Robot Mode
F-15 Mode
Heat Seeker:
Friendly Robot
Heat Seeker's Australian release was almost identical to his other releases, only lacking some of the additional stickers his other variants were packaged with.
Original Release: 1985
Released Under Series: 3
Robot Mode
Monster Mode
Original Packaging
Back of Original Packaging
Weird Wing:
Giant Monster Arm
South Claw's Australian release swapped his name for Weird Wing (smiliarly to the Robo Machine release) presumably by mistake. The toy itself was unchanged, however.
Original Release: 1985
Released Under Series: 3
ID Number: 3
Robot Mode
Vehicle Mode
Original Packaging
Back of Original Packaging
Changeable Robot Stationary Set:
A bootleg of Trac was released by Kwok following the end of the Zybots line, it featured a slightly different colour scheme and trailer to store stationary in. The box art is taken from the White Wonder release.
Original Release: Unknown
Robot Mode
Vehicle Mode
Original Packaging
Back of Original Packaging
Penetrator:
Penetrator was the first of thr series 5 Zybots to not be a recolour of previously a existing figure. He was later rereleased with different stickers, similar to other figures in the line.
Original Release: 1985
Released Under Series: 5
ID Number: 21
Robot Mode
Space Shuttle Mode
Original Packaging
Back of Original Packaging
Transporter 16:
Transporter 16 is the final release of Zybots IV, a wave similar in scale to Super GoBots. Despite the larger size, he is still a Zybot and turns into a rather simplistic robot and space shuttle.
Original Release: 1985
Released Under Series: 4
ID Number: 16
Robot Mode
Watch Mode
Original Packaging
Back of Original Packaging
Time Changer:
Not to be outdone by Transformers or GoBots, Zybots' released their very own robot watch under the title 'Time Changers' despite only one being made. Due to his minimalistic design, he is one of the sturdiest Zybots figures.
Original Release: 1984
Robot Mode with Parachute
Vehicle Mode
Original Packaging
Back of Original Packaging
Sky Racer:
Sky Racer was the final release of Zybots II, having the unique gimmick of being able to parachute and transform upon landing. Unfortunately, the poor plastic quality meant the gimmick barely worked.
Original Release: 1984
Released Under Series: 2
ID Number: 13
Me and my chud son 💖💞
Robot Mode
Plane Mode
Original Packaging
Back of Original Packaging
Mach-1:
Mach-1 was the sixth figure of the original 10 Zybots. Early prototypes suggest his design was adapted from another unrelated plane mold Remco had. He was later rereleased in the line three times.
Original Release: 1984
Released Under Series: 1
ID Number: 06
Robot and Vehicle Mode
Robot Mode
Original Packaging
Back of Original Packaging
Wrecker:
Wrecker was the seventh of the original 10 Zybots, and was one of the only ones to not take any parts from GoBots figures. He was later released with slightly different stickers in the Multiforce pack.
Original Release: 1984
Released Under Series: 1
ID Number: 07
Robot Mode
Plane Mode
Bolt:
Friendly Robot
Bolt was one of the final figures fo be imported into the Machine Men toyline by Bandai, released unchanged from his US release.
Original Release: 1986
Released Under Series: 3
Robot and Vehicle Mode
Robot Mode
Original Packaging
Back of Original Packaging
Stinger:
Enemy Robot
Stinger, along with Sparky, was one of two 'MRT' figures released outside of the US. Since he was designed for Tonka, it is likely his Machine Men release was simply a case of US overstock.
Original Release: 1985
Released Under Series: 3
Holy shit 😭
That's a neat idea!
Robot Mode
Vehicle Mode
Original Packaging
Back of Original Packaging
Fright Face:
Giant Monster Head
Fright Face is the gruesome first member of the Puzzler Fiends, and notably featured more silver paint on his Machine Men release than his GoBots counterpart.
Original Release: 1986
Released Under Series: 3
ID Number: 1
What do you mean it's over two hours
Oh I'm definitely gonna give this a watch !!!
Combined Mode (Mistransformed)
Combiner Mode (Correct Transformation)
Puzzler:
Friendly Puzzler Robot
Puzzler is the Friendly Machine Men's giant combiner designed to defend the Earth from their enemies. While the figure itself was unchanged, the individual figures were only sold separately.
Original Release: 1985
Released Under Series: 3
Front of Satchel
Back of Satchel
Satchel:
Show off your style with the official GoBots satchel, released by Tonka themselves, similar to other items they produced for the brand. It featured stock art of Leader-1 and Cy-Kill among other GoBots characters and was released in other colours.
Original Release: 1984
Robot and Plane Mode
Robot Mode
Bullseye:
Friendly Robot
Bullseye's Machine Men release was identical to his Robo Machine release, including his blue canopy and reversed wing stickers unlike his GoBots release.
Original Release: 1985
Released Under Series: 3
I love him so muchhhh
Robot and Vehicle Mode
Robot Mode
Combined Mode
Zig Zag:
Giant Puzzler Leg
Zig Zag is the final member of the Puzzler team, released in Australia as Guardians, who turns into one of it's legs. He was released unchanged from his other variants.
Original Release: 1985
Released Under Series: 3
ID Number: 5
Cy-Kill in vehicle mode sticker
Turbo Sticker
Cop-Tur Sticker
Scooter in vehicle mode sticker
Argentinian Stickers:
A series of GoBots stickers based on the Hanna Barbara stock art was released in Argentina in the 1980s. It is unknown if they were licensed but the bizarre colour schemes and poor quality suggests they weren't.
Original Release: 1984-86
Honestly fair but I've always thought he had the best robot mode out of all the puzzler guys despite that lol
Robot and Vehicle Mode
Robot Mode
Combined Mode
Rube:
Giant Puzzler Leg
Rube was released in Australia unchanged from his other releases, the only major difference being a Guardian, much like the other Puzzler figures.
Original Release: 1985
Released Under Series: 3
ID Number: 6
If we was in the show he certainly didn't leave much of an impact lol
Robot and Monster Mode
Robot Mode
Original Packaging
Back of Original Packaging
Hornet:
Enemy Robot Monster
The Australian release of Hornet shared his grey European colour scheme, despite his card showing his blue GoBots colours.
Original Release: 1986
Released Under Series: 3
Combined, Spaceship and Power Suit Mode
Power Suits
Combined Mode (with two left fists)
Enemy Battle Suit:
Enemy Battle Suit was the Australian release of Grungy, using a more generic name much like their release of Courageous. It was one of few Tonka designs released outside of the US.
Original Release: 1985
Released Under Series: 3
