MegaBots: Live-Action Giant Robot Combat

A project in Boston, MA by MegaBots, Inc.
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MegaBots, Inc. is making the giant piloted robots and mechs of science fiction a reality, and fighting them in epic arena combat.
Backers: 420
Average Pledge Per Backer: $156

Funded: $65,319 of $1,800,000
Dates: Oct 29th -> Nov 28th (31 days)
Project By: MegaBots, Inc.
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Latest News

Kickstarter Campaign for Giant Fighting Paintball Robots

November 16th - via: betawired.com
A kickstarter campaign for giant fighting paintball robots exists, and its called the MegaBots project. The design team of the project is made up of scientists, engineers, artists and manufacturers and they have a vision: an entirely new arena sport in which people climb into armored exoskeletons and control the robots from within. (Read More)

A Boston-Based 'Fighting Robots' Sports League Has A $1.8 Million Kickstarter Goal

November 10th - via: bostinno.streetwise.co
BOSTON, MA - At 15 feet tall, these robots would actually be fairly impressive watch, but the company's Kickstarter goal is an even taller order. (Read More)

Want to be a pilot?! Here's your chance!

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers! We have two big announcements today - we're announcing a piloting contest, and Carl Bass, the CEO of Autodesk, sent us a testimonial about why Autodesk sponsored us before the Kickstarter campaign and why he's backing us on Kickstarter... (Read More)

MegaBots Kickstarter Making Giant Fighting Robots

November 7th - via: escapistmagazine.com
Dreams of giant robots inspired by Neon Genesis Evangelion, Gundam, Pacific Rim, and Titanfall could become a reality if the MegaBots Kickstarter reaches its funding goal. (Read More)

Live on Reddit!

November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! We wanted to let you know that we're live on Reddit right now. Ask us anything! http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/2ldqpw/we_are_megabots_and_were_building_giant_fighting  (Read More)

New levels, new details, new testimonials!

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello robot fans! We've been hearing a lot of good feedback on our campaign (please keep it coming!), and we wanted to let you know that we're listening! We have the first of a few testimonials about MegaBots technology to show you, we've added a... (Read More)

MegaBots Launches Kickstarter Campaign

October 30th - via: businessinsider.com
Earlier this month, MegaBots, Inc. spoke exclusively to Business Insider about its vision for a real-life sports league made up of giant humanoid robots that fight to the death. (Read More)

Want to work for MegaBots?

October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Kickstarter! We've heard from a number of you that you think MegaBots is awesome, and you want to come work with us. Great! We want to meet you! One of our big goals for this Kickstarter campaign was to reach out and look for talented people to... (Read More)

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