- ""Moves like a butterfly and stings like a bee!" That's what they say about the viscious Deadblow. Get the Grip 'n Grappler and peck away at your opponents until they submit."
- — The toy's official description on the BattleBots Store[1]
Deadblow was one of nine BattleBots competitors released as part of Jakks Pacific's line of Grip N' Grapplers toys in 2001.
Like every other toy in the range, the main robot was attached to a flexible, clear plastic tube connected to a pull trigger. When activated, the trigger would power Deadblow's hammer weaponry.
In the case of Deadblow, its weak spots were the panels in the front, which were attached to its front two wheels. When struck, these would "explode" to signify the robot being knocked out. The hammer weapon could also come off. Deadblow comes with a practice robot - Slicer.
Deadblow in its packaging.
The back of the packaging.
The toy's instructions.
A close-up of Deadblow.
Trivia[]
- The inspiration for Deadblow's Grip N' Grapplers toy is a hybrid of its Season 1.0 and 2.0 appearances. Whereas much of the toy, including its chassis and weapon arm, were based off its Season 1.0 look, its spiked hammer head is more reminiscent of its Season 2.0 look.