This
is a Horizon vinyl Robocop
figure kit. It is painted with a n acrylic metallic
blue and black paint (by brush I might add). It stands about
a foot tall once assembled.
I made the base for it from a round piece of wood and a
small sheet of plastic. The helmut comes off too so you
can see his face and head.
Overall
this is a great fun kit to build.
There
were several versions of the Robocop kits, some with a jet
pack, some included his pistol. This particular kit was
not difficult to build, and the (arm) joints do have some
limited movement.
Building
Bots: Designing and Building Warrior Robots - This book
is a must read for those new to the sport and who are interested
in R/C robot combat tournaments. It primarily focuses on the
basics of robot construction, from locomotion to weapon systems
to robot fighting styles. Basic robot physics, tactics and
acquiring sponsorship are covered as well. It also presents
the issues involved with putting on your own tournament. There
are helpful tips from a large assortment of knowledgeable
people including top builders, vendors, tournament organizers
and more. If you are new to the sport, it is an indispensable
source of helpful information.
Special
Police Vehicles - In the last decade, the scope of law
enforcement responsibility has broadened dramatically. Today,
most agencies maintain, or have access to, Critical Incident
Response Teams (ne SWAT) operating specialized vehicles. Some
of the seldom-seen contraptions captured on-scene in this
illustrated exploration of specialized police vehicles include
law enforcement SUVs, straight-bed trucks, buses, motorcycles,
and ATVs. From haz-mat transport to drug enforcement.
Super
#1 Robot: Japanese Robot Toys, 1972-1982 -Shogun Warriors.
Godaikin. Micronauts. They came in their legions, leaping
straight from Japanese TV sets onto toy shelves. Shiny, outrageously
colorful, sporting spring-powered missiles and "rocket
punches" they were unlike anything seen before. Super
#1 Robot showcases these unique action figures created during
the heyday of Japanese robot toys, 1972 to 1982. From Popy's
classic "Chogokin" Mazinger Z to Takatoku's Valkyrie
(the first seamlessly transforming toy), these are the pinnacle
of modern Japanese robot toys, and transformed not only themselves,
but also today's toy culture.
Robocop
20th Anniversary Collector's Edition -There's a new law
enforcer in town and he's half man, half machine! From the
director of Total Recall and Basic Instinct comes a "sci-fi
fantasy with sleek, high-powered drive" (Time) about
an indestructible high-tech policeman who dishes out justice
at every turn! When a good cop (Peter Weller) gets blown away
by some ruthless criminals, innovative scientists and doctors
are able to piece him back together as an unstoppable crime-fighting
cyborg called "Robocop." Impervious to bullets and
bombs, and equipped with high-tech weaponry, Robocop quickly
makes a name for himself by cleaning up the crime-ridden streets
of violence-ravaged Detroit.
