A COLLECTION OF ROBOTS, CYBORGS AND ANDROIDS

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A COLLECTION OF ROBOTS, CYBORGS AND ANDROIDS
PLANET ROBOT
In 1956 the American movie studio MGM produced the ground breaking science fiction classic Forbidden Planet.
Filmed in CinemaScope and Metrocolor directed by Fred M. Wilcox and starring Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis
and Leslie Nielsen. The characters and setting were inspired by Shakespeare's The Tempest, and the plots are very
similar. Stunt performer Frankie Darro, operated Robby the Robot from inside and Marvin Miller provided the
voice.
On the planet Altair IV, Robby the Robot is the mechanical man servant of Dr. Morbius and his daughter Altaira.
The film generated many toy reproductions of Robby, one of which was the Action Planet Robot.
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After WW11 American General
MacArthur told Japan to "make
toys for American children" as part
of the American effort to help
rebuild Japan’s economy.
This full sized version was created by Shaw
Robotics, the original Dalek builder.
ROBBY THE ROBOT® is a registered trademark of 20th Century Fox. No copyright infringement is intended. Names shown may be trade marked or registered trade marks of their respective companies. Registered and
unregistered trade marks are the exclusive property of their respective owners. The Robot Exhibition makes no claim to any such marks nor willingly or knowingly misuses or misapplies such marks. No celebrity
endorsement is intended or implied. Items on display have been gifted or acquired in good faith from auctions or private collectors. Add to our collection. If you have an item or any information which may contribute to
the history or provenance of an item on display, please contact: robot@bestintown.co.uk
T-800
The Terminator is a 1984 science fiction action film directed and co-written by James Cameron and
distributed by the independent film studio Orion Pictures. It features Arnold Schwarzenegger as The
Terminator, Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor and Michael Biehn as Kyle Reese. The film was followed by
several sequels. The franchise has evolved to include video games and a television series. Production was
originally scheduled for Spring 1983 in Toronto, but after producer Dino De Laurentiis chose to option
Schwarzenegger to film Conan the Destroyer, filming was delayed until March 1984 in Los Angeles.
The T-800 endoskeleton was hand crafted in chrome-plated resin over a steel and aluminium armature.
The eyes illuminate in an eerie red.
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Terminator has rating of 100%
positive reviews on popular movie
review website Rotten Tomatoes.
Licensed re-creation head cast from the original
moulds -believed to have been produced by
American company Icons sadly no longer in the
business. This was acquired from The Movie
Magic exhibition in 1998.
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ROBOCOP
RoboCop is a 1987 cyberpunk/science fiction film directed by Paul Verhoeven. Set in a crime-ridden
Detroit, Michigan in the near future, RoboCop centers on a police officer who is murdered brutally and
subsequently re-created as a super-human cyborg known as "RoboCop". The film features Peter Weller,
Dan O'Herlihy, Kurtwood Smith, Nancy Allen, Miguel Ferrer and Ronny Cox.
This complete RoboCop costume is constructed of blue silver painted fiberglass. The costume consists of
sections of armoured panel, from the torso, arms, legs and feet, to the distinctive helmet. The RoboCop
suit was designed by Rob Bottin and his team. It took 11 hours for Bottin's people to fit actor Peter Weller
into the suit.
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At its release, British director Ken
Russell said that Robocop was the
best sci-fi movie ever made since
Fritz Lang's Metropolis.
Movie Promotional costume- acquired from The
Movie Magic exhibition in 1998 this costume,
though to have been used to promote the movie,
was cast from the original prop moulds and is
thought to have been acquired from a member of
the film’s special effects team.
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DR. CALVIN'S ROBOT BABY
I, Robot is a 2004 science fiction-action film. The film was directed by Alex Proyas. Will Smith starred
in the lead role of the film as Detective Del Spooner, who hates robots and dislikes their integration into
daily human life. Other members of the cast include Bridget Moynahan, Bruce Greenwood, James
Cromwell, Chi McBride, Alan Tudyk, and Shia LaBeouf.
Dr. Susan Calvin (Bridget Moynahan) is a scientist who is very proud of the robots, and this piece was
created to dress her apartment to show her affection for the robots. The apartment set has very minimal
decoration, and this was intended to be the one piece that stood out.
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Wil Wheaton and Emilio Estevez
auditioned for the part of Sonny
the suspect robot.
Used on the set during production, a unique
custom piece created for the film in the style of
the NS-series robots.
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GRACE 2.0
Designed and built by modelmaker Neil Ellis, Grace 2.0 is an actual size concept female android. The
Android head and body panels were sculpted in plasterline and cast in fiberglass. The Robot parts are
machined in chemiwood and cast in resin. The armiture is constructed from steel.
Neil Ellis has worked extensively as a modelmaker/modeller for various movies including:
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows, Gulliver’s Travels, The Zone and Casino Royale.
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The term "droid", was invented by
George Lucas in Star Wars (1977)
but now used widely within
science fiction, originated as an
abbreviation of "android", but has
been used by Lucas and others to
mean any robot.
A chilling vision of the future.
ABC ROBOT HEAD
Judge Dredd is a 1995 action film directed by Danny Cannon, and starring Sylvester Stallone, Diane Lane,
Rob Schneider, Armand Assante and Max von Sydow. The film is based on the Judge Dredd strip in the
British comic 2000 AD.
This is an original ABC robot head used in the 1995 sci-fi action film Judge Dredd. In a futuristic society,
Judge Dredd (Sylvester Stallone) has to defeat his clone, Rico (Armand Assante), before he destroys a city
and kills thousands. One minor problem: Rico has, in his employ, a deadly, diabolical robot that obeys his
every command.
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Early on in development Arnold
Schwarzenegger was considered
for the role of Judge Dredd.
This amazing piece is the head of the ABC robot,
It is made of resin and painted to look as though
it's exterior has succumbed to rust. The great
detail of the head includes exposed nuts and
bolts, and light-up, glass eyes.
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NU MAN ROBOT
Robots have long been a staple of the literary genre, but the imagination of the human mind when grasping the
concept of robotic beings has truly blossomed in the photographic medium, which includes not only motion
pictures, but television and art as well. While "real robots" rarely look like human beings, the robots of film and
media at least walk about on two legs, and when mixed with bionics, the android type of robot, which has
biological parts, resembles us so much that we can't tell they are robots. This makes us further ponder the
philosophical aspect of "reality". In the motion picture AI, directed by Steven Spielberg, the robot boy David longs
to be human, like the fairy tale Pinnochio, which is referenced heavily in the film.
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The word robot was introduced
to the public by Czech writer
Karel Capek in his play R.U.R.
(Rossum's Universal Robots),
published in 1920.
Nu Man robot by Shaw Robotics, the original
Dalek builder.
CYBERCONTROLLER
The Cybermen are a fictional race of cyborgs who are amongst the most persistent enemies of the Doctor in the
British science fiction television series, Doctor Who. They were created by Dr. Kit Pedler (the unofficial scientific
advisor to the programme) and Gerry Davis in 1966.
A larger and more intelligent Cyberman that controlled all Cyber-operations. The Cybercontroller first appeared
with a transparent, domed head when archaeologists broke into the Cyber-tombs on Telos, where it lay in wait
with it's fellow Cybermen. Cybermen were originally a wholly organic species of humanoids originating on Earth's
twin planet Mondas that began to implant more and more artificial parts into their bodies as a means of selfpreservation. This led to the race becoming coldly logical and calculating, with emotions usually only shown when
naked aggression was called for.
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The Cybermen were created by
Dr. Kit Pedler (the unofficial
scientific advisor to the Dr. Who
television programme) and Gerry
Davis in 1966.
Described as a genuine part of Doctor Who
heritage, this Cybercontroller head piece was
made as a continuation of the production runs
executed to build the screen-used items by MFX
the multi award-winning prosthetic company.
BBC, Doctor Who (word marks, logos and devices) are trade marks of the BBC. Licenced by BBC Worldwide. No copyright infringement is intended. Names shown may be trade marked or registered trade marks of their
respective companies. Registered and unregistered trade marks are the exclusive property of their respective owners. The Robot Exhibition makes no claim to any such marks nor willingly or knowingly misuses or
misapplies such marks. No celebrity endorsement is intended or implied. Items on display have been gifted or acquired in good faith from auctions or private collectors. Add to our collection. If you have an item or any
information which may contribute to the history or provenance of an item on display, please contact: robot@bestintown.co.uk
NS5 ROBOT HEAD
I, Robot is a 2004 science fiction-action film. The film was directed by Alex Proyas. Will Smith starred
in the lead role of the film as Detective Del Spooner, who hates robots and dislikes their integration into
daily human life. Other members of the cast include Bridget Moynahan, Bruce Greenwood, James
Cromwell, Chi McBride, Alan Tudyk, and Shia LaBeouf.
Set in a future Earth (2035 A.D.) where robots are common assistants and workers for their human
owners, this is the story of "robotophobic" Chicago Police Detective Del Spooner's investigation into
the murder of Dr. Alfred Lanning, who works at U.S. Robotics, in which a robot, Sonny, appears to be
implicated.
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I, Robot was nominated in the
2005 Oscars - Best Achievement
in Visual Effects. The award was
ultimately won by Spider-Man 2.
Although most of the robots in the film were
computer generated, some actual life size robots
were required for filming scenes such as the robot
battle near the end and the interior of Dr.
Lanning’s workshop. This NS5 Robot head was
acquired in Japan, where it was part of the limited
edition DVD launch material.
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BATTLE DAMAGED DROID
A stunning replica of a deadly Battle Droid, ruthless agent of the Trade Federation. The Battle Droids were
used to challenge the supremacy of the Galactic Senate. The ensuing chaos allowed the Sith to assume
power and establish Palpatine's new order. It stands at over 6 feet tall, every limb is manoeuvrable and the
fingers / wrist can be positioned and posed. The designer has done a fantastic job in not only conquering
the logistical difficulties in creating a prop of this complexity but the accuracy is a labour of love.
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is a 1999 American space opera film written and directed by
George Lucas. It was the fourth film to be released in the Star Wars saga. The main cast includes: Liam
Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid and Samuel L. Jackson.
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The Phantom Menace was
released on May 19th 1999,
almost sixteen years after the
previous film in the series, Return
of the Jedi (1983).
Promotional replica Battle Droid used in the
promotion of the DVD release of both Attack Of
The Clones and Revenge Of The Sith.
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C-3PO
Star Wars is an epic space opera franchise conceived by George Lucas. The first film in the franchise was
released on May 25, 1977 and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon. Starring alongside Anthony
Daniels (as C-3PO) were David Prowse, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guinness, Kenny
Baker, Peter Mayhew and James Earl Jones as the voice of Darth Vader.
The original C-3PO was made by Mitchell Engineering of Borehamwood, and constructed of fiberglass,
which has been gold-plated using a process called styaniting. The distinctive eyes are made of brass, while
brass antenna and neck bolts were made by the Norank Engineering Company Limited, the resident
engineers at Elstree Film Studios. The head was transferred to Norank prior to the commencement of
principal photography for Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back® for colour matching purposes.
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In the Italian version of the
original trilogy, C-3PO's name is
changed to D-3BO and in the
French version the name
is Z-6PO.
Life sized licensed re-creation. Screen used Star
Wars props are rarely available, however, Lucas
Films endorse licensed props on a strictly limited
basis, of which this is one.
R2-D2
R2-D2 (phonetically spelled Artoo-Detoo or Artoo-Deetoo, and called "Artoo" for short), is a fictional
droid in the Star Wars universe, an astromech droid. R2-D2 is one of only four characters to appear in all
six Star Wars films. R2-D2 was played by 3ft 8in actor Kenny Baker. The original R2-D2 chassis was
specially created by Australian firm Petric Engineering and was precision-made to a high standard with
small tolerances. Many scenes also made use of radio controlled and CGI versions of the character.
Kenny Baker played an additional role in 1983's Return of the Jedi as Paploo, the Ewok who steals an
Imperial speeder bike. He was originally going to play Ewok Wicket W. Warrick, but he fell ill, and that
role was handed over to Warwick Davis.
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R2-D2 has many tools as part of
his design. Some of these include
a taser, a gripping tool, a
hologram projector and a
periscope.
Surprisingly this full sized R2-D2 was found
propping up a glass table for a Japanese
cocktail bar.
B9 ROBOT
Lost in Space is a science fiction TV series created and produced by Irwin Allen, produced by 20th Century Fox
Television, and broadcast on CBS. The show ran for three seasons, with 83 episodes airing between 1963 and
March 6, 1968. The Robot is a Model B-9, Class M-3 General Utility Non-Theorising Environmental Control
Robot, which had no given name. Although a machine endowed with superhuman strength and futuristic
weaponry, he often displayed human characteristics such as laughter, sadness, and mockery. The Robot was
performed by Bob May in a prop costume built by Bob Stewart. The voice was dubbed by Dick Tufeld, who was
also the series' narrator. The Robot was designed by Robert Kinoshita, whose other cybernetic claim to fame is
as the designer of Forbidden Planet's Robby the Robot.
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The cost of the Lost in Space set
was extremely high for its time,
the Robot suit cost $30,000 itself.
A personal project by Andy Shaw of
Shaw Robotics, the original Dalek builder.
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SONTARAN
Doctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC. The programme
depicts the adventures of a mysterious alien time-traveller (called a Time Lord) known as "the Doctor".
Sontarans come from a large, dense planet named Sontar in the "southern spiral arm of the galaxy"
which has a very strong gravitational field, which explains their compact stocky form. They also are far
stronger than humans.
Although physically formidable, the Sontarans' weak spot is the "probic vent" at the back of their neck,
through which they draw nutrition. It is also part of their cloning process.
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The Sontarans appeared in the
BBC children's programme Jim'll
Fix It titled "A Fix with
Sontarans", along with Colin
Baker as the Sixth Doctor.
A genuine part of Doctor Who heritage made as a
continuation of the production runs executed to
build the screen-used items by MFX the multi awardwinning prosthetic company.
BBC, Doctor Who (word marks, logos and devices) are trade marks of the BBC. Licenced by BBC Worldwide. No copyright infringement is intended. Names shown may be trade marked or registered trade marks of
their respective companies. Registered and unregistered trade marks are the exclusive property of their respective owners. The Robot Exhibition makes no claim to any such marks nor willingly or knowingly misuses
or misapplies such marks. No celebrity endorsement is intended or implied. Items on display have been gifted or acquired in good faith from auctions or private collectors. Add to our collection. If you have an item
or any information which may contribute to the history or provenance of an item on display, please contact: robot@bestintown.co.uk
ALIEN CHESTBURSTER CYBORG
The chestburster alien was designed by Alien director Ridley Scott and special effects artist Roger Dicken.
In the movie, Ian Holm as Ash, the ship's Science Officer is revealed to be an android under orders to
bring the Alien back to the Nostromo's corporate employers. Ash has a particular interest in the alien
creature and dissects the facehugger stage of its lifecycle with a deep admiration of its capabilities.
For the scene in which Ash is revealed to be an android and has his head knocked off, a puppet was
created of the character's torso and upper body which was operated from underneath by a small
puppeteer. During a preview screening of the film this scene caused a female usher to faint. In the
following scene Ash's head is placed on a table and re-activated; for portions of this scene an animatronic
head was made using a face cast of actor Ian Holm.
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The Chestburster is the immature
infant form of the Xenomorph
which emerges forcibly from the
chest of its host, killing it.
An early prop model thought to be made by
Tsukuda.
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marks are the exclusive property of their respective owners. The Robot Exhibition makes no claim to any such marks nor willingly or knowingly misuses or misapplies such marks. No celebrity endorsement is intended or
implied. Items on display have been gifted or acquired in good faith from auctions or private collectors. Add to our collection. If you have an item or any information which may contribute to the history or provenance of an
item on display, please contact: robot@bestintown.co.uk
R.A.D. ROBOTS
The concept of robot as servant and protector seems perfectly represented by Toyshack's R.A.D. robot series.
The original 1.0 version truly captured what people wanted robots to do in the '80s - shoot foam rockets and
bring them cold drinks. By the mid '90s, subsequent versions R.A.D. 2.0 and R.A.D. 2.0 blue continued the
tradition. Further incarnations emerged as the R.A.D. 3.0 and 4.0, showing much more rounded styling, and
some new features such as more sophisticated voice-recognition and an increased vocabulary. Perhaps the
most disturbing feature is the "spy" mode, which meant you can use your R.A.D. to eavesdrop on other
people's conversations.
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Traveling at low or high speed,
R.A.D. moves forward, backward
and spins 360 degrees allowing
him to go wherever you want
him to.
Two very rare fully functioning RAD personal
robots.
WOW WEE - ROBOSAPIEN
RoboSapien is a toy-like biomorphic robot designed by Mark Tilden and produced by WowWee toys.
Robosapien is a sophisticated fusion of technology and personality. Loaded with attitude and intelligence,
Robosapien is the first robot based on the science of applied biomorphic robotics. With a full range of
dynamic motion, interactive sensors and a unique personality, Robosapien is more than a mechanical
companion - he's a multi-functional, thinking, feeling robot with attitude!
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RoboSapien is designed to be
easily modified or hacked. A
community of hackers have
devoted themselves to adding
new functionality to the robot.
Our Robosapien chest piece has been removed
showing the intricate internal servo mechanism.
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trade marks are the exclusive property of their respective owners. The Robot Exhibition makes no claim to any such marks nor willingly or knowingly misuses or misapplies such marks. No celebrity endorsement is intended
or implied. Items on display have been gifted or acquired in good faith from auctions or private collectors. Add to our collection. If you have an item or any information which may contribute to the history or provenance of
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SCOOTER 2000
Scooter 2000 heads up the Robot toy collection. This radio controlled robot stands at approx 2 feet high. He
lights up and you can make him go round in circles. He has a moving head and arms and spring loaded hands
so that he is able to hold and carry items.
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Scooter 2000 was also available
finished in chrome. This very hard
to find model is known as the
Emiglio type.
Our rare Scooter 2000 robot - found gathering
dust in the back of a lock-up. Now restored back
to his former glory.
ROBOT DOGS
Robotic dogs are robots designed to resemble dogs in appearance and behavior, usually incorporating canine
characteristics such as barking or tail-wagging. In addition, many such "dogs" have appeared as toys and in
fiction.
Thanks to advanced robotics, the Teksta is an extremely playful robotic pup. Train it, teach it tricks and take it
for a walk. Just like you've come to expect from the Teksta puppies, Teksta has various advanced functions
such as remembering certain times in the day to remind you of important tasks, light and motion sensors and
even the ability to avoid objects. Teksta communicates emotions through its eyes and will perform tricks with
its ball.
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Teksta V2 was included with a
handheld translator, which helps
you understand exactly the
emotion that he is trying to
convey when he barks.
Man’s best friend, now without the need to
walk or feed.
N.S.E.C.T ROBOTIC ATTACK CREATURE
N.S.E.C.T. (New Science of Experimental Combat Technology) features Variable Motion Technology, allowing
it to move just like a spider. All six legs work in conjunction with one another to help the N.S.E.C.T. robot scurry
across the floor and overcome various obstacles. “Armor plated” and ready to go, the N.S.E.C.T. robot comes
equipped with an assortment of weaponry. Besides its intimidating appearance, the creature also features a
pinching claw that allows it to pick up and transport objects. However, its greatest weapon is concealed and
with the press of a button, the creature’s eyes change color from a cautionary yellow to an angry red as its
wings rise to reveal a hidden cannon that can be adjusted for targeting. Press another button and N.S.E.C.T.
fires its six foam suction cup darts in rapid-fire succession or one at a time.
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N.S.E.C.T. owners can log on to the
N.S.E.C.T. Force Web site, for
training activities, film clips of the
creature's development and
assorted mysteries to unlock.
THE TOYS
Toy robots started popping up as far back in history as the 1940's. It was the Japanese who first started to build
recreational robots, and as you can imagine, they were very basic creations, not the hi tech gadget bots we have
today. The '80s saw the arrival of toys made specifically for the United States market. As Japanese animations series
were adapted for American television audiences, so were the toys. Not only did this era see the expansion of the
industry, but it also saw the advent of new manufacturing methods. Different kinds of plastic, resin and vinyl were
used in the creation of robot toys. Many collectors seek to own these amazing vintage toys, even at prices ranging
from a few hundred to several thousand pounds. Over the decades toy robots have become iconic symbols of
society’s fascination with self-driven machines. The detail and workmanship in these toys are undoubtedly more
than enough to consider them as works of art.
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One of the earliest robots was an
automaton invented by
Frenchman Jacques de Vaucanson
in 1738. He made a selfautomating mechanical duck.
ROBOT SCULPTURE
The endoskeleton of this robot sculpture has been constructed using cogs, bearings, springs, plate metal, etc..
all fitted and welded together.
As robots have become more advanced and sophisticated, experts and academics have increasingly explored
the questions of what ethics might govern robots' behaviour, and whether robots might be able to claim any
kind of social, cultural, ethical or legal rights. One scientific team has said that it is possible that a robot brain
will exist by 2019. Others predict robot intelligence breakthroughs by 2050. Recent advances have made
robotic behaviour more sophisticated.
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A robot is a virtual or mechanical
artificial agent. In practice, it is
usually an electro-mechanical
machine which is guided by
computer.
Number of man hours to complete? Taking
recycling to another level.
PLANET ROBOT
In 1956 the American movie studio MGM produced the ground breaking science fiction classic Forbidden Planet.
Filmed in CinemaScope and Metrocolor directed by Fred M. Wilcox and starring Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis
and Leslie Nielsen. The characters and setting were inspired by Shakespeare's The Tempest, and the plots are very
similar. Stunt performer Frankie Darro, operated Robby the Robot from inside and Marvin Miller provided the
voice.
On the planet Altair IV, Robby the Robot is the mechanical man servant of Dr. Morbius and his daughter Altaira.
The film generated many toy reproductions of Robby, one of which was the Action Planet Robot.
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After WW11 American General
MacArthur told Japan to "make
toys for American children" as part
of the American effort to help
rebuild Japan’s economy.
This full sized version was created by Shaw
Robotics, the original Dalek builder.
ROBBY THE ROBOT® is a registered trademark of 20th Century Fox. No copyright infringement is intended. Names shown may be trade marked or registered trade marks of their respective companies. Registered and
NU MAN ROBOT
Robots have long been a staple of the literary genre, but the imagination of the human mind when grasping the
concept of robotic beings has truly blossomed in the photographic medium, which includes not only motion
pictures, but television and art as well. While "real robots" rarely look like human beings, the robots of film and
media at least walk about on two legs, and when mixed with bionics, the android type of robot, which has
biological parts, resembles us so much that we can't tell they are robots. This makes us further ponder the
philosophical aspect of "reality". In the motion picture AI, directed by Steven Spielberg, the robot boy David longs
to be human, like the fairy tale Pinnochio, which is referenced heavily in the film.
i
The word robot was introduced
to the public by Czech writer
Karel Capek in his play R.U.R.
(Rossum's Universal Robots),
published in 1920.
Nu Man robot by Shaw Robotics, the original
Dalek builder.
ROBOT CLAW
In the year 2058, the Earth will soon be uninhabitable after the irreversible effects of pollution and global warming!
Professor John Robinson, lead scientist of the Jupiter 2 Mission, will lead his family to the habitable planet Alpha
Prime to prep it for colonization. The Jupiter 2 is equipped with a hyperdrive that allows faster-than-light travel,
which will eventually be employed to evacuate the citizens of Earth. However hypergates must be constructed on
Earth and Alpha Prime to provide stable points of departure and arrival. Dr. Zachary Smith is bribed by a terrorist
organization to sabotage the mission, and ends up an unwilling stowaway as the ship blasts off.
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The television series "Lost in
Space" (1965) was set in the
future of 1997 - the year the film
began production.
Robot’s claw used in the Matt LeBlanc and
Heather Graham sci-fi movie Lost In Space. The
highly detailed claw is made from aluminium with
plastic components. The movable pincers are
made from blue and pink anodised metal and
have been distressed to give it an aged look.
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Registered and unregistered trade marks are the exclusive property of their respective owners. The Robot Exhibition makes no claim to any such marks nor willingly or knowingly misuses or misapplies such marks.
No celebrity endorsement is intended or implied. Items on display have been gifted or acquired in good faith from auctions or private collectors. Add to our collection. If you have an item or any information which
may contribute to the history or provenance of an item on display, please contact: robot@bestintown.co.uk
SPECIES
Species is a 1995 science fiction horror film directed by Roger Donaldson, and starring Natasha
Henstridge, Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen, Forest Whitaker, Alfred Molina and Marg Helgenberger.
The year is 1974 and an elite group of scientist are transmitting the outlines of human DNA into the far
reaches of space in their search for Extra Terrestial Intelligence. A few years later they recieve a reply
detailing how to splice an extra terrestial DNA sequence with human DNA. The result is SIL, a hybrid
female who looks like a normal human but can morph easily into her alien form.
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The "nightmare train" scene was
part funded by the Sil creature
designer H.R. Giger. He spent
$50,000 of his own money to
finance the 8-second sequence.
Sil creature stunt head, acquired from
The Movie Magic exhibition.
Artist/Designer H.R. Giger commissioned CFX Creature Effects at Pinewood Studios to cast for him a
transparent bust of Sil. Surviving three-dimensional pieces by H.R. Giger are extremely rare, and this piece
is especially desirable.
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marks are the exclusive property of their respective owners. The Robot Exhibition makes no claim to any such marks nor willingly or knowingly misuses or misapplies such marks. No celebrity endorsement is intended
or implied. Items on display have been gifted or acquired in good faith from auctions or private collectors. Add to our collection. If you have an item or any information which may contribute to the history or
provenance of an item on display, please contact: robot@bestintown.co.uk
C-3PO VINTAGE MODEL
Star Wars is an epic space opera franchise conceived by George Lucas. The first film in the franchise was
released on May 25, 1977 and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon. Starring alongside Anthony
Daniels (as C-3PO) were David Prowse, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guinness, Kenny Baker,
Peter Mayhew and James Earl Jones as the voice of Darth Vader.
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In the Italian version of the
original trilogy, C-3PO's name is
changed to D-3BO and in the
French version the name
is Z-6PO.
The Star Wars toy phenomenon began in 1978 with the original action figures, toy lightsabers and blasters,
twelve-inch figures, toy vehicles, and much more products. These toys are known as the vintage Star Wars
toys. Today many of these "vintage" figures are quite rare and hard to find. Many are also worth a lot of
money. Recently, a toy line called Star Wars: The Original Trilogy Collection, brought back elements of the
original vintage toy line, such as vintage packaging.
SUPER ROBOT MONKEY TEAM HYPERFORCE GO!
Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! is a Japanese Anime television series, that was created by
Ciro Nieli. Super Robot Monkey Team is set in Shuggazoom, a city that takes up a good portion of its
planet, also named Shuggazoom. The rest of the planet is called "The Zone of Wasted Years." The main
character is a boy named Chiro. Exploring the outskirts of the city, he stumbles upon a giant abandoned
robot. Once inside, his curiosity gets the batter of him, and he pulls on an old, untouched switch, thus
awakening the five robotic monkeys that form the Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce.
i
The show contains various
references to pop culture, a
notable example being the episode
"Season of the Skull", which is an
obvious parody of the 1970s
thriller The Wicker Man.
SUPER ROBOT MONKEY TEAM HYPERFORCE GO!® is a registered trademark of ABC Family. No copyright infringement is intended. Names shown may be trade marked or registered trade marks of their respective
companies. Registered and unregistered trade marks are the exclusive property of their respective owners. The Robot Exhibition makes no claim to any such marks nor willingly or knowingly misuses or misapplies
such marks. No celebrity endorsement is intended or implied. Items on display have been gifted or acquired in good faith from auctions or private collectors. Add to our collection. If you have an item or any
information which may contribute to the history or provenance of an item on display, please contact: robot@bestintown.co.uk

A COLLECTION OF ROBOTS, CYBORGS AND ANDROIDS

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