Author: Terry McCracken
Date: 16:13:48 06/07/03
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On June 07, 2003 at 07:27:01, steven blincoe wrote: >> >>Now that would be a collector's item...athough I heard that the *Arm* is easily >>prone to mechanical breakdowns. >> >>Still, it would be nice to have...it's over 20 years old now! WoW! I first >>heard about it in 1981-82 and saw it demonstrated on the *Old* Ripley's Believe >>it or Not!, back in 1983 hosted by Jack Palance. >> >>When it was losing it would make an electronic "crackling" sound, and before >>mate it would pick up the King and drop it in contempt!:o) Cute... >> >>Terry > >correct you are! >the Robot has an "emotions" feature >when this feature is engaged, the Robot will sway its arm over the board in an >air of contempt if it has a superior position >in addition, if it is losing ,it will make sudden beeps and shrills in an >effort to distract the opponent > >if it loses the game it makes a aweful grinding noise of disgust > >Steve *Sigh* I want one now! It was only about 1400-1600 tops but that makes it more fun to watch it act up!;-) Terry
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