
However, due to HyperShock's dramatic redesign between its ABC seasons and World Championship III, it was decided that a toy based on Witch Doctor's most recent appearance would pair Bronco instead. HyperShock was originally planned to pair Bronco in the 2018 HEXBUG BattleBots reveal. The second version of Witch Doctor packaged as a single release. In the case of this release, the sides of the plow and the entire top and back panel piece can be removed, as showcased in the packaging of its individual release and an alternative packaging display of its Rivals pack with Tombstone. Much like other toys in the range, Witch Doctor featured removable pieces which could come off during play. However, its tires are a lighter shade of gray compared to those seen on the 2015 build of Witch Doctor. It is an accurate representation of the robot, with the toy's angled front plow, spinning disc and intricate aesthetics replicated well. The first HEXBUG remote control release of Witch Doctor is based on its 2015 season appearance, evident by its artwork and lack of a self-righting mechanism. The first version of Witch Doctor packaged as a single release. Witch Doctor was later redesigned and released for a second time in 2018 alongside Bronco. It was originally released in 2016 alongside Tombstone in two-pack, individually and as part of an Arena set as one of the first HEXBUG releases in the BattleBots range.

Witch Doctor was one of the BattleBots competitors released as part of HEXBUG's Rivals line of remote control toys. Blacksmith and the Arena MAX set." Prepare to be spellbound! Wielding a sabotaging wedge and spinning vertical disc, this BattleBot creates a magic we call "chaos" for any opponent who dares to cross its path!ĬONJURE AND CONQUER!" - Witch Doctor's official description. Witch Doctor Rivals pack was released in the United Kingdom for the first time, as well as Bite Force vs. Bronco underwent two prototypes in its 2015 season appearance before its final toy was released.Bronco and Witch Doctor were the first HEXBUG releases not to feature pieces held in place by magnets.

Bronco's wedges either side of the flipping arm as well as its rear plow are removable. Like every other HEXBUG remote control BattleBots release to date, Bronco also features removable parts which can come off during play to represent damage. Bronco was redesigned to match its World Championship III look and an updated Witch Doctor was designed to accompany it. Bronco's own toy was relatively underpowered too, with its flipping mechanism reworked in the meantime to fire with more power and retract faster. However, Bronco's release was postponed due to HyperShock's radical redesign between the 20 competitions, and the latter would not receive a released toy until 2022.

Bronco was originally planned to be released alongside HyperShock, both of which in their World Championship I appearances.
