Robby Part II

Robby the Robot

I bought this model on a whim while at the 2011 Anniston Alabama model show.  For the most part I build aircraft and armor subjects from World War II. As far as I can recall I’ve never built a science fiction model. Robby is not only a science fiction icon but is also an iconic childhood memory.

His first appearance in motion pictures was from “Forbidden Planet” released in 1956. After that, whenever a robot was needed for motion pictures to television, Robby was probably there. Here’s a very edited list of his appearances over the years:

Forbidden Planet (1956)

The Invisible Boy 

The Thin Man (1958) - season 1 episode "Robot Client", original aired February 28, 1958

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis 

The Twilight Zone (1960s)

The Man from U.N.C.L.E. 

Lost in Space 

The Monkees 

Mork & Mindy

The Simpsons

Doctor Who; and many others.

The Model Kit

This particular kit was released by Polar Lights® in May 2009. It is 8” tall (1/12th scale.) It is molded in dark gray with additional parts in clear and chrome plated. There are over 50 parts and a base is included that replicates the “Altair” surface.


This is work done so far.

Robby the Robot

I picked this model up yesterday at the 2011 Anniston Model Show hosted by the IPMS Phantom Phlashers.
The main reason I got this model was it was a bargain and I love the movie "The Forbidden Planet" where Robby made his first of many appearances in movies and TV. This model also looks like a lot of fun to build.

Sad News

My Friend, Eddie Hart, passed away yesterday.  Eddie was a wonderful guy.  He befriended me when I first joined the IPMS Northmen and help me hone my skills.  Eddie was what many may call "A Master Modeler."  Every model Eddie created was an exciting glimpse at what a gifted artist can do.  Lately he was most proud of his Monogram F-102

and was looking forward to taking again to the Anniston Model show on April 16th.  Eddie was an animal lover and had a wonderful wife Diane.

God Bless You Eddie Hart and all your loved ones too.
RIP