Taiwan

Zodac

SUMMARY:
The Taiwan Zodac is one of the first 8 figures released by Mattel in 1982 and came on initially on an 8-Back card. The figure is characterized by its gray helmet, soft head, mid-red helmet highlights, light gray boots and shorts, mid-skin tones, and translucent, dark red accessories. All Taiwan Zodacs have subtle, symmetrical belly buttons and waist stoppers. 

The figure came in 2 stamp variations (1981 and 1982), but its most interesting variation is its 3 different harnesses. The first release 8-Back figure has short straps, with a button clasp. The second release increased the length of the straps, and the third release changed to a standard clasp. 

Both figure stamp variants are very similar, except for the different stamp markings.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Semi-Translucent gray helmet, soft head, mid-red highlights
2. Light gray boots and shorts
3. Mid-skin tones 
4. Translucent, dark red accessories

FIGURE VARIANTS:
1. © Mattel. Inc. 1981 TAIWAN
2. © Mattel. Inc. 1982 TAIWAN

HARNESS VARIANTS:
(All marked © Mattel. Inc. 1981 TAIWAN   5044-2269)
Harness 1: Button with short straps
Harness 2: Button with long strap
Harness 3: Clasp with long strap

Taiwan Zodac (Short strap, button notch) - Front View

Taiwan Zodac (Short strap, button notch) - Front View

Taiwan Zodac (Short strap, button notch) - Back View

Taiwan Zodac (Short strap, button notch) - Back View

Taiwan Zodac (Long strap, button notch) - Front View

Taiwan Zodac (Long strap, button notch) - Front View

Taiwan Zodac (Long strap, button notch) - Back View

Taiwan Zodac (Long strap, button notch) - Back View

Taiwan Zodac (Short strap, button notch) - Front View
Taiwan Zodac (Short strap, button notch) - Back View
Taiwan Zodac (Long strap, button notch) - Front View
Taiwan Zodac (Long strap, button notch) - Back View

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