For the Kid in Us All!

Ah robots. The childhood love and the screenwriter's best friend. And what good is having a robot if you can't fight with it? The teams on ABC's BattleBots took this idea and ran with it years ago, and it has come back to fame within the last few years. Luckily, now the public at large can join the fun, thanks to the good folks over at HexBug.

 

There are three types: Push Strike, Clutch and Clash, and I/R BattleBots. Push Strike BattleBots are bots that the user pushes to activate the weaponry of the bot, and are designed for on-the-go battles. Clutch and Clash BattleBots utilize a handle and trigger mechanism to activate weapons, and are great for tabletop battles. The I/R BattleBots are for use in the arena, which is a replicate of the arena for the full-size Bots - complete with a few traps. These microbots are patterned after the two championship bots from the last season - Witch Doctor and Tombstone.

 

While still early in the market (availability began on September 12, 2016), these little warriors are ideal for the collegiate competitors. For example, a BattleBots tournament could compliment another dorm room tournament, say, Smash Bros Melee on this campus...

 

If you are interested or have a family member who would be this holiday season, check them out over at https://www.hexbug.com/battlebots or check for them on Amazon.