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Re: Throwbots and Roboriders
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lugnet.technic
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Wed, 12 Jul 2000 03:42:48 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Bradley Dale writes:
> I do not have any of these sets, but I was thinking of buying one. They are
> not that expensive (unless you look at the piece count- yikes!), and seem very
> fun to play with. If I get a Throwbot, I will probably get Amazon or Granite,
> if a Roborider, Swamp or Dust. I need to ask-
> 1. Which is better, TB or RR?
> 2. Are alternate models possible with these sets?
> 3. How far do the disks go?
I've got all of both lines, mostly because I'm a sucker for little robots.
The RoboRiders are easier to play around with, since they are on wheels you
just roll them around instead of worrying about posing them and stuff. But in
the end they are pretty much all the same, they only vary by the color scheme
and what kind of sharp object they carry. The Throwbots allow for more
variety, most of them actually LOOK like they belong in a specific environment.
And most of the Throwbots kinda-sorta transform into "vehicle" modes, all the
Riders can do is adjust the height of their rear wheels. But from a
construction standpoint, the RoboRiders are a bit more creative. It was a joy
to see the unique way they are each put together. The Bots are
constructed mostly the same, only really differing by what's on their
non-throwing arm.
Not much by way of alternate models on the same scale as the originals, but
you get a good mix of pieces and I think some fancy stuff could be
accomplished by combining sets. Both lines already have "gestalt" modes
pictured on posters that come with the sets, where you use pieces from several
sets to make a larger robot or motorbike.
If you pull back and release the disc quickly, you can get them to pretty much
fly across the room. Aiming is harder, and you can forget about knocking
anything down. The wheels also depend on a quick pull back and release, and
they too will roll across a room before eventually veering off to the side and
falling down.
Swamp and Dust are good choices, they are probably the best of the line.
Granite is lame, go with Amazon or Jet or Ski for a first set. Have fun!
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| (...) An ironic choice of words, since I think it's the only one with 4 legs ;-) Granite certainly doesn't cut it as a pretend "fierce robo-warrior", but he does make a kinda-cute little dog. Maybe I'll put one one display as a Pit Droid Pet (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jul-00, to lugnet.technic)
| | | Re: Throwbots and Roboriders
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| (...) very (...) Granite, (...) I've got all of both lines, mostly because I'm a sucker for little robots. The RoboRiders are easier to play around with, since they are on wheels you just roll them around instead of worrying about posing them and (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jul-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Throwbots and Roboriders
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| I do not have any of these sets, but I was thinking of buying one. They are not that expensive (unless you look at the piece count- yikes!), and seem very fun to play with. If I get a Throwbot, I will probably get Amazon or Granite, if a Roborider, (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jul-00, to lugnet.technic)
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