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'Robot Converts to Car with Pull Back Action'
The Dashbots (all plastic, metallic plastic version) Ferrari is a transforming robot toy that so far has only been sighted in metallic green*.
It's currently unclear how or exactly when the metallic plastic Dashbots were released, however it appears it was in very low numbers. As of writing (2024) information is still being sought to clarify details.
Unlike the original metal and plastic version, the all plastic Ferrari's windows are part of the main body and not a semi-transparent insert.
As with all Dashbots, the Ferrari 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 (metallic green & black) Late 80s/early 90s*
* as the metallic plastic Dashbots are very uncommon, it's highly likely other colour schemes exist.
Faction The Ferrari was listed on the first release, tray packaging as allied with the 'Evil Robots'.
Stamped '(c) 1984 Upright Manufacturers Inc Pat. Pending Made in Taiwan'. Up-Right is misprinted and should have a hyphen. The stamp was not updated to reflect the reissue date. The reason for this is the date stamp relates to the year the toy was patented, not produced.
Trivia The Dashbots Ferrari's face is loosely based on a RX-78-2 Gundam Mobile Suit head. It's not surprising as the Ferrari was adapted from a Japanese model kit released during the height of Gundam's early popularity. The same kit was re-used by North American company Monogram for their Gobots 'Turbo' kit; regardless of it looking nothing like the Turbo. The Dashbots version is 10% larger than the original kit.
