Battle Robo
Battle Robo is a fictional character from the Machine Robo series. He is a member of the Battle Tribe who turns into a tank. He was introduced as a toy in 1982, but did not appear in fiction until 1986.
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Machine Robo
Battle Robo is a sometimes heroic Machine Robo of the Battle Tribe who turns into a tank. Initially a bandit working for Bug Newman, later became an ally in the war against the Gyandlar. His weapons include three 380mm Ionoid Molecular Disintegration Cannons and two 120mm Ionoid High Frequency Guns. He has used an shoulder-mounted rocket launcher.
Reception
- Battle Robo review on YouTube by Darktoylord
- Battle Robo review on YouTube by RobsteinOne
- Battle Robo review on YouTube by Tambeyoda
Animated series
Note: Battle Robo is never named in the episodes of Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos. Two Battle Robos are seen in episode #24, but this may have been an animation error.
Battle Robo first appeared in Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos episode #10, "Defeat Bug, the User of Darkness!", where he was a member of Bug Newman's bandit gang. When attacking Iron City the bandits were confronted by Rom Stol and friends. Battle Robo was knocked to the ground with one punch from Rod Drill, but the bandits escape when Bug defeated Rom. Battle Robo was later present when Bug and his Iron Sand robot were defeated by Rom and Vikung-Fu.
Battle Robo was next seen working as an orderly at a hospital in episode #20, "The Man From Gyandlar". Battle Robo and Supercar Robo responded when Ambulance Robo arrived at the hospital with the injured Guri.
Battle Robo is seen among the hypnotized population of the city of Gurian in episode #21, "The Heart of a Protecting Angel".[1]
Two Battle Robos help defend the city from a Gyandlar attack in episode #24, "Gather All Machine Robo".[2]
In episode #28, "Tough Trailer - 10 Seconds to Detonation", Battle Robo helped in the defense of Yamilan city from an attack by Garudi lead Gyandlar forces. He was hit by a missile fired by Devil Rock.[3]
In episode #29, "Escape From the Underground - Pro Truck Racer Appears!", Battle Robo was injured in a Gyandlar attack by a aerial limpet mine.
In episode #31, "The Curse of the Demon Sword Medusa", Battle Robo, Missile Robo and Skyline Robo attempted to talk Rom Stol into taking the fight to the Gyandlar instead of waiting for them to attack again. The three later attempted to help Pro Truck Racer in his attack on their enemy, but the attack ended up being a Gyandlar trap. Battle Robo and Skyline Robo retreated into the desert. The pair were ambushed by Devil Rock and Double Rock, but were saved by Tough Trailer. Battle Robo was taken to a hospital to recover. (Note: In an animation error in the battle with the Rock People, Battle Robo was drawn to looks like Battle Rock briefly several times.)
Battle Robo helped repulse a Gyandlar attack on the Battle Base construction site in episode #34, "Vikung-Fu Disappears In Space".
Battle Robo and New Shinkansen Robo were among the volunteers working on the Battle Base in episode #36, "Cannon Fury - Save Amber Man".
In episode #38, "Raise Your Gun Helitranser", Battle Robo is part of a team lead by Rom Stol which attempted to ambush Gillhead and Barabat in the city streets, but it ended up being a trap set by Ashura. Battle Robo was trapped by Ashura's paralyzing adhesive attack. Battle Robo is cured of the paralysis by Dia Man.
Battle Robo, Kendo Robo, Phantom Robo and Skyline Robo were downed defending the Battle Base when it was attacked by Gyandlar in episode #39, "Full Power, Wheelman!". Battle Robo was never seen for the rest of the series.
Toys
- Machine Robo MR-02 Battle Robo (1982)
- Turns from robot to tank. This toy was released in the GoBots toy line as the evil Renegade called Tank.
- Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos MRB-13 Battle Robo (1986)
- A release of the Battle Robo toy for Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos.
- Machine Robo 04 Battle Robo (2016)
- A new mold by Action Toys. Turns from 1/14 scale robot to tank. Comes with a cannon, two guns and stand. Stands about 5 inches tall.
Gallery
Action Toys Battle Robo in box
Action Toys Battle Robo and Bandai Battle Robo in robot mode
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