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Categories / Design and Interiors, Toys and Games

Lilliput Robot collectible from Bodie and Fou

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We've had a design influenced by retro robots only recently, with Clifford Richards' clocks, but you can pick up a replica of one of the original toy robots from Bodie and Fou who are selling this Lilliput Robot collectible. 

The Lilliput robot first appeared in Japan in the 1940s and was thought to be the first mass produced robot toy. This replica of that first robot, produced by Fantastic & Co, includes a wind-up key that allows the robot to move forward with its arms swinging. 

Strictly a piece for adults, rather than kids, the robot costs £9.95

Buy it online

Categories / Homeware

Julia Davey “The Robot” Ceramics

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Bath-based ceramic artist, Julia Davey obviously shares our love of retro robots, judging by her “The Robot” ceramics.

The collection comprises two sets of coasters, two types of mug and a jug. All of the products are made from earthenware and is individually decorated with hand-drawn transfers and painted by hand. The coasters cost £24 for a set of four, whilst the mugs cost £16 and the jug £18.50.

Buy them online at From the Wilde.

Categories / Art and Photography

My Robot Family Prints

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It would seem that printmaker, Velvetimages, like retro robots just as much as we do, judging by their series of My Robot Family Prints.

Vintage tin robots have been photographed, either on their own or in groups, in the TTV style, which further adds to their retro charm. For the uninitiated TTV stands for Through the Viewfinder and is a style of photography where photographs are taken on a digital camera, but looking through an old-fashioned camera. The prints cost £30 for 8 x 8 size or £45 for 12 x12 size.

Buy them online from Bouf.

Categories / Food and Drink, Homeware

Vintage-style marching salt and pepper robots

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Regular readers will know there's little we like better than an old school robot, so we're all over these Salt and Pepper Bots at Charles and Marie.

Why so great? Well, if you like seasoning on your food, a shake of the relevant bot will add that to your food. But it gets better than that. When someone at the table asks for the salt or pepper, you can wind up the bot and send it marching across to the table to that person's plate. Meal times don't get much more fun.

Want a set? You can pick a pair up for 24 Euros online.

Find out more at the Charles and Marie website

Categories / Homeware, Kids

Ferm Living retro robot duvet set

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Ferm Living have gone crazy for robots in their new Spring range, including this duvet set. Yes, a pillow and duvet cover with a repeat pattern of colourful retro robots. Fans of the mechanical creatures might be upset to know it's only available as a single duvet, meaning this design is most probably just for the kids. However, jealousy aside, it would look great in a children's room. 

The range is currently available for pre-order at Cloudberry Living for release later in the month and also includes mini robot cushions for £22 and wall stickers for £39.95. This duvet set costs £85. 

See them online