Qwarq you should play Rain World.

(Surely, me saying this has nothing to do with what you just said.)

...as well as this video from the same time, which is almost offensively late '80s.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_sC...

I came across more photos of the mall recently, from when it opened.

www.journal-news.com/news/photos-...

This one is interesting, the index in the back labels it as an original piece, however, it's VERY reminiscent of a Sirbine-like Aura Battler being armored up, it funnily especially reminds me of the diorama from Aura Battlers II in the third image.

Scholar will be seen using Regalia of Eochaid's weapon art once (1s) and six different puppets will independently decide they need to fight him.

I found Daiku Maryu Gaiking, which uses very similar imagery, to be much more entertaining. By being unapologetically just a goofy kids cartoon, it can execute on its concept with far more confidence (and far less self-awareness).