Robot builder Florida Robot built all but one of these robots, which include C-3PO, R2-D2, B9 from Lost in Space, Bender and a couple of others. Robby the Robot was already built by Fred Barton, but he modified it in order to “motorize and computerize some of his systems.” Apparently in need of some extra space in his house, these robot’s creator has put the entire robo-menagerie up for sale on eBay.

As you can see in the video above, both Robby and B9 light up in sync with audio tracks from a classic episode of Lost in Space, called “War of the Robots.” C-3PO, on the other hand, seems a bit more dignified. He’s got an awesome shiny vacu-metallized finish, and his eyes LED light up when someone approaches. Despite the fact that he’s supposed to be fluent in over 6 million languages, this 3PO isn’t talking, though.

And if that’s not the only droid you’re looking for, R2 is up for sale too.

He’s completely motorized, and can be driven remotely. His dome turns, his lights work, and he even makes all sorts of appropriately droidly sounds.

Now Bender, on the other hand. He seems too busy smoking and drinking to utter a word or even move. Still, he looks pretty cool just lazing around – though you might want to keep an eye on your valuables.

Last but not least in this awesome robo-collection are these boxy ‘bots who are inspired by an image on a 1958 issue of Fantastic Universe magazine, featuring a pair of robots sitting on a bench, waiting for the bus to come.

They’re also mechanical, and their heads move back and forth and eyes blink when a motion sensor detects someone approaching. They’re also completely charming.

Wow. I am so not adding that song to iTunes. That’s what you get when you let robots sing, I suppose. That and Mr. Roboto. I think all robot videos should actually be set to ELO’s Mr. Blue Sky.

But I digress. If you’re ready to adopt this lovingly-built family of robots (or you’re readying your own robot theme park), head on over to eBay and check out the auction now. The seller says that local pickup is available in Clearwater, Florida, and I can’t imagine how you’d ship these.

I’m not a Doctor Who fan myself, but even if I was I’d still probably think this shirt is unbalanced in its variety. Where’s Doctor Doom? Dr. Strange? Dr. Fate? Dr. Arthur Light? And again, no Zoidberg?! The art’s great though. Dr. Manhattan’s giant head made me smile. You can order the shirt at Red Bubble for about $28 (USD).

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Ray created these detailed figurative Sculpey clay busts of several of the main characters from Matt Groening and David X. Cohen’s 31st Century sci-fi comedy, with the first one being of the doddering Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth.

With those goggles on his head, he sort of reminds me of the “I just do eyes” guy from Blade Runner. And woop, woop, woop, Ray also did up a nice version of Zoidberg, but he actually looks a little too dignified for my tastes. Maybe it’s that his mouth-tentacles aren’t dripping with some trash he just ate. He looks more like he belongs in a Mass Effect game or something.

His Turanga Leela is probably the creepiest looking, thanks to her single eyeball and overly symmetrical facial features. For some reason, she doesn’t freak me out so much on the show. Maybe it’s Katey Sagal’s soothing voice that keeps the whole cyclops thing in check. I’m thinking this Leela would fit in quite well in God of War IV, though, if they’re still casting.

Last, but not least is Leela’s faithful companion, Nibbler, who appears to have been inspired by a combination of a baby, chimpazees, meerkats, and a tulip. Yep, that’s what the artist himself says – at least that what I got out of this picture.

Ray says he sculpted these busts in 1/3rd scale, but I’m not sure how you can figure out how tall cartoon characters are in the first place. It’s hard to get any sense of scale from these images, but I’m betting they’re bigger than you think.

Absent from series are Fry, Bender and Hermes, and Amy Wong, but I’m betting that Ray will eventually add them to his menagerie. Personally, I’d like to see Flexo instead of Bender. I always preferred his goatee.

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I’ve seen many a Bender creation and a ton of toy Benders, but I think these may be the cutest ever. Stuff like this just makes you smile.

That’s because this Bender utters a variety of snarky remarks with the push of a button.

Of course, Talking Bender says “Bite my shiny metal ass!,” but that’s just plain obvious. On the other hand, gems like “Hasta La Vista, meatbag!” and “I’ll open my own theme park, with blackjack and hookers. In fact, forget the park!” are the real reason to pick one of these up now.

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In addition to his sassy witticisms, Bender stands 9-inches tall, has bendable (of course) arms, and a hollow chest cavity you can store your tiniest possessions inside. Proving, as we already knew, that Bender has no heart (we already knew his liver was gone.) He also comes with interchangeable eyeballs, which let you choose between a variety of moods, ranging from “deer caught in the headlights”, to “pissed off” to “hung over.”

So what are you waiting for, meatbag? Head over to ThinkGeek now, and grab your own Talking Bender figure for $24.99(USD).

The Slurm Energy Drink was first featured in the 1999 Futurama episode Fry and the Slurm Factory. It was the 13th episode of the first season, and if you don’t remember what Slurm actually is, check out this link for further info. Needless to say that Slurm’s only redeeming quality was that it was highly addictive.

Slurm energy drink actually came out back in 2008, but is now considered a “collectors item” so it’s selling for the ridiculous price of $29.95 over on Amazon. Ride the wave on Wormulon with Slurms McKenzie!

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The other figures include Zapp Brannigan, Mom from Mom Robots, Morbo, Lrrr, the Robot Devil and two surprise characters (Sal and..?). The figurines are part of a limited edition, so once they run out, you’re out of luck. Each one has articulated joints and their own appropriate accessories.

Futurama Collectible Mini Figures are available for $9.99 (USD) each at ThinkGeek and they come blind-boxed, meaning that – like a box of chocolates – you never know which one you’re going to get. It’s kind of like trading cards. Since the characters look like they’ve been baby-fied, they kind of reminds me of the Muppet Babies – or Future Babies.

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You have to admit that Bender is one of the most likable robots on TV, given his sunny disposition. Although I’m not sure if the kid wearing the toque should be having her mind corrupted by watching Futurama yet, adults sure can enjoy it. I guess that’s why the hat is covering up her eyes and ears.

All in all, it looks pretty amazing, although not as amazing as the artist’s Bender toilet paper cozy…

While these items were gifts for Cheewawamomma’s friends and family, you can probably order some custom-designed toques and toilet paper cozies over at her Etsy shop.

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Each of these Series 1 Futurama plush toys is about 11 inches tall, and you have a choice between Bender, Dr. Zoidberg, and Nibbler.

You can find all three of them over at Entertainment Earth for $25 (USD) each. Which one do you like best?

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This handmade sculpture of Bender Bending Rodriguez not only is awesome, he’s life-size. Yep this metal bender sculpture stands 5-feet, 8-inches tall (from the tip of his antenna) and weighs in somewhere between 40 and 50 pounds. He’s made from various recycled materials including a water heater tank, propane bottles, hubcaps, and a fire extinguisher, among other things.

Bender even has a functional chest door, so you can hide whatever stolen goodies you’d like inside his capacious metal chest cavity.

Unfortunately he doesn’t come with a cigar or a bottle of beer, but here’s what he could look like if you added those:

According to the artist, this Bender “won’t swipe your wallet or drink all your beer.” I don’t know about the beer part, but at $3,000 (plus $100 for US shipping), I’m pretty sure your wallet will feel a little lighter if you decide to bring him home from the 30th century.

Fry was hand-embroidered by Malarie, the owner of the Etsy shop It’s A Stitch. She kept her cotton and hemp creation in the hoop so that Fry could be displayed as wall art.

I really like this Fry guy, but it looks like he’s already been sold. Ah well, you can always request a custom order and see if she’ll stitch you one. Maybe Zoidberg instead.

To be honest, I haven’t watched The Simpsons in a long time. I grew tired of the moral in each episode. Thankfully, there is no moral in Futurama. If you have trouble figuring it out, here’s a hint. Fry, Bender, Lela, Amy, and Zoidberg are in the first row. In the second, you have Scruffy, Hermes, Professor, Zapp Brannigan and Kiff.

If you’re color blind, they won’t look like much – or they might just look like whoever you want them to be.

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This funny animated gif is from Futurama, and if you haven’t watched the new episodes on the Comedy Central, you should. They are pretty funny and outrageous. The whole gang is back after Fox canceled the show. Twice, I think. Oh, Fox, what will they do next?

My favorite Futurama episodes are the ones that involve robots in some way or form. I remember the episode with the Secret Robot Council from season 1. It made me think about the possibility of having future robot masters around, who’d dominate us, kind of like in Terminator. Ah, how pleasant.

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These great posters were made by John Dayluke and are dedicated to Futurama fans everywhere. John is a fan himself and had a lot of fun putting these movie mashup posters together.

The Back to the Futurama is great, but I have no idea what the deal is with the Pearl Harbor one – and besides, that was a terrible movie.

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The flexible-armed robot on the BeerBot T-shirt actually makes me think of Bender from Futurama, which just started its sixth season on Comedy Central, and does not have its own beer-bottle opener t-shirt (yet.) The t-shirt costs $20 over at ThinkGeek, and who knows, maybe with this t-shirt, you’ll become the life of the party. Or maybe you’ll just be a loser with a bottle opener on your shirt.

Honestly, I have a feeling that this  gimmick won’t last long. After a few parties, I bet that it will rip off. What do you think? Is it worth it as a novelty item, or would you prefer to just spend your $20 bucks on 1600 Microsoft Points for your Xbox 360?

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I stopped watching The Simpsons a long time ago, but I have always enjoyed the craziness of Futurama. The show doesn’t have any pretenses to teach moral lessons, which is what I really disliked in The Simpsons after a while. It’s just always been a bit more edgy – and with more geek appeal.

It’s great to see this show on another network after Fox canceled it. Anyway, if you haven’t seen the show before this season, you should get this DVD package which will get you totally caught up to speed on the antics of Bender, Leela, Fry, Dr. Zoidberg and the whole Planet Express crew. The collection sells for $105 (USD) over at Amazon.

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Metalworker Des Bromilow has now built a life-sized replica of Bender. His version comes complete with a cigar and that beard that Bender never wears.

Des has put together a series of posts in which he details meticulously at how he put Bender together. This is kind of amazing if you ask me. All in all, it’s an amazingly good replica of the real Bender, even though there has never been a real Bender, since he’s a cartoon character, but hey, I still like it!

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This Bender Bending Rodriguez iPhone case could be just the thing you’re looking for. And while his shiny metal ass is nowhere to be seen on this handmade felt case, there’s no doubt that you’re a Futurama freak when you whip this thing out of your pocket. And if you act in the next 4.2 milliseconds, you’ll get the matching Bender plush keychain for absolutely free! Actually, it just happens to be part of the $24 (USD) bundle that includes both the case and the keychain, but that last sentence sounded so much better to me.

Check out the Bender iPhone case, keychains and a bunch of other really cool handmade stuff over at nokomomo’s Etsy shop.

The brain slugs of Futurama were pastrified using gum paste for the slug’s body, royal icing for the eyes, flower stamen for the antennae, and cherry butter cream for brains, all on top of poor vanilla cupcakes. Bake them at your own risk.

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Retro game maker/Futurama fan Shinobi is putting the finishing touches on a playable homage to the hysterical scene that features aliens from the planet Nintendoo 64, ready to bear down on Earth with all three of their different kinds of ships. The game is still a work-in-progress, but Shinobi has been kind enough to post a brief video clip of the game play.

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There’s no word yet on when you’ll be able to download the game, but it’ll be available over on Shinobi’s Place in the not too distant future (hopfully, we won’t be waiting until the 31st century). In the mean time, sit back and enjoy the original clip from Futurama, courtesy of Comedy Central.

Increase speed, drop down and reverse direction!

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