Fire Robo MR-10 / MRB-15
Originally designed in Japan by Bandai and released for their Machine Robo Series line as Fire Robo this model was not released as part of any other Bandai distribution. Low sales of the initial six models* in the US saw Tonka take over distribution and as part of successfully rebranding the line to 'Gobots' Pumper was given his new name.
* MR-01 to MR-07 (Highway Robo was not picked up for the Gobots line)
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 / AU Australia / EU Europe / BRA Brazil / KOR Korea
NOTE: Region codes only shown where items were known to be released. This list is accurate yet likely incomplete.
Gobots 10 Series 1 US Tonka 1983
Machine Robo Series MR-10 JP Bandai 1983*
Machine Robo Series Best 5 MR-10 JP Bandai [Yellow] 1983*
Machine Robo Revenge of Cronos MRB-15 JP Bandai 1986*
Mutante BRA Glasslite 1986 - Bootleg***
Mutante BRA Glasslite (variant leg stickers) (red body & head, grey arms) [all plastic] 1999-2000 - Bootleg***
Convert BRA MIMO 1985
Mini-Changeable Bots YJ-7 KOR
Unconfirmed whether Pumper was released in Canada. It's likely that due to the very small nozzle/weapon part this model was not included in a number of regional releases.
* Machine Robo Series extra sticker sheet issued with this release.
** Fire Robo's name is in marketing is written with a space, however the ladder sticker does not show one.
*** ("Bombeiro" (Firefighter) ladder sticker) - text on 1986 ladder sticker is much larger than 1900-2000 issue. Example is missing leg (MR-10 like), grille and ladder ('Bombeiro') stickers.
