RoboDerby Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 I think that it should be no secret that I am a fan of artists and members who create their own robots. It is a thrill for me to have pieces from Brian, John, Andy, and Marco in my collection and it is an honor and my privilege to support these artists and builders. Though all mentioned continue to produce creations of sheer wonder, all to be admired in their own right, it is hard to argue that John Rigg is likely the most prolific, non stop roboteer out there. I am fascinated and inspired by John’s 3D printed creations as well as by his customs and repro conversions from years past. John’s body of work and sheer number of projects is absolutely astounding. Furthermore, John’s willingness to share his knowledge, designs, and builds with others is all the more commendable. I think the community is very lucky to have folks like John, Brian, Andy, and Marco who continue to keep the hobby fresh and exciting through their contributions. All this noted, I have been working the past few months to build my John Rigg/ Robot Hut collection and I am pleased to share my first completed “Robot Hutch”. At this point, I even have a few overflow pieces in a second cabinet with more of John’s work on the way. As it may be apparent to keen members where some of these pieces may have come from, I would like to thank Paul, Ozzy, Don, Kirk, and Mark for making many of these pieces available to me and thus helping me build this lovely collection. Of course, greatest of thanks to John for all of his work and for the robots that I have been lucky enough to acquire from you directly. Here are photos of a selection of John’s work as it is currently displayed in my “Robot Hutch”. I’d still love to add one of John’s 3D printed Mexican robots. If anyone can help out in this regard, please send me a message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Loving the Robot Hutch Jeremy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboDerby Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 9 minutes ago, Ranger said: Loving the Robot Hutch Jeremy! Truly, thanks so much Paul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboDerby Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 Of the recent additions to my Robot Hutch, my two favorites, should I be pressed to choose, are John’s Jaggernaut and his Bobby Robot. The Jaggernaut is as fun as it gets in regards to its talking action, light effects, and absolutely impressive walking function. Also, it is a beautiful design and build all around, a real jewel in the collection. As for the Bobby, I literally swooned upon firing him up for the first time. I have absolutely fallen in love with this handsome, sharp looking robot with its color changing flashing lights, its beeping sound effect, and its brilliant automation. Here are videos that I made of the Jaggernaut and Bobby in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 They are wonderful for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboDerby Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 Then, of course there is this beauty. So pleased to add another Rigg/ Oz collaboration to my collection. A fantastic idea and an amazing robot, I consider myself very lucky to have this one in my cabinet, prototype 1 no less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roboto Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 What a great looking collection and that video of Mrs. Radicon Fantastic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 As impressive as that collection is, and it is, one could never have a complete collection of John Rigg robots. Too many one offs. I have quite a few of Mr. Rigg's masterpieces and I treasure them all. Jaggernaut and Robot Commando Jr. are my favorites. Although the custom blue, glow in the dark, beer swilling "Alph-Rama" comes in a close second. The Oz/Rigg Mrs, Radicon is sublime retro-futurism. I regret not jumping in on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboDerby Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 5 hours ago, Andyman said: Although the custom blue, glow in the dark, beer swilling "Alph-Rama" comes in a close second. So many great Rigg treasures out there. The glow in the dark Alpharamas are awesome! I don’t have one myself. But I have seen them in the threads or in one of John’s videos and I definitely wish that I had one. Too cool Andy! My guess would be that Ozzie likely has us all beat when it comes to Rigg collections, especially in regards to pre 3D print, one offs. Lucky ol’ Oz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboDerby Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 If they made a Twilight Zone episode about me and my Riggbots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Ha, great photo Jeremy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 At least album cover material for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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