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Robot Wars Pullback Toy Reviews

1. Toys below are only from what I still have.
Refbot
https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Refbot/Pullback
Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, runs on main wheels, weapons work, includes mock battle board
Cons: Uses Series 4 design, which had no countdown, mostly limited to pullback feature
Growler
https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Growler/Pullback
Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, runs on main wheels, weapon works, sturdy design
Cons: Jaws don't open as far as real robot and lower jaw is static.
Shunt
https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Shunt/Pullback
Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, runs on main wheels, weapon works
Cons: Scoop and plow are too high off the ground, pullback mechanism makes battling with it difficult, wheel hubs are wrong color
Mr. Psycho
https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Mr._Psycho/Pullback
Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, weapons work
Cons: Arms are delicate, runs on alternate wheels
Sir Killalot
https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Sir_Killalot/Pullback
Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, weapons work, lance can be swapped for hammer
Cons: Runs on alternate wheels, hammer doesn't stay in place well
Sgt. Bash
https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Sergeant_Bash/Pullback
Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, weapons work, runs on main wheels
Cons: Jaws don't stay open and are never wide enough to grab other pullbacks
Matilda
https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Matilda/Pullback
Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, weapons work, runs on main wheels, can swap rear weapon
Cons: Tusks are too high off the ground, chainsaw can't move much at all

Dead Metal

https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Dead_Metal/Pullback

Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, weapons work, runs on main wheels
Cons: Saw and saw arm are stiff to move unless screw is loosened, jaws don't stay open

Firestorm 4
https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Firestorm/Pullback
Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, weapon works, runs on main wheels
Cons: Flipper is weak, wedge is too high off the ground, antennae break very easily

Stinger

https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Stinger/Ripcord

Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, weapon works, runs on main wheels
Cons: Has very little functionality without ripcord

X-Terminator 2
https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/X-Terminator_2/Pullback
Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, weapon works, runs on main wheels, can add or swap accessory on top
Cons: Not released individually, can get stuck on its back, axe head is upside down, scoop is too high off the ground

Wheely Big Cheese

https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Wheely_Big_Cheese/Pullback

Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, weapon works, runs on main wheels, can flip other pullbacks over
Cons: Not invertible, weapon is difficult to fire, pins for flipper are fragile

Hypno-Disc
https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Hypno-Disc/Pullback
Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, weapon works, runs on main wheels, can swap body armor, spiked armor inspired real robot's design change
Cons: Self-righting mechanism is on wrong body armor, weapon linked directly to drive
Panic Attack
https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Panic_Attack/Pullback
Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, weapon works, runs on main wheels, weapon is manually powered
Cons: Self-righting mechanism and light on top don't work, lifting forks and side skirts are too high off the ground
Chaos 2
https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Chaos_2/Pullback
Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, weapon works, runs on main wheels, rear panel is removable
Cons: Rear wheels are decorative, flipper is too high off the ground and too weak, mechanism breaks easily, can get stuck on its side
Pussycat
https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Pussycat/Pullback
Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, weapon works, runs on main wheels
Cons: Weapon mechanism breaks easily, weapon is only painted black

Tornado

https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Tornado/Pullback

Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, weapon works, runs on main wheels, includes front scoop
Cons: Scoop is too high off the ground and inaccurate to real robot's design, robot can't run upside down the same way as when upright

Razer
https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Razer/Pullback
Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, weapon works, runs on main wheels
Cons: Weapon is faster than real life, doesn't trigger easily from the front
Dantomkia
https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Dantomkia/Pullback
Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, weapon works, runs on main wheels, manually operated flipper
Cons: Can get stuck on its back end, cannot adjust height of rear