Weebl 216 Posted April 17, 2017 Anyone else watch the grand final last night? Here it is on iPlayer - if you've got a spare hour today and you're even remotely interested in metal machines smashing each other up you won't want to miss this... http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08n8t6h That Carbide is an absolute beast of a machine - known for its infamous "death hum". Hmm, that seems appropriate on this forum. Some people think Robot Wars is just for kids but these machines are more than powerful enough to kill a human being and some of them can even rip through bulletproof material. New series is being filmed in Glasgow next month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted April 17, 2017 I used to live with oh the same road as one of the competitors. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weebl 216 Posted April 20, 2017 Who was that? As in, what robot did they have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,132 Posted April 20, 2017 On 4/17/2017 at 21:44, Shaun of the Dead said: I used to live with oh the same road as one of the competitors. I used to work on the same building site as the bloke who built Dr Whos K9. Thats my claim to fame!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted April 20, 2017 41 minutes ago, Weebl said: Who was that? As in, what robot did they have? Cassius 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weebl 216 Posted April 24, 2017 On 20/04/2017 at 20:50, Shaun of the Dead said: Cassius 2 Cassius? Did you live next door to Rex Garrod or was it one of the other guys on the team? Garrod wasn't just a competitor in Robot Wars - he also designed the miniature car from the classic '90s kids TV show Brum. If you're of a similar age to myself you're likely to remember that one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted April 24, 2017 11 minutes ago, Weebl said: Cassius? Did you live next door to Rex Garrod or was it one of the other guys on the team? Garrod wasn't just a competitor in Robot Wars - he also designed the miniature car from the classic '90s kids TV show Brum. If you're of a similar age to myself you're likely to remember that one. No I lived in the same village.He was just across the road.I actually saw the original Brum as he used to bring it out of storage for village festivals.He also created noo noo out of teletubbies I believe.Great guy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weebl 216 Posted May 1, 2017 On 24/04/2017 at 13:14, Shaun of the Dead said: No I lived in the same village.He was just across the road.I actually saw the original Brum as he used to bring it out of storage for village festivals.He also created noo noo out of teletubbies I believe.Great guy. Didn't realise he created Noo Noo. Anyway, some sad news about Rex. He's still alive but according to rumours going about on various forums he's suffering from dementia: http://www.fightingrobots.co.uk/threads/13393-rex-garrod?p=465520 He's also Wiki-notable: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rex_Garrod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted May 1, 2017 I was aware of his condition but didn't want to say as I know it was not public knowledge for some time and the family wanted it that way.His daughter has mentioned it also in his FB appreciation page.Very sad to me on a personal level.He was something of a local hero when I was younger!A very genial kind and funny man.A gentleman to boot also.A rare combination these days. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weebl 216 Posted May 16, 2017 I was actually at the filming of Robot Wars on Sunday and I'm going again tomorrow. First time I've ever been to the filming of a TV show. Saw Dara O'Brien and Angela Scanlon as well as some of the more famous robots and their teams, was good fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,132 Posted May 16, 2017 25 minutes ago, Weebl said: Saw Dara O'Brien and Angela Scanlon as well as some of the more famous robots You telling me that Dara and Angela are fucking robots???!!!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youwanticewiththat 610 Posted May 16, 2017 1 hour ago, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: You telling me that Dara and Angela are fucking robots???!!!! I wouldn't put that past Dara... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weebl 216 Posted May 16, 2017 2 hours ago, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: You telling me that Dara and Angela are fucking robots???!!!! Not sure about Dara, but I am sure that a convincing and realistic robotic Angela would be like the #1 selling sex doll in the world if such a thing was ever created 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youwanticewiththat 610 Posted May 16, 2017 A Dara sex doll......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,132 Posted May 17, 2017 20 hours ago, Youwanticewiththat said: A Dara sex doll......... You sick puppy.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youwanticewiththat 610 Posted May 17, 2017 4 hours ago, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: You sick puppy.... Only if you use it in conjunction with the Brian Cox doll 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted February 3, 2018 Hearing rumour Rex Garrod has suffered several heart attacks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted February 3, 2018 He is also in a nursing home now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted April 9, 2019 Rex Garrod died last night. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weebl 216 Posted April 9, 2019 Beat me to it. Truly a legend and a pioneer. Sad day. You would think given that he created Brum as well as appeared on Robot Wars, the BBC at least would give an obituary. There have only been unofficial reports so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted April 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Weebl said: Beat me to it. Truly a legend and a pioneer. Sad day. You would think given that he created Brum as well as appeared on Robot Wars, the BBC at least would give an obituary. There have only been unofficial reports so far. You would seeing as Robot Wars Brummie and teletubbies are all iconic shows.I am not surprised though as the BBC is shite. I am surprised the tabloids haven't picked it up.I do hope he obits.He deserves to. His daughter announced it on Facebook.Definitely true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,405 Posted April 13, 2019 Hope you feel better sean. I Loved brum and robot wars as a kid.If you can tell Rex's daughter her dad made alot of great memories for me and a generation of kids. I loved cassius and hypnodisc i know rex wasn't involved with hypnodisc but both innovative robots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,205 Posted April 13, 2021 https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/14635541/bbc-strictly-director-stuart-mcdonald-dies/ Posted on the Strictly come dancing thread also but very relevant here too. BBC director Stuart McDonald who was also the voice behind Robot Wars has sadly died in a car crash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,759 Posted April 13, 2021 19 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/14635541/bbc-strictly-director-stuart-mcdonald-dies/ Posted on the Strictly come dancing thread also but very relevant here too. BBC director Stuart McDonald who was also the voice behind Robot Wars has sadly died in a car crash. Directed a bunch of game shows (Pointless for example) and the ITV tribute documentaries to folk, and the 1993 Children in Need Doctor Who/Eastenders crossover Dimensions in Time. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
