Machine Robo Mugenbine

Machine Robo Mugenbine (マシンロボムゲンバイン), also called Multiple General Node Combine System or Mu.Gen.Bine is a Japanese transforming robot toyline first released on 27 December 2003 by Bandai.

Mugenbine uses numerous interlocking pegs and sockets to attach and remove components and relocate them in order to form different modes.

Most sets come with six to ten components called 'bine parts' that attach via the many pegs and holes on the Mugenroid, as well as on each other, to create other forms.

Most notable is the Turboroid, which can't bend as many ways as its predecessor, but already has wheels attached to help form vehicle modes and included completely unique heads that could rotate.

The initial release of these figures came alphabetically, as well as having most Mugenroids (ムゲンロイド) feature a matching letter on the side of their head.

2 Galaxy Rex and Heat Tricera also combine in animal mode as Mugen Brachio Double (ムゲンブラキオダブル).

The Mugen Gattai series continued as more variations of Mugenbine were released, though the figures became simpler, and did away with machine modes.

They generally included official combinations with the larger Mugen Engine figures released at the time.

Part of their design is to allow fans who want to build gigantic robots from their sets to accomplish them easier, as such all base figures come with an extra head for this purpose.

[1] Returning to the concept of a core robot, the Build Gattai are the newest form of normal Mugenbine figures.

These are made up of bine parts themselves and feature a cockpit for a mini figure, called a Roider, to sit inside.

Buildroids are a good bit bigger than Mugenroids, meaning these sets usually had a lot more bine parts, and also return to the formula of including machine, animal, and robot modes.

They tend to be much more simple, with little paint, relying heavily on stickers for its detailing, and with parts that usually come still attached to their plastic trees like model kits.

Series six - Mugen Holy Beasts of the Sword (ムゲン剣聖獣) Released in June, the set focuses on mythical and horned animals, most of which from European legend.

The new set is composed of a brand new mold based on sea animals, which combine to form Mugen Pirates.

The second set is composed of six units which can combine into Mugen Ryuuborn (リュウボーンバインズ), which has both Dragon and Fighter modes.

Series fifteen - Mugen Super Demon Beasts (ムゲン超魔獣) The Fifteenth line of the Mugenbine Candy Toys is stated to be released in January 2010[needs update] and it will have an Evil Magic theme unlike the first 14 Mugenbine Candy Toy releases.

It has six units that combines into Mugen Satan (ムゲンサタン) and it was counted as the third official villain in the Mugenbine franchise after both Xenonbine and Death Emperor.

The Ninjutsu Club edition consists of Takane Endou & Homura Hawk, Kyouko Kamitsuki & Fuuma Viper, Tamami Kamaguchi & Raiden Toad, Uruha Oogami & Kouga Wolf, and Sarii Sarutobi & Shinobi Ape.

The Evolbine series (katakana: エヴォルバイン - sometimes incorrectly romanized as "Evobine") are made up of five figures that each "evolve" from an egg to a hatchling to a beast form.

According to fiction from the commercials, the story takes place in Mugenpolis (ムゲンポリス), where the first Mugenbine, Air Leon, was developed, soon followed by Build Giraffe and Carry Eagle, designed to counter emergencies in the city.

The commercials also explained the characters Great Rex, Heat Tricera, and Zord Elephant were created by Mugenbine's North American branch.

Arch Tiger's commercial also implies an unseen, ominous enemy as its appearance causes the sky to turn purple.