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Following the debut of the first UK series in early 1998, a variety of Robot Wars Merchandise was released as the show began to gain popularity. Among the merchandise to be offered included video/DVD releases, books, video games and toys based on competitor and House Robots, among others, the range generating a high volume of sales and revenue throughout the original run of Robot Wars.

Merchandise was also offered to coincide with the rebooted series, the first items of these including the DVD/Blu-ray release of Series 8 along with the books Robot Wars: Build Your Own Robot and Robot Wars: The Official Handbook. A calendar was released in late 2017 as an item of merchandise, featuring images of the House Robots and eight competitors from Series 8-10. A range of toys and playsets created by HEXBUG were then released in June 2018, with a range of Construction Sets surfacing in 2019.

1994-1997 US Competitions[]

The first merchandising opportunities for Robot Wars were taken throughout the original 1994-1997 US competitions, with a small number of items being released during that period. Items ranged from T-shirts and baseball caps - featuring early logos and branding specific to the 1995 event - to event posters and VHS highlight videos of the 1994 and 1995 competitions. More uniquely, a double-sided 10-inch vinyl record by Air Liquide was also released, containing both parts of the "Combat Zone" theme produced for the 1994 event.[1][2][3]

Toys[]

Pullbacks[]

ContestantRobotsPullbacks

A handful of competitor Pullbacks

HouseRobotPullbacks

Several of the House Robot Pullbacks

Toys group shot offical

Official advertisement of the first wave of Robot Wars toys

Main article: Pullbacks

The Pullbacks were a series of toys modelled on the House Robots and some of the more famous competitors from the original series. As their names implied, most of these had a pullback motor which enabled them to move along the floor once they had been pulled backwards, though some featured friction motors or a ripcord system instead.

Most Pullbacks were packaged with small accessories such as barrels, ramps and girders, some of which were based on items featured in Trial events from the first four UK Series. All featured moving weapons (or arms in Refbot's case) which could be operated by buttons, levers, switches, wind-up motions or other methods. A few had removable panels (e.g. the rear panel of Chaos 2), or interchangeable weapons (such as Matilda's chainsaw/flywheel, or Sir Killalot, whose lance could be replaced by a hammer).

Several of these Pullback toys were also rereleased as two-packs, often pairing a House Robot and a competitor robot. These were packaged in unique boxes and sometimes included accessories which were not present in the Pullback toy's single release.

The models released were:

Pitstop Kits[]

Main article: Pitstop Kits

In addition to the main Pullback range, three larger Pitstop Kits were also released, allowing the user to construct the following robots using the parts and tools provided:

All featured a pullback motor, working weapons and a set of interchangeable parts which could be used to create an alternative robot design or 'mix and match' between the two.

Minibots[]

Allminibots

All 21 minibots

RWtoys

Size comparison of a pullback (left), and a Minibot (right)

Main article: Minibots

A series of smaller metal Pullback-style toys, most of which did not have moving parts unlike their larger counterparts.

Radio Controlled Toys[]

Main article: Remote Controlled Toys

Two lines of radio-controlled toys were also produced. Four of these were replicas of the House Robots Shunt, Matilda, Sir Killalot and Growler, with a further two 'Radio Controlled Battlers' (based on Sgt. Bash and competitor robot Tornado) also featuring a removable panel with an immobilising 'hotspot'. In size, these were larger than the Pullbacks and Pitstop Kits, but still considerably smaller than their real-life counterparts. All featured working weapons (at significantly reduced power and size) which could be operated manually or via remote control.

Playsets[]

A series of playsets, designed for use with Minibot and Pullback toys.

HEXBUG line[]

HEXBUG range

The HEXBUG merchandise introduced in 2018

The HEXBUG wave of Robot Wars merchandise released on 18 June 2018, initially being exclusive to Smyths toy stores before becoming available at other outlets. The product range at launch included:

Construction Sets[]

Main article: Robot Wars Construction Sets
Robot Wars Construction Sets

The four Robot Wars Construction Sets

In August 2019, a new wave of Robot Wars toys were quietly released online, depicting Sir Killalot, Matilda, Shunt and Dead Metal as metal construction sets. Although the timing and branding of the packaging coincided with the reboot of Robot Wars, the toys themselves were based on the Series 3-4 versions of the House Robots. The product range includes:

US deal[]

It was reported in The Guardian that Mentorn had negotiated a £1 million deal in America to sell Robot Wars toys.[4] However, it is unknown if the deal would have involved selling toys based on robots that competed in Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors, or if merely meant re-selling toys from the UK version of the show.

Home Media[]

UK video/DVD/Blu-ray releases[]

The first UK Robot Wars video that could be obtained was American Robot Wars 1996 in 1998, which could be purchased upon joining the Robot Wars Club. It featured highlights of selected battles from the live 1996 competition in San Francisco, augmented by short interviews with a number of participating teams. In addition to the full release, a short preview video was sent to new members of the Robot Wars Club as part of their membership pack.

The first video to be released for retail was the VHS title The First Great War in March 1999, which featured a review of the Heats and the Grand Final from the First Wars, with the exception of Heat D. The video also featured behind-the-scenes segments, highlights of the 1995 UK Open Competition preceding the television series, and The Constructor's Guide - a featurette giving tips and practical advice on how to build a competitor robot.

A second Robot Wars Club-exclusive release, A History of the Third Wars, was first made available to new members in 2000. This was a 18-minute review of The Third Wars, showing clips from each of the sixteen Heats, two Semi-Finals and the Grand Final in a similar format to the recap shown in the latter episode. Jonathan Pearce provided summaries for each competitor highlighted in the video, with excerpts of his original commentary used over clips from the Grand Final battles. Two different versions of History of the Third Wars were produced, one with a 'short break' advertising other merchandise items to Club members.

The next home video release was The First World Championship, which featured the first of three World Championships filmed during the original show's run. The First World Championship was filmed following the Third Wars, and initially released on VHS in March 2000, with a DVD release following in 2005. The First World Championship had a considerably longer running time than a standard Series 3 episode, of around 70 minutes in length; the competition consisted of a straightforward knockout tournament between sixteen robots and spanning across fifteen battles, fighting for the coveted prize of Robot Wars World Champion. Eleven nations were represented in the special.

Later in 2000 the Special Edition Double Pack was released. This set included both the First World Championship and American Robot Wars 1996 videos, marking the first time that the latter was available outside of Robot Wars Club membership.

Following this, the Ultimate Warrior Collection was released in late July 2002, the first Robot Wars titles to be released on DVD as well as VHS. It consisted of a series of four individual releases, three of which were dedicated to some of the most successful competitors in the show's history at the time of The Fifth Wars. Competitors to receive their own Ultimate Warrior Collection releases were Chaos 2, Hypno-Disc and Razer. Each of the latter releases featured interviews with the roboteers who built and entered their respective robots, footage of almost every battle the teams fought in prior to the Sixth Wars, and a detailed look into how their robots were built and operated.

The final Ultimate Warrior Collection release, Sir Killalot and the House Robots, was dedicated to the House Robots and received the alternate Ultimate Archive Collection label. As such, it showcased each of the original five House Robots' best and worst moments as well as numerous behind-the-scenes segments and interviews with House Roboteers, including designer Chris Reynolds. Sir Killalot and the House Robots also featured a preview of Mr. Psycho and Growler, House Robots which were introduced to Robot Wars after the videos were filmed. All four Ultimate Warrior Collection titles could be purchased separately, or as a four-volume boxset.

The last set of original releases came in 2004 when vouchers for two DVDs featuring one complete episode each of the Seventh Wars were included with different newspapers: Heat B was included with an issue of The Sun and Heat P was included with an issue of the Daily Express. Both these releases served to promote Fox Kids' acquisition of the rights to broadcast episodes of the Seventh Wars. Two further episodes would be released in 2005 with issues of Jetix Magazine. That same year also saw the release of the First World Championship on DVD.

To coincide with the return of the show, Robot Wars: The Brand New BBC Series was released in August 2016, a new DVD and Blu-ray release containing all six episodes of Series 8. A second DVD boxset, Robot Wars - The Complete Compendium 2017, was released on 11 December 2017, containing every episode of Series 9 and 10 (excluding the Robot Wars: World Series specials) as well as both episodes of Robot Wars: Battle of the Stars. Both home media releases were available for pre-order, with some copies arriving before the official release date.

The list of UK Robot Wars video releases is as follows:

Video VHS Release Date DVD Release Date Blu-ray disc Release Date Mech+ Release Date Notes
American Robot Wars Final 1996 1998 N/A N/A N/A Robot Wars Club exclusive with membership pack.
American Robot Wars 1996 1998 N/A N/A N/A Robot Wars Club exclusive; later released to the public as part of the Special Edition Double Pack.
Robot Wars: The First Great War 29 March 1999 N/A N/A N/A A review of Robot Wars: The First Wars, including behind-the-scenes segments, The Constructor's Guide and highlights of the 1995 UK Open.
Robot Wars: A History of the Third Wars 2000 N/A N/A 20 May 2022 Robot Wars Club exclusive with membership pack. Contains highlights of the main Third Wars including the Grand Final. Later streamed publicly by Mech+.
Robot Wars: The First World Championship 13 March 2000 10 January 2005 N/A March/April 2022
Robot Wars: Special Edition Double Pack 9 October 2000 N/A N/A N/A Boxset including The First World Championship and American Robot Wars 1996 videos, the first general release for the latter.
Robot Wars: Sir Killalot and the House Robots 29 July 2002 29 July 2002 N/A 27 May 2022 Ultimate Archive Collection release (part of Ultimate Warrior Collection series). Streamed by Mech+ as Ultimate Collection: House Robots.[5]
Robot Wars: Hypno-Disc 29 July 2002 29 July 2002 N/A 3 June 2022 Part of the Ultimate Warrior Collection series. Streamed by Mech+ as Ultimate Collection: Hypno-Disc.[6]
Robot Wars: Chaos 2 29 July 2002 29 July 2002 N/A 10 June 2022 Part of the Ultimate Warrior Collection series. Streamed by Mech+ as Ultimate Collection: Chaos 2.[7]
Robot Wars: Razer 29 July 2002 29 July 2002 N/A 17 June 2022[8] Part of the Ultimate Warrior Collection series. Streamed by Mech+ as Ultimate Collection: Razer.[9]
Robot Wars: Collectors Edition 29 July 2002 29 July 2002 N/A N/A Boxset including all four Ultimate Warrior Collection releases.
The Stars Collection Volume 14 N/A 2003 N/A N/A Reissue of the Ultimate Warrior Collection, containing all four releases in a single DVD case.
The Daily Express and Fox Kids Presents Robot Wars N/A 12 May 2004 N/A N/A Could be obtained with vouchers from the Daily Express newspaper.
Includes Heat P from the Seventh Wars.
The Sun and Fox Kids Present Robot Wars N/A 18 September 2004 N/A N/A Could be obtained with vouchers from The Sun newspaper.
Includes Heat B from the Seventh Wars.
Jetix Magazine Issue 6 N/A 27 January 2005 N/A N/A Includes Heat D from the Seventh Wars
DVD Triple Collection N/A 4 July 2005 N/A N/A Includes The First World Championship DVD along with two other shows.
Jetix Magazine Issue 18 N/A 29 December 2005 N/A N/A Includes The Third World Championship.
Robot Wars: The Brand New BBC Series N/A 29 August 2016 29 August 2016 N/A Includes all six episodes of Robot Wars: Series 8.
Robot Wars - The Complete Compendium 2017 N/A 11 December 2017 N/A N/A Includes Robot Wars: Series 9, Robot Wars: Series 10 bar its specials, and Robot Wars: Battle of the Stars.

Scandinavian video/DVD releases[]

In 2003 the company PAN Vision obtained the rights to issue existing Robot Wars videos on VHS and DVD in the Scandinavian region. The DVDs, while retaining the original English audio tracks, also came with Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish subtitles. The most notable release is perhaps that of The First Great War, which was never released on DVD in the UK. It is uncertain whether these DVDs featured the extras of the original UK releases, though The Constructor's Guide is omitted from the Scandinavian version of The First Great War. Strangely, all releases were billed as part of "The Ultimate Warrior Collection" even though not all of them were treated as such in the UK.

Video Release Date Notes
Robot Wars: The First Great Wars
Robot Wars: De Första Stora Slagen (Swedish)
Robot Wars: Ensimmäiset Fantastiset Kamppailut (Finnish)
22 October 2003 Not released on DVD in the UK. Omits the Constructor's Guide featurette.
Robot Wars: Sir Killalot and the House Robots
Robot Wars: Sir Killalot och Husrobotarna (Swedish)
Robot Wars: Sir Killalot ja Kotirobotit (Finnish)
Robot Wars: Sir Killalot Og Husrobotterne (Danish)
22 October 2003
Robot Wars: Chaos 2 22 October 2003
Robot Wars Box 12 November 2003 Boxset including first 3 videos.
Robot Wars: Hypno-Disc 20 October 2004
Robot Wars: Razer 20 October 2004
Robot Wars: The First World Championship
Robot Wars: Det Första Världsmästerskapet (Swedish)
Robot Wars: Ensimmäinen Maailmanmestaruus (Finnish)
20 October 2004

Streaming/Video-on-demand[]

In addition to the above physical video releases, both UK Series runs have been made available on various internet video-on-demand and streaming services from time to time.

For a limited time following their initial and repeat broadcasts on BBC Two, Series 8-10 were available to stream and download from BBC iPlayer, a practice which continues as of January 2023. Episodes included the entire main series as well as the Battle of the Stars and World Series specials. To promote the then-forthcoming Series 8, a short preview, Meet the House Robots, was also released exclusively on iPlayer on 11 July 2016, remaining available until its removal from the service on 29 September.

As of 2022, Series 8-10 and Battle of the Stars are officially available from selected VOD services such as YouTube and Amazon Video, in both SD and HD resolutions. It should be noted that for the latter services, Series 9-10 and Battle of the Stars are combined into a single series (listed on Amazon Video as the '2017' series), in line with the Complete Compendium DVD release.[10][11][12]

Beginning in April 2022, all series of the original UK version (Series 1-7 plus both series of Robot Wars Extreme) were introduced on the international streaming service Mech+. Each episode has been digitally restored and is available to stream in HD. For the first time, the main series was officially dubbed the Classic Series, with both Series 1-7 and Extreme being promoted under the collective title Robot Wars Classics.[13][14][15]

In early May, Mech+ teased the addition of the rebooted series (later officially branded the Revival Series) to the service.[16] Streaming debuts of the latter commenced in the autumn, with the main Series 8, 9 and 10 premiering on 16[17], 23[18] and 30 September[19] respectively. These were followed by the World Series (7[20] and 14 October[21]) and Battle of the Stars (9[22] and 16 December[23]) specials, enabling every televised UK Robot Wars episode to be available together for the first time.

Other content introduced by Mech+ during this period included the Series 2 spin-off Robot Wars Revealed,[24] the music video for the Android Love single,[25] the previously Club-exclusive History of the Third Wars,[26] and the Ultimate Warrior Collection, the latter renamed simply as the Ultimate Collection.[5]

On 7 April 2023, Dutch Robot Wars: Series 1 was introduced to Mech+ with English subtitles, a full widescreen aspect ratio and a similar digital HD remastering treatment to the Classic UK Series. This marked the first time that any part of the Dutch Series was officially available outside of its home market, though the remastered Dutch Series 1 omits commentary from Eric Corton found in the original BNN airings.[27]

Video Games[]

Main article: Robot Wars video games

During the original series' run, a number of video games were also released for handheld and home consoles as well as PC. The first of these was the Game Boy Color title Robot Wars: Metal Mayhem, released in December 2000 and based on Series 3. The main combat modes in Metal Mayhem worked similarly to console beat-them-up games, with battles being played and won on a 'two out of three' system. A 'Trials' mode containing challenges such as The Gauntlet, Sumo and Skittles was also included along with a 'Robot Workshop' mode, allowing players to build their own robots using a small selection of pre-made components. The game presented a top-down perspective and very simplistic graphics likely due to the Game Boy Color's hardware limitations, with all available weapon types performing identically in terms of damage.

The first home console release was Robot Wars: Arenas of Destruction, initially launched in the UK in November 2001 for the PC and PlayStation 2. This game allowed players to earn credits to compete in international championships across eight different arenas, each with unique settings, hazards and CPZ placements. The player starts with a machine entitled "My First Bot", and can either modify or sell it to buy or build new robots for further progression. Various single- and two-player multiplayer modes are available, making Arenas of Destruction the first Robot Wars video game to feature the latter. This game provided the debut of Terrorhurtz, since it was released before the real robot's televised appearance in Series 5. Nine other real-life competitors in their Series 4 iterations were unlockable in the game, plus a fictional robot named Thor which was the winning entry of a fan competition run in the original Robot Wars Magazine. The latter had no relation to the competitor which later fought between Series 6 and 10.

Also released in November 2001 in the UK, Robot Wars: Advanced Destruction for the Game Boy Advance featured four playable arenas, a 'Robot Workshop', four battle-based game modes and multiplayer for up to four players at a time. One of the more notable features is the 'Robot Mayhem' mode, putting the player's robot against every other robot from the game including the House Robots, making for a 21-way melee. This is the largest number of robots in an arena at any time in any Robot Wars game, and significantly more than any televised battle ever had.

Two versions of the final game, Robot Wars: Extreme Destruction were released by separate developers in late 2002; one for Xbox/PC by Climax Group and the other for the Game Boy Advance by Wharthog Games. The Xbox/PC version retained much of the competitor robots, arenas and game mechanics from Arenas of Destruction, while also introducing Refbot along with new game modes, arenas and customisable robot components. The GBA version featured substantially different physics and gameplay, as well as an unlockable 'Arena Editor' and a different selection of pre-made arenas, modes and playable robots. In the latter version, Refbot is replaced with an immobilisation countdown. All three versions of Extreme Destruction are based around, and feature competitors from, UK Series 5, the first series of Robot Wars Extreme and Season 2 of Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors.

The full list of Robot Wars video games is as follows:

Video Game Platform(s) Developer Release Date Notes
Robot Wars: Metal Mayhem Game Boy Color Tiertex Design Studios 7 December 2000 (UK)
Robot Wars: Arenas of Destruction PC, PlayStation 2 Climax Group 22 November 2001 (UK)
January 25th 2002 (Australia)
22 October 2002 (US)
2002 (Netherlands)
April 18th 2003(Japan)
Features commentary by Jonathan Pearce (UK version), Stefan Frank (US version) or Rob Kamphues (Dutch version).
Robot Wars: Advanced Destruction Game Boy Advance Crawfish Interactive 30 November 2001 (UK)
25 January 2002 (Australia)
30 November 2002 (US)
Robot Wars: Extreme Destruction (GBA) Game Boy Advance Wharthog 25 October 2002 Features an unlockable 'Arena Editor'.
Robot Wars: Extreme Destruction (PC/Xbox) PC, Xbox Climax Group 22 November 2002 (UK)
10 April 2003 (Australia)
Features commentary by Jonathan Pearce.

Books and Magazines[]

Several Robot Wars books were released during the show's original run, with two more based on the rebooted series being released in October 2017. This list of published books is as follows:

Book Author/Publisher Release Date Notes
Robot Wars Technical Manual Alan Baker/Boxtree 19 February 1999 A comprehensive guide to The Second Wars, including behind-the-scenes information, advice on how to build your own robots, and how to compete on the show.
Robot Wars: The Official Robot Guide Penguin Books 1 February 2001 Information on The Fourth Wars, including the series' format, competitors, and House Robots.
Robot Wars File Mark Hillsdon/Funfax Ltd. (Dorling Kindersley) 25 October 2001 A Robot Wars-themed 'Funfax' guide with information on The Fourth Wars, stickers and a double-sided fold-out poster including original concept art for the House Robots.
Robot Wars Extreme: The Official Guide Penguin Books 25 October 2001 Contains information on the first series of Robot Wars Extreme.
Robot Wars: The Ultimate Guide Kay Barnham/Penguin Books 31 October 2002 Features an interview with Chris Reynolds, results for Series 1-5 and Extreme 1, and the draws for The Sixth Wars.
Robot Wars: The Official Handbook Laura Jackson/Scholastic 5 October 2017 Contains information on the rebooted series and sections on how to enter, design and build a robot. Available in print and e-book versions.
Robot Wars: Build Your Own Robot James and Grant Cooper/Haynes 12 October 2017 Features behind-the-scenes information on the rebooted series, as well as instructions for three robot build projects. A limited edition of the book includes signed blueprints for the 'Robot Wars Challenger' build project.[28]

In addition, two separate series of Robot Wars Magazine were published on a monthly basis. The first followed Series 4, with previews of Series 5 in later issues, as well as other features including comic strips, competitions, pull-out posters and souvenir gifts. This ran for twenty issues. The second, retitled Robot Wars: The Official Magazine, followed Series 6 and Extreme 2, and featured various behind-the-scenes write-ups and team interviews. However, this version was not as successful, being cancelled after only seven issues.

Board Game[]

Main article: Robot Wars: The Game

A board game was released based around the fourth series.

Battle Cards[]

Main article: Robot Wars Battle Cards

Four packs of Top Trumps, known as Battle Cards were made based on individual competitor robots and the House Robots. In each pack, 32 cards were included, 30 were of competitors, the other two were of House Robots. The packs were labelled Pack 1, Pack 2 etc. The first three packs were based on different robots from Series 4, with the five main House Robots of the time plus Refbot being included. The fourth pack was based on robots from Series 6, along with the then-newly introduced House Robots Mr. Psycho and Growler. No robot that featured in any of the first three packs also featured in the fourth pack.

CD/Music Video[]

Main article: Robot Wars (Android Love)

A CD/cassette single and music video was released by Polydor Records on 18 December 2000, based loosely on the soundtrack composed for the original series.

Miscellaneous[]

Assorted Merchandise

Assorted merchandise

As well as the above merchandise, a number of other pieces of Robot Wars memorabilia and licensed products were also produced:

Clothes

  • Baseball cap
  • Growler T-shirt
  • House Robot T-shirt (2 varieties)
  • Matilda Pyjamas
  • Mr. Psycho T-shirt
  • Robot Wars Logo T-shirt
  • Sgt. Bash T-shirt
  • Shunt Sweatshirt
  • Sir Killalot T-shirts
  • Sir Killalot Pyjamas
  • House Robot jumper
  • Bath robe
  • Hoodie
  • Trousers
  • Socks
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Underpants

Eating/Drinking Supplies

  • Lunchbox and flask
  • Matilda beer Glass
  • Sgt. Bash Glass
  • Sgt. Bash mug
  • Sgt. Bash plate
  • Shunt beer Glass
  • Shunt mug
  • Sir Killalot beer glass
  • Sir Killalot bowl
  • Sir Killalot lunch box
  • Sir Killalot topper tumbler
  • Sir Killalot glass
  • Sir Killalot mug
  • Dead Metal mug
  • Dead Metal glass
  • Dead Metal lunch box
  • Robot Wars logo glass

School Supplies

  • A4 ring binder folder
  • Exercise book
  • Rucksacks
  • Large Pencil case
  • Small pencil case with rulers, rubbers, stencils, and protractors
  • Small pencil case
  • Tin pencil case
  • Pencils (4 pack)

Sports Equipment

  • Crash helmet
  • Matilda skateboard
  • Sgt. Bash skateboard
  • Sir Killalot skateboard

Other

  • 2002 Calendar
  • 2018 Calendar
  • 500 piece jigsaw puzzles
  • Clock
  • Duvet and pillow cover
  • Gift wrap and tags
  • Growler keyring
  • Official Sticker Collection and Album
  • Replica trophies
  • 52 piece Roboteer Tool Kit
  • Shunt birthday card
  • Sir Killalot birthday card
  • Sergeant Bash birthday card
  • Sir Killalot sunglasses
  • Tattoos
  • Brochure
  • Robot Wars Live Tour Souvenir Programme
  • Series 5 Souvenir Programme
  • Series 6 Souvenir Programme
  • Extreme 2 Souvenir Programme
  • Series 7 Souvenir Programme
  • Extreme Warriors Souvenir Programme
  • Wall lamp
  • Toiletries Set (including Sgt. Bash cardboard model)
  • Wastepaper basket
  • Watch
  • Posters
  • Sir Killalot Nokia 3310 phone case
  • Roboteer 3D Viewer
  • Curtains
  • Coasters
  • Father's Day card
  • Keyring
  • Postcard
  • Wallet
  • Pin badge
  • Signed photographs
  • HP Pasta Shapes
  • Kellogg's cereal promotion
  • Wash Bag
  • Lampshade

Demand Media would also reveal official merchandise for the reboot including a first aid kit and a pack of plasters alongside the Construction Sets, though these may have never released.

Robot Wars Shop[]

A merchandise stall would also be present during live filming sessions for the original and rebooted series. These sold products relevant to the filming sessions, such as foam hands, souvenir programmes, and, at the filming of Series 7 only, a diecast 3D Growler keyring.

At Series 8, the stall sold black shirts and jumpers displaying the new Robot Wars logo, black foam hands, while yellow foam hands were given away to audience members, and on later days of filming, water bottles and miniature torches originally intended for use by the crew only. In Series 9, new shirt designs and notebooks were added to the selection. All of these items bar the water bottles were available to purchase on the then newly-opened online shop.

External Links[]

References[]

  1. 'ROBOTWARS MERCHANDISE', US Robot Wars website (archived 7 December 1998)
  2. 'Combat Zone (Part 1)', Air Liquide (YouTube), uploaded 9 February 2024
  3. 'Combat Zone (Part 2)', Air Liquide (YouTube), uploaded 9 February 2024
  4. The Guardian report on the negotiated deal worth £1 million to sell toys in America
  5. 5.0 5.1 https://twitter.com/Mech_Plus/status/1530136577669836800
  6. https://twitter.com/Mech_Plus/status/1532718089862799360
  7. https://twitter.com/Mech_Plus/status/1535227282750681088
  8. https://twitter.com/Mech_Plus/status/1534838246580027393
  9. https://twitter.com/Mech_Plus/status/1537454143845048328
  10. https://www.youtube.com/show/SCahj8lcFXlKsNx1ypZnNGdA
  11. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Robot-Wars-Series-8/dp/B01JBEPAA0
  12. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Robot-Wars-2017/dp/B078349Y4R
  13. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yksqSHvHgZo
  14. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUoM5DuNpyM
  15. https://www.mech-plus.com/browse
  16. https://twitter.com/Mech_Plus/status/1521806980159053827
  17. https://twitter.com/Mech_Plus/status/1570026929893392385
  18. https://twitter.com/Mech_Plus/status/1572545815088074753
  19. https://twitter.com/Mech_Plus/status/1575438550400569345
  20. https://twitter.com/Mech_Plus/status/1578317097855520770
  21. https://twitter.com/Mech_Plus/status/1580114426006364160
  22. https://twitter.com/Mech_Plus/status/1600496303473135622
  23. https://twitter.com/Mech_Plus/status/1603788692488847362
  24. https://twitter.com/Mech_Plus/status/1522515634852179968
  25. https://twitter.com/Mech_Plus/status/1525052526588055552
  26. https://twitter.com/Mech_Plus/status/1527323352657895425
  27. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJwY4QTwvwg
  28. https://www.facebook.com/robochallenge/photos/a.10152061834821997.1073741826.87643636996/10155348163226997/?type=3&theater

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