'Transforms Robot into Vehicles into Robot'
This is not a final page. Due to the quantity of work required, this is a placeholder to at least provide some reference.
MegaRobot (Light Sound) is an extension with extra gimmick of Imperial Die-Cast's 1993 SupeRobot line (see separate page this site) that in itself was a re-re-distribution of MC Toy's original models now in new colours. The line was wholesaled direct from Imperial Die-Cast in the United States and Canada, while Titan Toys INT LTD were responsible for the United Kingdom distribution.
The key gimmick for this line beyond its motor is the flashing lights and irritating siren sound. It's a strange choice of implementation as the effect is activated by pulling the robot's head out into robot mode position. The sound and lights only continue for six seconds so if you want to use it in vehicle mode like this, you need to jam the head in
very quickly and send it across the floor. The blister card boast it can be triggered 3000 times before the battery depletes and in fairness, many still work today. There are three different sounds to go with the different figures, however there does seem to be some mix-n-match. Hear the sounds at the bottom of this page.
The sound chip is clearly a generic box of sounds. Jumping various solder points on the PCB with your finger while triggering the sound will produce a number of classic 80s ray gun toy and other sounds not intended for these toys.
While there was no intention for the batteries to be replaceable, if you unscrew the upper body and locate the two batteries in a small, plastic drum they're fairly easy to swap out. The batteries are 189 alkaline button
cell batteries. Other equivalent batteries depending on region and brand are SR1130W, SR54, AG10, SB-BU, G10, 280-15, GP189, M, V389, D389, 626, S1131E, V10GA, LR55, GP389, LR1130, 389, 189 and LR54.
See toy line main index and history section for further details and toy heights.
All include die cast metal and plastic components as well as the synonymous pull-back motors
Region Codes Used: US United States / CA Canada / UK United Kingdom - 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.
Brusiser Cruiser Imperial US/CA/UK (orange) 1993*
Maser Blaster Imperial US/CA/UK (white) 1993*
Trail Blazer Imperial US/CA/UK (blue) 1993*
* cardbacks show 1992 however distribution didn't take place until 1993
Note: Bruiser Cruiser was released with two very slightly different chest stickers. The version shown on the example below as well as another with an entirely yellow background and a diagonal, black cross through a slightly less flattened oval section.
Motors All-Terrain Trekkers (all) PB10 - See Motor Guide page for details
Stamping - All-Terrain Trekkers (all) - Main toy stamped Logo 2 and a Made in China gold sticker. Motor is stamped Made In with a vacant over stamp area covered by a second Made in China gold sticker
Below are examples of MC Toy manufacturing stamps reference above
(this will likely be removed once individual figure images are included)
