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|robot_name=X-Terminator 2 |
|robot_name=X-Terminator 2 |
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|caption=The X-Terminator 2 Pullback |
|caption=The X-Terminator 2 Pullback |
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|weight= 50g |
|weight= 50g |
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|release=2001 |
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| − | '''[[X-Terminator|X-Terminator 2]]''' was one of the |
+ | '''[[X-Terminator|X-Terminator 2]]''' was one of many competitors from the original run of ''[[Robot Wars]]'' to be made into a [[Pullbacks|pullback]] toy, following its success in [[Robot Wars: The Fourth Wars|The Fourth Wars]]. It was sold exclusively as part of [[The Gauntlet Challenger Box]]. |
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+ | ==Features== |
| + | [[File:XT2-9.jpg|thumb|left|X-Terminator 2 with its axe lowered]] |
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| − | {{quote|The gauntlet is the perfect challenge for the pullback toys. The aim of the game is to cross from one side of the gauntlet to the other avoiding its pump action spikes and demolition balls... This will present a terrifying challenge to the best of Roboteers! This toy comes with exclusive X-terminator 2 Robot, cones, breezeblocks and barrel blockades.|Official description from the Robot Wars online Shop<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20021017135430/http://www.robotwars.co.uk/robo-shop/gauntlet.htm The Robot Wars Online Shop (Archived)]</ref>}} |
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| + | The pullback is a faithful replica of the robot's Series 4 incarnation, including its axe weapon, self-righting spikes and interchangeable top-mounted poles and rollbar. The axe on the X-Terminator 2 pullback was activated by pulling the weapon backwards onto a small spring; upon releasing it, the axe would fire forwards, sometimes with enough force to land multiple axe blows. The toy could self-right if it was flipped onto its sides using the side spikes, which the player could pull out individually. However, if the X-Terminator 2 pullback was flipped onto its back, it would not self-right without outside assistance. |
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| − | <gallery type="slideshow"> |
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| − | GauntletBox.jpg|The Gauntlet Set in its box with the X-Terminator pullback |
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| − | PullbackGauntlet.jpg|The Gauntlet set included with X-Terminator 2 |
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| − | The X-Terminator pullback was packaged with a special Gauntlet gift set, which featured: |
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| − | *A grey breeze block wall, like the one included with [[Hypno-Disc/Pullback|Hypno-Disc]]. |
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| − | *Two of the tyre targets found in the [[Robot Wars: The Fourth Wars/Pinball Warrior Tournament|Series 4 Pinball Warrior Tournament]], worth 25 and 50 points. |
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| − | *Two silver barrels worth five points each, the same as those packaged with [[Dead Metal/Pullback|Dead Metal]]. |
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| − | *Two cones with a ball on top of each of them, like the six given away with the [[Chaos 2/Pullback|Chaos 2]] pullback. |
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| − | *A large ramp with two spike pendulums and floor spikes powered by an attachable air pump. |
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| + | ==Release== |
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| − | Despite the name, the set had little to no connection to [[The Gauntlet]], the obstacle course that was used as the first round in Series 1 and 2. Additionally, X-Terminator debuted after the Gauntlet had been removed. |
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| + | Unlike every other pullback toy, the X-Terminator 2 pullback was not sold in its own right. It was only included as part of [[The Gauntlet Challenger Box]], a playset based on [[The Gauntlet]], incorporating various accessories included with other pullbacks, alongside unique accessories creating a hazardous route. This makes X-Terminator 2 the only ''Robot Wars'' toy to be only be available within a playset. |
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==Differences from real life== |
==Differences from real life== |
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| + | [[File:XT2-7.jpg|thumb|X-Terminator 2's axe head, which is backwards when compared to the real robot]] |
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| − | *The X-Terminator 2 pullback does not have interchangeable weaponry. |
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| + | *The X-Terminator 2 pullback does not include the interchangeable weapons found on the Series 4 version it is based on, including the flipper and alternative spiked axe. |
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| − | *The "XT" logo and the entire axe head is upside down. |
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| + | *The entire axe head, including the "XT" logo, is upside down on the actual pullback, although some prototype images, including the Gauntlet playset's packaging, show it in the correct position. |
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| + | *The axe arm on the pullback is noticeably thicker than that of the real version of X-Terminator 2, and has a different shape. |
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| + | *The lifting scoop at the front is made static on the pullback. |
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| + | ==Gallery== |
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| + | <gallery> |
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| + | XT2-1.jpg|Isometric view, axe raised |
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| + | XT2-6.jpg|Isometric view, axe down |
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| + | XT2-3.jpg|Left-hand side |
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| + | XT2-4.jpg|Right-hand side |
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| + | XT2-5.jpg|Front view, axe raised |
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| + | XT2-8.jpg|Front view, axe down |
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| + | XT2-10.jpg|Rear view |
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+ | ==Trivia== |
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| − | <references/> |
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| + | *Although X-Terminator 2's axe was placed on the toy backwards in comparison to the real robot, an image of the toy's prototype found on the packaging of The Gauntlet Challenger Box shows the axe head of the toy in a way that would be accurate to the real machine. |
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| + | *X-Terminator 2 was the only pullback not to be released as an individual pack. |
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Revision as of 11:40, 8 April 2019
X-Terminator 2 was one of many competitors from the original run of Robot Wars to be made into a pullback toy, following its success in The Fourth Wars. It was sold exclusively as part of The Gauntlet Challenger Box.
Features
X-Terminator 2 with its axe lowered
The pullback is a faithful replica of the robot's Series 4 incarnation, including its axe weapon, self-righting spikes and interchangeable top-mounted poles and rollbar. The axe on the X-Terminator 2 pullback was activated by pulling the weapon backwards onto a small spring; upon releasing it, the axe would fire forwards, sometimes with enough force to land multiple axe blows. The toy could self-right if it was flipped onto its sides using the side spikes, which the player could pull out individually. However, if the X-Terminator 2 pullback was flipped onto its back, it would not self-right without outside assistance.
Release
Unlike every other pullback toy, the X-Terminator 2 pullback was not sold in its own right. It was only included as part of The Gauntlet Challenger Box, a playset based on The Gauntlet, incorporating various accessories included with other pullbacks, alongside unique accessories creating a hazardous route. This makes X-Terminator 2 the only Robot Wars toy to be only be available within a playset.
Differences from real life
X-Terminator 2's axe head, which is backwards when compared to the real robot
- The X-Terminator 2 pullback does not include the interchangeable weapons found on the Series 4 version it is based on, including the flipper and alternative spiked axe.
- The entire axe head, including the "XT" logo, is upside down on the actual pullback, although some prototype images, including the Gauntlet playset's packaging, show it in the correct position.
- The axe arm on the pullback is noticeably thicker than that of the real version of X-Terminator 2, and has a different shape.
- The lifting scoop at the front is made static on the pullback.
Gallery
Isometric view, axe raised
Isometric view, axe down
Left-hand side
Right-hand side
Front view, axe raised
Front view, axe down
Rear view
Trivia
A prototype of the toy. Notice the axe head and "XT" logo the correct way up
- Although X-Terminator 2's axe was placed on the toy backwards in comparison to the real robot, an image of the toy's prototype found on the packaging of The Gauntlet Challenger Box shows the axe head of the toy in a way that would be accurate to the real machine.
- X-Terminator 2 was the only pullback not to be released as an individual pack.
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