Machine Robo MR-B747 Jumbo Jet - Display Only

In 1984 (an annus mirabilis for transforming robots) Bandai began a special promotion with Japan Airlines: offering a limited edition Machine Robo in return for loyalty points. This unlikely alliance produced what is now the rarest of the 600 series and one of its most striking pieces. Rarely seen boxed and often missing an engine or two the MR-B747 is the cherry on the top of most Machine Robo collections.

Machine Robo - Lucky Draw MR-20 - £200

This is a stunning gold chrome Porsche Robo MR-20, made by Bandai in 1983. These chrome Machine Robo were released for a brief period as lucky draw items in Japan. There was a small possibility that one would reside within your regular packaged toy. A variety of models were given this regal treatment: including MR-01, MR-03, MR-04, MR-20, MR-29 and MR-31. All in either gold or silver. Like most vintage chromed items, not many still retain their original lustre.

Machine Robo Collection - MIB - £1000

This is a stunning collection of Machine Robo, made by Bandai in the 1980's. There are 40 robots in total (MR-06, MR-11, MR-12, MR-30, MR-43, MR-44, MR-45 and MR-46 are included but not pictured). All are MIB and come complete with boxes, polystyrene inserts, overlays, accessories (where appropriate), unused sticker sheets, instructions and catalogues. Some of the boxes have wear but all toys and contents are in deadstock condition. Finding a collection of this size and quality is practically unheard of. Some consider Machine Robo an inferior alternative to Transformers but for me they have an unpretentiousness that puts them amongst the most refined of transforming robot.