Battlerock

See also: Boulder (Rock Lords)

Battlerock
Machine Robo character
Machine Robo Battlerock in box
First appearance	Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos episode 6, "The Rock People and Mizuchi the Mysterious Dragon"
Created by	Bandai
Japanese name	バトルロック
Release number	MRR-1
Information
Species	Rock People
Abilities	Oxygen independence Shapeshifting Superhuman durability Superhuman strength
Affiliation	Rock People
Alternate mode	Kimberlite rock

Battlerock a fictional characters from the Machine Robo series introduced in 1986. He is leader of the good Rock People.

Machine Robo

Battlerock is the leader of the good Rock People. Battlerock is made of kimberlite. He is a trained in karate. He can generate a searcher beam from his forehead which can help him find and analyze targets. Like most Rock People he is probably immune to the effect of acid and magnetic fields which adversely affect most mechanoids. He stands 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 1.02 tons. He carries Justice Laser Gun.

Fictional biography

Good personality and ability very smart, generous of reliable boss. Burning blocker in feats to crash while out the Psycho fire, Konasu also universe Kenpo similar to karate. From the forehead fired a searcher beam, it is also possible to examine the ability of the other party.

Animated series

One of the Battlerock-like Rock People in Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos episode 6, "The Rock People and Mizuchi the Mysterious Dragon"

Battlerock first appeared in Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos episode 6, "The Rock People and Mizuchi the Mysterious Dragon". He lead a group of Rock People who protected old ruins which had the Wolf Emblem and helped Reina Stol when she was sick. Rom Stol then defended them from a Gandora attack.

Several Battlerock-like Rock People saved Vikung-Fu from falling into a volcano in episode 14, "Burn and Run, Brother and Sister Warriors".

Battlerock himself first appeared when he was injured by the Gandora and taken to a hospital in episode 20, "The Man From Gandora". The other good Rock People, who looked like Battlerock, Gutsrock and Mecharock, mistook Rom Stol and his friends as their enemies because Rom had helped Devilrock Clay, but Battlerock ordered his people to stop fighting. After Devilrock Clay died protecting Reina Stol Battlerock and his Rock People attended his funeral.

A village of Rock People, who resembled Battlerock, Gutstock and Mecharock, lead by the elderly Java appear in episode 22, "Rockdon Versus Rockgilen".

Battlerock-like and Mecharock-like Rock People appear in episode 25, "Scramble! Land Commander 5". They are seen talking in the city control room while defense against the Gandora is being planned.

In episode 28, "Tough Trailer - 10 Seconds to Detonation", one of the Battlerock-like Rock People helped in the defense of Yamilan City from an attack by Garudi lead Gandora forces.

Battlerock-like, Gutsrock-like and Mecharock-like Rock People appear in episode 29, "Escape From the Underground - Pro Truck Racer Appears!". They aid Rom Stol's forces against magnetic mines, which are not attracted to their stone bodies. The Stone People aided in recovering Tough Trailer when he was trapped underground.

Battlerock-like Rock People help in construction of a town in episode 32 "Tears of the Stone People".

In episode 33, "The Lost Ruin - Four Secrets!", Rom Stol's allies retreat to a Rock People village after a Gandora attack. Many of the Rock People residents are Battlerock-like.

Battlerock-like, Gutsrock-like and Mecharock-like Rock People defend the Battle Base construction site from the Gandora in episode 34, "Vikung-Fu Disappears in Space".

Battlerock-like, Gutsrock-like and Mecharock-like Rock People were among the reinforcements Blue Jet brought in to help save Rubyman from the Gandora in episode 35, "The Secret of the Jewel People".

In episode 36, "Cannon Fury - Save Amberman", Battlerock-like, Gutsrock-like and Mecharock-like Rock People welcomed Amberman into the Battle Base forces when he was invited by Rom Stol to join them.

In episode 40, "Secret Valley of the Fossil Men", Battlerock-like Rock People welcomed Gattai Saurer into the Battle Base forces when he was invited by Rom Stol to join them.

In episode 41, "Power Riser - Break Through the Enemy" when Rom attempts to leave in his Power Riser suit to take on the Gandora he is joined by many of his allies, including a Battlerock-like member of the Rock People.

Note: Many of the Rock People in Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos look like Battlerock. Some are identical in appearance, while some individuals have been depicted as female, children, and elderly versions of his character model. Battlerock is mentioned by name in episode 20 of the series. It is uncertain if any of the other Rock People appearing in other episodes are actually Battlerock. Characters with similar body deigns include Java, Karma and Mars. Oddly, Battlerock and most of his look-alikes are depicted in colors which are closer to the Boulder toy than the Battlerock figure.

Toys

• Bandai Machine Robo MRR-1 Battlerock (1986)

A new mold. Turns from robot to kimberlite rock. Come with his Justice Laser Gun.

This toy was recolored into Rock Lords Boulder by Tonka.

• Bandai Rock Lords GoBots Boulder (Europe, 1986)

Turns from rock to Rock Lord. This version came with a black Power Sword rifle and credited Rock Lords as part of the GoBots line.

This mold was released in slightly different colors as Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos Battlerock by Bandai, although the Battlerock characters in the Bandai animated series were colors more like Boulder than Battlerock.

• Bandai Rock Lords Machine Men Boulder (Australia, 1986)

A release of Boulder for Australia. This version came with a black Power Sword rifle and credited Rock Lords as part of the Machine Men line.

• Tonka Rock Lords 7500 Boulder (USA & England, 1986)

A release of Boulder for the USA and England. The US release comes with a red "Power Sword" rifle.

Two package variants of this version exist. The initial version had a red lower left corner and said "Boulder Heroic Rock Warrior". The second version had a yellow lower corner and said "Boulder Good".

• Tonka Rock Lords 7500 Boulder/Gros Galet (Canada, 1986)

This version has English and French language on the card. Boulder was called Gros Galet in French.

Gallery

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  Boulder and Battlerock toys

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  A collection of good Rock People from Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos episode 35, "The Secret of the Jewel People"

External links

• http://machinerobo.wikia.com/wiki/Battle_Rock
• http://www.ikp.uni-koeln.de/~scholl/rock/rock/good/boulder.html

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