Machine Robo Returns with Revenge of Cronos Action Figures




If you're a transforming robot toy fan who thinks that the Machine Robo line gets overlooked way too often, you're in luck. Action Toys is taking pre-orders for the first two action figures it is producing for its new Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos line.

As the toy line's name suggests, the new designs bring these figures closer to how they appeared in the Revenge of Cronos anime series. The first two figures are re-designs of MR-01 Bike Robo (a.k.a. "Cy-Kill", as it was renamed for Tonka's Gobots line) and MR-17 Drill Robo (a.k.a. "Screw Head"). The second two figures will be re-designs of MR-02 Battle Robo (a.k.a. "Tank") and MR-25 Eagle Robo (a.k.a. "Leader-1").

Like the original Machine Robo MR-600 series line in the '80s, each figure features die-cast metal parts. However, even though the new figures are slightly larger than their original counterparts--measuring between 4.5" to 5" in height--the price is significantly higher at $45.99 per figure. Still, with the amount of detail and points of articulation provided for each figure, I can see why they cost as much as they do. Click below to see more pictures of these impressive new Machine Robo figures.

MR-01 Bike Robo:











MR-17 Drill Robo:











MR-02 Battle Robo:







MR-25 Eagle Robo:








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  1. FragataOctober 24, 2016 at 7:54 PM

    Wow! Awessome toys.

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    1. TimOctober 29, 2016 at 4:12 PM

      From what I've read, these are just the initial four re-designs of the original Machine Robo line. Many more figures are on their way.

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