Mecha toy being built in Alaska

[gizzy]

Though I would have absolutly no purpose for one of these, it would certainly be fun to play with. I think the guy is crazy to think of fighting someone else with one though. You would sudden jolt that you would get when someone hit your machine would probably feel just like a car wreck.

http://news.com.com/Giant+robots+in+the+backyard/2100-1026_3-5499730.html?tag=nefd.hed

 

[Kirby]

That's pretty cool. Just because the US government failed to succeed with $50 million doesn't mean this guy can't make it work for $20,000 or so.

I can see it now, the next hot TV show - Giant Rock 'em Sock 'em robot competition!

 

[Section_8]

Can't believe they didn't mention Battletech!

This will be the 'one minute blip' on national news once he gets it going.. (lol)

I'd buy this guy a beer any day.

 

[poboyis]

that thing is gonna kick ass. i can see some stealing it and robbing a bank or something crazy like that