Size matters, at least when it comes to this edition of Robby from Forbidden Planet. Robby comes semi-assembled with an all black polystyrene body, and a clear faceplate and other detail parts. The instructions say if the hard faceplate doesn't fit the body right to soak the body in a warm bathtub, rendering it pliable. The clear parts can be painted as desired to duplicate the color accents in the film Forbidden Planet.
The voice box is a small separate battery operated unit. Although the speech is in English, the one I got wasn't very clear (as opposed to the crystal clear speech of the Trendmasters Robby). His voice box flashes blue as he talks. A friend of mine who is a meticulous model maker is currently detailing Robby who at 16 inches is an imposing presence (the 24 inch model even moreso). Many collectors will enjoy detailing Robby, and in a few hours can create a museum quality robot.
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