Rotary Kidd

Toy Number: MRBH-5

The late 80s Machine Robo toys were pretty innovative but relatively unknown to US collectors. The Go-Bots line had fizzled out and these were never imported over.

Rotary Kidd

I love the MR boxes from that time.

Rotary Kidd

Rotary Kidd

Rotary Kidd

Rotary Kidd is part of the Battle Hackers series. This toy transforms from Robot to helicopter with a relatively simple transformation.

Rotary Kidd

What makes Rotary Kidd cool is his pull back action. In Helicopter mode, you can pull him back and release him and he goes zooming across the floor. Even better – the helicopter blades turn while it moves!

Rotary Kidd

There is no metal in this toy, only plastic and the rubber for the wheels. But the plastic feels great and is strong. Make no mistake, this was meant to be played with.

Rotary Kidd

Articulation is limited and I think more could have been done with it but that’s always been the case with the classic Machine Robo Toys.

Rotary Kidd

To me the draw has always been the overall 80s Japanese aesthetic which emphasized hard futuristic lines and chrome detailing.

Rotary Kidd

Rotary Kidd

Rotary Kidd