Vintage 1983 Popy: Machine Robo “MR-17” Drill Robo Made in Japan

The featured toy is the iconic MR-17 Drill Robo from the 1983 Machine Robo Series, originally designed and manufactured by the Japanese company Popy (a division of Bandai).
When Bandai partnered with Tonka to bring these converting figures to the West, this specific mold was introduced to North American and international markets as the Renegade character Screw Head in the GoBots toy line.
Toy Details
Character Name: Drill Robo (Japan) / Screw Head (North America/GoBots)
Manufacturer: Bandai (Popy / Tonka)
Release Year: 1983
Series: Machine Robo Series / Challenge of the GoBots
Features: Die-cast metal and plastic parts with a distinctive drill head that transforms into a drilling vehicle
Material Composition: Features a sturdy mix of die-cast metal and high-grade plastic parts typical of 1980s Popy/Bandai manufacturing.