User blog:Toon Ganondorf/Series 9 Predictions

Very rough, will add more later.

8. Jellyfish
I like the idea behind Jellyfish. I like the novelty. I do not like the design. I expected a big, clear blue plastic machine with dangly parts, not a kid’s kinder project. Even less logical was the decision to put it and Nuts not only in the same heat, but in the same battle. For Jellyfish to proceed, it has to knock out both its older brother and one of the good robots. A way too tall order.

7. Nuts 2
Same logic as above, but I give it a slightly better chance because we’ve seen Terrorhurtz and Behemoth unable to KO it before and that could mean that it survives the full fight, meaning that Rapid or Terrorhurtz could fall if they’ve been lacklustre or targeted each other. We saw it with Razer, don’t forget.

6. TMHWK
TMHWK was much higher on my list until I saw it was in with three spinners. Broad sides could see a repeat of Kat 3 v Barber-Ous 2.

5. Crank-E
The only one of the spinners who TMHWK has a good chance of hurting based on body shape, I’m still leaving it at 5 because its weapon is small, its body is big, and both Sabretooth and Aftershock look like they’re not messing around. If someone is going out with TMHWK, it’s Crank-E.

4. Sabretooth
Unfortunately, I will not be praying for Gabe any more than I was praying for Leonardo DiCaprio’s Oscar. Gabe’s only lost three times, I’d much rather pray for Terror Turtle to win a fight. The drum is a big improvement, and I’m pegging it to pass Round 1, but against the far more potent looking foes I have little hope.

3. Terrorhurtz
After 28 seconds of completely uninspiring Terrorhurtz action was previewed, I’m also open to the possibility Terrorhurtz loses in Round 1. But with such sacrificial first round opponents, I feel reassured. However, I’m anticipating a repeat of last year with Terrorhurtz doing well but falling shy of the final hurdle.

2. Aftershock
Looks potent, not top-heavy and is most people’s favourite. But I’ve gone with...

1. Rapid
My first untelevised impression of Rapid was less than impressed. My first televised impression (from the preview footage) was far better. Instant paralells were drawn with Tsunami, a robot that took its heat by storm. If its armour is hard enough and its flipper doesn’t buckle, I could see it defeating every robot in this head (I’m dubious of Aftershock’s flywheel torque srimech). However, I’m also conscious of how Tsunami lost – to a powerful flywheel. Rapid and Aftershock alternate 1 and 2 for me, and I’m open to both. But I’m sticking with my gut and picking Rapid for the final.