Bandai Soul of Chogokin Voltron GX-71 Review

By Jon Deak

Detailed individual lions, secure combination and an excellent accessory stand make GX-71 a rewarding Voltron display.

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The Review

Bandai’s Soul of Chogokin Voltron GX-71 is as much about the five individual lions as the combined robot. Articulated lion bodies, a broad selection of weapons and a dedicated accessory stand give the set several distinct display options.

Packaging and presentation

The box makes a strong first impression with colorful Voltron artwork. Beneath the slipcover, the Japanese lettering and retro presentation continue onto the instruction booklet. A reversible nameplate offers Japanese and English display options.

Front of the Bandai Soul of Chogokin Voltron GX-71 box, with colorful Voltron artwork, a large sword and the red Bandai logo.

Weapons and accessory stand

The weapons arrive in protective foam packaging. There are accessories for the individual lions as well as the assembled robot, including the large sword and an interchangeable faceplate. The chrome-like finish on the sword looks striking, although the blade is not die-cast metal.

The stepped display stand is particularly useful. Its slots give the accessories a clear arrangement instead of leaving unused pieces scattered around the figure. You cannot show every weapon in the robot’s hands at once, but the stand lets them remain part of the presentation.

Gray stepped Voltron accessory stand holding color-coded lion weapons and longer swords above a black-and-gold Voltron nameplate.

Five lions and the combined Voltron

Each lion works as an individual figure, with metallic paint, articulated limbs and even movement in the paws. Their own weapons and attachment points make the separate lion display a worthwhile alternative to the combined robot.

Fully assembled Voltron GX-71 with red shoulder fins, yellow-and-blue lion legs and a long silver-colored sword held diagonally upward.

The Black Lion opens to reveal Voltron’s face. Connecting plugs and locking mechanisms bring the arms and legs together securely on the reviewed example. Bandai’s instructions explain the transformation, and they are the right reference when changing between the two display modes.

Close-up of Voltron GX-71's yellow and blue lion legs, showing silver-colored wheel details, red joints and the lion-head feet.

At roughly 10.6 inches tall when assembled, GX-71 packs a lot of detail into the combined robot. The colorful lion components, reflective details and sword pose give the combined figure a different character from the separate lions.

Low-angle view of Voltron GX-71 raising its sword, with the green lion-head arm extended toward the camera and red fins behind its shoulders.

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What I Liked

  • Articulated lions work well as individual figures
  • Secure connections on the reviewed example
  • Dedicated stand organizes the extensive accessory selection

What Could Be Better

  • The sword has a chrome-like finish but is not die-cast metal
  • The full accessory display needs space beyond the robot itself

Final Verdict

GX-71 works well as five articulated lions and as the combined Voltron. The connections held securely on our example, and the accessory stand gives the unused weapons a place beside the robot.

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