Raygun Robot

($1,800 at uncommongoods.com)

Like Bender’s long-lost cousin cobbled from a thrift shop, Raygun Robot stands 48 inches high as a hodgepodge of coffee thermoses and other recycled parts. More than an “overgrown night light,” the illuminating Raygun Robot serves as a fine homage to sci-fi kitsch. Each handmade Raygun Robot is one of a kind (better be at that price) and comes with a 15-25 watt tubular light bulb.

Robot Saka Karakuri

($8.99 at perpetualkid.com)

Who says robots only come in hard shells? From Japanese designer Keisuke Saka comes this charming paper robot you cut, fold and glue yourself. Marvel at the paper robot’s delicate design and motion. You’ll never look at a paper construct the same way again.

Technorobot

($11.99 at kleargear.com)

If you want to dumb down the robot DIY, Technorobot offers robo-fun with far simpler assembly. (Ages 8 and up if you can handle it.) The robot looms large at 9.5 inches in height when assembled, and its arms move when it runs.

Streamline Whimsy Robot Digital Alarm Clock

($13.49 sale price at peanutgallerygifts.com)

It’s always a good time for robot goodness, especially when said time comes from a cutesy robot alarm clock. Said robot clock also has a snooze feature so you can get more time to dream of electric sheep.

Cam-10 Micro Walking Robot

($14.99 at thinkgeek.com)

Though it stands a mere 4-inches in height, the Cam-10 most definitely walks tall. And like the coolest little robots, it’s cute with just a hint of menace in its design. (Hey, those eyes look a little creepy.) Available in black or clear.

René A. Guzman | 210SA contributor