R2D2, C3PO, B9, Robby the Robot,, Bender, Star War
With the exception of Robby the Robot, I
built these Robots as a hobby. With Robby, I
made several modifications to motorize and computerize some of his
systems. I am a member of the B9 builders club, C3PO builders, and R2D2
builders club.
It's time to downsize so I made the tough decision to list these on
EBAY as a collection. I prefer to sell them as a collection so please
hold off asking me if I will sell individual robots. It would be
kind of like breaking up a family. I don't think anyone has ever sold an entire collection of life size robots before so this is a unique EBAY sale.
The Robots are all in very good condition. There may be minor
scratches or blemishes on some of the robots. Buyer is responsible
shipping and securing a method of shipment.
Robby the Robot from Forbidden
planet (left)
Robby the Robot stands over 7 feet tall and was created by Fred
Barton from molds of the original Robby. The robot lights up and
when he talks, blue neon tubes light up in sync with the audio.
I added a computer module to add random motion to his radar scanners
(ears) and sax valves. I also added authentic 1950's tubes and
electronics in his head that can be seen when people try to peer
through the neon tubes. It is a fun illusion that gets people
thinking the robot really is from the 1950's.
Video of B9 and
Robby robot performing the
dialog from "War of the Robots"
"Lost in Space" Episode twenty of Season one
The Lost in Space B9 Robot (on
the far right)
I built this robot because as a young boy I loved the 1965
television show "Lost in Space". The neon on B9 lights bright
orange in synch with the audio tracks. There is special software
that allows you to send hundreds of funny phrases through the robot
using the actual voice of Dick Tufeld who was the original voice of
the show.
I also have special video and audio tracts from a famous episode (War
of the Robots) of lost in Space where B9 and Robby (Robby was called
the Robotoid in that episode) fought. This episode plays on a
black and white television (included with the robot) while the robots
say their parts and the neon lights. It's a very cool effect and
I modified an ipod to power this effect. There are other tracts
from the series on the ipod that can be played through the
robots and television.
Also the B9 robot is signed by June Lockhart who played the mother on the TV
series "Lost in Space. He is also signed by Bob May who was the very cool actor who was inside the robot during the TV show.
Bob unfortunately is no longer with us but this lucky B9 robot had
the pleasure of hanging out with Bob several times.
The "Bus Stop Robots"were
inspired after seeing the famous artist Virgil Finlay's 1958 Fantastic
Universe Science fiction magazine cover art.
These robots sat on our covered porch and would welcome people as
they approached our front door. They activate when a motion
sensor detects someone or something near by. The heads look back
and forth while the eyes light up and blink to the surprise of
visitors.
I created these robots as a tribute to the famous science fiction
magazine artist Virgil Finlay.
R2D2 from Star Wars
R2 is a lot of fun. I take him to many charity events with
the 501st group and it's like hanging out with a famous celebrity as
he gets mobbed everywhere we go.
His drive train and systems are very reliable using NPC motors
and his structure and dome is primarily aluminum. He lights up,
his dome turns and can be driven remotely. His sounds are also
controllable remotely. I usually stand back with my hand in a
bag containing the spektrum remote controller so it appears that he is
interacting autonomously with the crowd.
His electronics are top notch and fail safe. For safety, other
RF systems cannot interfere or conflict with his frequency and
systems.
and here's a video of R2 (without his back panel) and his custom
transport box.
The custom built transport box is included in the sale. This box will
fit through most standard doors. The SpitzLift crane is not included in the sale but easy to acquire.
C3PO from Star Wars
C3PO is primarily fiberglass and was
vacu-metallized to give it that shiny gold look that the real C3PO
had. Other than the head, this can be used as a wearable costume
with some modifications. The head is not wearable and the hip portion
would be a very tight fit. There are several scratches on him and the metallized finish is starting to show it's age even though to the average person
that sees C3PO thinks he looks beautiful.
He has a removable magnetic restraining bolt and although it's not
evident by the pictures, the middle of the chest is slightly duller
than the rest of his body due to a defect by the vacu-metallizing
company. His eyes are powered by a 9v battery and LEDs and are
triggered by a sensor. They turn on when someone approaches
him.
The body is supported by sturdy metal tubes and pvc frame.
Bender from the cartoon Futurama
Bender is made from wood and styrene and just looking at him makes you
smile.
Where B9 is our good robot, Bender is more on the other end of the
scale even though he occasionally indulges in a game of chess.
He enjoys his Old Fortran beer and has a cigar in his
mouth. His belly compartment opens up to find h
is favorite beverage
from the television cartoon series... several cans of "Slurm" in
addition to a can of "Mom's old fashioned robot oil" and a bottle of
"Old Fortran" beer.
Back to search results
) 
