As is normal in the world of TV, there was little time and little money, but ten days later the robots were created. The BBC asked John to build robots for a UK version of Hannah Montana called Sadie J. yes, how bizarre! It was for a student at the London College of Art, and after two weeks of building and bread flying all over the workshop, eventually the ‘Moaster’ was born! Want to see it in action? See the picture below! Sadie J – ( BBC 1 ) John was asked to build the world’s Highest Popping Toaster. Guinness World Record – Highest Popping Toaster Powered by CO2, John’s machine did well and finished in third place. The challenge was to build a football kicking machine. John was invited to take part in a new show called ‘Geronimo’, presented by Dick Strawbridge and Fearn Cotton. The challenge - to build a robotic torso to take on various challenges, such as running through a maze with a stick of dynamite while flame throwers try and light it and firing a paintball at aliens while they attack it. This involved two weeks in Glasgow, filming for the BBC. Check out our YouTube video for lots of videos of Ripper in action! Mechanoids – ( BBC 3 ) ![]() ![]() Yes, it was only a matter of time, and it is the current UK Champion, winning the last championships at the O2 quite convincingly. In the championships that have taken place since the TV show, here’s how it has performed: Since Robot Wars the TV show, Ripper has had several new incarnations, as the original one got old and tired.
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