this be a cherished movie from my childhood . i can still hum the theme song at the drop of a hat . i remember get to stay up late to watch this movie with my father and usually two to three time a year . we always refer to it a giant robot . although the effect in this movie be crude compare to today standard and they be perfect for this movie genre . i be also a big fan of the japanese monster movie and so this movie fell right in to place with the others . it be year since i have see this movie and would love to get my hand on a copy of it to share with my 8 year old daughter .