Gakken Co-Robot Kit
erco gives a thumbs up and a moderate "buy" recommendation just because this thing is unique and hard to find. The Gakken Co-Robot has been rebranded "Tumbling Robot" and is available from a US seller for $37 http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Elenco-Jr-Scientist-TUMBLING-ROBOT-Kit-Fun-Robotics-Gift-for-Kids-Ages-8-/281152252276?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item4175fae974
Edit: cheaper prices below in post #2
Maker Shed used to carry it, but no more. More info at http://www.coolgizmotoys.com/2008/05/co-robot-kit-by-gakken.html
An all-mechanical one-motor walking humanoid robot kit that falls down regularly (due to its fairly spastic motions and erratic walking gait) but always self-rights due to an ingenious mechanism. Supposedly $20 in Japan, but I've never seen it in the US for less than the $37 above. Somebody had 'em for ~$50 on Ebay awhile back. The perfect gift for the robogeek who has everything. Yes, this robogeek has one and enjoys showing it to people!
Edit: cheaper prices below in post #2
Maker Shed used to carry it, but no more. More info at http://www.coolgizmotoys.com/2008/05/co-robot-kit-by-gakken.html
An all-mechanical one-motor walking humanoid robot kit that falls down regularly (due to its fairly spastic motions and erratic walking gait) but always self-rights due to an ingenious mechanism. Supposedly $20 in Japan, but I've never seen it in the US for less than the $37 above. Somebody had 'em for ~$50 on Ebay awhile back. The perfect gift for the robogeek who has everything. Yes, this robogeek has one and enjoys showing it to people!
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Or Tower for $30, IDK shipping: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDGUF
Or Amazon for $31, free ship: http://www.amazon.com/Jr-Scientist-Series-Tumbling-EDU-62019/dp/B00A01IHRC
Highly recommended!