Buggy Robo

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Buggy Robo (バギーロボ Bagīrobo) is a Machine Robo from Romulos and later Cronos. In robot mode he is 4.8m tall, weighing 8.9 tones and in vehicle mode his top speed is 226kmph.

Fiction[edit | edit source]

Machine Robo packaging[edit | edit source]

Buggy Robo was off-roading when a Dogra alien emerged from the sand in front of him. The Machine Robo quickly shifted to robot mode and hoisted the monster over his head. Buggy Robo instruction manual Presumably he did something other than carry the thing around for the rest of time.

The cartoons featured multiple versions of Buggy Robo; for the sake of convenience all are listed here

Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos cartoon[edit | edit source]

Voice actor: ?
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Before the arrival of the Gyandlar on Cronos, Buggy Robo was a great hero; his spirit was later one of those that fought off Preacher. Phantom Monk Preacher's Challenge His daughter was Fam. Underneath a Burning Sky Buggy Robo was also one of the founding students of Rury's dojo when it was visited by Kirai Stol. Jet! Defeat the Double Death Blade! Later, Buggy Robo was part of Bug Newman's gang, functioning as the bandit's personal transport. Defeat Bug, the User of Darkness! A more amiable Buggy Robo took part in the race at Devil's Island, running among the leaders. However, he was a victim of the roughhouse tactics of Vanishing Harry, who rammed him hard enough to smash a wheel off Buggy Robo; Rod Drill checked if he was okay before continuing. Run Through the Race of Death! Buggy Robo was later a patient at the hospital in Korora The Man from Gyandlar and as part of Cleo City's population under the control of Nerve. The Heart of a Protecting Angel

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Buggy Robo was later among the Machine Robo army gathered defending Emerald City, helping to frustrate several Gyandlar assaults. Gather All Machine Robo He later transferred to the Battle Base. Cross Rock's Great ProphecyKnight of the Devil's Mountain, Mask RockBaikanfu Disappears in SpaceClose Call, Land Commander 5! Along with Supercar Robo and Skyline Robo, he began working on repairs to the base when it was struck by lightning; however, after Supercar Robo was blown up by further strikes the Machine Robo realised the weather was being caused by a new Gyandlar weapon. Full Power, Wheelmen! Later, when Diondra used Phenomena to wreak havoc on Cronos, the Machine Robo set out to strike at the Gyandlar mothership. Rom Stol, Leina Stol and Wrestler Robo were moved into position in the Power Riser suits on the back of Land Giant 32. However, Gyandlar defences shot out the machine's tyres; Skyline Robo and Buggy Robo jumped in without hesitation and took Land Giant 32 into position, only to both be taken out by aerial mines dropped by the Devil Satan 6 - much to Rom's fury. Power Riser, Break Through the Enemy! Nevertheless at least one Buggy Robo survive the defeat of the Gyandlar. The Final Battle of Cronos

Machine Robo: Battle Hackers cartoon[edit | edit source]

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After the Machine Robo left Cronos and passed a dimensional gateway they re-emerged as the citizens of the Algo Republic on Electronic Planet B-1 with no memory of their previous adventures; Buggy Robo became a member of the Silver Wolves team in the Algo Army. Along with Steam Robo he was in Crystal City when it came under attack from the Gurendos. Burning Electronic Planet He later responded to Rod Drill's call and joined the Algo Army in a counter-attack against the invaders. Strongest Warrior - R.JeTan!

Toys[edit | edit source]

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Machine Robo[edit | edit source]

Machine Robo Series[edit | edit source]

  • Buggy Robo (1982)
    • ID number: MR-08
    • Accessories: none
Buggy Robo was the 8th figure in Bandai's Machine Robo Series and converts from robot to a blue beach buggy patterned after a Meyers Manx beach buggy, with a folding windshield and rubber tyres, in 6 steps. The figure has articulation at the shoulders and the knees, though the latter only lock into place in one position. The toy's only real weak point is the windscreen, which can deform, stress or snap. Like the rest of the range, the figure retailed at ¥600.
  • The figure was later issued as the GoBots figure BuggyMan, without the additional sticker sheet. This means the American release is missing the racing number on the hood and 'Buggy Robo' decals on the sides.
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Machine Robo Best 5[edit | edit source]

High Machine Series[edit | edit source]
  • Buggy Robo (1983)
    • Accessories: none
Buggy Robo was recoloured the Machine Robo Best 5 High Machine giftset, now featuring a new blue/white colour scheme and police stickers, like one of those police dune buggies you see around. Also included in the set were updated versions of Supercar Robo, Police Car Robo, Porsche Robo and Countach Robo.
  • This version of the figure was exclusive to the Japanese market.


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Special Machine Series[edit | edit source]
  • Buggy Robo (1983)
    • Accessories: none
Buggy Robo was recoloured for the Machine Robo Best 5 Special Machine giftset, now featuring a new red colour scheme. Also included in the set were updated versions of Bike Robo, Fire Robo, Police Car Robo and Ambulance Robo.
  • This version of the figure was exclusive to the Japanese market, though a similar recolour was released as Buggy-Man in the Machine Men Staks Transport giftset.

Robo Machine[edit | edit source]

Machine Men[edit | edit source]

Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos[edit | edit source]

Machine Robo Series[edit | edit source]

  • Buggy Robo (1986)
    • ID number: MRB-6
    • Accessories: none
Buggy Robo was reissued for the Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos toyline in updated packaging. The figure was assigned to the Battle Tribe, and featured no changes from the original Japanese release.

Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos (Action Toys)[edit | edit source]

Machine Robo Series[edit | edit source]

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  • Buggy Robo (2021)
    • ID number: MR-12
    • Accessories: Radio/cannon

The twelfth figure in Action Toys' Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos series, Buggy Robo converts from robot to Meyer Manx dune buggy. The figure features a mix of plastic and diecast. As a modern figure, Buggy Robo features a wide range of articulation. The figure includes a radio accessory which can be stored on the back of the vehicle mode, or convert into a bazooka-like cannon for the robot mode to wield.

Notes[edit | edit source]

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  • A prototype version of Buggy Robo pictured in some catalogues featured a solid, painted windshield rather than the frame seen on the finished version, and a black interior.