<![CDATA[CollectaBots]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/collectabots Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[Lilliput Robot Clockwork Tin]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/lilliput-robot-b-clockwork-tin.html

A more substantial version of the popular Lilliput Robot, this is a fine reproduction. This Chinese model has the same stiff-legged gait as the smaller version.

Price:£ 19.99 Special Price:£ 15.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Mini Target Robot: Masudaya Gang of Five]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/mini-target-robot-gang-of-five-masudaya.html

Some of the original gang have recently been auctioned off for thousands of dollars. These robots are excellent collector pieces, get yours now while they are affordable. Why not collect them all! The Shooting Game Robot or Mini Target Robot combines bright litho with a great action, making it a robot that must have had real play value. Mini Target Robot advances towards the enemy child who is armed only with a simple dart gun. The child has to hit a large red button in Mini Target's chest, ie the target. The original Mini Target Robot used to scream, back up, turn around and retreat when successful. Mini Target Robot is wound through the build-in 'key'" on the side, but the sophisticated look of the robot more than compensates. Mini Target Robot comes in its very ornate, colorful box which is collectable in its own right.

Price:£ 19.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Electra Robot Schylling Clockwork Tin]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/electra-robot.html

Electra is the 2nd female robot by Schylling (the othe 'lady' bot being Roxy ) and she looks a little overwhelmed by the task, but stomps along purposefully, arms swaying in time to her steps. Electra is very similar to her predecessor Roxy but lithographed in purple with a silver thunderbolt in her hand. Nicely dated, retro box with an amusing story about Electra's origins. A limited edition complete with Certificate of Authenticity.

Price:£ 22.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Robby Robot: Wind up [Masudaya]]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/robby-robot-wind-up-masudaya.html

The robot and the box are in excellent condition.

Price:£ 39.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Attacking Martian Robot Vintage Tin Horikawa]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/collectabots/attacking-martian-robot-vintage-tin-horikawa.html

In addition, designers changed small elements like the ears and revised the toy's legs, eliminating the knock-knees in favour of a more straight-legged approach. This Horikawa Attacking Martian is a little rusty around the edges and face panel. He's missing his left arm. Its is nevertheless good value and works perfectly with a great play pattern. The battery compartment is in good condition.

Price:£ 69.99 Special Price:£ 50.00

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Robot Machine Bank Retro Vintage]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/collectabots/robot-machine-bank-retro-vintage.html

Place a coin in front of the robot and press. The robot will turn backward and the coin will slide into the saving bank. The robot will keep on turning until he's back in its original place. Its great fun to watch! There's an original "you must watch before winding up" notice in the box. The robot is in excellent condition. The box has pen markins on 1 side... but is perfect otherwise.

Price:£ 39.00

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Battery Robot Tin Battery Operated]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/battery-robot-tin.html

The legs move rigidly backwards and forwards as it trundles along on small hidden underfoot wheels. From time to time it stops and stands still; the doors in its chest open, gun barrels protrude and flash brightly. The torso then revolves completely three times before the stately progress begins again. As seen in the UK's Clark Shoes TV ad of some years ago...

Price:£ 29.99 Special Price:£ 25.00

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[The Brain Programable Retro Vehicle (Very Rare)]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/the-brain-programable-retro-vehicle-very-rare.html

For the children of the world, this Brain has 2 modes. Auto Operation: (Pre-Programmed)
- 5 different porgrammes have been programmed for automatic operation.
- set the lever in the position & marked "auto" and touch any of the control keys "1", "2", "3", "0" or "5". Each key represents a pre-programmed stunt-link action

Programming Operation (Self-Programming)

- set the lever in the position marked "PRO" for programming
- you can punch in 48 different movement combinations of your choice
- each movement, forward, backward 90 degrees turn or stop, lasts about one second or about 20 cm (about 8 inches) in distance
- after programming, change the position to "RUN"
- just touch any of the control keys and the Brian carries out your commands exactly as programmed

 

The Brain can repeat the last routine by touching any of the control keys again.

Price:£ 110.00

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Tobor Robot Retro Robot]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/collectabots/tobor-robot-retro-robot.html

Pressing the Telesonic Control makes Tobor change the direction he is traveling. This Robot has been tested and the motor does work, but we weren't sure how to get the clicker to change his direction.

Price:£ 60.00

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Dustbot Tomy Retro Robot]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/collectabots/dustbot-tomy-1985.html Dustbot robot vacuum is new in the box, and other than for testing purposes, has never been used! It is in mint condition, and works PERFECTLY, including the light-up eyes and mechanism that won't allow it to run off the edge of a table!

Price:£ 59.99 Special Price:£ 50.00

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Mini Sonic Robot: Masudaya Gang of Five]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/mini-sonic-robot-gang-of-five-masudaya.html

Mini Sonic Robot is an official Masudaya factory reissue and a very attractive miniature wind-up reproduction toy of the famous 1950's early '60's Gang of Five or 'skirt' robots. Some of the original gang have recently been auctioned off for thousands of dollars. These robots are excellent collector pieces, get yours now while they are affordable. Why not collect them all! Mini Sonic Robot body has, as the nickname suggests, a stunning red colouring with copious inset panels carrying abstract cubist inspired lithographed machinery detailing. This machinery looks more like a modernist painting rather than something that might actually work. Masudaya have even gone to the trouble of cutting out sections of the shoulders and sides, and fastening the litho panels back in place. Mini Sonic Robotis wound through the build-in 'key'" on the side, but the sophisticated look of the robot more than compensates. Sonic comes in its very ornate, colorful box which is collectable in its own right.

Price:£ 19.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Star Wars R2D2: Interactive Droid Robot]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/collectabots/star-wars-r2d2-interactive-droid.html

Resourceful and adventurous, R2D2 is ready, willing and able to serve! Navigates to find you! Rolls, spins, dances and plays music! Guards and protects your room! Remembers and reacts to famous Star Wars characters! Some awesome features are: - light beam - droid mood status indicator - infrared location sensors - sonar navigational technology - sound processing microphones - motorized treads - voice recognition software - extendable utility arm - special "secret" features - and much, much more....

Price:£ 199.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Dalek Annual, Dr. Who: Book]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/dalek-drwho.html

Manchester (UK): World Distributors
Date: 1976

Price:£ 12.99 Special Price:£ 10.00

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Strobe Robot Retro Vintage]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/collectabots/strobe-robot.html

He walks, his arms move and light up at 4 different 'joints' and lights flash red behind his vizor. There's also a a red light which shoots out of his gun... The on/off switch is located on his left foot.

Price:£ 31.99 Special Price:£ 30.00

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Very Rare Vintage Radio Shack Mobile Armatron 1970s]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/vintage-radio-shack-mobile-armatro-1970s.html There is a single motor that drives a transmission for the wheels and arm and claw. A tethered control keypad is used to manipulate the transmission to rotate shafts and move the mobile platform. With the control you can open and close the hand , rotate the hand, raise and lower the wrist, move the elbow side to side by moving the platform wheels, rotate the whole platform around. Objects can be picked up with varying degrees of pressure which is useful for heavier objects. This robot is extremely rare and is sold and is in good working order.

Price:£ 99.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[2-XL: Retro Robot]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/2-xl-retro-robot.html 2-XL: The Robot With A Personality 2-XL asks the listener questions. The listener chooses his or her answer by pressing one of four buttons on 2-XL's chest. 2-XL then gives the answer and praises the listener with encouragement or a joke or tells the listener he or she is wrong. It was an award winning educational toy. It was an ugly but cute 12-inch tall robot that played specially-recorded 8-track tapes. Each tape contained an educational subject and the "voice" of 2-XL. 2-XL was produced by Mego Corporation in New York from 1978-1981. Mego Corporation folded in 1981 and ended the production of 2-XL. 2-XL was redeveloped and reintroduced by Tiger Electronics in Vernon Hills, Illinois in 1992 with a new cassette format. This is an original from Mego. 2-XL teaches in a way that was entertaining for both children and adults. 2-XL could ask questions, tell jokes, play games and puzzles, and even had an interactive game called "Tri-Lex," which was a cross between checkers and tic-tac-toe. He was not only educational and entertaining, but he was friendly too, and played some pretty cool music (although his singing, by his own confession, was pretty bad).

Price:£ 49.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Chatbot Tomy Retro Robot]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/chatbot-tomy-retro-robot.html Characteristics: - wireless remote control robot - with tape recorder in chest (record your own messages to play back on command) - Chatbot can hold a pencil in one hand and paper in the other - Or can hold a serving tray - Goes forward, turns and speaks on command - Plastic construction This is a great collectable remote control toy robot!

Price:£ 75.00 Special Price:£ 65.00

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Moon Explorer Clockwork Repro Tin]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/collectabots/moon-explorer-clockwork-repro-tin.html Rapidly wind the handle that protrudes from the figure's side to propel it forwards while the propellers spin above its helmet.

Price:£ 14.99 Special Price:£ 9.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Mini Radicon Robot: Masudaya Gang of Five]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/mini-radicon-robot-gang-of-five.html In the 1950s Masudaya began production of a distinctive line of skirted robots. Their size and rarity have earned them the nickname 'The Gang of Five'. It was a gang of four for many years - a reference to the Chinese political intrigue following Chairman Mao's death. The original Radicon Robot was the first and most unusual of the Gang of 5 'skirted' group and was the first wireless remote control robot which was featured in "Popular Mechanics Magazine" the Christmas of 1958. This was easily the first radio controlled robot ever. This wind-up toy is a miniature tin version of that robot. This Mini Radicon Robot is an official Masudaya factory reissue and a very attractive miniature wind-up reproduction toy of the famous 'skirt' robots. Some of the original gang have recently been auctioned off for thousands of dollars. These robots are excellent collector pieces, get yours now while they are affordable.Why not collect them all! Radicon Robot is wound through the build-in 'key' on the side, but the sophisticated look of the robot more than compensates.

Price:£ 19.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Sparking Eye Robot: Clockwork Tin]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/sparking-eye-robot-tin.html Pull his antennae to start the action, and he walks on rollered feet while sparks flash red in his eyes and mouth. Well-made with effective mechanism.

Price:£ 16.99 Special Price:£ 15.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Machine Man Robot Masudaya Gang of Five]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/machine-man-gang-of-5-masaduya.html In the 1950s Masudaya began production of a distinctive line of skirted robots. Their size and rarity have earned them the nickname "The Gang of Five". It was a gang of four for many years - a reference to the Chinese political intrigue following Chairman Mao's death. In the 1990s Machine Man surfaced, making five, and 'spoiling' the connection. As representative of its gang, Machine Man has a fire-engine red metal body, machine-pressed grooves and ridges, and plastic swing-arms complete with faux rivets and pincer-claws. It is stable and sturdy, and its mileage is about three feet per wind-up. Machine Man's effortless, admirable glide is appropriately accompanied by quite a bit of gear-grinding buzz. Machine Man is wound through the build-in 'key' on the side, but the sophisticated look of the robot more than compensates. Machine Man comes in its very ornate, colorful box which is collectable in its own right. Some of the original gang have recently been auctioned off for thousands of dollars! These Gang of Five Robots are excellent collector pieces, get yours now while they are affordable.

Price:£ 23.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Alien Robot Clockwork Tin ]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/collectabots/alien-robot-clockwork-tin.html We actually think it looks a little like the American 'Oscar' so if you think someone you know has deserved an Oscar award this year, why not give them one of these....? The speech is up to you...!

Price:£ 14.99 Special Price:£ 9.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Space Explorer Retro Tin Horikawa]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/space-explorer-retro-tin-horikawa.html - There are some minor scratches to the battery door and there are light indentations. The chrome ears and mouth are nice and crisp. He has a clean battery compartment complete with battery door embossed with Made in Japan. - He is missing his red antennae but a great buy nevertheless! - He comes to you in fully operational condition. - Don't miss out on one of the last affordable great vintage Japanese robots.

Price:£ 112.00

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Moonstroller Vintage Tin]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/moonstroller-vintage-tin.html Made in: Japan
Box: Yes and all box text is in Japanese

Price:£ 29.99 Special Price:£ 19.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Domico Retro Radio Robot]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/dominico-retro-radio-robot.html Full working order with eyes flashing when the radio is playing!! Wow, what a treat, buy this little fellow now today!

Price:£ 59.99 Special Price:£ 55.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Moon Explorer Vintage Retro Robot]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/moon-explorer-vintage-retro-robot.html This is a lovely plastic Moon Explorer in original box. NOTE: Untested!

Price:£ 60.00 Special Price:£ 55.00

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Hearoid Voice Programmable Retro Robot ]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/collectabots/hearoid-voice-programmable-retro-robot.html Hearoid has a smart control remote that can: - move the robot - turn the robot - control the tape player to start or stop playing a taped message - play your voice (live) through an on-board speaker - start the playback of recorded programs - turn the headlights (eyes) on and off Here's the cool part: you can also teach the robot to do all of the above when you speak into the remote! Like the Omnibot, everything the Hearoid does can be programmed to tape and then played back. The Hearoid only has one built in alarm though. The arms and serving tray are identical to the Omnibot

Price:£ 190.00

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Robot Pencil Sharpener]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/robot-sharpener.html The Walking Robot Pencil Sharpener lets you do double duty while sharpening - when you stick a standard hexagon pencil in and turn, you sharpen your pencil and charge the little guy's power core, giving him the energy he needs to start walking around your desk. You can also use the included key to charge the robot if you don't have a pencil handy.

Price:£ 5.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Neo Figure The Matrix action doll]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/neo-figure-the-matrix-action-doll.html Figure Notes: Neo is fully articulated at the wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, waist, hips and knees. His ankles are also articulated, but don't move because the boots keep them straight.

Price:£ 9.00

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[RARE Lambda I Super TV Robot Horikawa]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/rare-lambda-i-super-tv-robot-horikawa.html These types of "TV" robots seemed to be abundant in the 70's as well as the 80's. This one is unique because of it's brute stature. He is in excellent condition with a great TV show and 'scary' sounds. He comes without his box. Quite a treat!

Price:£ 99.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Very rare Robot Phone SR-006]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/really-rare-robot-phone-sr-006.html It has a handset attached at the back, almost like a wee rucksack (please see pictures, below). This black domed robot has a key pad which can be pulled forward to show a "dial pad". There's a telephone plug on his back. Not tested This Item Is untested and is sold as is.

Price:£ 150.00

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Mini Non Stop Lavender Robot: Masudaya Gang of Five]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/mini-non-stop-lavender-robot-gang-of-five-masudaya.html This Mini Non Stop Robot, or more usually known as the Lavender Robot, is a very attractive miniature wind-up reproduction toy of the famous 1950's early '60's Gang of Five. Some of the original gang have recently been auctioned off for thousands of dollars! Lavender Robot's body has, as the nickname suggests, a stunning lavender colouring with copious inset panels carrying abstract cubist inspired lithographed machinery detailing. This machinery looks more like a modernist painting rather than something that might actually work. Masudaya have even gone to the trouble of cutting out sections of the shoulders and sides, and fastening the litho panels back in place. Lavender is wound through the build-in 'key'" on the side, but the sophisticated look of the robot more than compensates. Lavender comes in its very ornate, colorful box which is collectable in its own right. These Gang of Five Robots are excellent collector pieces, get yours now while they are affordable.

Price:£ 19.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Mini Rocket Racer: Masudaya Tin Friction]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/collectabots/mini-rocket-racer-tin-friction-masudaya.html This is a re-make version of the 1950's Rocket Racer and dates from 1997. The rocket makes a motor noise... Cool!

Price:£ 19.99 Special Price:£ 16.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Action Robot: Retro Robot]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/action-robot-retro-robot.html - He has a unipod, or a one piece foot, that shuffles back and forth for motion, with the usual bump n' go mechanism at the bottom. - He has automatic changing lights and machine gun sounds. He has a turn-a-round body and shooting rockets! Both missiles are included and the robot is in perfect condition. - A great little addition to your collection!

Price:£ 100.00 Special Price:£ 90.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Galactic Robot: Clockwork]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/galactic-robot.html Excellent to watch in action!

Price:£ 3.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[X-27 Explorer: Clockwork Tin Robot]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/x-27-explorer.html

His arms move back and forth as he walks. Includes colorful box and key.

Price:£ 24.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Schylling Space Explorer: Clockwork Tin Robot]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/schylling-space-explorer-tin-robot.html A small window on his back side shows a power source of sparking lights. supplied in box.

Price:£ 14.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Starwars R2D2: Robotic Screenprint]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/r2d2-starwars-screenprint.html These limited edition (only 20 of each) screenprints are all part of our ongoing Hall of Robotic Fame (2/3). Why not collect them all... Which robot wil be next to appear here you reckon?

Price:£ 59.99 Special Price:£ 50.00

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Astro-Scout Robot: Clockwork Tin]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/astro-scout-tin-robot.html Robustly made in heavy-duty metal.

Price:£ 14.99 Special Price:£ 9.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Boris Robot: Clockwork Tin]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/boris-robot-tin-robot.html Unfortunately Boris' promising-looking antenna doesn't do anything but how cool is this little bot...? He also happens to have become a collectors item hence the price.

Price:£ 8.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Saturn: Retro Robot]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/saturn-retro-robot.html He stops and then a space scene scrolls across the TV screen on his chest. This robot is a traditional modern television screen robot. As his picture 'movie' stops he continues walking forward. A really fun robot that most of us will have come across...

Price:£ 59.00

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[BumpBot: Retro Robot]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/bumpbot-retro-robot.html The box says this is a "Mr. Mrs. Bumpbot" Household Robot.

Price:£ 35.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Russian Robot: Retro Robot]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/russian-robot.html This Russian dude's eyes light up as his arm moves towards his mouth and he gets excitded at the imminent intoxication...! NB: In Good Working order with eyes flashing in drinking mode... The writing on this robot is all in Russian.

Price:£ 69.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Engine Robot: Horikawa Retro]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/engine-robot-horikawa-retro.html He's 95% plastic, but the action is great! Turn him on and he walks forward... the lighted pistons clack away in all their glory. He's in good working condition. Don't miss him.

Price:£ 69.00

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Sparking Space Robot: Clockwork Tin]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/sparking-space-clockwork-tin.html Nice chunky design with on-off switch at front. Black and Red (please specify) come assorted in dated sci-fi packaging.

Price:£ 24.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Robot With Wheels: Clockwork Tin]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/robot-with-wheels-clockwork-tin.html The large discs on either side of his body, or wheels, spin slowly at first but pick up speed as he rolls along. Soon they spin so fast, they are a blur as he slowly rolls forward. The discs are attractively patterned with cosmic scenes.

Price:£ 14.99

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Rosie Robot: Clockwork Tin]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/rosie-clockwork-tin.html A nicely-detailed and sturdy addition to the range. Once wound, it/she trundles forward rapidly with feet rotating.

Price:£ 7.99

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