Rod Drill
Rod Drill is a fictional character from the Machine Robo series. He is a heroic Machine Robo introduced in 1983 as Drill Robo, but was renamed Rod Drill in 1986 for Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos.
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Machine Robo
A young warrior of the Battle Tribe, he transforms into a Drill Tank. He stands 6 feet 4 inches tall and is 15 years old at the start of the Revenge of Cronos animated series. He uses a bare fisted form of Tenku Chushin Ken. He has a bright, happy-go-lucky personality and adores Leina Stol. He can be cranky if woken up early, and is afraid of snakes and spiders. His weapons include Ionoid Super Drill and Blazer Cannon.
Reception
Animated series
Drill Rod was one of the main characters in the Anime series Machine Robo Revenge of Cronos. He first appeared in episode #1, "Rising Storm! The Fighting Style of Justice!". He aided his friends and fellow martial arts students Rom Stol and Blue Jet in rescuing Leina Stol and Triple Jim from Devil Satan 6.[1]
Toys
- Machine Robo MR-17 Drill Robo (1983)
- A new mold by Bandai. Turns from robot to drill tank. This toy was released in as GoBot 22 Screw Head by Tonka.
- Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos MRB-1 Rod Drill (1986)
- A release of Drill Robo in new packaging with a new name for the Revenge od Cronos line.
- Machine Robo 02 Drill Rod (2016)
- A new mold by Action Toys. Turns from robot to drill tank. Comes with two tonfa weapons, large drill and stand.
Gallery
Rod Drill is in Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos
Rod Drill and friends pose in Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos
References
- ↑ "Rising Storm! The Fighting Style of Justice!". Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos. July 3, 1986. No. 1, season 1.
External links
- http://www.counter-x.net/gobots/reviews/series1/screw_head.html
- http://machinerobo.wikia.com/wiki/Rod_Drill
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