Idle Hands: Meet the Bots of Real Steel

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Meet the Bots of Real Steel

Damn, September flew by fast, and as we head into my favorite month of October, we get a little closer to ROBOT BATTLE!! Real Steal comes to the big screen October 7th with Hugh Jackman leading his destructo-bot Atom to victory against a lineup of machines programmed to pummel, crush and flatten their opponents, all for the adulation of the crowds and a hefty stack of prize cash, to be sure. Here's the skinny...

A gritty, white-knuckle, action ride set in the near-future, where the sport of boxing has gone hi-tech, “Real Steel” stars Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton, a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-time promoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing together low-end bots from scrap metal to get from one underground boxing venue to the next. When Charlie hits rock bottom, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son Max (Dakota Goyo) to build and train a championship contender. As the stakes in the brutal, no-holds-barred arena are raised, Charlie and Max, against all odds, get one last shot at a comeback.

Now entering the ring...

Atom: The Junkyard Bot and our hero
Zeus: King of the Robots
Noisy Boy: The Manga Mangler
Twin Cities: The Tower of Power
Midas: The Gold Blooded Killer
Six Shooter: The Sheriff of Robo-Town
Ambush: The Boxing Superhero
Metro: Frankenstein's Monster

From JAKKS Pacific: What do you get when 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots go head to head in the most intense form of battling mankind has ever seen? The ideal holiday gift for Real Steel fans! With A-list stars attached such as Hugh Jackman and Evangeline Lily, this action packed film is sure to be a major hit! In conjunction with the film’s release, JAKKS is launching a diverse and innovative product line, hitting upon multiple play patterns to give kids control over the fighting action!

Relive battles from the hit movie! The Real Steel 5” Basic Robot Assortment features 10 articulated robots with a light up chest cavity. Using QuickSwitch Technology™, Real Steel 5” Basic Robot limbs and accessories are interchangeable and allow you to customize and create the ideal robot to size up for any type of battle. Each robot sold separately. (SRP $8.99) The larger Real Steel 7.5” DLX Robot Assortment showcases a full range of hero robots straight from the film, each with a trigger-activated, signature action move! These highly articulated fighting bots are scaled to their size in the movie and are perfect for collecting and battling against your friend’s robots. (SRP $14.99) Take them to the ring to face-off in the ultimate battle!

The 10”x10” Build n’ Battle Set features a 5” Basic Atom hero Robot with three extra sets of arms and an extra set of legs for battle! Customize your robot with interchangeable fists, arms and legs. Control your robots’ right jab and left jab while preparing for lots of spring loaded carnage! Pieces work with all 5” basic figure robots. A carrying case is also included. (SRP $19.99) WRB Main Event Ring is sized to fit your favorite 7.5” robot. Tap on the mat to activate cheers from the crowd, battle sounds, phrases from the movie and more! (SRP $29.99) Ages 6+
WRB Battle Champions Game is not your average game! Control your robot with the goal of destroying your opponent in this interactive, high-tech fighting game. The 6” Zeus and Atom bots are included along with 180 degree swivel controls. Strategize and try to guess your opponents move in order to win! Left jab and right jab your way to victory! Each robot features removable parts, and with the right moves, you can break apart your opposing robot. Rebuild again and continue practicing for the next fight! (SRP $29.99) Ages 6+