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This huge and menacing-looking robot strides along noisily, with arms swaying and lights flashing on top of his head. Every few paces he stops, pauses, and puffs smoke from his mouth, before resuming his rambling. Battery operated with on-off switch on his front. Requires 2 x D batteries, (not supplied). Please note that our current available stock is in silver finish rather than black. *These items are NOT CHILDREN'S PLAYTHINGS and do not comply with Toy Safety Legislation - for adult collectors only*. Stands about 12 inches 30cms high. Boxed, measures 13 x 8 x 5 inches (33 x 20 x 13 cms). Weighs 1100g.

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12 inch Battery operated Tin Smoking Robot

12 inch

1100g

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Boxed 18 cm high tin plate robot by Schylling. This collectible tin robot is a reproduction of he classic character from the film Zathura. He is big, he is tough, and he is armed with crushing claws and rocket feet. His mission is to destroy all alien life forms including the evil Zorgon aliens. This out of control machine crashes through walls and destroys all obsstacles in the pursuit of his enemies. When confronted by this menace it is time to run!. THIS IS NOT A TOY, AND FOR COLLECTING PURPOSES ONLY.

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Schylling 18 cm high tin plate Zathura robot - clockwork mechanism    

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Boxed 14 cm high St John tin plate robot, from the collection series. Clockwork mechanism. THIS IS NOT A TOY AND FOR COLLECTION PURPOSES ONLY.

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14 cm high tin plate Neutron robot - clockwork mechanism    

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Boxed 12.5 cm high St John tin plate robot, from the collection series. Clockwork mechanism. THIS IS NOT A TOY AND FOR COLLECTION PURPOSES ONLY.

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12.5 cm high tin plate Proton robot - clockwork mechanism    

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Boxed 12.5 cm high tin plate robot, Atomic Robot Man. Clockwork mechanism. THIS IS NOT A TOY AND FOR COLLECTION PURPOSES ONLY.

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12.5 cm high Atomic robot man - clockwork mechanism    

11.99

Boxed 20 cm high robot, remote controlled and battery operated. Plastic dome lights up, and the pistons move up and down in piston cylinders. THIS IS NOT A TOY, AND FOR COLLECTION PURPOSES ONLY.

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20 cm high Remote Control battery operated tin plate robot - piston action    

53.00

When wound, the robot walks on slightly wobbly legs while sparks fly in his visor. Nice chunky design with on-off switch at front. Red and black come assorted in dated sci-fi packaging. Supplied with a key.
*These items are NOT CHILDREN'S PLAYTHINGS and do not comply with Toy Safety Legislation - for adult collectors only*. The robot itself is about 22cms 8 3/4 inches high. The box measures 9 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 inches (23.5 x 12 x 9 cms). Weighs 400g.

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Tin plate Sparking Visor Clockwork walking Robot Boxed

8 ¾ inch

400g

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New from Schylling and the most surreal model we have seen for a while. When she walks and weilds her knife, she manages to look even more menacing than the more traditional robots. Clockwork, with start/stop lever and key. Boxed with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Please note that this is not a child's toy and is for adult collectors only as it DOES NOT COMPLY WITH TOY SAFETY LAWS. Roxy is about 13cms 5 1/4 inches high. The box measures about 6 x 3 3/4 x 2 inches (15 x 9.5 x 5 cms). Weighs 175g.

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Roxy Robot Schylling Clockwork Robot Boxed with certificate

5 ¼ inch

175g

17.99

Nicely made metal version of the ever-popular humming or spinning top, prettily decorated with animal carousel design. Boxed, measures about 6 1/4 inches 16cms cubed. Weighs 320g.

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Traditional Tin Plate Spinning Top Fair Carousel Toy

6 ¼ inch

320g

14.99

A large and beautifully illustrated traditional metal Jack-in-the-Box containing a colourful fabric Clown. The handle is turned to play Pop Goes the Weasle, at the conclusion of which the clown springs energetically from the box.

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Traditional Metal Clown Jack in the Box

 

 

19.99

High-quality and colourfully printed metal boxes that play Pop Goes The Weasel as the handle is slowly turned. As the end of the song is reached an appealing plush character springs energetically through the lid of the box. Assorted Dog or Monkey. 24 cm.

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Jack in the Box Large Dog or Monkey Character

 

 

19.99

A metal, traditionally designed Father Christmas Jack-in-a-Box with charming illustrations telling the story of Clement Clarke Moore's classic poem, A Night Before Christmas. Extracts from the poem accompany each picture. As the handle is turned the box plays 'We wish you a merry Christmas', at the conclusion of which the soft Santa bursts open the lid. Attractive enough to decorate the mantle piece year after year, as well as fascinating for the young. Features a metal box measuring 8.5 cm with turn handle for tune.

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Father Christmas Jack in the Box - traditional metal design

 

 

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Great fun large sturdy robot, and the only brown robot that we have ever seen. Battery operated with power switch on his back. He walks along on rollered feet with light flashing through the eyes and head panel. The helicopter attachment on his head whirls round as he walks. Every few paces he stops, raises his arms and makes machine gun noises while his hands emit rapidly flashing beams of light. Requires 2 x D Batteries. THIS IS NOT A TOY. FOR ADULT COLLECTORS ONLY.

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Battery Operated tin plate robot with helicopter attachment 28cm height

 

 

43.00

A huge all-metal humanoid figure with an alien face, which strides along resolutely on hidden wheels. Retail boxed and unused. Boxed, measures about 9 1/2 x 5 x 3 inches (24 x 13 x 8 cms).

*These items are NOT CHILDREN'S PLAYTHINGS and do not comply with Toy Safety Legislation - for adult collectors only*

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New boxed Clockwork working Alien Gold Robot

9 ½ inch

 

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This new female addition to our robot range is working hard to stand up for Women's Rights in an undoubtedly male-dominated area. She looks a little overwhelmed by the task, but stomps along purposefully, arms swaying in time to her steps. Nicely dated box with amusing story about Electra's origins.

*These items are NOT CHILDREN'S PLAYTHINGS and do not comply with Toy Safety Legislation - for adult collectors only*

Retail boxed, this measures about 6 x 3 3/4 x 2 inches and weighs 175g

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Boxed Tin plate Clockwork Electra Robot Schylling Toy

 

175g

19.99

Boris Robot - a chunky little chap, who ambles along with a rolling gait when wound. Sturdily built, he has an unusually menacing expression. Measures 10 cm in height. This is not a child's plaything. This robot is intended for adult collectors only

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Clockwork 10 cm tall Boris Robot

 

 

9.99

Super robot - An excellent robot, unusually moulded and colourfully decorated, with a particularly evil grin. He walks on hidden wheels and has a start and stop lever built into his chest. Measures approximately 22 cm in height. This is not a child's plaything. This robot is intended for adult collectors only.

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Clockwork 22 cm Super Robot - walks on hidden wheels

 

 

18.99

Great fun battery robot. Trundles along on small hidden underfoot wheels, legs walking. From time to time it stops; the doors in its chest open, gun barrels protude and flash brightly. The torso then revolves before moving off again. Requires 2 x D batteries. Measures 30 cm in height. This is not a childrens plaything and are intended and offered to adult collectors only

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Large Battery operated Robot 30 cm in height

 

 

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This super retro clockwork space toy contains a new crank-operated friction motor which propels the figure forward while the propellers in his helmet rotate. Colour may vary. Measures 17 cm in height. This is not a childrens plaything and are intended and offered to adult collectors only

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Robot Space Trooper retro space toy robot 17 cm in height

 

 

16.99

This super robot with wheels is a peculiar addition to our robot range. The large discs on either side of his body spin rapidly but, presumeably due to some clever gearing, the robot runs forward with a very slow, rather sinister motion. The discs are attractively patterned with cosmic scenes. Clockwork, so no batteries, and measures 15 cm in height. This is not a childrens plaything and are intended and offered to adult collectors only

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Clockwork 15 cm robot with wheels - spinning discs on either side

 

 

16.50

Vibrantly coloured clockwork Chief Robot. Angular in form, the Chief Robot rolls forward, but includes an unusual mechanism that makes him change direction every few paces. Green sparks dance about behind a translucent panel on his abdomen. Clockwork mechanism, and measures 19 cm in height. This is not a childrens plaything and are intended and offered to adult collectors only

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19 cm clockwork vibrantly coloured Chief Robot

 

 

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Chunky clockwork astronaut robot. Moves ponderously on wheeled feet, arms swinging as he walks. Robustly made in heavy duty metal. Measures 22 cm in height. This is not a childrens plaything and are intended and offered to adult collectors only

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Chunky clockwork astronaut robot or spaceman robot 22 cm in height

 

 

16.50

The Lilliput robot first appeared in Japan in the late 1930s and is generally acknowledged by collectors as the world's first toy robot. This Chinese reproduction is robust and marches along with a peculiar stiff-legged gait. Clockwork with an on-off switch on the back. Colours may vary. Measures 16 cm in height. This is not a child's plaything, and is intended for, and offered to, adult collectors only.

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Lilliput clockwork robot 16cm in height

 

 

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