Category: Toys and Games

If you are into vintage toy robots, you should take a look at Planet Robot, a site that specialises in reproducing classic robot designs from years gone by.

You have to be a member to purchase a robot, but once you are, you get the option to buy one of the limited pieces if you’re quick off the mark. Currently up for grabs is this Space Explorer robot. It’s a Japanese design, produced by Yonezawa in the 1950s and is available with a hammer finish in grey or blue, just like the original.

The limited run of this one is 200 units, so if you want one, get moving. It retails for between $93 and $103 (around £47 – £52).

Find out more at the Planet Robot website

And thanks to Sen for the tip off!

We covered Oddballs last year, a modern update to the Space Hopper. But if you look around, you can pick up an original Space Hopper.

Relive your childhood with a classic. The same goofy, badly-drawn face, the same ridged handles and the same bright orange colour.

The modern version comes with a foot pump to fill with air and unlike the 70s, you’re likely to be the only one bouncing down the street on one today. You can pick one up for £9.99.

Find out more at the Funkyzilla website