Robot Wars is the highly successful TV series in which competitors aim to 'fight to the death' using remote-controlled robots fighting within an enclosed arena.

This third official Puffin tie-in with the Robot Wars series, this book tracks the progress of the 40 greatest robots from their incarnation in the first war to their development in the ensuing wars rights through to their presence in the sixth war. The guide offers a compilation of all the best and worst bits, including classic battles, quickest defeats, nastiest feuds, house robot rebellion, and the victims that had to be swept from the arena at the end of the battle.

Enter the arena of the metal gladiators Do you have what it takes to build a battle-ready robot? You do now. Here are the plans, step-by-step directions, and expert advice that will put you in competition-while you have a heck of a lot of fun getting there. Grant Imahara, the creator of the popular BattleBot Deadblow, shares everything he’s learned about robot design, tools and techniques for metal working, the parts you need and where to get them, and plenty of tips to keep you off the ropes. When you’re finished, you’ll be ready to rumble. Just a few of the topics you'll learn: Robot design 101 Chemicals and power tools Popular materials compared Cutting your armor Things to know about screws Top ten drive motors Bearings, casters, couplers, and U-joints Roller chains and sprockets Better traction through chemistry Choosing speeding controls Batteries and wiring The driving test Rammers, hammers and crushers

The Ultimate Official Guide to Battlebots - the world's #1 robot competition show! Facts, photos, and more of all your favorite bots & teams! Bot Builders, get ready to battle!The BattleBots: Official Guide has everything you need to know about the awesome, explosive, and destructive world of robo-battles! Learn about the coolest bots, the smartest builders, and the strongest teams in the history of BattleBots. From world records to behind-the-scenes exclusives, this guide is perfect for BattleBot fans everywhere.

Following the success of How to Speak Wookiee comes this essential manual for interacting with droid units in various situations. Droids are made to be reliable, helpful, and daring, but they can be frustratingly stubborn. This convenient sound guide will help new droid users bypass that malfunction and utilize them to their full capacity. Featuring helpful scenarios—like convincing a droid to play back full messages, serve beverages and hors d'oeuvres at events, diagnose and repair mechanical issues on an X-wing, or just walk the dog—plus a sound module of 10 different droid phrases demonstrated by R2-D2, this handbook is a necessity for any new droid user.