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== Robotboy ==
== Robotboy ==


{{quote| ''"This great, Tommy! Can't wait deactivate on bed like real boy!"''}}
{{quote|''"This great, Tommy! Can't wait deactivate on bed like real boy!"''}}


The titular character, a [[Robot Kid]] created by [[Gadgeteer Genius|Professor Moshimo]] with [[Badass Adorable|the most advanced fighting capabilities on the planet]]...[[Naive Newcomer|and the mentality of an 11-year old Japanese exchange student.]] To keep certain less savory personalities from using him for [[Take Over the World|the wrong purposes,]] Moshimo sends him to live with Tommy Turnbull, where he learns to become a real boy.
The titular character, a [[Robot Kid]] created by [[Gadgeteer Genius|Professor Moshimo]] with [[Badass Adorable|the most advanced fighting capabilities on the planet]]...[[Naive Newcomer|and the mentality of an 11-year old Japanese exchange student.]] To keep certain less savory personalities from using him for [[Take Over the World|the wrong purposes,]] Moshimo sends him to live with Tommy Turnbull, where he learns to become a real boy.
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* [[Constantly Curious]]
* [[Constantly Curious]]
* [[Cute Shotaro Boy|Cute Shotaro Bot]]
* [[Cute Shotaro Boy|Cute Shotaro Bot]]
* [[Flying Brick]]: Hoooooo boy. If we tried to list all his powers starting from episode one, we'd be here all day and then some. [[Seer|Probability calculator,]] [[An Ice Person|freeze ray,]] [[More Dakka|bullets,]] [[Good Old Fisticuffs|kung-fu skills,]] [[Flight|rocket boosters,]] [[Frickin Laser Beams|laser beam,]] [[Playing With Fire|flamethrower]]...
* [[Flying Brick]]: Hoooooo boy. If we tried to list all his powers starting from episode one, we'd be here all day and then some. [[Seer|Probability calculator,]] [[An Ice Person|freeze ray,]] [[More Dakka|bullets,]] [[Good Old Fisticuffs|kung-fu skills,]] [[Flight|rocket boosters,]] [[Frickin' Laser Beams|laser beam,]] [[Playing with Fire|flamethrower]]...
* [[Nice Job Breaking It Hero]]: Reactivating Protoboy in "Brother".
* [[Nice Job Breaking It, Hero]]: Reactivating Protoboy in "Brother".
* [[The Noseless]]
* [[The Noseless]]
* [[Pint Sized Powerhouse]]
* [[Pint-Sized Powerhouse]]
* [[Red Eyes Take Warning]]
* [[Red Eyes, Take Warning]]
* [[Batman Can Breathe in Space|Robotboy Can Breathe In Space]]
* [[Batman Can Breathe in Space|Robotboy Can Breathe In Space]]
* [[Super Strength]]
* [[Super Strength]]
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== Tommy Turnbull ==
== Tommy Turnbull ==


{{quote| ''"Professor Moshimo must be in some kind of trouble! Maybe Robotgirl can help us!"''}}
{{quote|''"Professor Moshimo must be in some kind of trouble! Maybe Robotgirl can help us!"''}}


The other co-protagonist of the show, a fairly average young boy who was chosen by Moshimo to take care of Robotboy and be his teacher of sorts. He has a very good knowledge of robotics and often plays the [[Straight Man]] to Gus.
The other co-protagonist of the show, a fairly average young boy who was chosen by Moshimo to take care of Robotboy and be his teacher of sorts. He has a very good knowledge of robotics and often plays the [[Straight Man]] to Gus.
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* [[Cute Shotaro Boy]]
* [[Cute Shotaro Boy]]
* [[Deuteragonist]]
* [[Deuteragonist]]
* [[Distressed Dude]]: A fair few times.
* [[Dude in Distress]]: A fair few times.
* [[Hair of Gold]]
* [[Hair of Gold]]
* [[Mentor Archetype]]
* [[Mentor Archetype]]
* [[Red Oni Blue Oni]]: Blue to Gus's red.
* [[Red Oni, Blue Oni]]: Blue to Gus's red.
* [[Satellite Character]]: If you think about it. He exists for Lola and Gus to have a third friend, Robotboy to have a best friend, Kurt and Donnie to make fun of, and...that's it.
* [[Satellite Character]]: If you think about it. He exists for Lola and Gus to have a third friend, Robotboy to have a best friend, Kurt and Donnie to make fun of, and...that's it.
* [[Vitriolic Best Buds]]: With Gus.
* [[Vitriolic Best Buds]]: With Gus.
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== Gus ==
== Gus ==


{{quote| ''"Yo, that's the G-man to you!"''}}
{{quote|''"Yo, that's the G-man to you!"''}}


Another friend of Tommy and Robotboy, and was friends with Tommy and Lola even before Robotboy came along. Much less heroic than his friends, but still a good guy at heart.
Another friend of Tommy and Robotboy, and was friends with Tommy and Lola even before Robotboy came along. Much less heroic than his friends, but still a good guy at heart.


* [[Anti Hero]]: Type III/IV
* [[Anti-Hero]]: Type III/IV
* [[Big Eater]]
* [[Big Eater]]
* [[Book Dumb]]
* [[Book Dumb]]
* [[Brought to You By The Letter S]]: The stylized "G" on his shirt.
* [[Brought to You by The Letter "S"]]: The stylized "G" on his shirt.
* [[Butt Monkey]]
* [[Butt Monkey]]
* [[Extreme Omnivore]]
* [[Extreme Omnivore]]
{{quote| '''Gus:''' Haha! I ate all your candy!<br />
{{quote|'''Gus:''' Haha! I ate all your candy!
'''Tommy:''' That was soap.<br />
'''Tommy:''' That was soap.
'''Gus:''' Huh? ...Haha! I ate all your soap! }}
'''Gus:''' Huh? ...Haha! I ate all your soap! }}
* [[Jerkass]]/[[Jerk With a Heart of Gold]]
* [[Jerkass]]/[[Jerk with a Heart of Gold]]
* [[Naked People Are Funny]]: In "Halloween" and at the end of "Tummy Trouble".
* [[Naked People Are Funny]]: In "Halloween" and at the end of "Tummy Trouble".
* [[Only One Name]]
* [[Only One Name]]
** His last name, although it's not used often, is [[Shout Out|Bachman-Turner]]
** His last name, although it's not used often, is [[Shout-Out|Bachman-Turner]]
* [[Red Oni Blue Oni]]: Red to Tommy's blue.
* [[Red Oni, Blue Oni]]: Red to Tommy's blue.
* [[Shipper On Deck]]: For Tommy/Lola, although it's more that he likes to tease them about it than anything.
* [[Shipper on Deck]]: For Tommy/Lola, although it's more that he likes to tease them about it than anything.
* [[Temporary Bulk Change]]: The tapeworm in "Tummy Trouble" makes him thin instead of fat.
* [[Temporary Bulk Change]]: The tapeworm in "Tummy Trouble" makes him thin instead of fat.
* [[Token Evil Teammate]]
* [[Token Evil Teammate]]
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== Lola ==
== Lola ==


{{quote| ''"Hi, boys. Tea?"''}}
{{quote|''"Hi, boys. Tea?"''}}


The fourth and last member of Tommy's [[Nakama]] and the only girl, as well as the daughter of a famous ambassador.
The fourth and last member of Tommy's [[Nakama]] and the only girl, as well as the daughter of a famous ambassador.
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* [[Blue Eyes]]
* [[Blue Eyes]]
* [[Closer to Earth]]
* [[Closer to Earth]]
* [[Distressed Damsel]]: Near the end of "The Manchurian Robot" and "Valentine's Day".
* [[Damsel in Distress]]: Near the end of "The Manchurian Robot" and "Valentine's Day".
* [[Magic Skirt]]
* [[Magic Skirt]]
* [[Nice Girl]]
* [[Nice Girl]]
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== Professor Moshimo ==
== Professor Moshimo ==


{{quote| ''"How do you like my new house? Undetectable by radar, and safe from Dr. Kamikazi."''}}
{{quote|''"How do you like my new house? Undetectable by radar, and safe from Dr. Kamikazi."''}}


The scientist who invented Robotboy, as well as Robotgirl and Protoboy. He keeps in touch with Tommy, Gus and Lola to send upgrades for Robotboy or help them fix the problem of the day.
The scientist who invented Robotboy, as well as Robotgirl and Protoboy. He keeps in touch with Tommy, Gus and Lola to send upgrades for Robotboy or help them fix the problem of the day.
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* [[Mad Scientist]]
* [[Mad Scientist]]
* [[Nice Guy]]
* [[Nice Guy]]
* [[Non Action Guy]]
* [[Non-Action Guy]]
* [[Positive Discrimination]]
* [[Positive Discrimination]]


== Dr. Kamikazi ==
== Dr. Kamikazi ==


{{quote| ''"He's not Ro anymore! He's a finely tuned killer robot...who does exactly what I say. And I say...GET HIM!"''}}
{{quote|''"He's not Ro anymore! He's a finely tuned killer robot...who does exactly what I say. And I say...GET HIM!"''}}


The main antagonist of the show, an evil scientist who wants to steal/kidnap Robotboy and make an army of Robotboy clones to take over the world.
The main antagonist of the show, an evil scientist who wants to steal/kidnap Robotboy and make an army of Robotboy clones to take over the world.
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* [[Failure Is the Only Option]]
* [[Failure Is the Only Option]]
* [[Kick the Dog]]: Pretty much describes his entire relationship with Constantine.
* [[Kick the Dog]]: Pretty much describes his entire relationship with Constantine.
* [[Jerk With a Heart of Jerk]]: In "Teasebots".
* [[Jerk with a Heart of Jerk]]: In "Teasebots".
* [[Large Ham]]
* [[Large Ham]]
* [[Mad Scientist]]: "Frozen sea monkeys, ATTAAAAAAACK!"
* [[Mad Scientist]]: "Frozen sea monkeys, ATTAAAAAAACK!"
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== Constantine ==
== Constantine ==


{{quote| ''"Ah, boss, I'd be happier if you'd have some milk."''}}
{{quote|''"Ah, boss, I'd be happier if you'd have some milk."''}}


Kamikazi's ever-loyal sidekick.
Kamikazi's ever-loyal sidekick.


* [[Affably Evil]]
* [[Affably Evil]]
* [[Anti Villain]]
* [[Anti-Villain]]
* [[Butt Monkey]]: Being abused by Kamikazi in every possible way has got to count for something.
* [[Butt Monkey]]: Being abused by Kamikazi in every possible way has got to count for something.
** [[The Chew Toy]]
** [[The Chew Toy]]
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* [[Pet the Dog]]: He tried to save Salvatorei the gerbil from being made into Kamikazi's soup in "Teasebots".
* [[Pet the Dog]]: He tried to save Salvatorei the gerbil from being made into Kamikazi's soup in "Teasebots".
* [[Supreme Chef]]
* [[Supreme Chef]]
* [[Why Did It Have to Be Snakes]]: "Oh, shut your trap, boss! That snake gives me the heebie-jeebies!"
* [[Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?]]: "Oh, shut your trap, boss! That snake gives me the heebie-jeebies!"


== Protoboy ==
== Protoboy ==


{{quote| ''"Protoboy no so easy to destroy! And now get revenge on brother!"''}}
{{quote|''"Protoboy no so easy to destroy! And now get revenge on brother!"''}}


Moshimo's first robot and Robotboy's big brother, he was turned evil by Kamikazi, but turned out to be too insane to control and had to be deactivated.
Moshimo's first robot and Robotboy's big brother, he was turned evil by Kamikazi, but turned out to be too insane to control and had to be deactivated.
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== Robotgirl ==
== Robotgirl ==


{{quote| ''"We have fun. Play now. Yes, please?"''}}
{{quote|''"We have fun. Play now. Yes, please?"''}}


A female clone of Robotboy created to keep him company at Moshimo's house when Tommy had to leave for a two-week camping trip.
A female clone of Robotboy created to keep him company at Moshimo's house when Tommy had to leave for a two-week camping trip.
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* [[Cheerful Child]]
* [[Cheerful Child]]
* [[Distaff Counterpart]]
* [[Distaff Counterpart]]
* [[Fem Bot]]
* [[FemBot]]
* [[Genki Girl]]
* [[Genki Girl]]
* [[Palette Swap]]
* [[Palette Swap]]
* [[Pink Means Feminine]]: Her bow, gloves, skirt, eyes, boots and "ears".
* [[Pink Means Feminine]]: Her bow, gloves, skirt, eyes, boots and "ears".
* [[Red Eyes Take Warning]]
* [[Red Eyes, Take Warning]]
* [[Technicolor Eyes]]: Well, she ''is'' a robot...
* [[Technicolor Eyes]]: Well, she ''is'' a robot...
* [[Zettai Ryouiki]]: Grade B/C.
* [[Zettai Ryouiki]]: Grade B/C.

Latest revision as of 05:32, 11 August 2014


Robotboy

"This great, Tommy! Can't wait deactivate on bed like real boy!"

The titular character, a Robot Kid created by Professor Moshimo with the most advanced fighting capabilities on the planet...and the mentality of an 11-year old Japanese exchange student. To keep certain less savory personalities from using him for the wrong purposes, Moshimo sends him to live with Tommy Turnbull, where he learns to become a real boy.

Tommy Turnbull

"Professor Moshimo must be in some kind of trouble! Maybe Robotgirl can help us!"

The other co-protagonist of the show, a fairly average young boy who was chosen by Moshimo to take care of Robotboy and be his teacher of sorts. He has a very good knowledge of robotics and often plays the Straight Man to Gus.


Gus

"Yo, that's the G-man to you!"

Another friend of Tommy and Robotboy, and was friends with Tommy and Lola even before Robotboy came along. Much less heroic than his friends, but still a good guy at heart.

Gus: Haha! I ate all your candy!
Tommy: That was soap.
Gus: Huh? ...Haha! I ate all your soap!

Lola

"Hi, boys. Tea?"

The fourth and last member of Tommy's Nakama and the only girl, as well as the daughter of a famous ambassador.


Professor Moshimo

"How do you like my new house? Undetectable by radar, and safe from Dr. Kamikazi."

The scientist who invented Robotboy, as well as Robotgirl and Protoboy. He keeps in touch with Tommy, Gus and Lola to send upgrades for Robotboy or help them fix the problem of the day.

Dr. Kamikazi

"He's not Ro anymore! He's a finely tuned killer robot...who does exactly what I say. And I say...GET HIM!"

The main antagonist of the show, an evil scientist who wants to steal/kidnap Robotboy and make an army of Robotboy clones to take over the world.

Constantine

"Ah, boss, I'd be happier if you'd have some milk."

Kamikazi's ever-loyal sidekick.

Protoboy

"Protoboy no so easy to destroy! And now get revenge on brother!"

Moshimo's first robot and Robotboy's big brother, he was turned evil by Kamikazi, but turned out to be too insane to control and had to be deactivated.

Robotgirl

"We have fun. Play now. Yes, please?"

A female clone of Robotboy created to keep him company at Moshimo's house when Tommy had to leave for a two-week camping trip.