Porsche Robo

See also: Crasher (GoBots)

Porsche Robo
Machine Robo character
Porsche Robo toy in box
First appearance	Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos episode #19, "Race to the Death!", November 6, 1986
Created by	Bandai
Voiced by	Katsumi Suzuki
Japanese name	ポルシェロボ
Release number	MR-20, MRB-8
Information
Aliases	Porsche 956 Robo
Species	Machine Robo
Occupation	Construction worker, guard, racer, warrior
Abilities	Shapeshifting Superhuman durability Superhuman strength
Affiliation	Battle Base, Battle Tribe, Land Commander 5
Alternate mode	Porsche 956

Porsche Robo (also called Porsche 956 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 1983, but did not appear in fiction until 1986.

Machine Robo

Porsche Robo is a heroic Machine Robo of the Battle Tribe who turns into a car. He carries a pistol and a rocket launcher. He has been the pilot of the Command Tank that forms the torso of Land Commander 5.

Animated series

Porsche Robo is eaten by monster plants during the annual race at Momo in Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos episode #19, "Race to the Death!"

In Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos episode #19, "Race to the Death!", Porsche Robo first appeared and took part in the race at Momo. He was attacked by Iron Eater plants. Note: Porsche Robo was also seen among the spectators watching the race with Reina Stol and Triple Jim, but this may have been an animation error.

Porsche Robo was among the hypnotized population of the Gurian City in episode #21, "The Heart of a Protecting Angel".

Porsche Robo was among the population of the city near the volcano in episode #23, "The Burning Skies".

Porsche Robo helped defend the city from a Gandora attack in episode #24, "Gather All Machine Robo".

Porsche Robo was among the Machine Robo who defended Yamalin City from the Gandora in episode #25, "Scramble! Land Commander 5".

Porsche Robo defended Yamilan City from a Gandora attack in episode #26, "Crossrock's Great Promise". He is injured by splinter-missile artillery fire. After the battle Porsche Robo is seen limping from the battlefield with the help of Offroad Robo. Note: As many as three Porsche Robos appear in the combat scenes, but may have been animation errors.

Porsche Robo and New Shinkansen Robo guard the central computer in Yamilan City in Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos episode #28, "Tough Trailer - 10 Seconds to Detonation"

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 were struck by missiles from Devilrock as part of Garudi lead Gandora forces while defending the city's master computer.

In episode #29, "Escape From the Underground - Pro Truck Racer Appears!", Porsche Robo is injured in a Gandora attack by a aerial limpet mine. He later appeared defending the city during an attack.

In episode #33, "The Lost Ruin - Four Secrets!", Porsche Robo helped direct escaping air traffic when the Gandora attacked the largest city on Cronos. He called for an ambulance when Eagle Robo was injured and crashed.

Porsche Robo was among the volunteers working the Battle Base built to counter the downed Gandora ship in episode #34, "Vikung-Fu Disappears in Space". He is among the troops who fire rockets at the Varigale-X when it attacks Big Shuttle Robo.

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 Amberman". When Amberman 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 #37, "Critical Moment - Land Commander 5", five Machine Robo were selected to be the new team piloting Land Commander 5. The new team was comprised of Ambulance Robo, Fire Robo, Missile Tank Robo, Porsche Robo and Shuttle Robo. Porsche Robo was made the pilot of the Command Tank. After repulsing a Gandora attack on the Battle Base the Land Commander 5 team battled the possessed Rockgilan.

Porsche Robo appeared among the Battle Base troops in episode #38, "Raise Your Gun Helitranser".

Porsche Robo helped defend the Battle Base when it was attacked by Gandora in episode #39, "Full Power, Wheelman!".

In episode #42, "Vikung-Fu - Cry of Anger", Battle Gyror, Blue Jet, Classic Robo, Combat Buggy, Countach Robo, Fire Robo, Mixer Robo, Porsche Robo, Pro Truck Racer, Rod Drill and Trailer Robo were attacking the downed Gandora mothership during a giant hail storm when they are attacked by missiles.

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 Gandora mothership. Manning the Battle Base was Bike Robo, Dia Man, Kendo Robo, Jeep Robo, Judo Robo, Mixer Robo, Missile Robo, Patrol Car Robo, Porsche Robo, Supercar Robo and Trailer Robo.

Land Commander 5 fought in the final attack on the Gandora in episode #44, "Cronos' Last Battle". Porsche Robo was probably in command of the giant.

Note: Porsche Robo voice actor Katsumi Suzuki has also played the voices of Generation 1 Transformers characters Rumble, Streak and Wheeljack.

Toys

• Bandai Machine Robo MR-20 Porsche 956 Robo (1983)

A new mold. Turns from robot to car.

This toy was recolored into the GoBots Crasher by Tonka.

• Bandai Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos MRB-8 Porsche Robo (1986)

A release of the Porsche 956 Robo, with his name shortened to simple Porsche Robo for Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos.

Gallery

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  Porsche 956 Robo box back

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  Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos Porsche Robo in box

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  Steam Robo, Porsche Robo, Supercar Robo and Cessna Robo receive training from Bike Robo in Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos episode #35, "The Secret of the Jewel People"

External links

• http://counter-x.net/gobots/reviews/series1/crasher.html
• http://machinerobo.wikia.com/wiki/Porsche_Robo