{"rewrite":{"id":"r_6adf4de2b5af766dd5865960","clusterId":"c_b476a58d45cd58aef409efb0","slug":"bandai-s-1970s-mazinger-z-sofubi-set-returns-as-a-four-figure-reprint","model":"deepseek-v4-1-flash","headline":"Bandai's 1970s Mazinger Z Sofubi Set Returns As A Four-Figure Reprint","summary":"Bandai's Justice Robot Mazinger Z Sofubi Set is getting a reissue under the Vinal Archives Project, the line's second installment, and Rakuten Books is taking preorders. The set collects four 1970s sofubi figures: Mazinger Z, Aphrodite A, Koji Kabuto, and Sayaka Yumi. Bodies and packaging are reproduced to match the original specifications, and the reprint box allows the figures to be removed and stored again. Reference price is 25,080 yen; the Rakuten Books sale price is 23,351 yen.","whyItMatters":"The reprint carries a licensed vintage toy line into a collector market, with the packaging redone so the box can be opened without being destroyed.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe set is the second release in Bandai\u0026#39;s Vinal Archives Project, a line built to reproduce Showa-era sofubi down to the molding, coloring, and packaging. The four figures come at different sizes: Mazinger Z at roughly 230mm, Aphrodite A at about 205mm, Koji Kabuto at 140mm, and Sayaka Yumi at 135mm.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe changes are deliberate. Because the product copies the shapes and colors of the toys sold at the time, some parts differ from the show\u0026#39;s setting, and the reprint packaging adds a new method so the box can be opened and the figures put back. Seller is Art Storm. The 25,080 yen reference price drops to 23,351 yen at Rakuten Books, though stock may run out before buyers reach the page.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMazinger Z\u003c/strong\u003e: approx. 230mm\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAphrodite A\u003c/strong\u003e: approx. 205mm\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoji Kabuto\u003c/strong\u003e: approx. 140mm\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSayaka Yumi\u003c/strong\u003e: approx. 135mm\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","blueskyPost":"Bandai's 1970s Justice Robot Mazinger Z Sofubi Set is being reissued under the Vinal Archives Project. Four figures: Mazinger Z, Aphrodite A, Koji Kabuto, Sayaka Yumi. The box is remade so it can be opened and closed again. Preorders are open at Rakuten Books.","twitterPost":"Bandai's 1970s Justice Robot Mazinger Z Sofubi Set returns under the Vinal Archives Project. Four figures: Mazinger Z, Aphrodite A, Koji Kabuto, Sayaka Yumi. Reprint packaging can be opened and re-stored. Preorders open at Rakuten Books.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"The second Vinal Archives Project release reissues Bandai's 1970s Justice Robot Mazinger Z Sofubi Set: Mazinger Z, Aphrodite A, Koji Kabuto, and Sayaka Yumi. Bodies and packaging follow the originals, and the new box can be opened and closed again. Preorders are live at Rakuten Books at 23,351 yen, against a 25,080 yen reference price.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Dengeki Hobby Web\",\"url\":\"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3198594/\",\"title\":\"Memories of the 1970s Come Back to Life! \\\"Justice Robot Mazinger Z Sofubi Set\\\" Featuring Mazinger Z, Aphrodite A, Koji Kabuto, and Sayaka Yumi Gets a Reissue! Now Accepting Preorders at Rakuten Books!\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4413,"outputTokens":834,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1792136234,"createdAt":"2026-10-16T07:31:49.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-10-16T07:36:07.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-10-16T07:36:07.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_b476a58d45cd58aef409efb0","canonicalTitle":"70年代当時の記憶が蘇る！マジンガーZ、アフロダイA、兜甲児、弓さやかを収録した「正義のロボットマジンガーZ ソフビセット」が復刻リリース！楽天ブックスで予約受付中！","representativeArticleId":"a_e6b1461018f9935c8c780995","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[\"Mazinger Z\"],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Justice Robot Mazinger Z Sofubi Set\"],\"studios\":[\"Bandai\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"figures\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-10-16T06:30:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-10-16T06:30:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-10-16T07:36:07.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Dengeki Hobby Web","url":"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3198594/","title":"70年代当時の記憶が蘇る！マジンガーZ、アフロダイA、兜甲児、弓さやかを収録した「正義のロボットマジンガーZ ソフビセット」が復刻リリース！楽天ブックスで予約受付中！"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":["Mazinger Z"],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Justice Robot Mazinger Z Sofubi Set"],"studios":["Bandai"],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"figures","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}