Geigerrock

See also: Tombstone (Rock Lords)

Geigerrock
Machine Robo character
Geigerrock toy in box
First appearance	Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos episode #20, "The Man From Gandora", November 13th, 1986
Created by	Bandai
Voiced by	Takuro Kitagawa, Katsumi Suzuki, Hideyuki Umezu
Japanese name	ガイガーロック
Release number	MRGR-2
Information
Species	Rock People
Occupation	Warrior
Abilities	Accelerated Healing Oxygen independence Shapeshifting Superhuman durability Superhuman strength
Affiliation	Gandora
Alternate mode	Radioactive space crystal

Geigerrock (also called Gevlar) is a fictional character from the Machine Robo series. He is an evil member of the Rock People introduced in 1986.

Machine Robo

Geigerrock Gevlar is an evil member of the Rock People who works for the Gandora as a member of the evil Rock People. He often operates with fellow evil Rock People Devilrock and Doublerock. His weapon of choice is his Atomic Death Fork which can fire his Alpha Beam, but he also carries an automatic rifle into combat. He can summon images of himself to confuse enemies with his Dark Illusion Fist. He can turn into a large radioactive space crystal rock and if shattered he can reform. He can pass though solid rock with ease. He is immune to acid. Because of his robotic nature, Geigerrock does not need to breath oxygen. He stands 6 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 1.15 tons. He occasionally pilots a Rock Commander craft.

Animated series

Geigerrock unleashed his Alpha Beam in Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos episode #20, "The Man From Gandora"

Geigerrock Gevlar first appeared in Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos episode #20, "The Man From Gandora". He and his partner Devilrock were sent by Gades to destroy the Rock People ruins near Korora so they could uncover an energy source. The local Rock People fought back by attacking them with bombs. The bombs forced Devilrock to seek shelter in a cave where he was attacked by Iron Eater plants. Devilrock briefly rejoined his partner Geigerrock on their mission, killing a Mecharock and Gutsrock, but when Reina Stol rushed onto the battlefield Devilrock sacrificed himself to save Reina from Gevlar's Alpha Beam. Geigerrock was defeated by Viking-Fu he was thrown into a field of Iron Eater plants.

Devilrock, Doublerock and Geigerrock returned in episode #21, "Angel of the Mind, Vikung-Fu - Protect". Members of the Gandora forces that took control of the population of Cleo City. The Evil Rock People were attacked by Rom Stol, but he was quickly overpowered with Nerve's control powers. Although Rom and his companions were temporarily subdued by Lafu. Blue Jet slashed the three evil Rock People with his sword. Once they three realized the people of the city were free and fighting back, they retreated.

Geigerrock, Doublerock and Devilrock pilot their Rock Commanders in Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos episode #22, "Rockdon Versus Rockgilen"

In episode #22, "Rockdon Versus Rockgilen" Devilrock, Doublerock and Geigerrock were among the Gandora who enslaved a Rock People village. Blue Jet split Gigerrock in half with his sword.

Geigerrock returned in one piece in episode #24, "Gather All Machine Robo". Devilrock and Geigerrock ambushed Rom just before he made it to Yamalin City, but he fought them off. Later Devilrock, Doublerock and Geigerrock followed Kendo Robo into the desert in his quest to recover ammunition for his city. When Kendo Robo was attacked by Geigerrock, Triple Jim defended him.

In episode #27, "The Magic Mountain Knight Maskrock" Devilrock, Doublerock and Geigerrock spied on the team lead by Rom Stol on their way back to Yamalin City.

In episode #28, "Tough Trailer - 10 Seconds to Detonation", Devilrock and Geigerrock were part of a Garudi lead Gandora forces who attacked the Yamalin City computer center by sneaking inside the city in Tough Trailer's trailer.

Devilrock, Doublerock and Geigerrock appeared in episode #30 "Spew Fire, Big Blaze Cannon". The three evil Rock People fought Tough Trailer and Reina Stol, but Devilrock ordered his people to retreat when Pro Truck Racer arrived to help his brother and shot one of the heads off Doublerock.

Devilrock and Geigerrock appeared in episode #37, "Critical Moment - Land Commander 5", attacking Yamalin City. Note: Devilrock and Geigerrock's appearance in this episode is stock footage from episode #28.

In episode #38, "Raise Your Gun Helitranser", Amazonrock, Bloodyrock, Devilrock, Doublerock and Geigerrock were part of a large Gandora team lead by Ashura that ambushed Rom Stol and his allies. Note: Geigerrock's appearance in this episode is stock footage from episode #28.

Geigerrock last appeared in episode #42, "Vikung-Fu - Cry of Anger", where he, Devilrock and Sandrock were among the crew of the Varigale-X.

Toys

• Bandai Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos MRGR-2 Geigerrock (1986)

Turns from robot to rock. Shares a mold with Tonka Rock Lords Tombstone. Comes with his Atomic Death Fork.

External links

• http://machinerobo.wikia.com/wiki/Geiger_Rock
• http://straighttoys.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-624.html