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A battle-damaged NS-5 robot from Alex Proyas' sci-fi thriller I, Robot. Although most of the film's robots were computer-generated, full-size practical models were required for certain scenes, including the climactic battle between humans and the army of NS-5s controlled by the supercomputer V.I.K.I.

This robot comprises numerous components affixed to a metal armature. These include a hollow cast-acrylic chestplate with a frosted gold-tone finish; a pair of forearms; a pair of feet and calves (one of which is painted black); pale gold-coloured resin shoulder, elbow, and knee joints; black plastic mesh cords, which form the muscle-like upper arms and thighs; a gold-coloured resin pelvis; and a hollow plastic head featuring lifelike acrylic eyes with blue irises.

The neck, shoulders and left elbow move and pivot at the joints. Wiring is housed inside the chest, spilling out of its lower end towards the pelvis. The NS-5 exhibits extensive intentional damage. This includes a bullet hole in the left temple, melted holes in the chest, chips to the plastic, frayed mesh cords, black-and-brown paintwork imitating burns, cut wires, and a missing little finger on the left hand. The lot comes presented on a custom-made metal display stand, and is accompanied by a photograph of the robot Sonny (Alan Tudyk) autographed by Tudyk in blue pen. Dimensions: 53 cm x 58 cm x 186 cm (21" x 23" x 73 1/4")

Contains electronics; see electronics notice in the Buyer's Guide.

Special shipping required; see special shipping notice in the Buyer's Guide.

Estimate: £4,000 - 8,000 †Δ

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