- "This is my sort of robot - its built from a beer barrel!"
- — Jonathan Pearce
Weeliwako was a competitor robot from Series 3 of Robot Wars. Constructed from a beer barrel, it had a large tower weapon with a double sided mace with four spikes on each side.
It worked in the same way as Stinger, with the brakes causing its overhead spiked weapon to strike the enemies. Along with Stinger, Weeliwako was the first axlebot in Robot Wars. Unlike most axlebots, Weeliwako could sit itself upright, using concrete at its base.
- "What a strange beast Weeliwako is"
- — Jonathan Pearce
It defeated Brimhur in the first round, but was pitted by heat favourites Mace 2 in the second round.
Robot History
Series 3
Weeliwako faced Brimhur in the first round. Brimhur rammed into Wheeliwako, but didn't cause any damage. Weeliwako then brought its spike down onto Brimhur a few times and created some dents. After some more pushing around, Weeliwako attacked Sir Killalot, managing to evoke a chase from the House Robot. As Weeliwako tried to escape Killalot, Brimhur broke down and was axed by Shunt, leaving Weeliwako victorius.
- Philippa Forrester: "The beer barrel came through."
- Team Weeliwako: "Couple of punctures...both tires are a bit split on the inside rims."
- Philippa Forrester: "Well if you just have normal tires, what did you expect really? You're going to get a puncture in there, if anywhere. Clear off, well done, we'll talk to you later...And no nicking tires out of the car park! Because we know who you are!"
- — Post-battle banter
In the next round Weeliwako faced Series 2 Semi-Finalists Mace 2. Being invertible Weeliwako wasn't effected by Mace 2's flipper. The battle itself featured Mace 2 pushing Weeliwako around, whilst Weeliwako tried to use its weapon. Eventually Weeliwako was pushed into the pit and eliminated from the competition.
Results
| WEELIWAKO - RESULTS | ||
| Series 3 | ||
| The Third Wars - UK Championship Heat, Round 2 | ||
| Heat A, Round 1 | vs. Brimhur | Won |
| Heat A, Round 2 | vs. Mace 2 | Lost |
Wins/Losses
- Wins: 1
- Losses: 1
Series Record
- Series 1-2: Did not enter
- Series 3: Heat, Round 2
- Series 4-7: Did not enter