Maskrock - Ganseki Chōjin - 'Mysterious masked warrior'
Gobots Packaging 'Marbles is the brains behind the brawn of the good rocks. Though he's always cool, calm, and logical, Marbles enjoys a good fight as much as the next rock. Using his "future sight," Marbles can predict coming events and create illusions in his enemies' minds. His Scanner/Laser us a double-barreled threat to anyone who challenges him in battle!'
Japanese Packaging Practical Translation 'His personality and ability are as a mask wearing, rock superhero. While famous, his past is shrouded in mystery. A great martial artist, it is possible for him to change the hardness of his arms by mental concentration. His weapon's beam strength changes depending on the intensity of mental concentration.'
Robo Machine Packaging (shared by all Series 1 and 2 figures and Saberstone and Spearhead) 'Rock Life has evolved upon the planet 'Quartex' in the form of rock "beings", each with their own unique abilities. Conflict exists between the forces of good and evil ROCK LORDS. But just like GOBOTS, good does not always prevail, sometime the evil side wins!'
See main Rock Lords index page for more general details.
Region Codes Used: JP Japan / US United States / CA Canada / AU Australia / EU Europe
NOTE: Location codes only shown where items were known to be released. This list is accurate yet likely to be incomplete.
Gobots Rock Lords Series 2 US/CA Tonka 1986 [Light Green Skin, no Mask & White Eyes]
Robo Machine Rock Lords Series 2 EU Bandai 1986 [Light Green Skin, no Mask & White Eyes]
Machine Men Bandai AU 1986 [Light Green Skin, no Mask & White Eyes]
Machine Robo Series Ganseki Chōjin JP MRR-4 Bandai 1986 [Dark Green Skin with White Mask & Yellow Eyes]
NOTE: The prototype colour for Marbles was a grey/white mix, more close to actual white marble and his skin colour was medium brown. He also sported a more 'human' face and rock 'hairstyle'.
Character Details - Japanese Packaging
Height: 1.90 metres
Weight: 1.03 tons
Degree of Hardness: 9 (can sometimes be 12)
Body Type Western: 'Marble: Hard, shiny rock reflecting his seriousness and high intelligence.'
Body Type Japan: Space Cristobal/Cristobalite
Weapon Name Western: Scanner/Laser
Weapon Name Japan: Impulser
Stamped Japan for Machine Robo and Gobots and Macau for Robo Machine and Machine Men.
