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THE ALL CHROME LIMITED NUMBERED EDITION OF 240, PISTON ACTION ROBOT WITH ORIGINAL BOX ART BY RUSSELL TATE

Produced by the Osaka Tin Toy Institute
Detailed design and manufacture by Metal House, Tokyo, Japan
Box art by Steven Lewis Ryan
Licensor: Turner Entertainment Co.& Malone Productions Ltd., Inc.
Licensee: Ray Rohr

$550.

ROBBY THE SPACE PATROL ROBOT (REPRODUCTION), MTM 1993

The original Robby Space Patrol issued by the Japanese Toy Company Nomura in 1957. Long the subject of collectors desire, the exceedingly rare Robby Space Patrol, by Nomura, has inspired a culture of legend. Upon release, the story goes, MGM enjoined Nomura from further sales of the toy, as it infringed upon the studio's intellectual property rights from Forbidden Planet, released in 1956 to international acclaim. While there is no doubt Nomura lifted this toy directly from the film, such a theory doesn't explain why Nomura was rejoined on this toy, yet was left free by MGM attorneys to continue knocking off Robby as Mechanized Robot (1950's) and Piston Action Robby (1950's). And no, the use of the name "Robby" on this toy wasn't the final straw which drew attorney ire. Best guess: the toy didn't sell enough to continue production. Stunning lithography, mystery action, and authentic down to the tiered pilot on which Robby rides - in a world of superlatives, there is only one greatest: Robby Space Patrol by Nomura.

Value: (Mint with Box) $30,000-Up (I have a reproduction like this in my collection!)

This reproduction was re-issued by the MTH Company in 1993. Limited to only 500 ever made, it is 12" long with bump-n-go action. Including blinking lights and a rotating Robby the Robot. One of the greatest toys ever made on this classic sci-fi film. No certificate or outer packing box. Very Good Condition. See Photos. "MTM" in clean battery compartment. Works beautifully!

BRAND NEW AND HARD TO FIND

LIS Giant 12" B-9 Robot PEZ

Plays Custom Robot B-9 Dialogue and Sound effects!

"Danger Danger Will Robinson"

"My sensors indicate a Pez collector approaching"

"Pez does compute"

Original Mechanized Robot based on Robby The Robot from Forbidden Planet by Nomura of Japan circa 1956. Original robot has been professionally restored using quality parts from Classic Tin Toys. Dome, hands, drive belt, and left ear are replacements. Robot has been totally restored including paint & re-wiring and now works fine. Comes with reproduction box. No signs of restoration. This icon of all vintage tin robots costs thousands of dollars MIB. This is a chance to own one for the same price as a reproduction. Battery boxes are super clean with no rust or acid damage. Great robot for a new collector or to fill a gap in your existing collection Displays beautifully and works great now.

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