Supercar Robo
Supercar Robo (also called Turbo 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 1982, but did not appear in fiction until 1986.
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Machine Robo
Supercar Robo is a heroic Machine Robo of the Battle Tribe who turns into a car.
Reception
Animated series
Fifteen years before the Gyandlar invasion Battle Robo, Buggy Robo, Rury and Supercar Robo were students at a martial arts Dojo run by Rury's father when it was visited by Master Kirai Stol. These events are recalled by Rury in Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos episode #13, "Jet! Defeat the Double Death Blade!".
Supercar Robo first appeared in episode #10, "Defeat Bug, the User of Darkness!", where two Supercar Robos were members of Bug Newman's bandit gang. When attacking Iron City the bandits were confronted by Rom Stol and friends. One Supercar Robo was killed by Bug with a single strike to demonstrate his deadly attack for Rom Stol. The other Supercar Robo was present when Bug and Iron Sand were defeated by Rom and Vikung-Fu.[1]
Supercar Robo appeared in episode #11, "Pledging Love On the Great River". He joined in the Daug rebellion against the Gyandlar after Vikung-Fu defeated Casmodon.[2]
Supercar Robo was seen working as an orderly with Battle Robo at a hospital in episode #20, "The Man From Gyandlar". They responded when Ambulance Robo arrived at the hospital with the injured Devilrock Clay.
Supercar Robo was seen among the hypnotized population of the Gurian City in episode #21, "The Heart of a Protecting Angel".[3]
In episode #28, "Tough Trailer - 10 Seconds to Detonation", New Shinkansen Robo, Porsche Robo and Supercar Robo helped in the defense of Yamilan City but hit by missiles fired by Garudi lead Gyandlar forces while defending the city's master computer.[4]
In episode #35, "The Secret of the Jewel People", Cessna Robo, Porsche Robo, Steam Robo and Supercar Robo received combat training from Bike Robo and Tough Trailer.
Porsche Robo and Supercar Robo were among the forces working with Rom Stol and his allies in episode #36, "Cannon Fury - Save Amber Man". When Amber Man summoned Rockdon it outclassed the smaller Machine Robo until it was matched in power by the combined might of the brothers Pro Truck Racer and Tough Trailer.
In episode #43, "Mighty Fortress, Heavenly Sword - Jet Don't Die!" the Machine Robo launched the Battle Base in pursuit of the Varigale-X and then attacking the Gyandlar mothership. Manning the Battle Base was Bike Robo, Dia Man, Kendo Robo, Jeep Robo, Judo Robo, Mixer Robo, Missile Tank Robo, Patrol Car Robo, Porsche Robo, Supercar Robo and Trailer Robo.
Note: The Supercar Robo body type is seen on several different characters on Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos. Which appearances represent the same Supercar Robo is left vague.
Toys
- Bandai Machine Robo MR-07 Supercar Robo (1982)
- A new mold. Turns from robot to cement mixing truck. This toy was recolored into GoBots 07 Turbo by Tonka.
- Bandai Machine Robo Best 5 MR-07 Supercar Robo (1983)
- A 5-pack that contained yellow recolor of Supercar Robo.
- Bandai Machine Robo MRB-11 Supercar Robo (1986)
- A release of Supercar Robo for Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos.
- Action Toys Machine Robo Gokin Series MRG-07 Turbo Robo (unreleased)
- A new mold with a new name. Turns from robot to car. Comes with two guns and a stand.
Gallery
Action Toys Turbo Robo in robot mode
Action Toys Turbo Robo in car mode
