The first Rivals set was released in 2016, and included the earliest HEXBUG iterations of both Tombstone and Witch Doctor, though more were released with time. The first HEXBUG toys shown were released in two-packs, to allow for at least two of the toys to fight one another without the need to purchase any additional toys. The HEXBUG BattleBots toys are available in a variety of sets, which are listed below: Standard Rivals HEXBUG releases were powered by non-rechargeable AAA batteries, though these were replaced by rechargeable lithium polymer batteries in 2021's Platinum Rivals set.

The four separate channels mean that it is possible to fight up to four HEXBUG BattleBots toys against each other at any one time without interference.Įach toy features several panels which are attached to the main body via magnets, and can be torn off during play to represent 'damage'. Most remotes have a single button on top to power the toy's primary weapon, though the most recent HEXBUG toys feature a button for each moving part of their more complex weaponry. Whiplash Hexbug Rivals set is now available online: įollow us on Facebook: facebook.In 2016, HEXBUG began releasing remote control versions of BattleBots competitors to allow for fans to experience driving a bot for themselves.Įach toy in the line uses an infrared sensor and small four-channel remote with basic forwards/backwards and left/right steering controls, which is included with the toy. Gigabyte’s latest spin-up test with LEDs:.Extinguisher begins revealing its 2021 modular configurations:.BattleBots reveals a new arena hazard, “The Shelf”.International teams are now shipping to BattleBots.This week on the podcast, we catch up with BattleBots 2020 runners-up Jeff, Debbie, Matthew and Jason Vasquez from Whiplash! Lots of big news out of the team this past week-the Whiplash versus SawBlaze Hexbug Rivals kit is now available in stores, and the team revealed early renderings of their brand-new robot, Defender.

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