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Long before TV shows like Battlebots, there were these guys: two plastic boxers battling it out in a ring, tirelessly jabbing at each other in an effort to knock their opponent's block off. Years go by and these fighters (creatively referred to in my house as "the blue one" and "the red one") are still at it, still operated by two players working simple controllers, and still madly punching in an effort to knock loose the other fellow's spring-loaded head. As was traditionally the case, it takes a while to maneuver the robots such that you can even land any punch, let alone a knockout blow. But for intense silly robot fighting, without the hassle of batteries, these guys are still champs. --John Moe
Product Description
A remake of the classic game from the 1960s! Kids control battling robots Red Rocker and Blue Bomber with fast thumb action and try to deliver the blockbuster punch that will knock his block off! Battle it out in the arena, with realistic sounds and jaw-jolting action. Land a punch and don’t lose your head to be declared victorious!
A Classic for More Than 40 Years
First debuted in the 1960s, the Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots game has been thrilling kids for decades! This remake returns everyone’s favorite robots, Red Rocker and Blue Bomber, to the classic yellow ring, where they’ll duke it out until someone loses his head! These tirelessly fighting robots are tough, so kids can enjoy rematch after rematch. The simple but engrossing play is fast, fierce, and — most of all — fun! So go ahead and knock his block off!
 A classic for over 40 years! |
 It's the game where the original battling robots try to knock each other's blocks off! |
First debuted in the 1960s, the Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots game has been thrilling kids for decades! This remake returns everyone’s favorite robots, Red Rocker and Blue Bomber, to the classic yellow ring, where they’ll duke it out until someone loses his head! These tirelessly fighting robots are tough, so kids can enjoy rematch after rematch. The simple but engrossing play is fast, fierce, and — most of all — fun! So go ahead and knock his block off!
Kids Control All the Punching, Jabbing Fun
Designed for two players, this exciting action game lets each opponent control his robot by operating the corresponding mechanism with his thumbs. The ring requires some simple assembly, and the robots easily fit into grooves on their platforms. Push the right button to deliver a right hook, and push the left to punch with your robot’s left arm. You can also shift your robot’s position in the ring by moving the controls left and right. Kids affect the intensity of the battle with their thumb speed and expert fighting skills!
Realistic Sounds and K.O. Action
While they battle, the movements of Red Rocker and Blue Bomber are accompanied by realistic sounds and jaw-jolting action. As the mayhem magnifies, players race to deliver the blockbuster punch that will cause their opponent’s spring-loaded head to pop up, signifying the end of the fight. The player who hasn’t lost his head wins the game!
What's In The Box?
Ring comes complete with two thumb-operated mechanisms and two battling robots.
 Red Rocker and Blue Bomber battle it out in the arena, with realistic sounds and jaw-jolting action. |
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
165 of 170 people found the following review helpful
Durability:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Like many baby boomers, I had the original toy myself as a kid. As much as we may like to believe it, the old classic one was not perfect either. It always seemed like one robots head popped off much easier than the other, or the rubberbands came off underneath. Time has tended to make us look back on these toys much more fondly than we did when we actually owned them.
That said, these "new-fangled" versions are extremely poor quality. First of all it just feels flimsy. It certainly is not as durable and heavy as it used to be. Second it seems that one robot is always overly sensitive while the other needs to be hit with a sledgehammer to get the head to pop up. And of course you don't have the trademark, "ZZZZZZZZZZ" sound that the old metal teeth used to make when the head popped up. Our kids must have thought we were nuts to have enjoyed this so much and we have to try and explain how it "used to be better!" The designers who made this should be forced to play it non-stop for 8 hours a day. Shame on Mattel for ruining a classic toy.
That said, these "new-fangled" versions are extremely poor quality. First of all it just feels flimsy. It certainly is not as durable and heavy as it used to be. Second it seems that one robot is always overly sensitive while the other needs to be hit with a sledgehammer to get the head to pop up. And of course you don't have the trademark, "ZZZZZZZZZZ" sound that the old metal teeth used to make when the head popped up. Our kids must have thought we were nuts to have enjoyed this so much and we have to try and explain how it "used to be better!" The designers who made this should be forced to play it non-stop for 8 hours a day. Shame on Mattel for ruining a classic toy.
152 of 159 people found the following review helpful
Durability:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
3.0 out of 5 stars
I was disappointed to find that the Rockem Sockem robots I remember so well as a kid had magically shrunk down to pint-sized replacements. I would have been completely satisfied if they had retained thier size, which in turn would have made them retain their original greatness. The lesson here boys...if it ain't broke, don't fix it!
91 of 96 people found the following review helpful
Durability:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
3.0 out of 5 stars
My husband and I were delighted when we saw one this favorite childhood toy back in circulation.We got it for our two sons for Christmas. It took forever to assemble. The Blue guy's head is so sensitive that it pops up when you are only making him punch. So no one wants to be blue. What's the point? And what happened to the signature "scream" when the head pops up? Just a shame that the quality isn't the same.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Here is the problem
After buying these new robots I bought the original 1960's ones from eBay. The newer ones are simply poorly designed with two major design flaws:
1- the metal lip that... Read more
1- the metal lip that... Read more
Published 46 minutes ago by mic
3.0 out of 5 stars
Rock Em Sock Em Robots game
Years ago had one of the originals, but it broke, and was eventually tossed into the trash. The new is is fairly made from China. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Reviewer
4.0 out of 5 stars
New adventure
This was a birthday gift for a grandchild, and she and her Dad have enjoyed playing this old game for him and a brand new one for her.
Published 2 days ago by brb
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great old Game
Bought this for my son at Christmas time, He loves it. It is holding up well to all the use it's been getting and when my brothers saw it they just had to play with it. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Suzanna B.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Blast from the past
Just like I remembered it.
Side note:
The Red guy seemed to get his head to pop up way easier then the blue guy...
Side note:
The Red guy seemed to get his head to pop up way easier then the blue guy...
Published 8 days ago by Nate
4.0 out of 5 stars
My son loves this
I ordered this as a gift for my 5 yr. old grandson. It arrived when expected, in great condition. My grandson is enjoying this, but his father is enjoying it as much or more. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Savvy Shopper
3.0 out of 5 stars
Birthday present
My son received this toy as a birthday present.
Instant hit.
It's not difficult to assemble the toy. Read more
Instant hit.
It's not difficult to assemble the toy. Read more
Published 9 days ago by M. Heiss
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love my Robots
I have loved robots all my life, and this was a game I bought my son when he was ittle. Also, am into "Robot Combat League" on tv now, I bought it mainly as a whatnot,... Read more
Published 19 days ago by M. Dyches
5.0 out of 5 stars
Like a kid again
I got this for my husband for his 25th birthday. It took him right back to his childhood! He has it in his office at work, and I am sure there are regular tournaments now ._.
Published 23 days ago by Tyler
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rock'Em Sock'Em
Bought for grandson, favorite of son growing up and now a new generation...all three boys love to play with it
Published 1 month ago by Sheila D Jones
