Ah, where would any of us be without Gigantor? Before you answer, think about what kind of state anime would be in if it weren’t for the original giant robot show. I mean, not only was Gigantor one of the first animes to ever come to America, but think of other classics that wouldn’t be possible without it: Evangelion, Gundam, Full Metal Panic!, and countless others may have never come shore side if Gigantor hadn’t first.

It’s truly a piece of history, and the simple story of a boy and his giant robot has stood the test of time. Sure, it’s cheeseball at its best, and the ridiculous character names stand as evidence. (Dr. Katz Meow, Dick Strong) However, these elements serve only to bring a smile to your face.

So who wants a copy?

Here’s how you can get one, absolutely free: Send me a picture of all your anime/anime collectibles to bigshinyrobot@gmail.com with the subject “Gigantor”. The more expansive and obsessive, the better. Of course, the only rule is keeping it clean. I obviously want to feature the winning room, so none of those “special” body pillows… You know what I’m talking about. I’ll be accepting entries until the 15th of May, so get them to me before then.

Trust me, you want this DVD set. Not only does it contain 650 hours of Gigantor awesomeness, but interviews with Fred Ladd, and the Gigantor Comic series, issue 1-6.

I’ll pick the one I like, reply and get your mailing address, and you’ll get Gigantor. Simple enough, right?

Of, course, if you don’t want to try to win it, you can just buy it here.

Come back next week when I return to my regular article, and keep checking for the winner!