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85/2573-37 Toy robot, 'Planet Robot - Robby', tin plate, Japan, 1956-1960
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Object statement
Toy robot, 'Planet Robot - Robby', tin plate, Japan, 1956-1960
Production Notes include information about the design, manufacture and marketing of an object. Production notes
This toy was made in Japan.

This toy was made 1956-1960.

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Description
Toy robot, 'Planet Robot - Robby', tin plate, Japan, 1956-1960.

Toy modelled on 'Robby the Robot' from the sci-fi film 'Forbidden Planet'. Cone-shaped head, cylindrical torso and straight legs in black. Red swivel arms with black plastic hands and red rectangular feet. The head has two circular antennae, one out the proper right side and one sticking up on the proper left. The toy is missing a clear plastic dome that is meant to cover the head. Dials and mechanisms on the 'face' in yellow, brown, black and white with small pistons in clear plastic cylinders. There is a large red switch on the front of the torso. Battery chamber in each leg with silver latches.
Made: Japan; 1956 - 1960
The Registration Number of an object is a unique identifying number applied by the museum at the point of acquisition. Current numbering format comprises the year of acquisition, followed by a sequential number. For example, '2007/45' is the Registration Number that represents the 45th acquisition in the year 2007. Registration number
85/2573-37
Production date
1956 - 1960
Height
308 mm
Width
188 mm
Depth
105 mm

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Acquisition credit line
Purchased 1985

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