Saturn Robot
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Jupiter Robot & Saturn Robot by KAMCO - This is a 13-inch giant walking robot from the 1980s. Called the Jupiter Robot, it was made in China by KAMCO. Battery operated, it walks, the eyes light up and it has 4 spring-loaded shooting missiles. When operating the eyes flash, the robot walks, stops, and then a space scene scrolls across his “TV” screen. An earlier robot, the Saturn Robot, looked very similar and was originally made in Hong Kong. A later version of the Saturn came out that was made in China and did not have missiles, to due toy safety regulations. The Jupiter Robot appears to be a less expensive model of the original Saturn Robot, with less painted chrome details. All of these versions of the giant 13-inch walking robot were very popular, and reproductions of these are available today, but as collector items, rather than toys. Here at Retroplanet.com we are surrounded by all things retro.
Not only the things we sell but original items and collections that decorate our offices. We thought it might be interesting each week to bring you a photo and information of an interesting, and maybe unusual, retro item we have kicking around. Please note these items are not for sale. |
