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Category: 12 & Under
Instructable Author Judges' Prize
Walking Robot firepup104 Best Documentation
CandyBot v1.0 mikeputnam Best Reuse/Recycling
simple solar dragster car junkbotmaker Simplest Bot & Best Video
Making a Simple RC Camel Robot achmadchoiruman Best Group
Making Simple Monkeybot Moving on the string achmadchoiruman

Category: 13 - 18

Instructable Author Judges' Prize
Make a simple platform and give mobility to your computer XicoMBD Best Video
How to Build an Arduino Powered Chess Playing Robot mJusticz Best Documentation
How to Make a Sumo Bot (Science Olympiad 2011 Rules) AlphaFire Best Group
Solar Powered Robot from TRASH!!!! martzsam Best Reuse/Recycling
How to Build a Simple Robot from Trash simplebotics Simplest Bot
Floor Cleaning Robot with Vex Robotics System TechnoInnovator
The Claw. AntMan232
Simple Arduino Robot: Light Seeker Chowmix12
Arduino Airsoft Turret 12grahamb
USB Robot ooda55
Basic Robot Chassis terrapinlogo
The Pitbook: An Overview of FIRST Team 3181 Pittsford Panthers PittsfordPanthersRobotics
MAYA Budget Telepresence Rover bhylak
Wall Following Robot Using 555 Timer hasn0life
Robotic Arm Gripper for FRC Logomotion Competition sitzikbs
Autonomous Greenhouse Factory pablopeillard
Macbot A-Nony-Mus
walking coffee cup d.i.y master
Lego CVT-IVT michaelgohjs
Water War Bot One simonfrfr
Cellphone Operated Robot avadhut10001
control Lego NXT with wiimote s

Category: 18+

Instructable Author Judges' Prize
Tiny Wanderer - A Table Top Robot dallaspersonalroboticsgroup Best Group
Build vibroinsects using discarded mice M.C. Langer Best Reuse/Recycling
Make a Voice Controlled Robot societyofrobots Best Video
Make a Robotty! seligtobiason Best Documentation
Brushbrobot mad10000 Simplest Bot
Cheap Tires for Robot Wheels Doug Paradis
Animatronic Penguin Torso djsfantasi
PIC RC Motor Controller (and example lego robot) PaulMakesThings
Groovin' Grover: A Microcontroller-based Marionette talk2bruce
Build a Fridge Climbing Freedombot Skater_j10
Make A Robot Ant mikey77
Talking Animatronic Robot Head knife141
Inexpensive Robot Chassis laserline
Make a scary scarab robot djsures
Simple bot V1 lord_kian
448 comments
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Oct 16, 2011. 6:25 PMachmadchoiruman says:
Honourable California Robot Week Contest,without reducing my respect to all ranks of the committee last week robot contest, I express my gratitude for your appreciation to all my students because it has won as best group and we are delighted with the gift of you, but me as a coach would need to ask you , so we invited to your country to show off our robot as it is written in the contest info or not because our students are always asking about it. sorry if this might be considered impolite or exceeds the limit, thank you for your attention and your answer will always we wait until we can explain it to the guardians of our students.
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Sep 9, 2011. 12:37 PMAntMan232 says:
I have just looked at my Disk properly, and the seal is damaged. Having opened the disk, I was greatly annoyed to see there was no instruction manual. Would it be possible to get a copy, or could somebody scan their one for me?

Thanks

Ant

p.s. No Irobot for me :( !!
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Jun 9, 2011. 8:54 AMmad10000 says:
I want to thanks again to Instructables and the sponsors, because I was informed a few weeks ago that my package had been divided in two.

Despite the packages had been sent the same day, the I-Robot Create accesories one arrived much earlier.

But the second one arrived yesterday, with the I-Robot Create body. Now the robot is full and it is something that definitely I can share and use with my daugthers.

Thank you all very much!.
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Jun 28, 2011. 9:28 AMbhylak says:
and the best part of my prize was the sugru.

Lucky!
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Jun 18, 2011. 9:43 AMAvadhut.Deshmukh says:
National Robotics Week Robot Contest Achievements adding ?
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May 28, 2011. 2:25 AMA-Nony-Mus says:
Who here has NOT gotten their prize yet?
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Jun 12, 2011. 3:22 AMAvadhut.Deshmukh says:
I not my prize yet ? I m from india
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Jun 12, 2011. 3:47 AMA-Nony-Mus says:
Hmmm.... maybe it takes a much longer time to ship to the eastern hemisphere? Either that or it is caught in customs.
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Jun 13, 2011. 6:10 AMAvadhut.Deshmukh says:
Oh' Ok,,bt m waitng..egerously:-)
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May 30, 2011. 1:57 PMsimplebotics says:
this contest was amazing!
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May 24, 2011. 9:37 AMmad10000 says:
I want to thanks Instructables and the sponsors because my package has finally arived (Argentina)

I'm a little disappointed because it included a charger, a battery and a BAM module for a Irobot Create robot... But the robot was not included and I can't get it because in my country it is not sold and I can't afford the cost of buying it and shipping it from USA (besides, our "peso" is worth 4 U$S).

At least I have an instructable T-shirt, but nothing that my doughters (who helped in the robot building) can use... We all expected something self-contained and complete... although humble...

Well, thank you all anyway.
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May 25, 2011. 3:39 AMA-Nony-Mus says:
But if the peso is worth 4 USD, wouldn't that mean that digit-wise you have to save four times less for the Create? Anyways, any idea if that is an 18+ prize or a judges prize?
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May 25, 2011. 8:09 AMmad10000 says:
Yes, sorry!. 1 U$S = 4.15 pesos. Thank you

I won the "Simplest bot" prize (Judges' prize) in the 18+ category.

But I have been told yesterday that another box had been sent at the same time with the other parts of the Create, so it should arrive soon!.

Thanks again.
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May 25, 2011. 12:23 PMA-Nony-Mus says:
Soooo.....

You think it's a judges prize?
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May 25, 2011. 4:37 PMmad10000 says:
I think...
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May 22, 2011. 11:49 AMsimplebotics says:
i loved this contest!
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May 20, 2011. 11:38 AMAntMan232 says:
I got my prize today. A little disappointing, but I'm still pleased to have received it. Thanks to everyone who was involved in the running of the competition.
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May 20, 2011. 1:29 PMsimplebotics says:
how were you disapointed, i was amazed at the amount and the prizes i got!
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May 20, 2011. 1:59 PMAntMan232 says:
I know I shouldn't be, but I was just a little annoyed because I don't have much use for the software, seeing as I don't have a graphics tablet or a touchscreen PC. And, if I may point out, you won a judge's prize as well, so you probably got more anyway! I'm just sore I'm not in the same class...

Ps You should see the awesomeness of the arm I built to attach my claw onto! I'm also working on a new claw design, so this one is a bit lame now.
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May 21, 2011. 12:24 PMChowmix12 says:
Same here. I had the idea that i was going to get something related to robotics. But I still enjoy the software..
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May 20, 2011. 5:53 PMd.i.y master says:
I got my prize today and it is amazing with all the stuff i got but i didnt the book which makes me a sad panda lol, but still a great prize by any means
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May 20, 2011. 11:40 AMAntMan232 says:
Incidently, I got a tshirt, 3 packs of Sugru, a patch and a couple of stickers. I also got a copy of Autodesk Sketchbook Pro software.
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May 17, 2011. 10:22 AMlord_kian says:
Someone from outside the US have got his prize?
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May 18, 2011. 3:00 AMA-Nony-Mus says:
Near as I can tell, only those in the U.S. have gotten theirs.
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May 19, 2011. 8:44 AMlord_kian says:
I just got my prize cool
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May 19, 2011. 9:18 AMA-Nony-Mus says:
What company shipped it?
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May 19, 2011. 11:07 AMlord_kian says:
The prize was sent by U.S. Postal Service and received by the national postal service of my country.
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May 14, 2011. 1:13 PMlaserline says:
Got mine today. USPS priority mail. Thanks Instructables, thanks sponsers.
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May 15, 2011. 12:18 PMsimplebotics says:
what did you get
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May 16, 2011. 8:54 AMlaserline says:
Making Things Move book (cool, now that I've seen it, it would be well worth the $30 cover price), 4 (sample?) packs Sugru, 5 stickers, 1 patch, and a Tee shirt.
The book is great,  I am anxious to try the Sugru,  My son already "borrowed" the shirt. 
I am grateful to instructables for recognizing my 'ible.  I don't think I would have paid approximately $50 cash for the Tee shirt though.  As a prize, it's great.  Thanks Instructables!
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May 17, 2011. 5:29 PMPaulMakesThings says:
That's what I got too. I think I may donate the book to a school library or something, it looks like a great book on basic principals of motion control, but I'm a mechanical engineer and I think a kid just starting out would have much more use for it.

I will use the sugru to make all my GI Joes and barbies anatomically correct.
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May 16, 2011. 1:28 PMlord_kian says:
Spoiler alert :(
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May 16, 2011. 3:52 PMlaserline says:
Sorry.. I was just answering the question. I meant not, a breach of etiquette.
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May 16, 2011. 6:45 PMlord_kian says:
no problem dude, that happen a lot in the net.
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May 17, 2011. 5:50 PMPaulMakesThings says:
The internet as spoiled the end of harry potter books 6 and 7, the events at the end of disc 1 of final fantasy 7, the end of fight club, the end of the 6th sense and just about every other big surprise in entertainment out there for me; I feel your pain. Also, I really need to avoid forums talking about stuff I haven't finished yet.
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May 17, 2011. 10:59 AMmartzsam says:
Thanks a lot Instructables!

(Drawn in Sketchbook pro. Yeah!)
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May 16, 2011. 2:06 PMbhylak says:
Spoiler Alert as well. Sketchbook Pro 2011, the Surgu, T-Shirt, patch, and some stickers.

Thanks Instructables! You ROCK!
May 16, 2011. 10:40 PMterrapinlogo says:
Same as me!! =]
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May 17, 2011. 10:56 AMmartzsam says:
I also received some parts to a robot and a make things move book.
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May 16, 2011. 1:44 PMsimplebotics says:
(SPOILER ALERT ALERT ALERT!!!) well i got mine today and i got an instructables t-shirt, 3 stickers, instructables patch, sketch book pro 2010 software for my computer, making things move book, 3 sugru packs, arduino auto pilot that came with a 360 degree servo, wow i got lucky!!!!!!!!!! thanks instructables!!!!!!!
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May 14, 2011. 10:20 AMChowmix12 says:
Just got Mine!!! Very cool, but not what i was expecting!
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May 15, 2011. 12:17 PMsimplebotics says:
what did u get
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May 12, 2011. 5:32 PMs says:
I don't remember telling instructables where I live. How will we receive our prises?
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May 13, 2011. 12:00 AMA-Nony-Mus says:
When you win, instructables sends you a link to fill out your address for sneding the prize to.
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May 13, 2011. 7:50 AMA-Nony-Mus says:
I meant sending…
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May 12, 2011. 6:12 PMtalk2bruce says:
My 18+ prize pack arrived today. I live in the SF Bay Area so it didn't need to go far from Instructables HQ. It was sent USPS Priority Mail. No spoilers on the contents. :-) Thanks Instructables!!!
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May 12, 2011. 11:59 PMA-Nony-Mus says:
Did you get any shipping notification, or did it just arrive? Is it stuff that you will enjoy? Why don't you feel like spoiling it?
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May 12, 2011. 6:40 PMsimplebotics says:
thanks for not spoiling the surprise, ill get mine tomorrow probably!
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May 11, 2011. 5:45 PMlord_kian says:
Well people just remember that this is a contest with 45 prizes to hand, some to people outside the U.S. and the logistics of this is not easy, also remember that the prizes are free.
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May 12, 2011. 4:17 PMtalk2bruce says:
Very true. Like they say "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth." :-)
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May 9, 2011. 2:01 PMsimonfrfr says:
Did anyone get their prize in the 13-18 category? I hope i get mine soon
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May 12, 2011. 2:12 PMsimonfrfr says:
YUS I FINNALY GOT MAIL THAT SAID:

Shipment confirmation from Instructables.com
Hi simonfrfr, We have just shipped your Category: 13 - 18.
Cheers, Instructables Robot
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May 10, 2011. 12:05 PMlaserline says:
Not I. Is it time to lose hope yet?
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May 10, 2011. 12:10 PMsimonfrfr says:
I don't know :(
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May 11, 2011. 6:40 AMChowmix12 says:
Sigh*... I dont know... Maybe it will come soon.. But none of the moderators are replying to our questions..
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May 12, 2011. 4:35 AMsimonfrfr says:
I'm crazy waiting! I have been checking my email every miniute !
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May 11, 2011. 4:41 PMsimonfrfr says:
I don't know anymore who knows when they will ship it
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May 12, 2011. 12:57 PMA-Nony-Mus says:
I just got an email telling me that they shipped the 13-18 category.
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May 11, 2011. 3:55 PMlaserline says:
just got this email

Hi laserline,

We have just shipped your Category: 18+.

Cheers,
Instructables Robot

I was under the impression from the comments that it had shipped on 5/2.  Well it's nice to know.
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May 11, 2011. 6:31 PMtalk2bruce says:
I got a similar email this afternoon as well!
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May 11, 2011. 6:33 PMChowmix12 says:
I think this is only for people who are in 18+ category
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May 11, 2011. 4:36 PMsimonfrfr says:
Awesome I hope I get a message like that!
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May 10, 2011. 3:22 PMd.i.y master says:
is anyone eles starting to lose there mind waiting for there prize to come i know i sure am
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May 4, 2011. 8:11 PMsimplebotics says:
i think my prize will be at my doorstep tomorrow, judging that tomorrows the 5th and they shipped the prize on the 2nd, that's three days in travel :) !
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May 6, 2011. 1:28 PMChowmix12 says:
Has your prize come yet?
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May 6, 2011. 6:12 PMsimplebotics says:
no i wish
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May 9, 2011. 5:52 AMAvadhut.Deshmukh says:
same to you
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May 6, 2011. 4:41 PMtalk2bruce says:
I have not received mine :-(
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May 6, 2011. 7:57 PMChowmix12 says:
I've sent a couple PMs about the shipping company but no reply...
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Apr 18, 2011. 2:54 PMChowmix12 says:
Will i get any shipping notice on my prize?
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May 6, 2011. 9:09 PMPaulMakesThings says:
I'm wondering this too, I never got a notice, but this thread seems to say they've been sent.
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May 2, 2011. 11:09 AMcanida says:
Hi folks - the 12 & under and 13-18 prizes are all being shipped today, as are the Open robot prize packs. We will be shipping the Open Judges' prizes as soon as a shipment comes in.

If you have specific questions, please send me a PM!
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May 6, 2011. 9:32 AMmad10000 says:
I have won a Judges' prize (Simplest bot in the 18+ category).
I had written to Instructables that I would move out to a new home in 15 days, so they could tell me if I had to enter that address or the new one. NOBODY ANSWERED, so I enter the old address in the hope that the package would arrive in time.
NOW I AM in my new home. ¿Have the packages been sent? ¿Can I change the address to this new one? (I'm from Argentina)
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May 4, 2011. 2:32 AMAvadhut.Deshmukh says:
I m from India shipping ?
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May 3, 2011. 6:52 PMmichaelgohjs says:
THANKS!
cant wait to see what is it..so excited.. my first time winning on instructables
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May 3, 2011. 10:47 AMlord_kian says:
thanks for the information
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May 2, 2011. 1:13 PMtalk2bruce says:
Thanks for updating us! Can't wait to see what's in the prize pack!
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May 2, 2011. 12:30 PMA-Nony-Mus says:
Sooooo.....


can you tell us what the prize pack entails, or do we have to wait until it arrives?
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May 2, 2011. 12:06 PMlaserline says:
Woo Hoo! Thanks! Had to post to see the PRO by my avitar.
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May 2, 2011. 4:06 PMChowmix12 says:
Hmm... Haven't gotten my Pro member ship yet :( Does the prize pack still include that awesome etched leatherman?
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May 3, 2011. 7:56 AMlaserline says:
Your PRO is showing now!! I don't know what's in the prize pack, but I got a message that mine was shipped. I wonder if my mail carrier will tire of me waiting by the mailbox each day?
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May 4, 2011. 6:42 AMChowmix12 says:
Laserline, where did you get the message that your prize was shipped? What did it say?
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May 3, 2011. 6:00 PMChowmix12 says:
I think my prize is coming tomorrow or the next day...
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May 6, 2011. 1:48 PMbhylak says:
I never got any message...
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May 6, 2011. 2:30 PMlaserline says:
It's in Canida's post of 5-2 (above)
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May 6, 2011. 3:13 PMbhylak says:
cool, haven't gotten anything... is it USPS or Fedex?
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May 6, 2011. 3:24 PMChowmix12 says:
I think it's either FedEx or UPS because it is international shipping.
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May 4, 2011. 5:39 PMfirepup104 says:
got mine today yay but sad cause i got the exact same thing for my Bday yesterday
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May 4, 2011. 8:01 PMsimplebotics says:
awesome, WHAT DID YOU GET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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May 4, 2011. 8:12 PMfirepup104 says:
surgu and a boe bot thats all i know for the 12 and under division
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May 5, 2011. 3:04 PMChowmix12 says:
What company did it ship from and do you live in the US?
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May 5, 2011. 5:06 PMfirepup104 says:
it shipped from instructables the robot was parallax
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May 6, 2011. 6:54 AMChowmix12 says:
No I mean did it ship from UPS, USPS, FedEx, etc... BTW, you can scavenge parts from the second boe bot to add a lot of features to the first boes bot. Cheers...
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May 4, 2011. 6:08 PMd.i.y master says:
do you mean the prize if so can you tell us what it is
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May 4, 2011. 8:11 PMfirepup104 says:
I got surgu and a boe bot
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May 8, 2011. 11:18 PMA-Nony-Mus says:
What's surgu?
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May 9, 2011. 1:17 PMtalk2bruce says:
Here's a link to the Sugru website....explains what it is....very cool stuff: http://sugru.com/about
May 3, 2011. 10:17 PMterrapinlogo says:
Ok i admit it im only commenting to see my pro sign but its funny looking down the comments and every single person who has commented (in the first 50) has pro lol
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May 3, 2011. 5:19 PMsimplebotics says:
man i have not gotten my message saying my prize has been sent, i cant wait!
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May 3, 2011. 4:41 PMd.i.y master says:
srry for this but i had to post a comment to see the pro sign


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