Dairugger XV MechaGold

Imported to the U.S. in the 1980's, this Dairugger XV is an odd toy.  It features a plastic and gold plated outer shell wrapped around metal!  Most of the metal is weighting and screws, but the toy has some heft.

Then in an homage to the Japanese Kikoukanti toy, it pulls apart.  Only this toy's size is closer to the Popy standard sized toy rather than the larger Popy combination toys.

Most collectors list this as a bootleg toy.  Possibly it has official roots with the naming; feel free to add details.