Drill Robo MR-17 / MRB-11
Originally designed in Japan by Bandai and released for their Machine Robo Series line as Drill Robo the model was not long after issued as Drill* for the European Robo Machine release. Tonka's US rebranded 'Gobots' distribution saw Screw Head given his now most established name.
It is suspected that this model was not released for the Australian Machine Men line. No examples have been sited and the figure does not appear on final assortment figure cardbacks.
Further details are below, on the Series 1 Index and for more in-depth reading see the Toy Line History page.
Region Codes Used: JP Japan / US United States / CA Canada / EU Europe
NOTE: Region codes only shown where items were known to be released. This list is accurate yet likely incomplete.
Gobots 22 Series 1 US/CA Tonka 1983
Gobots Renegade Gift Pack #2 US Tonka 1985
Robo Machine RM-17 EU Bandai 1983 (possible limited release)* **
Machine Robo Series MR-17 JP Bandai 1983*
Machine Robo Revenge of Cronos MRB-11 JP Bandai 1986*
* Machine Robo Series extra sticker sheet issued with this release.
** Screw Head 'Drill' while reported as a limited release for Robo Machine, an on card example has not been sighted and claims may be incorrect. If you have a example please get in contact!
CREDIT: Machine Robo Series box, instructions and stickers sheet donated by Johnny Seidts.
