Mash-N-Go

Mash-N-Go
Participation Information
US 1994-1997 Events	1997
Team Information
Team Members	Jim Anderson
From	Parsippany, New Jersey
Robot Statistics
Power	2-wheel electric drive
Weapons	Pickaxes
Statistics correct as of its most recent show/competition appearance, or if not applicable, qualification attempt.

Mash-N-Go was a heavyweight from the 1997 US Robot Wars events, here it managed to get to the second round, beating frenZy before losing to Mauler.

Design

Mash-N-Go in the pits without its axes

The internals of Mash-N-Go

Mash-N-Go was a rectangular shaped robot made of aluminium armed with two pickaxes and a fireaxe which were spring loaded. The robot was decorated with small plastic skulls on teh corner ends, a large led stripe on the back, that would display insults to their opponents and a rubber mask from the film franchise Predator The robot used a two wheel electric drive which powered two 16 inch wheel barrow wheels as well as a steel framing.

Robot History

1997 US Championship

frenZy and Mash-N-Go exchange blows with each other

In the first round of the heavyweight face-off, Mash-N-Go faced frenZy. For this battle, frenZy was equipped with a larger spiked axe to land more precise hits on its opponent, the first time Team Minus Zero had employed interchangeable weapons on their heavyweight hammer bot.

The match started tentatively for both machines, with neither able to make the most of their initial axe swings. Moments later, frenZy spiked the top of Mash-N-Go four times, but Mash-N-Go crept away towards the left-hand side of the arena. Another tentative phase followed, with frenZy again striking down on Mash-N-Go's front axe arm.

While building a sizeable damage advantage, problems were affecting Team Minus Zero's machine as its radio receiver switched off mid-bout. The problems were severe enough for frenZy to be left completely immobilized, allowing Mash-N-Go to slowly push it around in circles as the nearby 'robo-cam' closed in. Both robots became locked together, prompting Michael Meehan to ask their teams to show signs of mobility. Mash-N-Go jerked forwards a couple of times, fulfilling Meehan's request and taking victory by knockout.

Mauler rips apart the back of Mash-N-Go

In the Winner's Bracket, Second round, Mash-N-Go faced Mauler. Both robots crept slowly towards each other; The Mauler spun its flails while Mash-N-Go - minus working weapons - resorted to 'taunting and insulting' it with its LED sign. The Mauler tore a chunk off Jim Anderson's machine with its first hit, also proceeding to attack Mash-N-Go's axes and remaining bodyshell. One blow caused both robots to lock together, enabling Mash-N-Go to push The Mauler back across the arena.

Mauler "decapitates" Mash-N-Go's decorative head

The 'deadly embrace' was momentarily broken when Charles Tilford's machine backed away. However, Mash-N-Go halted The Mauler's overhead spinner as it followed, engaged in another pushing match with it, and displayed more taunts through its sign. The Mauler dealt a series of lighter hits on the front of Mash-N-Go, only to find itself spinning by the chassis when Mash-N-Go caused the spinner to stop. Another pushing and grappling match ensued, with The Mauler steering Mash-N-Go towards and away from the lower wall. Once both robots broke free, The Mauler kept trying to spin up, but was continuously pressured by Mash-N-Go as the battle entered its final minute.

Yet another pushing match took place; The Mauler broke free with just over thirty seconds remaining, as Mash-N-Go appeared to be immobilized on one side. The Mauler delivered a final series of blows to Mash-N-Go, breaking the wooden handle of one of its pickaxes in the process, before the end bell rang. In their ruling, the Judges decided that The Mauler had won this battle.

Results

Wins/Losses

• Wins: 1
• Losses: 1

Series Record

Events	Mash-N-Go Event Record
1994	Did Not Enter
1995	Did Not Enter
1996	Did not Enter
1997	Heavyweight Round 2