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HEXBUG BattleBots Rivals Reviews

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Rotator
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/ROTATOR/HEXBUG?so=search
Pros: Discs are also removable for replaying matches in its later seasons
Cons: Twitchy while upside down, discs are connected to a single motor, rendering both useless when up against the wall.
Rusty
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/Rusty/HEXBUG
Pros: Fast weapon, pretty quick drive system while driving forward
Cons: Slow when turning, top armor likely to fall off when flipped
HyperShock
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/HyperShock/HEXBUG?so=search

Pros: Very fast, hard to beat with center armor piece being between the wheels, invertible, spinner can toss other robots over completely
Cons: Small power button, can be hard to put center armor piece back into place
Blacksmith
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/Blacksmith/HEXBUG?so=search
Pros: Hammer resets itself quickly after each fire, front wedge is somewhat spring-loaded
Cons: Not 4-wheel drive, top armor pieces fall off far too easily
Bite Force
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/Bite_Force/HEXBUG?so=search
Pros: Multiple removable armor pieces, including each wedgelet, 4-wheel drive
Cons: Cannot drive upside down well, no magnets for top plate
Whiplash
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/Whiplash/HEXBUG?so=search
Pros: Dual functions, rechargeable batteries and quick drive, can right itself fairly easily from any position
Cons: Lifter always returns to its original position, preventing some attacks like the real robot can do
SawBlaze
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/SawBlaze/HEXBUG?so=search
Pros: Dual functions, rechargeable batteries and quick drive, can right itself fairly easily from any position, forks are somewhat adjustable
Cons: Front armor comes off fairly easily
Minotaur (Version 1)
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/Minotaur/Hexbug_RC
Pros: Accurate blue LED light from Minotaur's first appearance in the reboot, quick drive system and invertible
Cons: Weapon has little-to-no reach, armor pieces are not held on well
Beta
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/Beta/RC
Pros: Pieces are relatively difficult to remove and drive is rather quick for such small wheels underneath
Cons: Hammer must be manually reset, cannot self-right from any position
Tombstone (Version 1)
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/Tombstone/Hexbug_RC
Pros: Quick drive system, invertible, hard-hitting weapon
Cons: Very weak magnets or none at all holding the armor pieces in place
Tombstone (Version 3)
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/Tombstone/Hexbug_RC
Pros: Greatly improved weapon motor and magnets to hold armor pieces in place
Cons: Controls become twitchy while inverted with the top plate attached
Witch Doctor (Version 1)
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/Witch_Doctor/RC
Pros: Tight turning radius, decently held on removable armor pieces, strong front scoop
Cons: Not 4-wheel drive