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Here is a collection of funky, folky robots made from a whimsical assortment of found objects. They are by Pennsylvania folk artist Kent Greenbaum, initialed and sometimes dated. These were made in the 21st c. from older parts. Each one is named and numbered, with its own personality. They are priced individually, with a discount for a group.

Robot from found objectsThe first robot is labeled "R92 Host" and dated 6/03. It has a round wooden head crowned by toothpick spikes through a metal sink strainer helmet. Its chest is labeled "Comfortair". The right arm is moveable, the left is labeled "Westinghouse". The legs are screws, springs, and wooden beads, mounted on a wooden base. There is a whistle attached to its back. It stands 13" high by 5" wide by about 3" deep. Some of the toothpicks are replaced, otherwise the condition is excellent. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: CKCW.   Robot made from found objects ... Front view, with a soda can for scale ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... Another view from above ... From below.

Robot from found objectsThis white robot is "R126 PAK". It has six arms made from coiled metal that can be moved and bent into almost any position. Two of the arms have large fishhooks dangling from the ends. Its head is made from an electrical fitting. The chest is decorated with costume jewelry and a metal insignia that reads "Ever Forward". The base is unpainted wood. It is 10 1/4" high by approximately 10" wide by about 5" deep, depending on how you position the arms. The condition is excellent. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: CKHC.   White robot with six arms, with a soda can for scale ... Another angle ... Third view ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... From below.

Robot from found objectsThis is "RN5 ZAP", with a red wood and gray metal body and a reflector on its head. The arms are coiled metal that can be moved and bent into almost any position. The chest has copper wiring, a small light bulb, and a metal insignia that reads "Let's Go". The base is unpainted wood. It is 8 3/4" high by about 7" wide by about 5" deep, depending on how you position the arms. The condition is excellent. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: CKHP.   Red and silver robot ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.

Robot from found objectsThis blue robot is "R21 Conducta". It has something of a fishing theme, with a cork head that swivels, moveable arms made from fishing lures, and a box with fish hooks. There is a metal insignia on its chest that reads "Conducta" with scales of justice and crossed spears. The base is a box of playing cards. It is 9" high by 4" wide by about 4" deep depending on where the arms are positioned. The condition is excellent. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: CKCR.   Blue robot, with a soda can for scale ... Another angle ... A third view ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... From below.

Robot from found objectsThis green robot is "R19 Capper". Its arms are bottle openers, one marked "Pabst Blue Ribbon", the other "Ortlieb's Premium Beer". The head is topped with a fishing reel crank. The chest has a red knob marked "Clear", a piece of costume jewelry, and a metal insignia with a plane inside stylized wings. The base is unpainted wood. It stands 10" high by 2 3/4" by 2 3/4", in excellent condition. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: CKHA.   Green robot ... Front view, with a soda can for scale ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... From below.

Robot from found objectsThis red robot is "R39 Prop". It has a propeller on its back that spins, a sliding metal latch on front, and moveable arms. Electrical wire makes a halo around its head. The base is a box of cards. It is 8 1/2" high by 3 1/2" wide by about 3" deep, in excellent condition. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: CKCK.   Red robot ... Front view, with a soda can for scale ... Another angle ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... From below.

Robot from found objectsThis black robot is "R15 Turbiac". Both arms are moveable and the brass head turns. There is an "AMVETS American Veterans of World War II" medallion on its chest. The base is made from four wooden blocks glued to a square of corrugated cardboard. The size is 10 1/2" high by 4" wide by about 5" deep. It is in excellent condition. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: CKHS.   Black robot, with a soda can for scale ... Another angle ... Third view ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... From below.

Robot from found objectsThis blue robot is "RN9 Coil". There is a heavy copper coil and a metal insignia marked "United States Army Communications Command" on its chest. The arms are moveable, and the legs are also coils. The base is unpainted wood. It is 9 1/2" high by 2 5/8" wide by about 5" deep, in excellent condition. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: CKHT.   Blue robot ... Front view, with a soda can for scale ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view.

Robot from found objectsThis yellow robot is "R16 Spotter". The arms are drawing compasses with sharp points. There is a metal military insignia on its chest. It is mounted on a box of "Scorpio" playing cards. The height is 9 1/2" by 3 1/2" wide by 2 1/2" deep, in excellent condition. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: CKCO.   Yellow robot ... Front view, with a soda can for scale ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... From below.

 


 

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