The Razer Minibot was one of a series of minibots released as merchandise. It was one of the first minibots to be distributed.
Features[]
This minibot was based on the Series 4 version of Razer.
Like many of the other minibots, this toy does not feature any moving weaponry. It wasn't a very detailed replica, and its wedge has a very high ground clearance, and is quite stubby and steep, unlike the real thing. Like the pullback, the side guards do not connect to the front wedge.
Releases[]
As one of the first minibots to be released, for a highly marketable machine, the Razer minibot saw numerous releases.
The Minibot was released in a three-pack with Refbot and Sgt. Bash, as well as in a two-pack with Shunt and a five-pack with Wheely Big Cheese, Sir Killalot, Hypno-Disc and again, Shunt.
Differences to the real robot[]
The iconic claw lacks the detail of the drilled holes that helped reduce weight on the real robot. There is also a red "eye" on the claw, which isn't found on the real robot, giving the toy an almost cartoonish appearance. Not only this but as mentioned, the weapon and self-righting wings were completely static. The Razer logo on the sides is outlined in black on the real robot, however this is not the case on the minibot.
Trivia[]
- The three-pack containing the Razer, Refbot and Sgt. Bash minibots would later be updated in 2002 to use more contemporary packaging.
- Razer's release as part of a five-pack with Wheely Big Cheese and Hypno-Disc was the only time the Razer minibot was sold alongside fellow competitor robots, with the toy otherwise being packaged exclusively with House Robots.
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