Harley Robo
Harley Robo is a fictional character from the Machine Robo series. He is a member of the Battle Tribe who turns into a motorcycle. He was introduced as a toy in 1984, but did not appear in fiction until 1987.
Machine Robo
Harley Robo is a heroic Machine Robo of the Battle Tribe who turns into a motorcycle. He was a teacher in Yamalin City when the city was attacked by the Gyandlar. He joined the forces opposing the Gyandlar because they threatened his students. His weapon is the Ionoid Star Cannon.
Animated series
Note: Harley Robo is never named in the episodes of Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos.
Harley Robo first appeared in episode #27 of Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos, called "Mask Rock, Knight of the Magical Mountain". In the episode Harley Robo was part of a Yamilan City volunteer group lead by Rom Stol that went to retrieve the cure for Gyandlar rust poison gas which has effected Leina Stol and some school children. Phantom Robo gave Hayley Robo a lift when they flew off for their mission.[1]
Bike Robo, Harley Robo and Tough Trailer were among the reinforcements Blue Jet brought in to help save Ruby Man from the Gyandlar in episode #25, "The Secret of the Jewel People".
Harley Robo was one of the central characters in episode #37, "Critical Moment - Land Commander 5". The Varigale-X attacked a nearby city to draw Rom Stol out. Harley Robo escaped and headed to Rom and the others but was possessed by Grujios on route and used him to ask Rom for help and he obliged, taking Blue Jet, Rod Drill and Pro Truck Racer to the city. Garudi then lead a large assault on the Battle Base and Land Commander 5 was sent out in response. Harley Robo is left in the base with Minmei and advanced on her menacingly. Land Commander 5 was soon damaged while Grujios - controlling Harley Robo still - was able to also set Rockdon and Rockgiran loose inside the Battle Base. Leina Stol found the injured Minmei, who warned her about Harley Robo. Leina interrupted him as he tried to steal the Phoenix Armor but he was able to knock her out. At the city Rom began to wonder why his team's battle with the Gyandlar was so repetitive and why they didn't retreated given their heavy losses. Pro Truck Racer, Jet and Drill agreed to keep them busy while he headed back to the Battle Base to investigate his suspicions. Grujios possessed Leina and tried to walk out of the base with the Phoenix Armor and the Dragon Helmet. Jim tried to restrain her despite Grujios electrocuting him. Garudi withdrew, his part in the plan done. Rom arrived and tried to help Jim with the possessed Leina. Grujios left her, taking the Armor and Helmet with him. Rom was able to knock the Helmet clear with the Wolf Sword but Rockdon attacked him before he can try again. Vikung-Fu was able to get to Rockdon's master off switch and deactivate him. Rockgiran had nearly forced Land Commander 5 into the Battle Base's engine room; if breached this would have destroyed the craft. Harley Robo, feeling responsible for the crisis, managed to disable Rockgiran by shooting his off switch.[2]
In episode #42, "Vikung-Fu - Cry of Anger!", after Dia Man removed the Wolf Sword from Abarar. Grujios possessed Wrestler Robo to steal the sword from Harley Robo and Kendo Robo. When Harley Robo tried to stop the theft, he was stabbed by the sword.
Harley Robo is last seen in episode #44, "Cronos's Last Battle", where he is alive and well, standing with Blackbird Robo, Cessna Robo, Double Jet, Mixer Robo and Skyline Robo, seeing off Rom Stol and the Machine Robo leaving the planet Cronos inside Big Shuttle Robo.[3]
Toys
- Machine Robo MR-37 Harley Robo (1984)
- A new mold. Turns from robot to motorcycle. This toy was recolored into GoBots 30 Night Ranger.
- Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos MRB-14 Harley Robo (1986)
- A release of the Harley Robo for Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos.
