Nerdbots

life-sized robot

If so, perhaps this life-sized Lost In Space B-9 robot is for you. It stands at 6 1/2 feet and is a remote-controlled animatronic classic. It even speaks 511 pre-recorded phrases. You can get this guy for a measly $24,500 at Hammacher Schlemmer.

tiny robots

These are probably the smallest remote-controlled robots you’ll ever find. They very well could be the coolest ones as well, especially once you turn them into fully autonomous modes to either avoid obstacles or chase a tiny ball.

$39.99 from ThinkGeek.

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.