A screen-matched animatronic Scorponok head from Michael Bay's sci-fi adventure Transformers.

During the Decepticon Blackout's attack on the US SOCCENT Forward Operations Base in Qatar, his symbiotic counterpart Scorponok was ejected. As the surviving soldiers trekked through the desert to safety, Scorponok stalked the unit, eventually ambushing them outside a Bedouin village. This animatronic head screen-matches the moment when it peeked out of the sand to spy on the soldiers.

The arachnoid robot Scorponok was brought to life on screen almost entirely using CGI; the only physical components created were the head and tail, built and operated by the talented crew at KNB EFX.

The head is constructed around a steel frame, with assorted hinges, springs and supports, and includes a variety of moving parts controlled with cables: two side panels can move in and out independently; a set of small and large mandibles can be made to pinch together; and the large forward-facing eyes can twitch left and right. Covering the surface are fibreglass panels decorated with rivets, scuffs and other distressing effects to make the head appear battle-worn.

It is painted metallic grey and faux bronze, with black accents and splatter effect to add to the aged appearance. "USAF 680360" is stencilled in black paint on the left panel. Sand from the desert-based film set is still present, and a patch of gaffer tape is adhered to the top of the head. This, most likely, was to achieve the trickling sand effect when the robot emerged from the ground. The head comes with a custom-made mounting point to attach it to a secure wall surface.

Materials: Ferrous Metal, Fibreglass.

As this item contains electronic components, every effort has been made to describe them accurately. However, no guarantee or warranty is made as to the functionality, lifespan or safety of those components. It is entirely incumbent on the new owner to satisfy themselves as to their safe use and maintenance.