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BattleBots(R): The Official Guide [Paperback]

Mark Clarkson (Author)

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Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Ryerson; 1 edition (April 25 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0072224258
ISBN-13: 978-0072224252
Product Dimensions: 27.2 x 21.1 x 1.3 cm
Shipping Weight: 975 g

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,065,313 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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What does one get when one combines engineering ability, mechanical parts, excess testosterone, and a lot of free time? Battlebots! Appearing on TV's Comedy Central (the earlier Robot Wars appeared on both BBC and PBS stations), well-armed robots duke it out for supremacy in a hazard-filled arena dubbed the Battlebox. Robots have names like Atomic Wedgie, Hexadecimator, and Death by Monkeys, and some are armed with saws and hammers while others are wedge-shaped to flip their opponents. Much of this title is devoted to the history of the Battlebots show and to descriptions of robots and their design teams. A section for wannabes on robot construction includes brief information on batteries, radio controls, wheels, and more. While not an essential purchase, this is a very fun book with a potentially large audience because of TV exposure. It is sure to appeal to teens as well as adults (such as this reviewer) who have never grown up.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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This is the only book on the market that is officially endorsed by BattleBots. With exclusive interviews and hundreds of full-colour photographs, this book presents the history of robots and robotic competition, including biographies and unique stories of famous builders, as well as the history of the BattleBots organization itself and biographical information on founders Trey Roski and Greg Munson.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Behind the scenes look, Jun 10 2002

Morris E. Rosenthal (Springfield, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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I've really been enjoying this book, ten minutes at a time. It explains the rules (I'm not sure I had realized there were any)behind the action, and includes capsule looks at number of bots I've seen locked in the box. The author talks about the costs of some bots, the time involved in designing them, and the number of upgrades they've gone through. I suggest this book for any fan of the TV show or the sport.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Love that Dr. Inferno Jr., May 23 2002

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Fun book, lots of great pix, and a spread on my favorite robot: Dr. Inferno, Jr. What's not to love?

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5.0 out of 5 stars Bot Lover, May 3 2002

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This glossy coffee table book is packed with photos, robot CAD drawings and a thorough history of the BattleBots competition. The abundant photos, in depth builder and robot profiles and stylized design caputres the real spirit of BattleBots. I love the chapter on "How to Build a Bot"- the step by step tutorial and comparison of materials provides solid advice to newbie builders like me. It is the best book on robotic combat I have ever seen. A must for all robot enthusiasts.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you wanted to know
Great book! The history and the personalities behind Battlebots are really interesting. The machines are given the level of attention you always wanted to get on the show... Read more

Published on May 3 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have for BattleBot and Robot Fans
If you or someone you know likes BattleBots, Robotica, or Robot Wars, this is a great book. It has tons of high quality still and action photos. Read more

Published on May 3 2002