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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: Based on Series 4 design, thus lacking countdown clock, 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
Cons: Jaws do not open as far as real robot, 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 using it for battling difficult
Mr. Psycho
https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Mr._Psycho/Pullback
Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, weapons work
Cons: Tracks are decorative only, arms are delicate
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: Tracks are decorative only, hammer does not stay in place well
Sgt. Bash
https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Sergeant_Bash/Pullback
Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, runs mostly on main wheels, weapons work
Cons: Jaws do not stay open, nor are they ever open wide enough to capture other robots
Matilda
https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Matilda/Pullback
Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, runs on main wheels, weapon works, rear weapon can be swapped between chainsaw and flywheel
Cons: Tusks are too high off the ground, chainsaw can only move up and down manually

Dead Metal

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

Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, runs on main wheels, weapons work
Cons: Saw is very stiff without loosening the screw on the saw arm, jaws do not stay open
 
Firestorm 4
https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Firestorm/Pullback
Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, runs on main wheels, weapon works
Cons: Flipper is weak, wedge is too high off the ground, antennae break easily

Stinger

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

Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, runs on main wheels, weapon works
Cons: Without the ripcord, toy has very limited uses
X-Terminator 2
https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/X-Terminator_2/Pullback
Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, runs on main wheels, weapon works, can add different accessory on top
Cons: Exclusive to the Gauntlet Playset, can get stranded on its back, 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, runs on main wheels, weapon works, can flip other robots over
Cons: Weapon is difficult to fire, doesn't run upside-down
Hypno-Disc
https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Hypno-Disc/Pullback
Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, runs on main wheels, weapon works, includes different body armor and a self-righting mechanism
Cons: Self-righter is only on one body armor piece
Panic Attack
https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Panic_Attack/Pullback
Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, runs on main wheels, weapon works, manually operated weapon
Cons: Self-righting mechanism doesn't work, lifting forks are slightly too high off the ground
Chaos 2
https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Chaos_2/Pullback
Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, runs on main wheels, weapon works, rear panel can be removed to view electronics
Cons: Rear wheels are decorative, flipper doesn't touch the ground, flipper mechanism is fragile and will likely fail after certain number of uses, flipper cannot flip other robots over
Pussycat
https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Pussycat/Pullback
Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, runs on main wheels, weapon works
Cons: Weapon mechanism is very fragile, weapon is only black

Tornado

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

Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, runs on main wheels, weapon works, includes interchangeable scoop
Cons: Scoop isn't all that low to the ground
Razer
https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Razer/Pullback
Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, runs mostly on main wheels, weapon works
Cons: Crushing arm is faster than real life, doesn't trigger easily from front
Dantomkia
https://robotwars.fandom.com/wiki/Dantomkia/Pullback
Pros: Accurate representation of real robot, runs on main wheels, manually operated flipper
Cons: Can get stuck on its back end