A battle two years in the making finally comes to an end, but is only the beginning of giant robot fights.
Suidobashi Heavy Industry
World’s first giant robot fight is in the books! Japan draws first blood, US reigning champ
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Master Blaster
Oct 18, 2017 - Tweet
World’s first giant robot fight pitting America against Japan is finally here
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Koh Ruide
Oct 15, 2017
Humanity waits on bated breath as the all-out brawl of metal fists between two hulking colossi approaches.
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