Non-Transformers, but this will excite all of you who have been fans of transforming robots in the 1980s. Via Taghobby / Cybergundam on Facebook, we have a look at a whole line of Gokin (high-end release) versions of several Machine Robos, who many of you may remember from the 1980s as the GoBots! The selection of characters in the line definitely seems to have been inspired by GoBots as well as Machine Robo, the original Japanese version of the series. The lineup shown thus far includes:
- Cy-Kill
- Jet Robo / Fitor
- Drill Robo / Screwhead
- Turbo
- Leader-1
- Tank Robo / Tank
- Shuttle Robo / Spay-C
Plus there are one or two others.
It looks like Bandai & Action Toys is serious about bringing back the Gobots / Machine Robos as a whole line of high-end collector releases, to compete with the Masterpiece Transformers.
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IczerRyuga
Dudes,dudes,DUDES!! 0_0 I just realized something!! View attachment 28234773
Looking BACK at Machine Robo Revenge of Cronos,while being a fan of Tokusatsu…I just realized something…remember Zagam from ep. 5 and Mizuchi from ep.6? WE CAN TOTALLY or BANDAI CAN RE-USE THEM THROUGH REMOLDS!!
View attachment 28234774 I mean look at these guys!! I recalled a black robot that looks a lot like him by the name of Brian from Winspector:![[IMG]](https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/metalheroes/images/c/c3/WINSPECTER-BRIAN.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/220?cb=20181229091953)
Who is a remold of MacGaren from Juspion which played at the same time as Machine Robo Cronos: ![[IMG]](https://66.media.tumblr.com/74f8be4612d94ef1aca55f594ff0b671/tumblr_inline_pdv7q3tBfi1rvkpf6_640.jpg)
His father who looks like Darth Vader is named Satan Goth…let that sink in:![[IMG]](https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/metalheroes/images/e/e9/Jaspion_12_dual_audio.avi_snapshot_20.36_-2012.03.14_23.46.51-.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20130709200514)
Looks like Megatron and Darth Vader in a blender.
And speaking of Mizuchi..we could have re-used that Dragon Caesar/Dragonzord mold: View attachment 28234775 View attachment 28234776 Or the T-rex zord from MMPR:![[IMG]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41siRba5MQL._SY355_.jpg)
Yeah,I know its remolding and LAZY at best but c'mon…how many Machine Robos ARE there that are remolds in the series? It's kinda a little thinking if you know what I mean. Dragon Caesar and Mad Gallant woulda been perfect for the series if they did that at the time tho Dragon Caesar came in the 90's soooo…>_>
So what you guys think? A little hair-brained as usual? Or am I onto something?
IczerRyuga
Well,another find..here's a Youtuber who actually got his hands on a vintage DX Baikanfu in pristine condition no less:
And the combination calling is called 'Pile Formation'. I knew it!
optimusmegas
lol yea….which versions? he's starting from scratch for like the third time
Toolala
But the Tetrajets turned out so well.
Gryph
I was wondering. I've been keeping up with most of the updates, and hadn't seen anything about that.
optimusmegas
and since it's spence i'll call bullshit till i see it from the source
Toolala
They didn't. Spence said something along the lines that he suggested it to them, or that they were "thinking about it"
they've never officially stated anything about another DX release as far as I know.
Gryph
When did they tease DX Eagle Robo?
Lodril
But without those stands, what would I keep in drawers?
RKillian
Stores seriously cut back their orders after the first four sat. It also looks like Spence didn't get through to them because prices are up and they're still packing those stupid stands with them.
Toolala
Shuttle Robo is the one release in this line I absolutely have 0 interest in. he just looks like a more kibble heavy Fansproject Explorer.
slugslinger2004
Took me a while and I had to go through several of my usual e-stores and ventured to a few new ones, but I finally found a Shuttle Robo. I guess these guys really are drying up as several places are sold out and a couple that list 1 or 2 in stock are actually sold out as well.
Not sure why they're dragging the line out this far. I still want the trucks, Blue Jet, Steam Robo and Supercar Robo but the wait is kinda ridiculous. Not to mention the "teased" DX Eagle Robo/ Leader 1.
IczerRyuga
I just can't..>:/ It's breaking my heart FURTHER!! I dunno what to say at this point but if this keeps up,I'm waiting for Tamashii Nations' Machine Robo this year because…they're disappointing not only me but other peeps who were waiting ANXIOUSLY and RIGOROUSLY for these Action Toys Machine Robos. Heck,I'm waiting to get some Machine Robo Rescue figs on the horizon.
RKillian
I don't know, on Friday I had some fool at Super7 tell me that Filmation wave 3 wasn't out until summer. Except A) they sent me a shipping notice two weeks ago and B) people have been receiving their orders since before mine was "shipped." It's really hard to exchange money for products and services sometimes.
IczerRyuga
Holy shit,guys!! Check this out..an official fan-art of Rom Stol..being killed by Galvatron:![[IMG]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwqTWJBX0AAWD9T?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
It's hilarious doujin which is well done and brought to you by this: Transformers Wiki on Twitter
Antarctic Press got a hold of this doujin. Check it out.
IczerRyuga
I really hope this wasn't called for. For their sake,this WAS a disaster waiting to happen. I just hope its not a total loss when they managed to find SOME stock and say 'Whoops..sorry. I found some.' I REALLY HOPE.
Might as well go ALL OUT on that. Heck,it could make a pretty good video review if you're into that.
Meanwhile,I'll try to find some time to make a custom Machine Robo from the Battlehackers series since I'm pretty much its pro-bono fan at this point. It's a SECRET to who it is (since I'm tired of waiting for my number at the hospital of Gobot/MR collection at this point).
Toolala
So I just won a pretty massive lot of Gobots/Machine Robos from France, and I'm wondering, is there any sort of cohesive list/checklist of all the 600 Series stuff ever released? I don't know if I plan on going full completionist, but I want at least one of each mold.
RKillian
They're sold out of Steam, Supercar, Jet, and Tough Trailer? And that prevents them from telling me units per case and minimum order size?
It's moot I suppose. Fans Toys just showed off alot of stuff for 2020 at anyway. Between that, importing Takara Siege, and more SOC Voltron, I can pass on something I don't see being able to actually sell.
I definitely need to set up a separate e-mail for dealing with Chinese people though. Spam has just exploded since I reached out to them. Same happened when I tried to order Dutch from DX9.
Toolala
It seems pretty silly that they wouldn't want to bulk sell to people. maybe their current run of it has sold out?
RKillian
I went out of my way to be polite and use common short words/sentences. My first e-mail was very simple questions. Their first response ignored the questions and asked where I'd sell them. My second e-mail said I sell at conventions and my store. This response tells me they're sold out. Because I sell at conventions? I decided to ignore that response and send my questions in a numbered list.