[Boy Blunder]

Just wanted to revitalize this thread, having received Eagle Robo/Leader-1 and Bike Robo/Cy-Kill for my birthday.

These guys are fan-friggin-tastic, and while there's a bit of fiddliness to them, their transformations are actually really nice and complex without being overly complicated and frustrating. Can't wait for Turbo Robo/Turbo and Shuttle Robo/Spay-C to get released.

[chuckdawg1999]

I'm dying to get my hands on Blackbird robo

[Boy Blunder]

So, did a bit of research in regards to what other figures could be produced in this line, given that they're only doing 'Revenge of Cronos' characters for now. Looking over who they've already done, it would seem that the amount of plot importance/screentime doesn't really matter for who Action Toys produces, given that Eagle Robo didn't do a whole lot in the series (as an individual).

Current releases/coming releases:

• Eagle Robo - Leader-1
• Bike Robo - Cy-Kill
• Rod Drill - Screw Head
• Battle Robo - Tank
• Mixer Robo - Block Head
• Shuttle Robo - Spay-C
• Supercar Robo - Turbo
• Blackbird Robo - Snoop

Shown Prototypes:

• Steam Robo - Loco
• Jet Robo/Blue Jet - Fitor
• Missile Tank Robo - Blaster
• Tough Trailer
• Pro Truck Racer
• Jettranser

Other major and minor characters appearing in the series:

• Triple Jim
• Fire Robo - Pumper
• Harley Robo - Night Ranger
• Combat Buggy
• Trim Sponsor/Tanktranser
• Helitranser
• Ambulance Robo - Rest-Q
• Police Robo - Hans-Cuff
• Jeep Robo - Geeper Creeper
• Bulldozer Robo - Dozer
• Buggy Robo - Buggyman
• Skyline Robo - Tail Pipe
• Porsche Robo - Crasher (white ver.)
• Trailer Robo - Road Ranger
• Offroad Robo - Small Foot
• Big Truck Robo - Staks
• F-1 Jack
• Hot Rod Joe
• Sidelancer
• New Shinkansen Robo
• Submarine Robo - Dive Dive
• Limousine Robo - Tux/Stretch (white and black versions)
• Battleship Robo - Man-O-War
• Scooter Robo - Scooter
• Highway Robo
• Crane Robo - Crane Brain
• Countach Robo - Spoiler
• Dump Robo - Dumper
• F-1 Robo - Slicks
• Doubledecker Bus Robo
• Falcon Robo - Heat Seeker
• Apollo Robo
• Vilion/DrillHeli
• Battle Gyror - Twister
• Phantom Robo - Mach-3
• Cessna Robo - Water Walk
• Doublejet
• Harrier Robo - Royal-T
• Big Shuttle Robo - Spay-C (Super)
• Zero Robo - Zero
• Vertol Robo - Twin Spin/Carry-All
• Kaman Robo - Flip-Top
• Devil Satan 6 - Monsterous
• Casmodon - Vamp
• Falgos - Pincher
• Zarios - Scorp
• Gildis - Creepy (red ver.)
• Baldas - Bladez (red ver.)

Not listed are the Battle Robos (Kendo, Karate, Judo, Wrestler, and Kenpo), as their vehicle modes were more 'shells' that they wore, which makes me question their potential inclusion.

Thoughts? Characters I missed? Think we might get a red-and-black version of Porsche Robo?

[chuckdawg1999]

I'm surprised that we haven't gotten Blue Jet yet, since it was one of the main three heroes.

[soundwavempl]

Most of the Rock Lords and Jewel Lords were in the Machine Robo Revenge of Cronos series as well. So it may be possible we see figures of those as well.

I am hoping to see pre-orders for the next batch of figures soon. If we don't have anything posted by June, this line might be done.

[Scaleface]

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Originally Posted by soundwavempl

Most of the Rock Lords and Jewel Lords were in the Machine Robo Revenge of Cronos series as well. So it may be possible we see figures of those as well.

I am hoping to see pre-orders for the next batch of figures soon. If we don't have anything posted by June, this line might be done.

The first two waves of Rock Lords and the Jewel Lords all appeared, along with Fossil Saurus and the Stone Wing vehicle. They did not have the third wave of Rock Lords, the Action Shock Rocks, the Rock Narlies or the Rock Pot.

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Originally Posted by Boy Blunder

[*]Police Robo - Hans-Cuff

His Japanese name is actually パトカーロボ, which is Patrol Car Robo or Police Car Robo, depending on the translation - The official Bandai documentation calls it "Patroll" Car Robo, but they suck at spelling more than I do.

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Originally Posted by Boy Blunder

^ Thanks for the info. Since I'm more attached to the GoBots characters than the toys themselves, I can probably avoid those three without feeling guilty.

Jettranser looks like he would have made a great addition to the Dread Launchers that were in the GoBots line, though.

Double Machine Robo are a lot smaller than a Dread Launchers, but same idea, and they were released as GoBots in Europe: as the Robo Machine Combinators. The Combinators are among the few official GoBots toys never to appear in any fiction though. Sad. Even Jim Sorenson, when he was doing Fun Publications GoBots stories, was trying to include all the missing GoBots overlooked them, because he didn't know they existed! I think the other official GoBots not appearing in fiction were the bubblemen, the Arco Binoculars and Destroyer, A-Tak the train, and the transforming kids scooter.

[chuckdawg1999]

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Originally Posted by Scaleface

The first two waves of Rock Lords and the Jewel Lords all appeared, along with Fossil Saurus and the Stone Wing vehicle. They did not have the third wave of Rock Lords, the Action Shock Rocks, the Rock Narlies or the Rock Pot.



His Japanese name is actually パトカーロボ, which is Patrol Car Robo or Police Car Robo, depending on the translation - The official Bandai documentation calls it "Patroll" Car Robo, but they suck at spelling more than I do.



Double Machine Robo are a lot smaller than a Dread Launchers, but same idea, and they were released as GoBots in Europe: as the Robo Machine Combinators. The Combinators are among the few official GoBots toys never to appear in any fiction though. Sad. Even Jim Sorenson, when he was doing Fun Publications GoBots stories, was trying to include all the missing GoBots overlooked them, because he didn't know they existed! I think the other official GoBots not appearing in fiction were the bubblemen, the Arco Binoculars and Destroyer, A-Tak the train, and the transforming kids scooter.

Any idea when the next wave is supposed to hit?

[Scaleface]

I spoke with the Action Toys rep, and they will not say, but last I heard it is coming.

[chuckdawg1999]

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Originally Posted by Scaleface

I spoke with the Action Toys rep, and they will not say, but last I heard it is coming.

Hopefully the QC has been solidified. The first wave was good but I heard mixed reviews about the last two figures

[Lionheart]

The existence of 'Rock Lords' always reminds me of the scene in 'Big' where the Tom Hanks character complains to the marketing executive about a transforming toy that transforms into a skyskraper... "But it's a building. It doesn't do anything."

Marketing Executive:

"I've got it! Robots that transform into.. rocks! The most INANIMATE of objects! Can't you picture it? 'Ho Brikkee - the evil forces of Volkanus approach - I shall transform into a rock so you can throw me... or just leave me where I am so they walk past - whichever suits you best!'"

Boss:

"If this were Hasbro or Takara and we were talking about Transformers. You'd be clearing out your desk by now. But since this is Tonka / Bandai and these are Go-Bots spinoffs, I'll just say... great idea. My god. We really are desperate."

Having said that... I loved them as a kid, so the power of toy + transformation + simple characters + cartoon + youthful acceptance will always win out in the end!

[chuckdawg1999]

I haven't had a chance to get Blackbird Robo but any word on the next wave, I think turbo was supposed to be in it.

[soundwavempl]

Nope, no news yet. Turbo, Spay-C, and Fitor may be the next wave if the line has not been cancelled. Those are the remaining ones from the original 9 figure line up that was shown over 2 years ago.

[Joe Moore]

Machine Robo Update by Action Toys - The Toyark - News

[metalalchemist]

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Originally Posted by Joe Moore

Machine Robo Update by Action Toys - The Toyark - News

Wondering if this begins to be the end of the smaller scale figures. It´s been a while since they released anything and I don´t see these figures have been a sales success at all (Just like Bandai Thundercats, but maybe I´m wrong)

[DESTRO]

Such a great line, I'm glad they continue to put out product for this line.

[benvoliothefirs]

Needs stubble!

[OriginalFire]

Looks good. I'm gonna pick up the DX stuff for sure. Awesome. Can't wait for more

[chuckdawg1999]

The next wave was also announced featuring Space-C and the missile tank guy

[Joe Moore]

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Originally Posted by chuckdawg1999

The next wave was also announced featuring Space-C and the missile tank guy

That info was posted in the news story above.

[Tomax]

these i would buy with my eyes closed. in case someone doesnt know, these were the 'Original' transforming robots, Transformers copied everything about them and it took off more than the Go bots and the rest is history, the reason why the Transformers exist is due to the Go bots..... #RealTalk #TransformersOrigins

[Joe Moore]

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Originally Posted by Tomax

these i would buy with my eyes closed. in case someone doesnt know, these were the 'Original' transforming robots, Transformers copied everything about them and it took off more than the Go bots and the rest is history, the reason why the Transformers exist is due to the Go bots..... #RealTalk #TransformersOrigins

Not really, but nice try.

[chuckdawg1999]

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Originally Posted by Joe Moore

That info was posted in the news story above.

I thought it was just a picture, didn't realize it was a link to a story.

[Tomax]

@Joe...explain

[Joe Moore]

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Originally Posted by Tomax

@Joe...explain

While the Go-Bots brand hit North American shores 1st, their transition from Japanese toy line to US brand was quite quick. Transformers had a bit longer gestation period. Machine Robo, the line that gave birth to Gobots hit in 1982, with the Gobots brand debuting in 83. But Diaclone (1980) and Microman (1970's), the lines that originally made up the Transformers first years of figures, hit much earlier. The transforming Diaclone figures actually wound up hitting the same year as Machine Robo in the US.

[Joe Moore]

If anyone has missed this over the years, here's a video of the Tokyo Toy Show 1983 where many of the toys that would become Transformers debuted. A Hasbro rep was sent to this show to scout potential licenses to import to North America.