General Auction including Antiques & Collectables, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)

General Auction including Antiques & Collectables, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)

Catalogue

Lot 84: WowWee Robosapien Remote-Controlled Robotic Toy

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Start price: £10

Estimated price: £20 - £40

Buyer's Premium:

A WowWee Robosapien biomorphic robotic humanoid toy, first released in 2004. The figure is constructed from moulded white and black plastic and features multiple articulated joints designed to perform various functions including walking, dancing, and grasping objects. This is a remote-activated toy featuring Applied Biomorphic Robotics. The packaging indicates it is capable of over 67 pre-programmed functions, including karate chops, picking up and throwing objects, and four different programming modes. The robot is powered by D cell batteries. The item is housed in its original window-front cardboard retail box. The reverse of the box bears the manufacturer mark Manufactured and distributed by Wowwee Ltd. copyright 2004 Wowwee Ltd. Internal accessories include the remote control and a small black bucket.


Condition report:

The robot is in used condition with visible age-related yellowing and discolouration to the white plastic components, particularly on the torso and legs. The mechanical functions and electronic components have not been tested. The original retail box is in poor to fair condition, displaying significant wear, including creasing, corner scuffing, and multiple tears to both the cardboard and the clear plastic window. A retail price sticker is present on the top left of the window.