#97 Condora

Mighty bird style

A fan favorite whether you knew the figures origins or not as most of the English speaking market introduced to the character via the Mattel M.U.S.C.L.E. imported figure series where his identity was lost in translation and rebranding. This bird like creature is Condora, a minor antagonist of the popular Kinnikuman manga franchise created by the artistic duo powerhouse known as Yudetamago of Japan.

Depicted as originating from the Himalayas this lesser known Chojin is featured primarily in supplemental Kinnikuman material such as the “Deep of Muscle” story line. Leading a flock of bird based Chojin he boldly confronts Dr. Bombe and declares intent of launching an aerial assault on him and his protectors.

With an entire clan of likened combatants at his side they attempt to overwhelm the group but are quickly outmatches and the character finds himself incapacitated and severely wounded as his wings are torn off forcing him to retreat after apologizing for his transgressions. Aggressive and opportunistic in a mercenary type style, but not entirely evil.

With a primary technique called the Flying Claw Shower Condora and his crew dive from the air and slash at opponents with a barrage of sharp talons with tremendous aerial mobility. However to those who didn’t know his previous identity this wrestling fowl found his way into the imaginative story lines created by the imaginations of children around the globe with his menacing figure in the toy lines.