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Toe-Crusher was a lightweight robot built by Team Coolrobots which competed in every season of Comedy Central BattleBots from Season 2.0 until Season 5.0. It also competed in the Long Beach 1999 event, where it placed fourth.

It was an invertible wedge shape with an axle-powered torque reaction weapon like the team's heavyweight OverKill, but with a war hammer spike instead of a large knife. The hammer was often inaccurate due to the lack of delay between the torque change and weapon reaction. Still, its durable frame and drive power gave it a respectable combat record, including a Top 8 finish in Season 2.0.

Outside BattleBots[]

Toe-Crusher also competed in a number of other events, including Robocide 3 and BotBash 1999.

Robot History[]

Long Beach 1999[]

Toe-Crusher vs. Harvey WallBanger

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Toe Crusher thwacks Harvey WallBanger.

Toe-Crusher's first ever match in BattleBots came against Harvey WallBanger. Toe-Crusher won by KO and advanced to the next round.

Toe-Crusher vs. Paranoid Android

After this, it faced Paranoid Android. Toe-Crusher again took the win by KO and moved on.

Toe-Crusher vs. Shrike

Toe-Crusher then battled Shrike, a fight which ultimately went the distance. Toe-Crusher won by crowd vote, and advanced in the bracket.

Toe-Crusher vs. Ziggo

Ziggo won by KO, ending Toe-Crusher's run of wins and pushing it to the losers bracket.

Toe-Crusher vs. The Crusher

In the loser's bracket, the lightweight faced a similarly-named robot called The Crusher. Toe-Crusher won by KO and advanced in its bracket.

Toe-Crusher vs. Executioner

Next up for Toe Crusher was Executioner. Like against Shrike, both robots were still mobile as the clock hit zero and the judges voted in favor of Executioner. As a result, Toe-Crusher placed fourth overall.

Kilobot Royal Rumble

Toe-Crusher also participated the Kilobot Royal Rumble at the end of the tournament.

Season 2.0[]

Toe-Crusher vs. FlatBot

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Toe-Crusher pushes FlatBot.

After receiving a bye in the Round of 64, Toe-Crusher went up against FlatBot in the Round of 32. Toe Crusher and FlatBot slammed into each other right away and FlatBot was having problems moving after the direct impact. FlatBot was then being axed by Toe-Crusher and was pushed against the spikestrip. Toe-Crusher continued hitting FlatBot and was now being counted out. Toe-Crusher won by KO at 1:08 and advanced to the Round of 16.

Toe-Crusher vs. No Tolerance III

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Toe-Crusher makes contact with the killsaws.

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Toe Crusher dragging No Tolerance 3.

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Toe-Crusher pins No Tolerance 3 against the spikestrip.

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Toe-Crusher is again attacked by the killsaws.

In its next fight, Toe-Crusher took on No Tolerance III. The walker slowly walked out to the middle of the arena, but Toe Crusher attacked and started hitting it with its spiked hammer. No Tolerance III pinned Toe Crusher against the wall momentarily, but Toe Crusher managed to escape. Toe-Crusher continues hitting No Tolerance III with its spiked hammer but later finds itself attacked by the killsaws. No Tolerance III continued to line up an attack on Toe-Crusher, but Toe Crusher turned around and hooked No Tolerance III with its thwacking hammer. Toe-Crusher tried to pull the walker over to the killsaws but Toe-Crusher became caught on the arena trap itself. Toe Crusher escaped and lined up once more, slamming into No Tolerance III, breaking one of the front legs. No Tolerance III became stuck against the spike strip and Toe Crusher tried to capitalize before the time ran out. Toe-Crusher won on a 42-3 judges' decision and advanced to the quarter-finals, where it faced Evil Fish Tank.

Toe-Crusher vs. Evil Fish Tank

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Toe-Crusher is thrown by the killsaws while Evil Fish Tank has driving issues.

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Evil Fish Tank tries to toss itself right side up with assistance from the killsaws.

As the match began, Evil Fish Tank charged straight at Toe-Crusher as both bots danced around the killsaws. Toe-Crusher drove over Evil Fish Tank, which took Toe-Crusher to the saws, slicing into its wedge. It was then the turn of Evil Fish Tank to become caught on the killsaws, and Toe-Crusher's opponent landed on its back. Evil Fish Tank got itself caught under the pulverizer which landed hits on its own wedge, eventually breaking it off. In a tactical move, Evil Fish Tank intentionally drove over the killsaws in an attempt to right itself, but was unsuccessful in doing so. Toe-Crusher continues to hit Evil Fish Tank with its spiked hammer as the fight entered its closing moments. Toe-Crusher pushes Evil Fish Tank to the killsaws and the fight goes to the judges, who score in favor of Toe-Crusher on a 36-9 decision. As such, Toe-Crusher advanced to the semi-finals.

Toe-Crusher vs. Backlash

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Toe Crusher scoops up Backlash.

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Backlash hits the rear of Toe Crusher.

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Backlash pushes a dead Toe Crusher over the killsaws.

Now in the final four, Toe Crusher faced former champion Backlash. As the match started, both Toe Crusher and Backlash moved into the center of the arena with Toe-Crusher getting hit a couple of times by Backlash before Toe Crusher got to the side of Backlash and pushed it across towards the far wall. Backlash was able to barely escape and twist away, facing Toe Crusher again. Toe-Crusher took a solid blow to the frame when Backlash went in to hit Toe Crusher again. This worked in Toe-Crusher's favor though as the impact was just enough to snap the battle-worn shaft that supported Backlash's disc weapon. The whole disc flopped useless to the floor, but somehow stayed attached to the bot. Toe-Crusher was then pushed by the now weaponless Backlash into the killsaws. They both ended up going over the saws at least once, but then, after one more trip over the killsaws, Toe Crusher stopped moving entirely as the killsaws had cut the wire to the battery. Toe-Crusher was pushed more after some maneuvering from Backlash, which managed to position Toe-Crusher barely over to the killsaws as the referees counted out Toe Crusher. Backlash won by KO at 2:15 and Toe-Crusher was eliminated from the tournament again.

Lightweight Royal Rumble

Toe-Crusher also participated in the Lightweight Royal Rumble at the end of the competition.

Season 3.0[]

Toe-Crusher vs. Dr. Inferno Jr.

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Dr. Inferno Jr. gets underneath Toe-Crusher.

Due to its seeding, Toe-Crusher was allowed to skip the preliminary rounds of Season 3.0, where it eventually fought Jason Bardis and Dr. Inferno Jr.. Both robots went straight at each other and Toe-Crusher's wedge gets pushed up from hitting a bump in the BattleBox floor. After Toe-Crusher missed Dr. Inferno Jr. multiple times, Dr. Inferno Jr. absorbed a couple blows from its spiked hammer and pushes Toe-Crusher against the arena wall. Toe-Crusher escapes and both robots were moving around the arena. Dr. Inferno Jr. pushes Toe-Crusher onto the killsaws and flips it. Dr. Inferno Jr. then shoves Toe-Crusher against the arena wall again and Toe-Crusher manages to destroy the Omnibot shell with its spiked hammer. Both robots were moving around the arena and Dr. Inferno Jr's skirt gets caught on the killsaws. Toe-Crusher gets its pickaxe caught in one of the killsaw holes, but swings it free before the killsaws popped up. After both robots were moving around the arena again, Toe-Crusher gets its spiked hammer caught on the ramrods and killsaw holes again before the time ran out. Dr. Inferno Jr. won on a close 23-22 judges' decision and Toe-Crusher was eliminated from the tournament again.

Lightweight Consolation Rumble

Toe-Crusher also participated the lightweight consolation rumble at the end of the tournament. It's unknown how well it performed, but it lost overall to The Crusher and Reaper.

Season 4.0[]

Toe-Crusher vs. Low Blow

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Toe-Crusher gets caught under Low Blow's saw blade.

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Both robots get hit by the pulverizer.

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Toe-Crusher immobilized after running into the screws.

Due to its seeding, Toe-Crusher was allowed to skip the preliminary rounds of Season 4.0, where it eventually fought Low Blow. Both robots went straight at each other, but both robots didn't come near each other for twenty seconds. Both robots barely touch each other and both robots stayed away from each other again. Low Blow gets under Toe-Crusher and Low Blow's saw blade makes contact with Toe-Crusher, producing sparks in the process. Toe-Crusher briefly gets under Low Blow, but Low Blow runs away before it can be pushed around the BattleBox. As both robots were fighting each other, Toe-Crusher backs up onto the killsaws and was sent flying across the BattleBox. Toe Crusher gets its wedge under Low Blow and pushes it across the BattleBox floor, but Low Blow slips away before they reach the arena wall. Toe-Crusher gets under Low Blow again and gets stuck on a seam on the BattleBox floor. Low Blow circles around and tries to get under Toe-Crusher, but Low Blow only drives up onto Toe-Crusher's wedge and Toe-Crusher pushes Low Blow towards the pulverizer. Low Blow gets hit by the pulverizer four times and Low Blow tries to run away. Toe-Crusher attempts to push Low Blow back under the pulverizer, but just drives on top of Low Blow. Toe-Crusher retreats before the pulverizer can fall. Low Blow drives under the pulverizer again and takes a shot right in the center. Toe-Crusher comes in again and gets under Low Blow this time, but only manages to push Low Blow out of the way. As Toe-Crusher leaves Low Blow, the pulverizer falls on Toe-Crusher and Low Blow escapes to the center of the BattleBox. Toe-Crusher then hits the screws and suddenly stopped moving as the pulverizor broke the antenna and Toe Crusher turned out of the remote control's range. Toe-Crusher was counted out and Low Blow won by TKO at 2:37. This meant that Toe-Crusher was eliminated from the tournament again.

Season 5.0[]

Toe-Crusher vs. Pursuer

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Toe-Crusher fighting Pursuer.

Due to its seeding, Toe-Crusher was allowed to skip the preliminary rounds of Season 5.0, where it eventually faced Pursuer. Toe-Crusher won on a close 25-20 judges' decision and advanced to the Round of 16.

Toe-Crusher vs. Backlash

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Backlash gets hit by Toe-Crusher.

Next up for Toe-Crusher was a rematch against Backlash. Toe-Crusher was dominant and pushed Backlash around the arena. Despite taking two good hits from Backlash, Toe-Crusher won the match on a 27-18 judges' decision, getting revenge for its loss in Season 2.0.

Toe-Crusher vs. Wedge of Doom

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Toe-Crusher becomes tangled with Wedge of Doom.

This win put Toe-Crusher in the quarter-finals again, where it faced Wedge of Doom. Wedge of Doom won on a close 23-22 judges' decision and Toe-Crusher was eliminated from the tournament once again.

Wins/Losses[]

  • Wins: 9
  • Losses: 6
Competition Wins Losses
Long Beach 1999 Harvey WallBanger
Paranoid Android
Shrike
The Crusher
Ziggo
Executioner
Season 2.0 Bye
FlatBot
No Tolerance III
Evil Fish Tank
Backlash
Season 3.0 None Dr. Inferno Jr.
Season 4.0 None Low Blow
Season 5.0 Pursuer
Backlash
Wedge of Doom

Mark Beiro Introductions[]

"He's got problems. He's got issues. He's got a hanker-in for a scarred tissue. Here is TOE-CRUSHER!"

"Like the fat girl your mother made you take to the prom, don't tango with TOE-CRUSHER!"

"Ready to make a red, squishy gelatin mess out of the ends of your feet. Here is TOE-CRUSHER!"

"It's like trying to squeeze into a pair of Size 7s when you wear a Size 10. Multiply that pain by a hundred, cause that's the pain you'll receive from TOE-CRUSHER!"

Merchandise[]

Trivia[]

  • Toe-Crusher was "destroyed" in the CSI episode Precious Metal. It was decorated with NPC stickers and called "Hammer of God."
  • Toe-Crusher's name came from when builder Christian Carlberg hit the wrong button and the hammer-spike landed on his toe.
  • Toe-Crusher's font stickered on the front Lexan ramp is known as "Eurostile."
  • Toe-Crusher was also one of few robots to damage the Omnibot on Dr. Inferno Jr..
  • Toe Crusher was one of at least eight robots at the 2001 Toy Fair Hasbro Showroom arena for a demonstration. The other seven known robots are Overkill, Vlad the Impaler, Ginsu, Minion, Diesector, Tazbot and Ziggo.
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