'Robot Converts to F-15 with Pull Back Action'
The Dashbots F-15 Jet is a transforming robot toy that was sold in two colours, grey and a teal-like blue.
At a glance there's no denying a similarity to the Gobots Leader-1 (originally Machine Robo, Eagle Robo) figure. The mode change is identical bar the legs being one piece and the diecast metal section is the same body part on both toys; comparison image at the bottom of this page. The Gobots Leader-1 was also issued in blue, albeit a dark blue.
While much larger in jet mode than Leader-1, due to the legs not extending very far from the body in robot mode, the F-15 is only slightly taller than the Gobot.
From a collector perspective the teal version proves very difficult to find and is prone to developing a green tinge, likely from UV damage.
Like
all Dashbots, the F-15 features a powerful pull back, wind up motor that competently sends it dashing across the floor.
See Dashbots main index for further details.
Region Codes Used: US United States - Location codes only shown where items were known to be released.
This list is accurate yet likely to be incomplete. If you are able to confirm release in other regions please get in contact.
Dashbots US Merry Yard (grey) 1985
Dashbots US Merry Yard (teal blue) 1985
Faction Unlike many of the other Dashbots, seemingly released slightly later, the F-15 does not have a Good or Evil faction designation.
Misleading Packaging The blister card text shows '3 IN 1' for what is clearly a two mode robot; unless they count the motor feature as one of the three. It also mentions 'Stick-On Decals' that didn't come with the toy.
Stamped (c) 1985 Merry Yard Toy Corp Pat. Pending Made in Taiwan
Dashbots vs. Gobots Leader-1 Comparison