FUTURAMA BENDER WIND-UP ROBOT ACTION TOY
Posted March 10th, 2010
Product Description
Bender Robot Action Toy Requires No Batteries. Strength to breeze him up not included. Wind up bender stands 8 1/2″ Tall. Wind him up as well as get out of a way.
- Bender stands 8 1/2″ Tall
- Tin Robot Wind-Up Toy
- Re-Released in a Window Package
- Chest Plate opens
- Includes Winding Key, Bottle as well as Stoogey
Average Ratings : 4.5
Price : $14.99
Posted March 10th, 2010 in robot toy by irwanbee.
There. Politically incorrect diatribe aside, this isn’t for kids.
When I got mine, and upon removing the packaging of my lovable rascal, there was this funky smell and Bender had a slick feel to the case. So I’d advise washing it, and your hands, before really winding him up.
Bender is reasonably well built, and at 9″ is a terrific size. And unlike the reflective version, this one’s color is accurate to what you see on TV (I bought both reflective and matte versions and love them both equally.)
Best of all, he’s educational because, when people ask, I say “He’s the lovable rascal from ‘Futurama’, a show written by a bunch of folks with PhDs!”
Not a bad price, but wash or burn (and/or get high from the smell)…
So now I’ve got to ask — they had the Gender Bender model… why not the parallel universe Gold one, preferably reflective too?
Rating: 4 / 5
Bender lovers will rejoice- this nifty little toy has got him nailed, down to the removable cigar and bottle of “Old Fortran” malt liquor. Twisting his antenna changes his mouth expression, and his door even opens to expose his mechanical workings. The only flaw I’ve found is that the wind-up key isn’t especially sturdy- mine bent slightly when I wound him up.
I think what I like most about this toy is that it is designed and packaged in a retro-style reminiscent of the classic wind-up tin robots of the ’50s. As such, it probably wouldn’t keep most modern kids entertained for long (nor survive their physical abuse) but it’s really something targeted toward older collectors anyway. Mine will adorn my office desk.
Rating: 5 / 5