

The smallest non-transforming ST Dairugger and the fully-transforming plastic Dairugger XV would be resold in the US as part of the Voltron series by Matchbox, entirely under the Voltron name. A larger version of Dairugger XV was also released, which did not contain die-cast materials, as the metal content was too heavy for the design and for the Friction motors installed in many of the vehicles. A GB-73 would follow, with a transforming DX Dairugger, which could separate only into the three larger combined vehicles. In the early 1980s, the original ST Dairugger toys were released by Popy Pleasure under the toy release number of GB-72, as part of the Chogokin label, and constructed of high-quality die-cast materials. Annihilation of the Reinforcement FleetĢ5. Moya Kirigas ( モーヤ・キリガッス Mōya Kirigassu ?)ĭairugger is made up of 15 vehicle parts. Miranda Keets ( ミランダ・キーツ Miranda Kītsu ?)īaros Karateya ( バーロス・カラテヤ Bārosu Karateya ?) Patty Ellington ( パティ・エリントン Pati Erinton ?) Land Team uniforms were yellow and bronze.

The design of the 15 separate Rugger units came from the sport of rugby, since 15 players are required to form a rugby union. There are a total of 15 parts referred to as "Rugger", which can combine together to form the super-robot Dairugger. There are three assault team units: Land, Air, and Sea. It is somewhat by fate that they must help the people of Galbeston find a new planet before it explodes, and liberate it from its despotic Emperor. Dairugger, the super robot, is deployed in order to defend the Earth. After commencing its mission of exploration, the starship Rugger-Guard is attacked by a ship of the Galbeston Empire.

The president of the Terran League launches a mission to explore beyond the galaxy. Dairugger XV is an exploration robot, as well as an intended peace-keeping force.
