Giant Robot on eBay starting at $1

[@GoGunCo]

Hi Everyone! It's been an awesome ride. We all really appreciate everyone's support. A few things: Please do not feel bad for us/me. This was an incredible journey and I think I speak for the entire team when I say I am VERY happy it happened. Instead, let's all celebrate how far we actually got. And who knows, maybe the robot sells for enough to try again? :)

[@GrimTech-bk1px]

I’m sorry I should’ve support you more. there was going to be another battle I wish that you have another chance before this happened

[@youkofoxy]

Next try... aim for a more easy cheap to mass produce maintain and repair Mech. that was Prime eagle biggest flaw, that and the fact it moves are kinda slow, but all big machines stuff has that problem. I hope this isn't the End, but just a turn around in the history. P.S.: just remember to avoid Loans.

[@015AEX]

you fucked up at the japan fight you shouldn’t have staged it

[@entity-hp3xw]

Damn... Im so sorry. I am too young to have any experience with debt, but making a huge robotics company from loans was probably a struggle. One thing I can see is that you are all extremely skilled, and had a goal: to make mech fighting a real thing. Hell yeah, that would be awesome, but in the end, this happened. I hope you succeed at whatever endeavors you persue, and maybe, one day, consider picking up the subject again. Either way, good luck, and the best of wishes. Could you leave the channel up, though? I may want to see your battle with Japan again.

[@nicholasshaw3576]

It would be cool if the hacksmith KZbin channel were to buy this. They are working on the Power Loader from the movie Aliens. It would probably speed up the building process. (Also I am really sorry that Battle Bots didn't work out, but hopefully you can pay off the debt, and who knows maybe someday try this again). If you were to make another robot someday though (which I have no IDEA how engineering a robot works or any engineering for that matter) I would probably try to make something a little smaller, and faster. But you are an inspiration to people who have always wanted to see bots fight each other.

[@troyt6532]

You’re selling it AFTER the Area 51 raid?

[@skyadventurer7574]

Troy T “I have an army” “we have a- giant robot actually”

[@Chronoflation]

That actually would've been an amazing use of this thing 😂

[@EthanLR]

lol, what a missed opportunity

[@itchyliabdo]

Area 51 raid😅😅😅😆😆😅😆😆😆😆😅

[@ryuujawzahr]

@Mason's Dino Review unnecessary comment

[@varencilator]

Not the first time an entrepreneurial business venture has failed. Megabots was fortunate enough to reach a huge audience and go out with a fight. Also, if giant fighting mechs becomes a sport in the future, you'll go down in history as the first pioneer to try!

[@Mizra-dq3lj]

Well, I think they did wrong making the first fight fake, this made them loose all credibility, and then everything went downhill

[@TheNefastor]

Historically, it's never the first guy to try something who gets remembered, it's the first guy to *succeed* at it.

[@alessandr2012]

kk but where the fights? never saw

[@elizawulf8180]

@@TheNefastor Historically, it's the guy to markets it best.

[@TheNefastor]

@@elizawulf8180 for products, you are correct. I was thinking more about stuff like discovering a continent or landing on the Moon :-) my bad.

[@portalknight1]

Damn... it sucks that it didn't take off like everyone hoped. I'm sorry to hear that it's not working for you guys.

[@nudl3Zz]

It was not as cool and way more fake than everyone hoped

[@KnifeKnut]

Not enough challengers for it to work out.

[@TheBushdoctor68]

Bids are up to 150k now. Can someone explain how the bidding history works on Ebay? I noticed a single buyer making dozens of bids, with only minutes interval, constantly overbidding himself with a constant amount. That seems to happen more often, with other buyers in that list. How does that happen?

[@lazyh-online4839]

@Damien Schafer $170,700 as of 8:30 am central time on 10/2/19

[@yellowcactustvz4929]

It is at 170k right now

[@dlgump]

Dude, to review: YOU MADE A MEGABOT! Everything else doesn't matter! That's awesome!

[@collinschofield808]

In fact, HE MADE TWO!!!

[@collinschofield808]

Wait, actually... THERE WERE 3 REVISIONS!!!!!

[@magnumxlpi]

It matters when you see how much money was blown

[@Tuck-Shop]

Sad why it's being sold. You did make some kids dream of seing robots fight like robojox a reality. Thank you.

[@darkstorminc]

I should thumbs down this post for the horrible movie reference lol

[@chadspessmehren2418]

@@darkstorminc robot jox was good

[@darkstorminc]

@@chadspessmehren2418 it was good when I first watched it 20+ years ago lol. Watched it again a few years back and it was cringe worthy bad. Its fun to watch but it is still a horrible movie.

[@chadspessmehren2418]

@@darkstorminc oh no doubt there are parts when it is flat out stupid (the ending fight for example) buts your right its a good fun movie rather than good master piece.

[@CLSharpman5000]

@@chadspessmehren2418 psssst Don't nobody let that one guy know that art is entirely subjective, hehehe AH SHI

[@haassteambraker9959]

I just wanna say the "hurr durr sell it to the military" crowd was hilarious. Sorry its had to come to this, but hopefully Eagle finds its way into the hands of somebody who can continue what you started.

[@notaprogrammer7970]

Military isn't interested in having human elements in their weapons anymore, anyone with a moral conscience possible dilemma/ hesitation they don't want.

[@mugglepower]

As he said, this thing would not provide any advantage against a tank. But I could see it doing some mining or rescue work.

[@chargedcapacitorwdasddsaf6833]

@@mugglepower well the problem is you'd be competing against people with tools/vehicles engineered to do precisely that. vs a showpiece that's engineered to be a very expensive animatronic. NOT intended to do anything useful or be used in life or death scenarios or utility work. So it probably "could do" those things but 100x worse then literally doing it by hand. like trying to replace a 747 with a toy helicopter

[@intergalactictortoise3517]

This is the true end of Megabots, isn't it? Well, I salute you. You had an AMAZING run. I found myslef geeking out everytime you posted a video. You did a truly fantastic thing. I mean, this was awesome! Every nerd, geek or just sci-fi fans fantasy. You lived the dream. It was a great run, but like all good things, it has to come to an end. You know what they say, Don't be sad that it's over, be happy that it happened. So, on behalf of all of us people that you inspired, thank you for all that you've done and showing us all that anything is possible. You inspired so many people. I know Megabots isn't totally gone, and that change was inevitable, it just came so fast. On that note, good Luck on all of your future endeavours, we all have utmost faith in you. Ps. Don't listen to all of the haters. They have never done anything near to the accomplishments you've made. How many people can say what you've done. You're a Pioneer in the world of giant robot fighting. That's an honor!

[@emeraldmaster5388]

Intergalactic Tortoise don’t write the eulogy just yet. There’s a chance maybe a small one but it still there anyway that chance doesn’t work for him somebody will make it work, this is just hard not impossible.

[@BlockOFish]

I think you summed that up beautifully.

[@xion-uo4om]

well said. *slow clap*

[@cohenposey7495]

they suck

[@allianzsaint4336]

@@_justanotherguitarist_1908 it wont I'm 100% shure of it That would take decades to build and would need billions of investment

[@PsychoSubSandwich]

Hopefully Elon Musk has another eccentric moment.

[@Sigmar_Heldenhammer]

Well, my tech priest friend, we can hope.

[@fl00fydragon]

Should we send it to his twitter? Just brigade the thing.

[@fl00fydragon]

@Samuel Garmanyme alone would accomplish nothing, rain of comments on the other hand would.

[@EnRandomSten]

we can hope brother, we can hope.

[@matthewcarrellful]

I think Musk should get into giant robots because it's making the world a better place

[@bylek5000]

You did your best! You boldly went where no one has before. Brought imagination to life. Set the future in motion. This endeavor is no failure, stay proud pilot!

[@Baconkiin]

Kind of wish I actually had room for a giant fighting robot

[@NyeMechworks]

Trust me, the logistics are a nightmare.

[@stavinaircaeruleum2275]

I can see the disappoinment and sorrow in his eyes. I feel for him.

[@ironmight4334]

Ik, I hate to see this. But as they say, "As one journey ends . . . another begins".

[@dutchstewart9462]

This is the first I've heard of the Canada vs. US robot fight

[@madmachanicest9955]

ya i only heard about it after the eday sell started and only becouse i was looking for maga bots stuff on google.

[@andrewgarcia1664]

me: mom can I buy a giant mechanical robot of destruction mom: How much does it cost? me: umm

[@joshjefimowicz7607]

XD only 170k cheap compared to them getting 500k from Kickstarter

[@indianmikoyangurevichbilal2062]

Me : Everything Got the reference?

[@speedfreakpsycho]

me: mom can I buy a giant mechanical robot of destruction mom: How much does it cost? me: Yes!

[@hunzhurte]

@@indianmikoyangurevichbilal2062 it was funny until you explained YOUR OWN FUCKING JOKE.

[@jaylispwalker3773]

Why dont u guys put a mic on the bots??or in them?would make it ten times better.make them loud, like ur in the bots..thats what people watch for anyway..

[@pablomontgomery3858]

Damn man, despite this venture ending the way it has I hope you realize how awesome those weeks around the U.S. vs Japan fight were for us. Ultimately you guys made history and although we don't have a giant robot fighting league yet, when that day comes you will be remembered. I'm sorry you're still feeling the backlash from that event and good luck on whatever you pursue next, I'm sure once you build a giant robot nothing is that hard to accomplish.

[@MrBananaGrabber69]

Hacksmith Industries should buy it

[@kiwi4493]

Buy? Idk after what he made now, he could build one. Although buying this and repairing it would be kool

[@harrter5]

Hacksmith should get it gifted by mr beast

[@darkshadowsx5949]

hacksmith build their own stuff. plus its too ungodly expensive to even look at. just thinking about touching it cost $999.99

[@gabrielibarra5551]

No

[@Baconkiin]

Already over $1000 Edit: $50000 after 20 minutes

[@coreytaylor447]

already over 50,000 now

[@humphrey7079]

If I had the money I'd just put 1000000 then probably have no room for it and it would just be a massive statue that blocks my entire front lawn

[@Lazypackmule]

Considering the shipping and basic cost of operation, 50k should've been the starting bid

[@CyberDreZ]

He probably listed the auction starting bid at $1 to save on listing fees.

[@judahboyd2107]

@@humphrey7079 it's at 100100 now.

[@commondognut]

Check out hacksmith industries my guy; I am sure they would love to have you on their team.

[@darkshadowsx5949]

i dont think they can afford it either. its well over $50k now they rely on merch and patron support. plus their building their own powerloader. buying this thing would put a hold on their better projects and may eventually put em out of business too.

[@commondognut]

DarkShadowsX5 no I meant that they should consider working with hacksmith industries.

[@darkshadowsx5949]

@@commondognut sorry misread or miscomemnted. i seen a bunch of people saying "sell to hacksmith" so i thought id say why that's a bad idea. plus that's not how bidding works.

[@silver_butterz2933]

Or mr beast

[@majorevangelism]

@@silver_butterz2933 Honestly, I feel like this thing might even be too expensive for Mr. Beast.

[@moontrooper2587]

Honestly think that Respawn Entertainment could use this in their lobby/front. ... The first Titan.

[@flagwashere]

Titanfall 2 :D

[@billybobjoe002]

Be proud of what megabots was, yall did beautiful work

[@Xoroxouselric]

I think i just found Count Dankula's killdozer.

[@tylergehl2444]

This is the first MegaBots Inc video I have seen. As a very newcomer to the channel, I will say upfront that I can already tell that your amazing journey has many more opportunities. Your company is such an achievement, so let your next step in your story be a continuation of your success. Best wishes

[@BioToa7]

I wonder what would happen if Elon decided to buy eagle prime.

[@mcasthq]

Honestly, i remember specifically the moment that MegaBots died, the HEAVILY scripted robot fights killed the bussines, people were hoping for a sorta "robot battle sport" and got a REEALLY chessy anoying presenters with a pretty obvious script. I know that "giant robots fighting to the death" is not exactly something "safe", but an actual competition was what mattered, and we didn't get that...

[@wHlTEnINJA]

For some reason, despite being subscribed, I never even knew about the canada fight. I absolutely will watch it! I think the audience is there, but youtube is incorrigible and there's not really anywhere else to push this without some kind of corporate deal. Good luck in future endeavours!

[@osakanone]

Literally this. I'm subscribed and I didn't get notified like at all.

[@UltraGamma25]

KZbin sucks

[@inventor1995]

If it went into a junk yard you would have the first episode of Megas XLR

[@snapple1877]

Josh D'Amato lol

[@roberthaha1]

Or Alita.

[@morbarkmarcus6830]

Dude you are so friggen cool thanks for being real

[@mechaghost2003]

hey man, Very few people get as close to living the dream as you have. It's been a pleasure seeing you work good luck in your future ventures

[@zakkus]

"Better to have risked all and lost..." I've enjoyed watching the project over the years, and in particular your zeal and dedication for the vision of fighting robots (It is hard to see that spark taken out of you in this video). Good luck on your next project, I am sure you can take this experience and turn out something even more amazing in the future

[@hellishgrin4604]

The video not receiving views is probably the KZbin algorithm being absolute trash..

[@UltraGamma25]

#Facts

[@1mc568]

OMG I JUUUUST SAID THAT!!! I feel like these guys got Cucked, & I missed all the sweet Battle Mech Action. WTF!!!!!

[@StormSpotter342]

It was a crazy idea, but I appreciate the fact that you went through with it. It's a bit bittersweet to see it end this way, but I'm hoping that the person who buys it does something cool with it.

[@BlockOFish]

I'll be hoping that Eagle Prime gets another chance to shine in the hands of someone else, but I just want to thank you and the team for bringing one of my dreams to life. I've always been a huge fan of giant fighting robots since I discovered Gundam for the first time years ago. I swear I felt a tear in the corner of my eye forming when you announced the challenge between USA and Japan. Megabots will forever be close to my heart as the giant fighting robot that brought about a new revolution. I don't think this is the end for fighting mechas. I believe this is only the beginning. You've ignited a fire inside of so many minds that I bet you a new mecha is ready to be born again in the not far off future. Good luck to you in your future endeavors and thank you and the team for being some of the most kickass people I've had the pleasure of watching. O7

[@jaymorrison2419]

Its been a long, crazy, awesome ride. See you space cowboy.

[@matthewburdick4966]

Lots of people wanted this, but you were the ones who did it. The reality of it would always be alluring until someone actually made it happen. You'll definitely end up in the history books and museums.

[@EdgeZXY]

Dude this would've rocked at an airsoft milsim game, even though logistics for just getting it too and from events would be crazy.

[@Andlekin]

As an original backer, I'm just glad you got this far. You did an awesome job. Best of luck.

[@somedude8604]

Why is this in my recommendations? *I LOVE IT*

[@thisisjames4474]

Been watching you guys and Eagle Prime since the beginning. I still believe you guys will be remembered for being the first to usher in professional giant robot sports tournaments.

[@undercoverotter4277]

Today was the first time seeing this. I thought it was impossible to make a big robot and have them not fall over. I’m just sad that it’s the end hopefully people will see this and have a passion that you had.

[@tng7451]

Tough thing, kudos on the transparency. You have my respect for phasing it out with honesty and class. Cheers.

[@collinschofield808]

Hey Everybody: Lets share this to THE HACKSMITH!!!!! This is right up his alley, plus: -They have plenty of space -They have the Skills and Equipment to do any necessary repairs -They have a KZbin channel, so we can keep informed about it!!!!

[@mrwhale7875]

but do they have the money?

[@travissmith5994]

Finance wise, this would be more expensive than pursuing Flying Like Iron Man. Besides, Hacksmith's Power Loader is a very comparable project, and between building that and maintaining Eagle Prime, the power loader would win out every time. It's best that this goes to someone else, then there's a chance it could fight again.

[@collinschofield808]

@@travissmith5994 It would definitely be cool if someone else takes it up who can make it profitable, but I really hope it can at least visit James' Place. Power Loader VS Eagle Prime, Anyone???

[@gabrielibarra5551]

@@collinschofield808 the power loader wasnt made to fight, you cant just throw very expensive machines at eavhother, you have to look at what they were designed to do

[@justaguycalledjosh]

@@gabrielibarra5551 Arm Wrestling?

[@petercudmore8608]

Thanks for everything. You have inspired several years of my students and shown them that building something that seemed crazy is awesome. You only flaw was that no one else could repeat your achievement and give you a worthy competitor. Thanks and take pride in what you created and know when it does happen it will be someone you inspired.

[@tradermonk9403]

Take heart my friend. You learned a lot in the last 5 years. I just want you to know that Megabots 2.0 is somewhere in your future. And that I love the Jimmy Nutron hairdo! You have his vision... chin up and keep moving forward my friend.

[@whollymindless]

Thanks for all the good times and dreams. You put a lot of smiles on people's faces and this is the best chance to pass the torch.

[@stephenkessell2854]

Damn shame buddy , I never even heard of the USA Vs Canada video and I've been subscribed since pretty much the beginning on KZbin, I blame the KZbin algorithm. Good luck for the future mate hope it all works out

[@davidvalentine3630]

first off im sorry to hear about the failure of your robot fight , being the first is always the hardest , keep going and never give up ! maybe human sized fighting robots ?

[@thegamergt8784]

Let the pacific rim monster give us another 100 years before they come

[@gabrieljeno4291]

I love what you do even if it is 2 years later, you sir are my new hero. Please keep your dream alive, I've never had hopes to ever get into mech building until you proved that other people had the same dream. Thank you sir! I've got some dreams to build

[@shelkton.7991]

God I remember when I was in grade school and I heard about you guys for the first time. Been following you guys for years now so it's sad to see y'all go. See yah, space cowboy...

[@hudsondunn8385]

Dj Skeleton Me too actually

[@MechaMario64]

Megabits was and still is what I can only describe as a dream come true, and If I had the money, time and space for it I would love to give it a home, but sadly, I do not. To everyone who is on/has been on the megabots team, it's been an honor to see you get this far, and I'll never forget Eagle Prime. Thank you for taking the first step into making this mech nerd's dream real. I wish you all the best.

[@adamofblastworks1517]

We don't hate you, not all of us. But we were disappointed, and the earliest criticisms were because we care. Continued criticisms are a bit much all these years later.

[@michaelorr7608]

Yeah, as disappointing as the fight was (compared to the overwhelming hype for it), it makes it no less sad to see this end so soon, I really wish this could have gone somewhere

[@NyeMechworks]

Maybe with the money they could build a cheaper mech?

[@3StarPanda]

You dreamed big and a lot of people were with you in that dream. Thank you for for trying something so ambitious. Best of luck with whatever you do from here.

[@branthepianist_2148]

Me: mom I want a mecha Mom: fine I'll check ebay

[@Bagger808]

Thanks for the fun times and history will remember you as the OG Fighting Bot!

[@barodrinksbeer7484]

Teacher : Tomorrow is show and tell, bring in whatever you want. Me : Can I bring mech??? Teacher : Sure you can bring your little mech.

[@SpecterRides]

Nooooooo!!! Not MegaBots! This is my favorite sport! Way more entertaining from an engineering perspective that even battle bots. I would hands down much rather see this than battle bots, I just don’t understand why others don’t see how amazing this truly is. I’m literally crying right now, it isn’t fair how the awesome stuff gets swept off the face of the earth. Hopefully the person who buys it also hires you to do shows and battles.

[@cu3d]

The problem with your comparison is that two megabots fighting like battlebots would result in millions of dollars of repairs. Also it would endager the pilots. So the only solution is to have damage markers or fake armor and at least the direct contact carefully planned to avoid injury and real damage. This would make it imho not as interesting as battlebots, but it might still be really cool.

[@SpecterRides]

Cur3d you do make a valid point, but I still think that MegaBots is far more exciting and interesting than battle bots. Don’t get me wrong, battle bots are amazing 😉, but they just can’t compare from an Engineering perspective.

[@ultimateo621]

This was a wild ride. Sucks that it’s over, but it was fun while it lasted.

[@SeekerPsycho1]

Best of luck with you and your crew's future endeavors man.

[@christopherlenahan3906]

DO YOU WANT ARMED SUPERVILLANS, CAUSE THIS IS HOW YOU GET ARMED SUPERVILLANS lol

[@SipsNumberOneFan]

There's no demand bc people realized that the reality of giant robot fights is that it's undewhelming. The bots are too expensive to risk destorying and the tech just isnt there yet. It sucks bc I was really excited to see how this developed in the decades to come :(

[@kurisu7885]

The tech can't get there at all if no one is developing it like these guys were trying to do.

[@gladiatormechs5574]

I HOPE YOUR ALWAYS GOING TO LEAVE THIS CHANNEL UP....THIS IS ROBOTICS HISTORY.

[@AdmiralSenn]

I am sad that this day has come, but massive props to you and everyone who has been a part of the MegaBots journey. You flew as close to the sun as anyone could have. I just hope this isn't the end forever.

[@corz299]

I bet someone is going to terroorize their town with it

[@HatCreature]

Even if it isn't you guys, you did it first. You proved it could be done and hosted the world's FIRST GIANT ROBOT FIGHT! You achieved every sci-fi nerd's dream and you lived it! Whatever happens now you will always have that, whether someone else mass produces these you are still the pioneer who reached the mountain first. Great job guys

[@kplaysyt4414]

A company that have a giant should buy this for $500k Becos its the worlds most awsome robot and champion

[@Wolficefang]

Time to buy this, an army of Boston Dynamics Spot robots, and a few of those Kuratas machines. World domination in the palm of my hand! At least until my army turns against me...

[@goldeneagle3088]

"Best I can do is 40$"

[@SweeneyDunston]

I am so sorry for this situation. I hope you succeed in your next endeavor. I feel like this has much potential and wish you could continue with the project. Darpa should look into this. Best wishes, friend. Wishing all the best for you and youre family.

[@hoboemperor]

KZbin algorithm are bias, I never seen any updates or recommendations.

[@pyrotechc3h8]

This was awesome. Thank you for putting art and amazing engineering back into the world. Looking forward to seeing your next incarnation. Just because you didn't make a profit on it doesn't mean you didn't do something that 99% of people couldn't do. You're an inspiration.

[@UXUBaron]

This reminded me of the mechs from Avatar

[@alwayswatching662]

Truly heart felt video sorry about ur loss in ur business don't give up as u said u failed but try to use the knowledge in the high-tech industry and start new best of luck

[@DKRKingKong]

Why you didn't move out of California that place is a money pit for taxes

[@livefree1030]

Exactly. Las Vegas is a smarter business prospect then California, especially the Bay Area.

[@DKRKingKong]

@@livefree1030 they could have moved to Kansas or any other cheap state to live

[@BorisFett]

Good to see you being so transparent with everything. I was really hoping MegaBots would take off.

[@scottygg8550]

imagine if mr beast is the one who won.

[@taith2]

Thanks for all honesty and good work put in to it, good luck in future endeavours! See you on flip side, and thank you for the show!

[@livefree1030]

Should have not stayed in California. Especially the Bay Area. A proper business man would have moved operations to Las Vegas. Operating cost are lower and the entertainment audience is plentiful. I bidded $30k for this purpose, but I was beat out. Las Vegas is a key location.

[@JandCanO]

I'm pretty sure the robot doesn't require any less maintenance just because it's in Vegas.

[@Blaze43338]

This thing going to have to ship its damn self

[@demonman1234]

Imagine if he was funded by like bill gates or something, just someone really, really rich to keep this project going on this channel

[@Miss-Foe]

Thank you for keeping this going as long as you did. It's been a hugely entertaining journey, and I hope whoever has the funds to end up with it picks up where you left off.

[@mechamax7919]

someone call Elon Musk! there's a rare opportunity here!

[@anthonyworkman1782]

Agreed

[@travelbyday4115]

I think you have made a huge impact on the large robots field! I loved absolutely every moment, and I love you guys! I hope to see more from you in what ever you pursue!

[@skiny104]

WAIT? YOU ACTUALLY WENT THROUGH WITH THE CANADA FIGHT! i had the bell clicked and never got a notification or showed up in my inbox

[@pobbrett3244]

He specifically said he pulled the plug on it cos of Low interest pmsl, hello mcfly ✊✊

[@IgnatRemizov]

Incredible ride, I was with you from the beginning since I heard about your story in that random improv show at the Endgames theater in San Francisco. Your idea stuck with me and I've been following you ever since. Good luck in your future endeavors!

[@GABM1983]

Ok. you need the money. But please, share the technology, do it open source. The more people you can access, the more possibilities to refloat the concept.

[@melonheaded]

I think that is the reason why they're selling it?

[@NyeMechworks]

Technology? Its a couple computer controlled excavators stuck together.

[@GABM1983]

@@NyeMechworks Yeah right. The simplest and easiest thing to do in the world. So easy that only 2 or 3 people worldwide have done it. Let's see, do you understand what I said? You saw how was all the development and construction of the mech? Apparently there are people who have a big mouth and talk because it is free ... Sos un pelotudo.

[@NyeMechworks]

@@GABM1983 As impressive as the Eagle Prime is, it cannot be denied that it simply didn't meet market demand. This is proof why so few people have done it: it simply isn't economically viable. Which is why I am building (and nearly finished) an economically viable mech that any hobbyist can build in their garage. Megabots got the giant robot thing down, but they didn't get the competition thing down at all: to have a competition you need competitors WILLING to break their machine and SAFELY, and they won't if it cost them a million bucks and a giant chainsaw in their face

[@GABM1983]

@@NyeMechworks Aha, I watched your channel and your mech. PVC pipes? Really?? Cheap aluminum sheet ?? That thing doesn't even have 1% of the Eagle Prime engineering. You have no shame, you come to say that what they did in megabots is just a couple computer controlled excavators stuck together and your "mech" is basically a glorified car for allegorical parades. Do you think that thing will get the attention of investors? You talk about market, competition and demand, but your "mech" does not reach something you can call quality. Megabots got where you're not even going to get.

[@andrewhammett4806]

Wow I’m actually really sad now. Please feel better soon and hope your future goes good, to the whole megabots team we salute you! ;)

[@axelhopfinger533]

It was a good effort, but the end results were a bit...underwhelming tbh. The technology just isn't quite there yet to make it truly exceptional and spectacular. Those things need to be a LOT more mobile, nimble and reactive to be exciting. Or use actual destructive military grade weaponry. I mean, what good is a supposed "combat robot" when i can easily be beaten by simple construction machinery like a bulldozer or a wrecking claw? In the end, it was just a novelty item and the novelty wore off pretty quickly after the pretty tame and lame battle against the Japanese robot.

[@TheActionBastard]

The Japanese one was actually far more interesting functionally. It had more movement and was less a bulldozer converted into a Guntank (oh gundam I love you) but it just was not at all sturdy enough to do any sort of hand to hand. Maybe a battle based around paintball/ranged weaponry instead of what they actually ended up with. I felt like the American company really just cheesed their way to victory. "hm. Enemy robot is X size. Ours will be 4x that. Problem solved." and that was never going to be a good recipe. Should have been weight class limits so the Americans had to do something far more complicated like the weird japanese blacksmith guy did. Respek to Kurobyashi.

[@marcjuu]

i am just nerd in the netherlands who watched the stuff you shared about your journey and i know 100% that your.. "failure"is not a failure,becouse it inspired many to try as well untill victory is achieved and i wish you boyz good luck with anything you will be doing after this

[@Justin-Outdoors]

Sell it for 1$ and make the money on shipping Typical

[@anthonypoole4025]

How did I just now find this channel?! ☹️ How you find success in the future, I really think this will catch on eventually... And hopefully you'll still be in the business when that happens. I'm greatly impressed by this engineering marvel. Hold your head up high from what you guys have accomplished.

[@johnnymovie7484]

what if the guys over at corridor digital bought this?

[@melonheaded]

why would they? they're VFX artists and not engineers

[@TheRealAlpha2]

Even if they did, they'd have no place to store it (they couldn't even buy that one dude's bus and they had legitimate ideas for how to use it.)

[@johnnymovie7484]

You guys shouldn’t feel obligated to reply, I’m a fan of corridor and I love giant robots so don’t get all defensive if a guy wants to see some giant robots fight.

[@TheRealAlpha2]

@@johnnymovie7484 it's just conversation, kind of a symptom of posting in a comment section.

[@johnnymovie7484]

You weren’t supposed to reply to that man, that was supposed to be the end of that ok? No need to continue, that was the “conversation” ender. I really don’t want to have a heated argument so let’s just stop, unless you would like to defend yourself even more.

[@sarahhuerta4522]

My family and I really enjoyed following the MegaBots journey. Sad to hear this, but you guys have great minds, and no doubt will do great things moving forward. Best of luck to you.

[@AnkurDeka]

I feel so heartbroken. You guys did a really good job. I wish this event picked up more media attention and your hard work got the results that it deserved. That being said, I believe you'd keep building cool stuff!

[@MargolinLabs]

You did some amazing things! And we are all proud of what you accomplished. Not everything works out, but I know it must have been a wild ride and amazing ride. I first understood what the goal was when I saw you and Guy pitch at Launch in 2017. All the best, I look forward to seeing whatever is next for you.

[@williammacgregor7788]

You should use the big knife to cut butter if you buy it

[@travisfrazier3407]

Sorry to hear this. Even if it didn't work out in the end, it was a great ride. Thank you for all you've done. Good luck with whatever you do next.

[@davidclarke4301]

Thanks Megabots. You got the ball rolling alongside Kuratas. We salute you for your efforts advancing Mech combat.

[@d-obvious]

I feel for ya.. Had to do pretty much the same thing with our manufacturing facility. Yes it was a worthwhile journey.. The emotional toll is brutal and I saw it on your face during the final moments of your auction video. Good luck with your next adventure!

[@DaveMelton]

Don't be down on yourself. You brought together groups of engineers, programmers, and dreamers to build something so unique. You inspired millions to go into STEM. It was artistic works like this that inspired me to go into computer programming and become the programmer that I am, today.

[@14USMA]

You guys got so close. I'll be watching for the return. Even outside of arena based combat for entertainment, there has to be industrial application for this kind of design...