various weapons for each figure.

This Gold NHC is part of Series-1 and comes with the following attachments in Set-A:  1) Eagle Iron Talon, 2) Jumbo Knuckle (Right), and 3) Cy-Protector Cy-Buckle.

Gold Set-A Weapons

     Eagle Iron Talon                   Jumbo Knuckle (Right)                     Cy-Buckle            

     Vortex Gun                                 Insect Arm                                   Cy-Buckle     

The B-Set includes the following attachments:  1) Vortex Gun, 2) Insect Arm, and 3) Cy-Protector Cy-Buckle.

This Yellow NHC is part of Series-1 and comes with the following attachments in Set-A:  1) Double Chainsaw, 2) Nerve-Paralyzing Gun, and 3) Cy-Protector Cy-Helmet.

Yellow Set-A Weapons

          Double Chainsaw                 Nerve-Paralyzing Gun                     Cy-Helmet                 

Yellow Set-B Weapons

         Cutter Drill                        Infrared Camera                        Cy-Helmet         

Set-B comes with the following attachments:  1) Cutter Drill, 2) Infrared Camera, 3) Clear Cy-Protector Cy-Helmet.  I currently don't have this set in my collection, but maybe someday I will.

SMOKE-SILVER NEO HENSHIN CYBORG [SERIES-2]

This is a Special Edition Smoke NHC which is part of Series-2 release.  I don't have Set-A in my collection but the weapon attachments are identified here:  1) Absolute-Zero Ice Gun, 2) Flame Thrower, 3) Cy-Protector Cy-Helmet.

Smoke-Silver Set-A Weapons

         Cutter Absolute-Zero Ice Gun                 Flame Thrower                      Cy-Helmet                                

Smoke-Silver Set-B Weapons

Electro-Magnetic Blade                      Crab Scissors                            Cy-Helmet                 

Set-B comes with the following weapon attachments:  1) Electro-Magnetic Blade, 2) Crab Scissors, 3) Cy-Protector Cy-Helmet.

This Red NHC is part of Series-2.  I don't have Set-A in my collection but the following weapon attachments are identified here:  1) Atomic Bazooka, and 2) Clear Cy-Protector Gloves.

Red Set-A Weapons

   Atomic Bazooka                              Cy-Gloves          

Red Set-B Weapons

Jumbo Knuckle (Left)                    Cy-Gloves         

The Set-B comes with the following weapon attachments:  1) Jumbo Knuckle (Left), and 2) Cy-Protector Cy-Gloves.

BLUE NEO HENSHIN CYBORG [SERIES-2]

This Blue NHC is part of Series-2.  I don't have Set-A in my collection but the following weapon attachments are identified here:  1) Plant Arm, 2) Clear Cy-Protector Boots.

Blue Set-A Weapons

     Plant Arm                                      Cy-Boots       

Blue Set-B Weapons

Cy-Bat (Bat Gun)                            Cy-Boots        

The Set-B comes with the following weapon attachments:  1) Cy-Bat (Bat Gun), and 2) Cy-Protector Cy-Boots.

GUN METAL NEO HENSHIN CYBORG [TOYS-R-US EXCLUSIVE]

This Gun Metal NHC is a Toys-R-Us Exclusive.  I don't have Set-A in my collection but the following weapon attachments are identified here:  1) Chainsaw, 2) Nerve Paralyzing Gun, 3) Giraffe Gun.

Gun Metal Set-A Weapons

         Chainsaw                        Nerve Paralyzing Gun                        Giraffe Gun         

Gun Metal Set-B Weapons

Cutter Drill                             Infrared Camera                         Giraffe Gun

Set-B comes with the following weapon attachments:  1) Cutter Drill, 2) Infrared Camera, and 3) Giraffe Gun.

COPPER NEO HENSHIN CYBORG [TOYS-R-US EXCLUSIVE]

Copper Set-A Weapons & Copper Set-B Weapons

            Eagle Iron Talon                Jumbo Knuckle (Right)       

     Giraffe Neck Extension Kit       

Copper Set-C Weapons & Copper Set-D Weapons

   Absolute-Zero Ice Gun                Flame Thrower                         Giraffe Visor            

Sets C & D come with the following weapon attachments:  1) Absolute-Zero Ice Gun, 2) Flame Thrower, and 3) Giraffe Visor.

STEALTH NEO HENSHIN CYBORG [HYPER HOBBY EXCLUSIVE]

This Stealth version of NHC was offered as a Hyper Hobby mail-away during the latter part of 1998 (Sep-Dec) and retailed at ¥4,500.  What makes this figure different from the rest is his internal machinery and Cyborg head (with Blue painted eyes) is transparent as well as his outer parts.  The joints are more of an off-white vice Grey as with the rest of the NHC line (minus the NHC Yellow where it is both Grey & Black).  Stealth NHC also comes with the attachments as shown above.

The box itself has a Gold & Red sticker applied to the cellophane cover which states that it is a Hyper Hobby limited edition Neo Henshin Cyborg Series-1 Stealth Version.  I don't know how limited it was as far as numbers are concerned, but I'm glad I finally got my hands on one.  I ordered this figure from Felix Lu of Fantasia Toyz (as a birthday gift from my wife) on the 23rd of August.

Stealth Weapons

Cutter Drill                             Double Chainsaw                            Cy-Helmet

CY-PROTECTOR EQUIPMENT

I decided to include a photo of a Neo Henshin Cyborg with all Cy-Protector equipment.  Each piece of gear was acquired from all NHC figures released in Series-1 & -2 (Silver, Gold, Yellow, Red & Blue) and color-coded in the photo above.

When Takara released the Cy-Protector Suits they basically added a colored jumpsuit and painted the various parts according to the version released (Gold, Silver & Black).  The clear parts look decent but don't compare to the actual Cy-Protector Suits.  The following information was derived from Paul Lorphanpaibul's website:

• Neo Cy-Protector Suit - Developed by Dr. Katagai which allows Cyborg to operate in "Neo Henshin Mode".  This allows the Cyborg body to perform at its highest capacity, maximizing the power output.  However, Cyborg can only operate in this mode for five minutes.  If the atomic engine load-limit is exceeded the Cyborg will explode!

The Silver & Gold Cy-Protector Armor Suits are production units and have been refined by Katagai Neo Nautilus Lab.  The Silver suit is designed for land used and Gold for space battle.  The operating time limit has been greatly increased.

• Cy-Helmet - Provides Cyborg 3-times power output but can cause severe Atomic Engine overload.

• Cy-Breaster - Allows Cyborg to "Zone Convert" (access another dimension) and "borrow" shock absorbers from Neo Nautilus base (where another Dimension Generator is interfaced) and protect Cyborg body from any attack.  Similar to Cy-Helmet, it draws tremendous amount of energy and can easily overload Cyborg's Atomic Engine.

• Cy-Buckle - In order to reduce the overload on Cyborg's Atomic Engine from Cy-Protector equipment, Dr. Katagai developed a "reverse-discharge" belt to cool down the Cyborg.  The belt can also be used to repel any heat attack.

• Cy-Boots - Allows super speed (Mach-17) by means of "Cyber Linear Thrusters".  However, as the speed increases, so does the load on the Atomic Engine.  The boots are also equipped with adjustable Gravity Soles to allow Cyborg to walk at any angle on the surface.

• Cy-Gloves - This is the last piece of armored equipment developed for the Neo Cy-Protectors Project. The Gloves give Cyborg 20-times the normal arm strength and come equipped with cooling fins to reduce the load on the Atomic Engine.