Monday, October 29, 2012

McCarthy, Daniel

Bang Botz

       Bang Botz is the first toy of its kind.  Utilizing the most cutting-edge technology in the field of radio-controlled toys and combining it with the immense popularity of MMORPG, the Botz have the capacity  to not only bang-it-out on the kitchen floor, but also to do interdimensional space-battle as avatars in a multiplayer online gaming community.  Only by earning higher rankings in the online Botz universe will players be able to unlock new skills and fighting combos for their real Botz figures, which are radio controlled and capable of doing battle with each other, either one-on-one or in a battle royale between three or more Botz.  Points/wins from physical battle will transfer to the online account and vice versa.
       The main structural components of the Botz are composed of carbon fiber, designed to absorb impact while being light enough to allow for quick mobility in battle situations. Twinwall extruded polypropylene sheet, or "correx" is used for the interchangeable armor/headpiece components. An internal gyroscope allows the figure, standing at 11", to maintain balance while executing moves during battle.  USB port for charging the figure/syncing with avatar is located on the figure.  Controller is fully wireless with optional touchscreen and the game software is PC/Mac compatible and also available for XBox Live.  Target market is (generally) males ages 12+, and this toy/game combo will have broad appeal both for fans of MMORPG as well as RC enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys battling robots. Figure/Game Software/Controller available for $195.   (Game and RC Botz are available separately as well.)

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