{"product_id":"vintage-bandai-robo-machine-robot-winch-truck-1-22-hilux-4wd-boxed-1985-japan","title":"Vintage Bandai Robo Machine Robot Winch Truck 1\/22 Hilux 4WD Boxed 1985 Japan","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVintage Bandai Robo Machine Robot Winch Truck 1\/22 Hilux 4WD Boxed 1985 Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Bandai Robo Machine Robot Winch Truck, manufactured in Japan in 1985. Based on the Toyota New Hilux 4WD, this impressive 1:22 scale transforming toy converts from a detailed pickup truck into a walking robot complete with a battery-operated power winch system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced during the golden age of Japanese transforming robot toys, the Robo Machine range was released by Bandai alongside the hugely popular transforming robot boom of the mid-1980s. These toys combined realistic licensed vehicles with imaginative robot transformations and are now highly sought after by collectors of Japanese vintage toys, Machine Robo, early Transformers-era collectibles and Bandai memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many transforming toys of the period, the Robot Winch Truck features a functioning battery-powered winch capable of lifting both the vehicle and robot vertically, together with four-wheel drive operation, making it one of the more unusual and technically ambitious releases in the Robo Machine range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGood vintage condition overall. The original box is in good condition with age-related storage wear, edge wear and minor creasing as shown. The truck displays well and is in good overall condition, although there are noticeable marks to the windscreen. The original weapons and instruction leaflet are included. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description and show the exact item you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n1985.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Item Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Bandai Robo Machine Robot Winch Truck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased in 1985\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToyota New Hilux 4WD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:22 scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransforms from truck into robot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery-operated power winch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-wheel drive function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal weapons included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal instruction leaflet included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal illustrated box included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold exactly as photographed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of Bandai's highly collectable Robo Machine series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced during the original transforming robot craze of the mid-1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed Toyota Hilux 4WD design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures one of the series' distinctive battery-powered winch mechanisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent crossover collectible for Bandai, Machine Robo and early Transformers collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese-made examples with original box, weapons and instructions are increasingly difficult to find complete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBandai launched the Robo Machine line during the early 1980s as part of the worldwide popularity of transforming robot toys. Several Robo Machine designs would later share engineering concepts with the Machine Robo range, while many collectors also associate them with the era that produced the original Transformers toys. The Robot Winch Truck is notable for combining a licensed Toyota Hilux pickup with an electric winch feature, giving it functionality beyond simple transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease inspect all photographs carefully before purchasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photographs show the exact item you will receive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeapons and instruction leaflet are included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery operation has not been tested unless stated otherwise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold exactly as shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePacked carefully and dispatched securely from the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more vintage Japanese toys, Bandai collectables and retro robot memorabilia in our store, \u003cem\u003eThe Voyage Bird\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transformers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Truck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1985\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFranchise:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transformers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boxing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEAN:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does not apply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1986\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal\/Licensed Reproduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original (Opened)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transformers \u0026amp; Robots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boxed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Age Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime Period Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980-1989\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transformers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Voyage Bird UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51499656446092,"sku":"TVB-327259548426","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0376\/0793\/2044\/files\/1_9f5580d9-0297-4f38-8fe6-52d827663961.jpg?v=1784380875","url":"https:\/\/www.thevoyagebird.co.uk\/products\/vintage-bandai-robo-machine-robot-winch-truck-1-22-hilux-4wd-boxed-1985-japan","provider":"TheVoyageBird","version":"1.0","type":"link"}