Shuttle Robo
Shuttle Robo (also called Space Robo) is a fictional character from the Machine Robo series. He is a member of the Jet Tribe who turns into a space shuttle. 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 Jet Tribe who turns into a space shuttle. He was a resident of Cleo City when he came under the mental influence of the Gandora. Because of his robotic nature, Shuttle Robo does not need to breath oxygen. 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 Cleo City in Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos episode #21, "Angel of the Mind, Vikung-Fu - Protect". Apollo Robo, Blackbird Robo, Falcon Robo and Shuttle Robo attacked Blue Jet when he attempted to enter the city, but Blue Jet easily 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, "Crossrock's Great Promise" where they aided Vikung-Fu in battle against Devil Satan 6.
In episode #28, "Tough Trailer - 10 Seconds to Detonation", Shuttle Robo was present in Yamilan City when it was attacked by Gandora forces.[3]
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 Gandora attack on the Battle Base the Land Commander 5 team battled the possessed Rockgilan. [4]
Land Commander 5 fought in the final attack on the Gandora in episode #44, "Cronos' Last Battle". Shuttle Robo is seen among those celebrating when the Gandora forces surrender.[5]
Note: Shuttle Robo voice actor Show Hayami has also voiced numerous Transformers voices in Japan, as far back as Ironhide and Spike Witwicky in Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers up until Vector Prime in Transformers: Galaxy Force. He even voiced the Decepticon space shuttle Blast Off.[6]
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
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- 1983 toys
- 1986 toys
- Action Toys
- Bandai
- Fictional characters who can fly
- Fictional characters with oxygen independence
- Fictional characters with superhuman durability
- Fictional characters with superhuman strength
- Fictional robots
- Fictional shapeshifters
- Jet Tribe
- Land Commander 5
- Machine Robo
- Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos characters
