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Battlebots Metal Mechanics Reviews

1. Toys below are only from what I still have.
Deadblow (version 1)
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/Deadblow/Metal_Mechanics?so=search
Pros: Weapon resets using rubber pully, 4-wheel drive, top armor is made with actual metal
Cons: Weapon is not as fast as real robot's weapon, wheels are wrong colors
Deadblow (version 2)
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/Deadblow/Metal_Mechanics?so=search
Pros:
Side wedges are close to the ground, chassis builds on wedges being included, top armor remains made of metal
Cons:
Side wedges are not hinged, flipper attachment on weapon is wrong color and makes weapon harder to use, tires on wheels are still wrong color, weapon is not as fast as real robot's weapon
Overkill
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/OverKill/Metal_Mechanics?so=search
Pros: Accurate to real robot, weapon resets itself using rubber belt, top and front wedge are made of metal
Cons:
Weapon does not have real robot's range of motion, only moves weapon, wedge is hindered by plastic feet under toy
Ronin
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/Ronin/Metal_Mechanics?so=search
Pros: Only tracked robot in the range, quite accurate to real robot, partly made of metal
Cons: Tracks are very stiff, instructions are wrong about when to put the sticker on the blade
Backlash  (version 1)
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/Backlash/Metal_Mechanics?so=search
Pros: Mostly simple assembly, armor is made of metal
Cons: Weapon tends to stall repeatedly due to chunky weapon teeth, wedge is hinged, securing body to chassis is tricky

Backlash (version 2)
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/Backlash/Metal_Mechanics?so=search
Pros: Greatly improved weapon speed, more stable than original kit, metal armor
Cons: Still uses original kit's rear wedge assembly, wheels under weapon support don't move well
Tazbot
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/Tazbot/Metal_Mechanics?so=search
Pros: Unique kit in the range, accurate to real robot, includes battle damage stickers
Cons: Weapon has very limited range, turret is manually controlled, chassis is tricky to fit into top armor
Mauler 5150
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/Mauler/Metal_Mechanics?so=search
Pros: Includes handle for using the toy while weapon spins, accurate to robot's Season 3.0 design, includes battle damage stickers
Cons: Weapon spins very slowly, can be snagged by stickers