Robot Wars to return
13 January 2016, 03:15 PM
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Robot Wars to return
apparently reported in the Mirror, re-booted, bigger than ever according to BBC 2. This is great news, what a start to the year!!!
13 January 2016, 03:24 PM
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saw that it was coming back, didnt see when though?
13 January 2016, 03:29 PM
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The tour starts in Feb
http://www.robotwars.tv/live
Not sure about the series.
with the advancement in robotics and technology generally it will be interesting to see what people build
13 January 2016, 03:40 PM
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Was it Craig Charles narrating ,
Enjoyed it last time
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13 January 2016, 03:40 PM
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So long as Hypnodisc is allowed to destroy everything at will
13 January 2016, 05:11 PM
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Hypnodisc was awsome.Flying debris & carnage everywhere.
On the other hand my other favourite was Razor.Stunning piece of engineering & a unbelievably powerful hydrolic fang that appeared to be able to pierce any substance known to man.
Can't wait.I just hope they don't dumb it down or go all girly with tame rules & regulations.
13 January 2016, 05:30 PM
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Used to love watching Robot Wars when I was a kid. I expect all the house robots will get an updated makeover with new and better technology available. My favourites were Razor, Hypnodisc, Wheelie big cheese, Pussycat and Chaos 2.
13 January 2016, 06:14 PM
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So long as Hypnodisc is allowed to destroy everything at will
I was thinking that just before I read your post, that 'bot caused some impressive carnage.
I have a pile of old flywheels in the scrap steel skip that would make a ideal "hypnodisc"
13 January 2016, 06:32 PM
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I was thinking that just before I read your post, that 'bot caused some impressive carnage.
I have a pile of old flywheels in the scrap steel skip that would make a ideal "hypnodisc"
I assume it's going to be four wheel drive.
13 January 2016, 06:39 PM
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Chaos 2 was good and always battled hard. Just hope the owner's voice has finally broke.
Phillipa Forresta was the icing on the cake though
13 January 2016, 06:42 PM
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13 January 2016, 06:46 PM
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I have a pile of old flywheels in the scrap steel skip that would make a ideal "hypnodisc"
Ooooh ooooh do it. Sharpen up the teeth on the ring gear then mount it on the biggest angle grinder you can find and have fun.
What's the worse than can happen?
*note I can't be held responsible for any damage to life, limbs or property caused by this experiment.
13 January 2016, 07:22 PM
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Razor,
killing Matlilda in style
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13 January 2016, 08:05 PM
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Wonder if the blonde with the black leather will be on ?
13 January 2016, 10:17 PM
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The tour starts in Feb
I went to see the tour in July last year
I got front row seats and it was fantastic. It was a good job there was strong netting around the battle area, bits were flying all over!
14 January 2016, 07:56 AM
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Wrong thread you should see Murdoch and Jerry Hall
14 January 2016, 07:59 AM
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Loved the engineering ideas. Some thought good defence was best, others sledgehammer breaking power. But the one that seemed to have it all was Razor. Beatific design, fast, agile, steel piercing capacity and self righting. Clever chaps all of them
14 January 2016, 09:28 PM
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Love Robot Wars! Have seen a few of the robots up close and was amazed at how big they are, you see them on TV and assume they are a lot smaller.
14 January 2016, 09:47 PM
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Robot Wars .....
14 January 2016, 10:29 PM
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Bet shes not quite as hot now..
03 February 2016, 01:14 PM
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Dara O Briain - didn't see that one coming!..... lol at some of the Twitter comments 8^)
03 February 2016, 01:28 PM
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Phillipa Forrester now......
03 February 2016, 05:51 PM
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Phillipa Forrester now......
I'd still smash it with the fury of a thousand hurricane's!!!
03 February 2016, 05:53 PM
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Phillipa Forrester now......
Still would
05 February 2016, 09:50 PM
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Phillipa Forrester now......
Yep, me too
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20 seconds with the kot and she will not look at another man anyway
06 February 2016, 11:12 AM
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20 seconds with the kot and she will not look at another man anyway