Nerdbots

Robocabs

These great robot toys by artist and designer Mach505 are all made from spraypaint nozzles and covers. Called Robocabs, the toys are painted and held together by glue and powerful magnets and have moveable arms and heads.

Via Collect3d and brought to our attention by Brian Frolo. Thanks!

Check out this great gallery of old robots from the 1980s and 90s. I think our toy robot collection could use a few new friends.

Mousebots

With this simple DIY kit from Maker SHED, you can create your own light-chasing robot mouse named Herbie. There’s even a how-to video at YouTube if you’d rather not go at it alone.

Thanks to Ian Davidson for sending the link our way.

magnetic robot action figure

See, it’s not so hard to do what we do. All you need is this hinged tin box full of robot parts and you’re in business.

Get your magnetic robot action figure for $18.95 from Paper Source.

Bender wind-up toy

Bender is a staple of every good robot collection. He even comes with a detachable cigar and can of beer. Can you say that about any other robot wind-up toys? Our Bender stands in our studio window and mocks people as they walk by.

Get your own Bender for $24.99 at ThinkGeek. And while you’re there, don’t forget to browse the customer action shots.

Mr. Robot Head

This robot game requires a gentle and steady hand to get the loop all the way from one side of the wire to the other without touching the wire itself, Operation-style. When you touch the wire, the robot’s eyes will flash. Hours of maddening frustration. $28.99 from ThinkGeek.