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'Robot Converts to Car with Pull Back Action'
The Dashbots (all plastic, metallic sparkle flecked plastic version) Firebird is a transforming robot toy that so far has only been sighted in metallic green and metallic blue*.
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.
As with all Dashbots, the Firebird 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 blue & black) Late 80s/early 90s*
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 Firebird was listed on the first release, tray packaging as allied with the 'Friendly Robots'.
Stamped '(c) 1985 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 Police Car's face and belt are loosely based on the Gobots Hans-Cuff, or more specifically the Machine Robo Series, Patrol Car Robo sculpt. The Machine Robo link is more likely as the Dashbots Dune Buggy and Ferrari were adapted from existing Japanese model kids and it's highly likely the Police Car was as well; yet to be confirmed.
