Newcastle “Robot” exhibition: A collection of robots, cyborgs and androids.
This week we had pretty much exclusive access all to ourselves of the new Robot exhibition at the Life Centre in Newcastle-upon-Tyne… there’s a collection of over 40 full size robot models, heads and toys from the past 60 years of cult TV shows and movies to see.
We also enjoyed the planetarium and the “Happy Feet” 4D motion ride while we were there – and played in the kids education section too as don’t need an excuse to be childish. If you’re in the North East of England then be sure to take a look.
Check out a few of our pictures along with a handy break down of what’s on display below:
“Went behind the scenes at the Life centre to take a look at their Robot exhibition – you may recognise some from your favourite shows and movies!”
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Handy break down of everything on display at the robot exhibition:
DOME HEAD PLANET ROBOT – Forbidden Planet
LIFE SIZE
A full sized version of the Action Planet Robot Toy sold in the 1950s was created by Shaw Robotics, the original Dalek builder. The Forbidden Planet movie generated many toy reproductions of Robby, one of which was this Action Planet Robot.
T-800 – Terminator 2: Judgment Day (T2)
LIFE SIZE BUST
Made from thickened high quality skin coloured latex (semi-rigid) full size rare bust of Arnold Schwarzenegger was taken from the original Stan Winston molds. Created by Mark at Robotthething.
T-800 – Terminator 2 : Judgment Day (T2)
LIFE SIZE CHROME HEAD
A life sized Terminator head is an extremely rare licensed replica by Sideshow USA.
B9 ROBOT – Lost in Space science fiction TV series
LIFE SIZE
This B9 replica is a personal project by Andy Shaw, incorporating some B9 robot builders’ club build techniques. Customisation includes: brain upgrade and touch sensitive control panels. The original Robot was designed by Robert Kinoshita, whose other cybernetic claim to fame is as the designer of Forbidden Planet’s Robby the Robot.
ED-209 ROBOT – RoboCop
SCALE MODEL
ED-209 (The Enforcement Droid Series 209) robot prop, used in the production of an unknown TV commercial.
KRYTEN – Red Dwarf
LIFE SIZE
A complete ‘naked’ Kryten 2X4B-523P costume worn by Robert Llewellyn in the BBC TV series Red Dwarf. This ‘one of a kind’ outfit displayed on a custom made mannequin It can be seen in the series 8 episode ‘Back in the Red: Part 2′.
BLUE R2 DROID – Star Wars
LIFE SIZE
Surprisingly, this full-sized battle damaged R2-D2 provided by Jolly Rodger was originally intended for use as a drinks cabinet.
C-3PO DROID – Star Wars
LIFE SIZE
Described by Jolly Rodger as an android butler for use as a decoration in a theme bar. The original C-3PO was made by Mitchell Engineering and the resident engineers at Elstree Film Studios.
IRON MAN – Marvel Comics
LIFE SIZE
Life size Iron Man (Tony Stark/Robert Downey, Jr) figure used to promote the Iron Man movie in movie theatres – created by Marc and Gaby Klinnert.
MICHAEL JACKSON – Moonwalker
LIFE SIZE HEAD
The Jackson robot from the 1988 movie Michael Jackson: Moonwalker also made an appearance in the much-beloved “Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker” video game.
V.I.N.CENT – The Black Hole
SCALE MODEL
Released to coincide with the highly anticipated 30th anniversary of Disney’s Black Hole Movie. This V.I.N.CENT figure is a roto-vinyl limited edition collectible and the first in decades from MINDstyle.
ARMOURED MARTIAN CYBORG FOOT SOLDIER – Mars Attacks!
LIFE SIZE
Limited edition prop replica created by Michael Burnett Productions FX, Hollywood. Created for use in the theatrical release.
LOCUTUS OF BORG – Star Trek
LIFE SIZE
Limited edition prop replica from The Next Generation series created by Michael Burnett Productions FX, Hollywood.
MARIA – Metropolis
SCALE MODEL
A stunning depiction of one of the first robots to appear in movies (in 1927), but also a stand alone Art Deco work of art. This limited edition piece is constructed from heavyweight polystone and hand painted to the finest detail.
SEVEN OF NINE – Star Trek
LIFE SIZE
Life size figure of Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan [born Annika Hansen]) used to promote the Star Trek Voyager TV show – created by Marc and Gaby Klinnert.
R.A.D. ROBOTS
TOY
Two very rare RAD personal robots. By Toyshack. The original 1.0 version truly captured what people wanted robots to do in the 1980s – shoot foam rockets and bring them cold drinks.
WOW WEE – ROBOSAPIEN
TOY
The Robosapien chest piece has been removed showing the intricate internal servo mechanism. A toy-like biomorphic robot designed by Mark Tilden and produced by WowWee toys with a sophisticated fusion of technology and personality.
SONNY – I, Robot
LIFE SIZE HEAD
This NS5 Robot head was acquired in Japan, where it was part of the limited edition DVD launch material.
MECH ROBOT (Robot Anime)
LIFE SIZE
An imposing generic Mech Robot Jolly Rodger. “Mecha Anime” is not meant to be pretty.
MARVIN THE MARTIAN – Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons
ANIMATION CELL
Hand drawn cell from one of the Marvin animated films.
MARVIN THE MARTIAN
SCULPTURE
40cm high character cast sculpture and an original animated cell obtained from Warner Brothers.
NU MAN ROBOT – Forbidden Planet
LIFE SIZE
Nu Man robot by Shaw Robotics, the original Dalek builder. Opitimises 1950’s kitsch.
N.S.E.C.T. ROBOTIC ATTACK CREATURE
TOY
N.S.E.C.T. (New Science of Experimental Combat Technology) features Variable Motion Technology, allowing it to move just like a spider. In action this toy is really freaky!
ROBOT DOGS
TOY
Robotic dogs are robots designed to resemble dogs in appearance and behaviour, usually incorporating canine characteristics such as barking or tail-wagging. All robots on display are static, but nice to see past toys.
SILVER SCOOTER 2000
TOY
Our rare 2 foot high Scooter 2000 robot – found gathering dust in the back of a lock-up. Now restored back to his former glory.
CLOCKWORK TOYS
TOY
In 1509, Leonardo da Vinci created a wind-up lion as a greeting for Louis XII in Italy. Toy robots started popping up as far back in history as the 1940’s with the Japanese being the first to build recreational robots.
SUPER ROBOT MONKEY TEAM HYPERFORCE GO! – Japanese Anime TV Series
TOY
When fighting larger enemies, the Hyperforce uses the Super Robot, which can split into six separate vehicles. Its main attack, when combined as the whole robot, is Lasertron Fury, a powerful energy beam that is fired from its chest.
C-3PO VINTAGE MODEL – Star Wars
TOY
The Kenner toy company produced a line of Star Wars action figures based on characters in the original Star Wars movie trilogy. Over 100 unique action figures were produced and sold from 1978 to 1985, during which time over 300 million Star Wars action figures were sold.
OMNIBOT
TOY
Omnibot manufactured by Tomy in the mid 1980s. The initial Omnibot was announced with expectations of restoring popular interest in robots, at a time when it was becoming obvious that robots with advanced AI such as R2-D2 were still a long way away.
BICENTENNIAL MAN ROBOT
LIFE SIZE HEAD
This robot head can be seen on the shelf in Rupert’s lab as he and Andrew meet for the first time. The smooth, futuristic head is made from a brass coated resin and features a hollow interior.
PINO
TOY
Pino Robot by Radica 2004, – Dimensions: 14″ (355.6 mm) high. Pino was widely available in 2004, and is now already a classic collectable robot.
THE SURROGATES ROBOT PARTS
LIFE SIZE
Surrogate robot body parts were created for the production of the 2009 sci-fi thriller Surrogates. These body parts can be seen as Tom Greer (Bruce Willis) and his partner are investigating a surrogate lab. Crafted out of intricately carved biscuit foam, made of circuitry and other electronic parts.
WEBER ROBOT – Flubber
LIFE SIZE
This amazing robot is the larger of two hero robots custom built for the production. The robot’s top section and arms are aluminum alloy. Each arm features three fingerhands, as well as adjustable joints at the shoulders, elbows and wrists. Body is fiberglass and acrylic which house the many servos and cables needed to bring the robot to life.
MACY’S ROBOT
LIFE SIZE
Robot RH34 is a one of a kind hand built robot designed for the Big Apple’s world famous NYC department store.
PLANET ROBOT
LIFE SIZE
This full sized Forbidden Planet Robbie Robot was created by Shaw Robotics, the original Dalek builders.
MARTIAN – Mars Attacks!
LIFE SIZE
Articulated Martian figure. Full sized martians were made for mid-distance and background use in the film. This replica figure was cast from the original production moulds.
ROBOCOP
LIFE SIZE
Promotional walk about costume- acquired from The Movie Magic exhibition in 1998. This costume is thought to have been used to promote the movie, was cast from the original prop moulds and acquired from a member of the film’s special effects team.
S.I.M.O.N ROBOT – Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
LIFE SIZE HEAD
A Robot head’ used in the production of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. This is the head of the S.I.M.O.N. Robot that Lara battles at the beginning of the movie. There are bullet-hits over most parts which match up to the action that you see on screen, as well as intentional ‘battle-damaged’ distress.
DR. CALVIN’S ROBOT BABY – I, Robot
LIFE SIZE
Used on the set during production, a unique custom piece created for the film in the style of the NS-series robots.
GRACE 2.0
LIFE SIZE
An award winning, actual size concept female android chilling vision of the future by master sculptor: Neil Ellis. Neil has worked extensively as a model maker for various movies including: Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows, Gulliver’s Travels, The Zone and Casino Royale.
ABC ROBOT – Judge Dredd
LIFE SIZE HEAD
This amazing piece is the head of the ABC robot, It is made of resin and painted to look as though it’s exterior has succumbed to rust. The great detail of the head includes exposed nuts and bolts, and light-up glass eyes.
NU MAN ROBOT – Forbidden Plannet
LIFE SIZE
Nu Man robot creation by Shaw Robotics, the original Dalek builder.
CYBERCONTROLLER – Dr Who
LIFE SIZE HEAD
Described as a genuine part of Doctor Who heritage, this Cybercontroller head piece was made as a continuation of the production runs executed to build the screen-used items by MFX the multi award-winning prosthetic company.
STORM TROOPER – Star Wars
LIFE SIZE
A full Storm Trooper replica costume acquired for the exhibition from Shepperton Studios who designed and created the costumes for the movies. Made using the original movie mould.
CONTEMPORARY TOYS
TOY
Collectors, world wide, willingly spend hundreds or thousands of dollars for toy robots that were once thought of as cheap imported junk.
BATTLE DAMAGED DROID – Star Wars
LIFE SIZE
Promotional replica Battle Droid used in the promotion of the DVD release of both Attack Of The Clones and Revenge Of The Sith.
SONTARAN – Dr Who
LIFE SIZE HEAD
A genuine part of Doctor Who heritage made as a continuation of the production runs executed to build the screen-used items by MFX the multi award-winning prosthetic company.
ROBOCOP EM 208
HEAD AND TORSO
Robocop Omnicorp screen used EM208 body parts prop from the 2014 action film.
WHITE SCOOTER 2000
TOY
Our rare radio controlled 2 foot hight Scooter 2000 robot – found gathering dust in the back of a lock-up. Now restored back to his former glory.
BATTERY OPERATED TOYS
TOY
Collectors, world wide, willingly spend hundreds or thousands of dollars for toy robots that were once thought of as cheap imported junk.
VINYL TOYS
TOY
Collectors, world wide, willingly spend hundreds or thousands of dollars for toy robots that were once thought of as cheap imported junk.
ENDOSKELETON ROBOT
SCULPTURE
The endoskeleton of this robot sculpture has been constructed using cogs, bearings, springs, plate metal, etc.. all fitted and welded together.
ROBOT CLAW – Lost in Space
LIFE SIZE
Robot’s claw used in the Matt LeBlanc and Heather Graham sci-fi movie Lost In Space. The highly detailed claw is made from aluminium with plastic components. The movable pincers are made from blue and pink anodised metal and have been distressed to give it an aged look.
SIL – Species
LIFE SIZE HEAD
Sil creature stunt head from the 1995 science fiction horror film “Species”, acquired from The Movie Magic exhibition.
Missing gallery end-tag.
Missing gallery end-tag.
