Submarine Man (Dive-Dive): Friendly Robot Submarine Man was identical to his other releases, and was later renamed to Dive-Dive as a part of Bandai's brand unification. Original Release: 1983 Released Under Series: 1, 2, 3 ID Number: 21

Jeep Man (Geeper-Creeper): Enemy Robot Jeep Man was released unchanged from his other variants, with his named being changed later in the line (though misspelled as Greeper Creeper). Original Release: 1983 Released Under Series: 1, 2, 3 ID Number: 18 Accessories: Machine Gun

Cycle Man (Cy-Kill): Cycle Man was one of the first six Machine Men released by Bandai, unchanged from his other releases. Later in the line, his name was switched to Cy-Kill. Original Release: 1983 Released Under Series: 1, 2, 3 ID Number: 01 Accessories: Wheels, Engine Block

F-15 Man (Leader-1): Friendly Robot Leader-1 was initially released as F-15 Man in Australia, though there were no changes made to the toy itself. Later issues changed the name and switched to his Tonka colours. Original Release: 1983 Released Under Series: 1, 2, 3 ID Number: 17

Silver Porsche: Enemy Robot A mail away silver variant of Porsche Man (Crasher) was released under Machine Men, available through cutting out the Bandai logo from any Machine Men packaging and mailing it to their offices. 6000 were awarded. Original Release: 1984

Lite Catchers: The GoBots Lite Catchers were produced by Avalon and were clear plastic versions of Leader-1, Cy-Kill and Scooter that paint could be applied to, which were then hung so light could shine through them. They could also glow in the dark. Original Release: 1985

Machine Men Stickers: 10 Machine Men stickers were released apart of the promotion between Bandai, Hanimex Cameras, and Nabisco. They featured the Super GoBots and Power Suits, some featuring early/alternate designs such as Bug Bite, Zeemon and Warpath. Original Release: 1986

Leader-1 (Nabisco Promotion): Friendly Robot An exclusive chrome version of Leader-1 featuring the Tonka recolour stickers was available as a part of a promotion between Bandai Australia, Hanimex Cameras, and Nabisco. It is unknown how many were produced. Original Release: 1986

Sun Visor: The GoBots Sun Visor was one of many low effort pieces of merchandise created by Gordy International, being a red sun visor (shocker) with the GoBots logo printed on it. It was also released by Randim Marketing in Canada for some reason. Original Release: 1984

Staks Transport Collector Pack: The Australian release of Staks Transport was unchanged from his other variants, however bizarrely released with four exclusive recolours of other Machine Men. Original Release: 1985 Released Under Series: 2 Accessories: Pipe-Guns, Trailer

3-Wheel Buggy Robo: 3-Wheel Buggy Robo was released exclusively in Japan by Bandai. He can reach high speeds and is armed with an Ionoid Supersonic Cannon. Original Release: 1984 Released Under Series: 2 ID Number: MR-30 Accessories: Front Wheel, Rear Wheels

Narlie (Mini Comic): Following the arrival of the Rock Lords, the Enemy Machine Men started to rejoin the fight, but we're suddenly stopped by the appearance of the ferocious Narlies! First Appearance: Challenge of the Machine Men

Day #181: Tonka Rock Lords (1987)

Stoneheart (Mini Comic): Stoneheart was one of the first Rock Lords to emerge during the battle of the Machine Men, changing into rock mode to knock down an unsuspecting Night Ranger. First Appearance: Challenge of the Machine Men

Sticks'N Stones (Mini Comic): Sticks'N Stones was one of the first Rock Lords to emerge following the dropping of the nuke. He mainly just argued with himself instead of fighting, leaving Stoneheart to battle Night Ranger. First Appearance: Challenge of the Machine Men

Magmar (Mini Comic): Magmar followed his Evil Rock Lords in attacking the GoBots in the wreckage of the Australian city, targeting Dive-Dive before being grabbed by the Good Rock Lord leader Boulder. First Appearance: Challenge of the Machine Men

Cy-Kill (Cosplayer): A Cy-Kill Cosplayer appeared alongside other cosplayers when Drax and Mantis came to Earth, with Drax threatening and beating him up on sight as GoBots killed his cousin! First Appearance: The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

Pulver-Eyes (Mini Comic): Pulver-Eyes appeared as an Evil Rock Lord in the Machine Men mini comic, rising from the blast of the nuke dropped on the city to attack Spay-C and Road Ranger. First Appearance: Challenge of the Machine Men

Tombstone (Mini Comic): Tombstone arose following the nuclear bomb dropped by the army, taking on Road Ranger before having his torso obliterated by his energy blasts. First Appearance: Challenge of the Machine Men

Boulder (Mini Comic): After the Evil Rock Lords emerged following the nuke dropped by the Australian army, the Good Rock Lords came to stop them, with Boulder grabbing Magmar to prevent him crushing Dive-Dive. First Appearance: Challenge of the Machine Men

Cy-Kill (Dan Dare): Cy-Kill's design was repurposed (although with a different colour scheme) from the Eagle Robo Machine comic for their Dan Dare series, appearing as a rogue worker robot out to kill Dan Dare and his crew before he is deactivated. First Appearance: Eagle No. 204

Robot Blasters: There were several releases of the Robot Blasters game (some using different names) featuring unlicensed GoBots characters as targets, including Water Walk, Dive-Dive, Slicks and Geeper-Creeper. It is likely more variants also existed. Original Release: 1980s

Water Walk (Bootleg): This unnamed Water Walk was released by Polyfect Toys under the Onfall Mobile CH line, packaged alongside an unrelated transformers bootleg. Water Walk himself was made entirely from plastic and cast in yellow and white. Original Release: 2010(?)

Dive-Dive (Bootleg): This unnamed bootleg of Dive-Dive released under the (very catchy) line 'Changeable Robot 2 in 1' and was a grey and entirely plastic version of the original figure. The colour scheme is similar to other Dive-Dive KOs, such as Shark-O. Original Release: 1984

C-12: C-12 was a bootleg of Spoons, released under the conspicuously named Machine Robo Series. He lacks any of the cream colouring on the official version and features new stickers replacing the 'MR-34' ones on the Bandai release. Original Release: 1984

Convert-A-Jeep: Convert-A-Jeep was the final of the three promotional Pepsi Convertables, and unsurprisingly was a bootleg of Geeper Creeper, with no mention of Bandai on the packaging or toy, only a Pepsi sticker on his leg. Original Release: 1985

Detector: Detector was a bootleg of Fitor from the 90s revival of the Brazilian Mutante line of GoBots knock-offs. Much like the rest of the line he shares the mold of the original but with a new colour scheme and made entirely out of plastic. Original Release: 1999-2000

Narligator (Movie): Two Narligators appeared amongst Magmar's army on Quartex, guarding Stonehead from any unwanted visitors. As such, they were unfriendly to Cy-Kill and the Renegades. First Appearance: Battle of the Rock Lords Voice Actor: Michael Bell, Frank Welker

Narliphant (Movie): A Narliphant joined Boulder's troops in their battle against Magmar, taking a liking to the new arrival Scooter, sharing his cowardice as he didn't fight in any of the battles. First Appearance: Battle of the Rock Lords

Leader-1 (Slide Puzzle): The Leader-1 slide puzzle was sold in Australian carnivals and produced by Bandai under the Machine Men branding. It is a blue slide puzzle with art of Leader-1 in his vehicle mode. Original Release: 1985

Rockpot (Movie): Magmar used the Rockpot to transport his troops across Quartex, however Boulder's troops destroyed it during the attack on Stonehead meaning he couldn't escape. First Appearance: Battle of the Rock Lords

Stoneheart (Movie): Stoneheart was a member of Magmar's forces, present at the many battles for his conquest of Quartex. Stoneheart took delight in battling many enemies, before being drafted at Stonehead. First Appearance: Battle of the Rock Lords Voice Actor: Foster Brooks

School Bag: The GoBots School Bag was produced and released by Tonka and featured art of Leader-1 and Cy-Kill in their robot and vehicle modes (using weapons featured in early promo material). Yaoi bag Original Release: 1984

Fossil Lord (Movie): The Fossil Lord was the only Rock Lord of the Fossil Kingdom left after Magmar's attack, teaming up with Boulder to defeat him. He was named Jaw Bone in the cancelled Fossilsaurus combiner. First Appearance: Battle of the Rock Lords Voice Actor: Foster Brooks

Slimestone (Movie): Slimestone flight with Magmar in many battles, using his Slimegun to attack his enemies (though finding it's use limited against Granite). He later survived the battle at Stonehead. First Appearance: Battle of the Rock Lords Voice Actor: Michael Bell

Granite (Movie): Granite was the first to see Magmar's plan in action, attempting to recover the stolen Power Scepters at Stonehead before escaping, rejoining Boulder for the battles to come. First Appearance: Battle of the Rock Lords Voice Actor: Michael Bell

Tote Bag: Show off your style with the GoBots tote bag! Produced by Tonka themselves, it was a bag that featured some unique artwork of Leader-1, Cy-Kill and the Command Center. It was also released in multiple colours. Original Release: 1984

Brimstone (Movie): Brimstone was a member of Magmar's forces, though one that didn't display much intelligence, failing to spot the spying Granite in Stonehead and getting crushed by falling rubble. First Appearance: Battle of the Rock Lords Voice Actor: Dick Gautier

Crackpot (Movie): Crackpot was present for many battles against Magmar's forces, including the battle at the stronghold and the final battle at Stonehead, in which he helped defeat Magmar. First Appearance: Battle of the Rock Lords Voice Actor: Phillip L. Clarke

Tombstone: Tombstone was a loyal member of Magmar's forces, taking part in many battles, including the attack on Boulder's stronghold and the Fossil Lords, before being defeated at Stonehead. First Appearance: Battle of the Rock Lords Voice Actor: Peter Cullen

Solitaire (Movie): Solitaire travelled to Gobotron with Nuggit to enlist the Guardians to help stop Magmar. However, when the Renegades discovered her Power Scepter, they kidnapped her and handed her to Magmar. First Appearance: Battle of the Rock Lords Voice Actor: Margot Kidder

Nuggit (Movie): Nuggit is one of the oldest surviving Rock Lords, a remnant of Quartexs forgotten past, sent with Solitaire to Gobotron to get the Guardians to help save their planet, uniting the two factions. First Appearance: Battle of the Rock Lords Voice Actor: Roddy McDowall

Sticks'N Stones (Movie): Sticks'N Stones is an always bickering member of Magmar's forces, only seen battling Boulder and his troops more than fighting himself. First Appearance: Battle of the Rock Lords Voice Actor: Peter Cullen, Frank Welker

Pulver-Eyes (Movie): Pulver-Eyes was instrumental in the Good Rock Lords battle against Magmar's forces, using his combat ability to defend the stronghold and attack the Rockasaurs. First Appearance: Battle of the Rock Lords Voice Actor: Frank Welker

Marbles (Movie): Marbles helped the Good Rock Lords to fight back against Magmars conquest of Quartex using his premonitions, helping to plot the attack on Stonehead and feeling he would meet the GoBots again. First Appearance: Battle of the Rock Lords Voice Actor: Darryl Hickman

Magmar (Movie): Magmar led his troops across Quartex collecting the Power Scepters in order to obtain the power of the Ultra Scepter. When the GoBots arrived, he teamed up with Cy-Kill but was betrayed. First Appearance: Battle of the Rock Lords Voice Actor: Telly Savalas

Cap: The GoBots cap was made by Tonka themselves and was a blue and white cap that featured Leader-1, Cy-Kill, Cop-Tur and Turbo in their robot and vehicle modes around the edge. Original Release: 1984

Rock Shot: Evil Shock Rock Rock Shot was one of the final Rock Lords released in Europe, featuring no major changes from his US release. Original Release: 1987 Released Under Rock Lords Series: 2

Mighty Orbots: Mighty Orbots is the combined form of the Orbots, piloted by Rob Simmonds, a towering robot that can take on Umbra and the forces of SHADOW using the combined abilities of all the Orbots members. First Appearance: Magnetic Menace Voice Actor: N/A

Boo Robotti: Boo is the twin sister of Bo, equally as capable of fighting but much more shy. She can manipulate light and energy in different ways, such as forcefields, levitation and turning herself invisible. First Appearance: Magnetic Menace Voice Actor: Julie Bennett