Shuttle Robo
Shuttle Robo (also called Space Robo) is a fictional character from the Machine Robo series. He is a member of the Battle Tribe who turns into a car. He was introduced as a toy in 1983, but did not appear in fiction until 1986.
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Machine Robo
Shuttle Robo is a heroic Machine Robo of the Battle Tribe who turns into a space shuttle. His weapon is the Ionoid Heat Wave rifle. He has been a member of the Land Commander 5 team, wearing the P1 armor, which can fly, triples his strength and grants him enhanced radar ability. He is related to Big Shuttle Robo.
Reception
Animated series
Shuttle Robo was first seen among the hypnotized population of the Gurian City in episode #21, "The Heart of a Protecting Angel". Apollo Robo, Blackbird Robo, Falcon Robo and Shuttle Robo attacked Blue Jet when he attempted to enter the city, but Blue Jet easly knocked them all from the sky.[1]
Shuttle Robo rode in the back of Combat Buggy as the refugees lead by Rom Stol arrived at Yamalin City in episode #24, "Gather All Machine Robo".[2]
Shuttle Robo appeared in episode #25, "Scramble! Land Commander 5". He joined the Land Commander 5 team under the command of Bike Robo at Yamilan City. Like his team-mates he was initially arrogant and dismissive of Rom Stol and his friends, believing that nothing could stand up to Land Commander 5 in combat.
The Land Commander 5 team appeared in episode #26, "Cross Rock's Great Promise" where they aided Vikung-Fu in battle against Devil Satan 6.
In episode #37, "Critical Moment - Land Commander 5", a new team was selected to pilot Land Commander 5. The team was now comprised of Ambulance Robo and and Shuttle Robo from before, but now featured Fire Robo, Missile Tank Robo and Porsche Robo. Shuttle Robo continued to pilot of the P1 suit. After repulsing a Gyandlar attack on the Battle Base the Land Commander 5 team battled the possessed Rockgilan. [3]
Land Commander 5 fought in the final attack on the Gyandlar in episode #44, "Cronos' Last Battle". Shuttle Robo is seen among those celebrating when the Gyandlar forces surrender.[4]
Toys
- Bandai Machine Robo MR-14 Shuttle Robo (1983)
- A new mold. Turns from robot to space shuttle. This toy was released by as Machine Men 11 Space Shuttle Man by Bandai and GoBots 06 Spay-C by Tonka.
- Bandai Machine Robo Best 5 MR-14 Shuttle Robo (1983)
- A 5-pack that included in the pack were blue version of Harrier Robo, a yellow version of Jet Robo, a variant of Shuttle Robo, a black version of Giro Robo and a variant of F-15 Eagle Robo with blue upper legs.
- Bandai Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos MRJ-4 Shuttle Robo (1986)
- A release of the Shuttle Robo for Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos.
- Action Toys Machine Robo Gokin Series MRG-08 Space Robo (unreleased)
- A new mold. Turns from robot to space shuttle. Comes with rifle and stand.
- He was given a new name for this release, possibly to avoid confusing him with Shuttle Robo from Machine Robo Rescue.
Gallery
Shuttle Robo in the Land Commander 5 P1 suit
Action Toys Space Robo in robot mode
