Dirk Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 As many other collectors, I like old tintoy robots the most, when they came in perfect conditon. What a fun, when they look like new after 50 or 60 years. But when this Atomic Robot Man popped up, I could not resist. An untouched sample - naturally aged thru more than 60 years. The seller spoke of "rusty crusty" conditon. So I proudly present - RUSTY CRUSTY between his almost new looking friends: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 Some years ago - I already purchase this nice lithoed Sparky Robot from a good friend ... Thanks to CLAUS, that this nice sample made it to my "rust shelf"...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 Unfortunatly I missed out this great sample of an Easelback Robot with also fantastic original patina some years ago. Would have been a great adition to the rustbot gang... Come out of the bushes...who has snatched it away!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kirk Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 You should have a soggy devastated room to display them -- one that appears to have endured without a roof, or perhaps been retrieved from decades below the sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe K. Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 .From your photo Dirk, might we conclude that the Easel Back's arms are made of aluminum, not tin?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robothut Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 I love rusty crusty tin robots also, it takes them from the toy look to actual machine look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 From your photo Dirk, might we conclude that the Easel Back's arms are made of aluminum, not tin? For sure JOE! 100%... You should have a soggy devastated room to display them. A fantastic idea DAVID! I will just ask my wife, maybe the best to remove a part of the Roof... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dratomic Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Great collection! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Great rusty robots Dirk; I'm sure they appreciate being loved and in a collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijn Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 beautiful robots dirk!!! your latest additions prove that buy-what-you-like is above mint-in-mint-box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 They actually have a charm to them!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robothut Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 I think Davids idea is a great one also. The thing is to make up stage set pieces that look like the roof has a hole in it and moss is growing and maybe a fake waker fall with tricking water like it leaking threw the mud walls. it could be mocked up as a very nice display shelf or compleat room and make for a very cool and different robot display! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 I think Davids idea is a great one also. The thing is to make up stage set pieces that look like the roof has a hole in it and moss is growing and maybe a fake waker fall with tricking water like it leaking threw the mud walls. it could be mocked up as a very nice display shelf or compleat room and make for a very cool and different robot display! JOHN... ...its always great to know; as an alphadromer - YOU NEVER WALK ALONE! So good advice from best friends... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morbius Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Yes Dirk, the STONEHENGE EFFECT! Create a whole army of 'em, names could be Rusty, Dusty, Crusty, Musty etc. The possibilities are endless. Maybe create a diorama with small scale folks discovering them in the bush and the robots as ancient giants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Hey Dirk, Here my latest pickup from an old toyshop in italy. Unfortunately the shop lost its roof 25 years agoo :) robots suffered a bit. Cheers Marco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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