ZBots and Unproduced Concept drawing - The History Of Z-Bots Micro Machines Minifigures Review!

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  • Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
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    ZBots and Unproduced Concept drawing- The History Of Z-Bots Micro Machines unboxing & Review!
    In this episode I take a look back at the 90's Retro Minifigures ZBots by Micromachines, taking a look at the toys, the commercials, and the off shoots they inspired and were inspired by!
    From games such as Turrican & Zero Decided to TV Shows like Reboot and Boys Master.
    I also take a look at some of the many knock-offs that were made as a result of this obscure little toy line!

КОМЕНТАРІ • 75

  • @voodooblowtorch7265
    @voodooblowtorch7265 Рік тому +1

    Love the enthusiasm for one of my favorite childhood toys.

  • @starwyvern010
    @starwyvern010 Рік тому +2

    I loved Zbots so much. I just randomly remembered that one of my best friends and I collected them. Your design is so cool and I love the way this picture came out. Seriously, great job, and thanks for the nostalgia!

  • @TOKYOTOYBANZAI
    @TOKYOTOYBANZAI 4 роки тому +4

    Another great video! ZBots is another toy line that I missed out on, but after seeing this, there are definitely a couple I want to get my hands on! Especially the one with the triangular head and shoulder pylons (Stelthoid / Zerotron).

    • @slimehousetv
      @slimehousetv  4 роки тому

      Oh yes he's deffo one one the stand out dudes!

  • @rburk854
    @rburk854 3 роки тому

    I still have quite a few Zbots from many years ago. I could never bring myself to get rid of them. Probably some of my favorite toys.

  • @xiwsnoraa8916
    @xiwsnoraa8916 3 роки тому

    Love this video!! Me and my brother used to have so many z bots! I'm a vintage toy collector but I completely forgot about these so after this video I had to go on ebay and buy a lot of them!!! Love them!! Thank u for sparking my memory of these awesome figures ur the man!!!👍👍🤘🤘

  • @martinhennigan1113
    @martinhennigan1113 3 місяці тому

    I loved the Z-bots and they still inspire my drawings today. I had so much fun creating stories and characters and powers for them. If they'd had comics or a show I'd have loved it but I think the lack of that sparked my imagination more.

  • @travnebula
    @travnebula 7 місяців тому

    I just had a crazy nostaglic momement. I used to draw a guy that looked very similar to your design but never knew what to do with it. ZBots were like Pokemon before that was a thing. I had just about every one you showed and it took me back to a time when nothing else mattered. It was so exciting seeing new designs I didn't have and convincing my parents to get me another pack to add to the collection.

    • @slimehousetv
      @slimehousetv  7 місяців тому

      Glad the video sparked a memory man, big ups for checking it out!

  • @rensm7873
    @rensm7873 4 роки тому +3

    That dude you drew is SICK. Now you need to find someone to make him as a mini figure!

  • @RikerLovesWorf
    @RikerLovesWorf 3 роки тому

    Dude I’m so happy we have the same favorite Z Bot !!!! And yes I used to have him beat the shut out of the the bearded guys!!! I also used to imagine and draw my own ZBots

  • @TOKYOTOYBANZAI
    @TOKYOTOYBANZAI 4 роки тому +1

    ...that mech suit is sick too!! Damn... you got me all up on eBay now, damn you!

    • @slimehousetv
      @slimehousetv  4 роки тому

      Haha don't cause I got accused on my last video of these episodes effecting eBay prices as it is 🤣🤣

  • @DBKMX
    @DBKMX 8 місяців тому

    Dude these were my favorite , so so cool seeing them

  • @TomAznable
    @TomAznable 2 роки тому +1

    This is the ZBots video I didn't know I needed. Really well made and funny!

    • @slimehousetv
      @slimehousetv  2 роки тому

      Hey, thanks for watching! Still super proud of this episode, glad you found it :)

    • @TomAznable
      @TomAznable 2 роки тому

      @@slimehousetv ZBots were one of my favorite childhood toys and I've collected them on and off since then. Happy to see a light shone on them! You've done the bots justice.

  • @lukewood4339
    @lukewood4339 4 роки тому +1

    I can remember from the early 90s a gross toy line. The one I had was a guys head inside a plastic dome. And when you pushed a button green liquid would squirt out its mouth like it was puking.

    • @slimehousetv
      @slimehousetv  4 роки тому

      Tell me more about it dude, cant think off hand? 🤔

    • @lukewood4339
      @lukewood4339 4 роки тому

      @@slimehousetv hard to explain mate. It had a red circular base and a clear tube with a rounded top and inside was a gross looking dude with his mouth open. There was a little button you'd push on the bottom that would pump green water out of his mouth and drain back into the base and pump out again. I can't find anything on it. If I find any pics I'll instagram message u them.

    • @slimehousetv
      @slimehousetv  4 роки тому +1

      @@lukewood4339 they sound like a Germs, but they can't be germs if they have a function like that, deffo sound like a 90s toy your alright there, the 90s is cesspit of weird discount store toys that went under the radar though so it might take me a while before I find exactly what they are haha

  • @thevoyagebird6903
    @thevoyagebird6903 2 роки тому

    Smashing video Slime! Its refreshing to hear someone UK side of the pond who knows of/remembers the Z-Bots, they were incredibly niche here, I think only Woolworths and Toys'R'Us stocked them.

  • @MrBennyT
    @MrBennyT 4 роки тому +1

    Great vid dude and your illustration skills are sick!

  • @thewillowwisp8989
    @thewillowwisp8989 4 роки тому +1

    i always imagined Cheetor from Beast Wars having a good sprint alongside the car , the speed always gave me a good idea of how fast a cheetah can go 😂😂

  • @miguelm9961
    @miguelm9961 2 роки тому

    So glad I randomly looked this up you rule bro

  • @rystoysandstuff5834
    @rystoysandstuff5834 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing mate

  • @cabellism
    @cabellism 7 місяців тому

    Holy shit, I had toys from each of those lines. BotsMaster was pretty cool, ExoSquad I had a huge collection, Old G1 Transformers, to Dino Riders, to MASK. 90's was pretty amazing time to grow up, Little bit of each really, most came from GoodWill, yardsales, or flea markets. I remember going to one with my mom back in the 90's/00'sish seeing old Masters of the Universe big playset toys for like .50 cent to a $1.

  • @retrofusion7898
    @retrofusion7898 4 роки тому +2

    dope channel man, wish i found it sooner

    • @slimehousetv
      @slimehousetv  4 роки тому

      Thanks man! Appreciate the support and kind words 🙌

  • @Modifiedninjareviews
    @Modifiedninjareviews 4 роки тому +3

    Bro! I thought I was the only one that imagined a character running and flipping over obstacles outside the car! Mine was basically a ninja like shinobi. I played the arcade game at the local pizza place a lot. The genesis game Cyborg Justice was my favorite. I rented it all the time.

    • @slimehousetv
      @slimehousetv  4 роки тому

      Years of playing side scrollers man haha

  • @Hippobotimus
    @Hippobotimus 4 роки тому +1

    HahahA! I do remember imagining a little running guy outside of the car during car rides. I think mine was like a little ninja or something... That's hilarious. I haven't thought about that in years!

  • @TheDanimatorsChannel
    @TheDanimatorsChannel 12 днів тому

    This is such a sick video! I still have a ton of zbots and vehicles. I love that you drew the character that you would imagine following the car.
    For me, it was the Sonic design from the Sonic CD opening that I would imagine following alongside the car and doing stunts and stuff on the terrain we would pass by. Lol

    • @slimehousetv
      @slimehousetv  12 днів тому

      @@TheDanimatorsChannel thank you dude I might even try make a toy of him soon ⚡

  • @AHouser86
    @AHouser86 Рік тому

    Here after watching your Mighty Max video. Fucking loved Zbots as a kid man! This takes me back I completely forgot about these! Wish my mom didn't sell all my shit as a kid. Only thing I still have from the past toy wise is ghostbusters building, ninja turtles, Pogs collection, the MM Skull Mountain with missing pieces, star wars collection and wrestling figures collection. Wish still had my Monster in my pocket collection too. Also, love the artwork man. And the music playing during your videos fucking slaps bro. Dig how personal you get with your stories too man explaining the mindset behind shit. Great energy and another banger video!

    • @slimehousetv
      @slimehousetv  Рік тому +1

      Thanks a lot for the kind words dude. Appreciate you watching my videos 💯👊

  • @goosebogey
    @goosebogey 4 роки тому +3

    I still have mine from when I was little but I've never seen a lot of these. I really like these quarantine videos by the way, great production and your commentary is really unique and refreshing.

  • @millowulf6352
    @millowulf6352 3 роки тому

    Omg! I thought I was the only one who imagined someone running next to the car window jumping on buildings! Thats scary to think how not unique at all we are. For me it was Jazz Jackrabbit,

  • @Gen10civic
    @Gen10civic 4 роки тому

    You damn right I had some zbots. Even those knock off ones. I still have a couple laying around

  • @kozzworld
    @kozzworld 4 роки тому +1

    your art is sick man

    • @slimehousetv
      @slimehousetv  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks dude! Gonna put more up I think

  • @RetroCynical
    @RetroCynical 4 роки тому +1

    He's one cool lookin dude.

  • @eltenda
    @eltenda 4 роки тому +1

    cool toy line

    • @slimehousetv
      @slimehousetv  4 роки тому

      I love em man so I had to give em a little spotlight

  • @RobotChubby
    @RobotChubby 4 роки тому +1

    Good stuff! Love the shot of them going round on the turntable lined up, really suits the mini figs 👍

  • @__-wm9lu
    @__-wm9lu 4 роки тому +2

    I used to Imagine Batman and Superman fighting and smashing each other through the passing scenery as I looked out the car window.

  • @topselecttoys
    @topselecttoys 4 роки тому

    You should make that into a figure and call it a Slime-Bot

  • @The-kr9rb
    @The-kr9rb 3 роки тому

    4:51 I may not be an expert, but I think this guy is supposed to be a Robby the Robot homage.

  • @Nickmullis
    @Nickmullis 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome episode. Your talent is off the chart with illustrating. I loved this video. Keep up the good work bud. Think I’ve got some Z bots somewhere and really need to find them out now 😬

  • @miguelm9961
    @miguelm9961 2 роки тому

    You keep it real as shit dude I love you

  • @josephzanabria9369
    @josephzanabria9369 4 роки тому +1

    amazing video!!!! I remember those ones back home ,, they were really expensive, I always wanted to get them !

    • @slimehousetv
      @slimehousetv  4 роки тому

      Thanks for watching, hopefully can grab some pretty cheap these days they not worth much

    • @josephzanabria9369
      @josephzanabria9369 4 роки тому

      @@slimehousetv really?, now that you say that im gonna do some bay hunting I wanna get them too, have you heard about those chap Mei '' STELLAR FORCE MIGHTY ROBOTIC WARRIORS''? thats another obscure line forgotten in time you may beineterested on checking them out

    • @josephzanabria9369
      @josephzanabria9369 4 роки тому

      @@slimehousetv by the way I like your z bots design , cool colours, playful dynamics

  • @MyKeyHull
    @MyKeyHull 4 роки тому +1

    Ive got a robot dude who's about the same size as a JOE, but he's not from a line I remember. Any idea how I can locate info on a random figure, from a random set?
    Also, When I was a kid, my older brother brought toys home from New Mexico that were Indian warriors. They had rubbery skin, and when you made the arm go into a flexing position, the muscles grew and you could see and feel it through the rubber. Have you ever heard of that as a feature in a toy?

    • @slimehousetv
      @slimehousetv  4 роки тому

      Maybe a 'plotter' by the same guys who do the work bots I show in this video bro?

    • @slimehousetv
      @slimehousetv  4 роки тому

      Tell me more about the Indian toys, size, style etc?

    • @MyKeyHull
      @MyKeyHull 4 роки тому

      @@slimehousetv The Bot dude was made in China, 1984 W.E.P. LTD. His primary color is red with purple forearms and feet. His feet are big and they kinda look like bells. He has yellow hands, mohawk, and mouth/eyes. He has horns and pronounced shoulders that look like small sting ray wings. It's a robot though. With a 6-pack and crazy lats. He's weird and looks pretty tough. I have no idea who he is or where he comes from. He looks like he has yellow socks.

    • @MyKeyHull
      @MyKeyHull 4 роки тому

      @@slimehousetv This dude was hard to remember, but he was rubbery like a Barbie, and he was a Native American Indian, so he was real tan, he was muscular, and his size was about the size of a He-Man. He was low key, defiantly not from a Movie or Cartoon. I think his clothes were cloth, but I have a vivid memory of tripping out about how cool it was that you could FLEX his arms and the little rubber arm would build a tiny bicep muscle. It had to be rare, but I was curious if you've even heard of a play feature like that. Thanks for always replying to your fans. YOU RULE.

  • @sexiesanti
    @sexiesanti 4 роки тому

    this was my favorite (www.m2museum.com/Zbots/dcp_0062.jpg ) z-bot and the same one but with orange. I played like it was some kind of Megaman dude.

  • @megawolf7
    @megawolf7 4 роки тому

    Cool Zbot you created. You should try to make it into a real toy.

  • @saschafeld5528
    @saschafeld5528 9 місяців тому

    Did your z Bots survive getting a marble droped on them?

  • @cristianyh7963
    @cristianyh7963 2 роки тому

    Gen3 was the best

  • @earthstrong7855
    @earthstrong7855 3 роки тому

    your design totally would have worked as a zbot

  • @metalheadbob
    @metalheadbob 4 роки тому +1

    1st Bad Boy!!!