King Joe (キングジョー, Kingu Jō) Chogokin Robot Ark Arklon 1970s Ultraman Used Rare
Name: King Joe
Toy Line: Arklon
Series: Ultraman; Ultra Seven
Franchise: Chogokin
Category: Gokin
Manufacturer: Ark
Made in Japan
Materials: Diecast metal and plastic
Manufacturer No. 44972
King Joe condition: Excellent; accessories all there except one yellow rocket/peg
Box condition: Excellent; minor edge wear; graphics are bright and colorful
Box is entirely in Japanese except for export label and ‘Made In Japan’ marking on the bottom.
See photos for details. All parts original.
King Joe is indeed a villain from the Japanese television show, Ultraman. He's also toy number 01 in a series of six transformable robot monsters from the Ark Company. Except for the hands, feet, and accessories King Joe is made of die-cast metal. Like the other Arkron figures his parts fit together with a peg and socket assembly. The robot can be disassembled, re-built, and combined with other robot monsters in the series in an endless number of ways.
King Joe (キングジョー, Kingu Jō) is an alien robot created by the Alien Pedan, from the TV series, Ultraseven. It first appeared in episodes 14 and 25. As a result of its iconic two-part debut in Ultraseven, King Joe has become one of the most famous robots in the Ultraman Series, and has since made many further appearances in the franchise.