Kenpo Robo

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Kenpo Robo
Machine Robo character
Kenporobo-boxed.jpg
Kenpo Robo toy in box
First appearance

Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos episode #30, "Spew Fire, Big Blaze Cannon", January 29, 1987
Created by

Bandai
Japanese name

ケンポーロボ
Release number

MRC-5, BH-01
Information
Species Machine Robo
Occupation Warrior
Abilities

Affiliation

Battle Base, Martial Arts Robos
Alternate mode

Drill tank

Kenpo Robo is a fictional character from the Machine Robo series. He is a heroic Machine Robo introduced in 1986 who turns into a drill tank.

Machine Robo

Kenpo Robo is a heroic Machine Robo who turns into a drill tank. He has used the Dragon Helmet, which heals any wounds of the wearer. He probably knows Kenpo martial arts.

Reception

Animated series

Karate Robo, Judo Robo and Kenpo Robo in Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos episode #30, "Spew Fire, Big Blaze Cannon"

Kenpo Robo first appeared in Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos episode #30 "Spew Fire, Big Blaze Cannon" where he was part of a group lead by Kendo Robo who aided Rom Stol against the Gyandlar.[1]

In episode #33, "The Lost Ruin - Four Secrets!", Kendo Robo discovers the Dragon Helmet in a ruin.

Note: The animation model of Kenpo Robo colors his head black, but the toy had a gray head. He never assumed his drill tank form in the series.

Toys

  • Bandai Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos MRC-5 Kenpo Robo (1986)
A new mold. Comes with a backpack that turns into a drill tank that Kenpo Robo can fit inside. Kenpo has a Japanese manji symbol for luck (looking like counterclockwise swastika) on his chest and the Japanese symbols "拳" meaning "fist" on each leg.
  • Bandai Machine Robo: Battle Hackers BH-01 Power Riser with Kenpo Robo (1987)
A release of Kenpo Robo for the Machine Robo: Battle Hackers line, this time with a Power Riser armor.

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