22nd / 23rd March 2008 - Easter Robot Rumble - Colchester

**robotwars** · 11th March 2008, 15:12

Hi Guys,

Well less than two weeks to go until the longest running event in Robot World continues for yet a another yearâ‚¬Â¦ the Robot Rumble !!!
This year is looking like its going to be yet another one to remember, with good robot numbers, and tickets selling fast, its all looking good !!
The Saturday night show has now sold out, and we have had to stop selling, and Sunday is getting busier each day.

We have now confirmed a few more things for the event.

Format

The event will feature a main competition which will run throughout the event leading us to finals for both heavyweight and featherweight. More info on that next week.

Judges

2008 will yet again see the return of our â‚¬Å“ celebrity â‚¬Å“ judge Rex Garratt, however will be partnered by Andy Kane this year, remember, the judges decision is final !!

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Trophies and Prizes

The Robot Rumble wouldnâ‚¬â„¢t be the same without the presence of some special trophies, and yet again we will be offering 2 fabulous trophies made by Rex himself. Unfortunately they wont be present at the event as they cant be finished as the dopy bloke has managed to half cut off his thumb with an angle grinder and is currently off work.
However they will be finished and sent on to our winners at a later date.

The event is once again being sponsored by Rapid Electronics, and we will be lucky enough to have the top chief from Rapid along for the last show to present the prizes to the winners plus lots of free goodies.

Each of the top three placed robots in both Heavyweight and Featherweight will receive an Easter Eggâ‚¬Â¦. A certificateâ‚¬Â¦and a 25 pound voucher to spend at Rapid.
Plusâ‚¬Â¦ 1st prize - Big Tool Box 2nd prize - Trolley 3rd prize - Rechargeable Torch.

Think thatâ‚¬â„¢s about it for now.
There will be a further update early next week with the final information.

Geoff Thorpe is certainly working hard behind the scenes to give us a good couple of days.

See you soon
John
http://www.RoamingRobots.co.ukwww.RoamingRobots.co.uk

**john** · 11th March 2008, 15:29

damn i wont be there to win an easter egg :sad:

get some roaming robot ones made john bob

**pressure** · 11th March 2008, 19:33

Its about time Geoff Thorpe got a mention, it is after all his show! He is promoting, advertising (with sponsership From Rapid Electronics) and paying for it as he has all the Robot Rumbles in the past.
Long live Geoff, Ill get Robot Wars back on tv if it kills me, Thorpe!!!

**robotwars** · 11th March 2008, 19:41

hear hear.... long live the grandad himself !!!

**geeza** · 11th March 2008, 20:27

We are hoping to come to this, Turb needs a couple of things done to make sure it passes tech check (things learned since FRA training day). Not signed up yet, but I will as soon as im sure it will be ready. I dont like pulling out of events, better to say maybe than to pull out.

**robotwars** · 11th March 2008, 20:54

ed,

Sign up, and then if you need to pull out its no problem, at least you get the update emails just in case.

John

**cliveb** · 17th March 2008, 22:00

I will be bringing some short lengths of red and black tri rated cable with me to colchester in 1.5mm, 2.5mm,4.0mm and 6.0mm . If any body needs some its free on a first come first served basis.
I am trying to get some sample silcone cables from friendly suppliers and will bring these if possible. Anyone needing anything specific let me know and i will see what i can do.

**craig_colliass** · 18th March 2008, 07:34

Jonno sorry I cant make this one, hope you all have a great time

**geeza** · 18th March 2008, 20:37

Clive, might take you up on some for new feather. Turbulence is still in bits, what new there then, but most of the mods have been done, just need to reassemble it.