082 Robot Olympics

[jeffbert]

I think Uranium wants a big sister:






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[Astro Forever]

Reminds me of Photar, without the special "antenna" (for lack of a better word).

[jeffbert]

The shape of his head or would that be his cowl is similar to Photar's.

[Astro Forever]

Was there a version of "The Greatest Robot in the World" in the 63 series?

[jeffbert]

Yes, there was. Episodes 116 & 117. Also, this story originated in the 54th manga adventure (see volume 3). There is another thread relating to a fourth version of that story:
Pluto by Naoki Urasawa

[Astro Forever]

While browsing through the 1963 episode guide on the link given from this website (http://www.astroboy.tv), I checked the Olympics episode and look at the pic on this page. Looks like the 1963 "Photar" had his "antenna" on the working sheet!

Are the "Greatest Robot in the World" episodes in the 104 episodes that made it to the US? Maybe it's just me but I can't see them...

[jeffbert]

I just realized that I neglected to upload a picture of Uranium's lady friend in her missile configuration.

[jeffbert]

restored pics

[jeffbert]

Note the difference in how a boy and a beautiful woman hog-tie a bull:















Next is an artistic contest to create a sculpture of a horse. Here are three products:










After this, Humbug, who had been the leader, began losing his lead.



Mr. Gun Nose is a contest official, who refuses the bribe from Humbug's manager.

[CommanderEVE]

there's some intertesting cartoons in astro boy