Robotix R-1100 Tyrannix Parts Lot – Milton Bradley
Description:
I am the original owner of this toy.
Item is in “played with” condition. Please see photos or inquire for more details.
- 100% original
- Any questions or comments are welcome
- Offers will be considered
Notes:
-I laid out the parts according to the picture on the box to allow for comparison (see photos). Box is not included.
-The red gears may be broken.
-some corrosion on battery compartment
-these parts were in a dusty basement and will need a good dusting / wipe-down
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Additional Background Info:
Robotix is a line of toy motorizedmodular construction sets used for constructing robotic creatures, vehiclesand machines, often including action figures. Robotix toys were first marketedby the MiltonBradley Company (MB) from 1984 until 1986.[1]The 1985 cartoon series Robotix was based on thesetoys. During the 1990s and early 2000s, Robotix toys were sold by RC2 Corporation underits Learning Curve brand. Learning Curve changed the colors of the original MBtoys from mostly black and white to bright colors, introduced new parts, andexpanded the range of playsets.[2]
As of2014, Robotix toys are sold by Robotics and Things, based in Simi Valley,California, which also offers STEMenrichment programs for children.[2][3]
Robotixparts, despite originating in the United States,[4]use the metric system of measurement for their pieces. For example, they sellthree arm pieces: 50mm Arm, 75mm Arm and 100mm Arm. These parts connect using amale/female attachment system, where each connection is in the shape of anoctagon. The toy was high quality for its time of creation, featuring heavyplastics and rounded corners.
Robotixtoys were sold by the Milton BradleyCompany from 1984 until 1994. An animated series of the same name was released in1985.
Learning CurveBrands began offering Robotix sets in 1994, and continued offering themuntil 2001. The packaging at this time changed to reflect the Learning Curvename, and many new parts were added. Since 2001, Robotics and Things hascontinued to sell Robotix toys through the internet. Despite the changes indistribution, products currently available are fully backward compatible withall toys from 1984 onward. Information provided by Neil L. Friedman, Directorof "Robotics And Things" in an email dated 11/5/2007.[unreliablesource?]
In 2019,Robotics and Things retired from business and was succeeded by Robotic RiceLLC.[5]Robotic Rice has continued to sell Robotix toys until early 2021, when theyhave been forced to drop the Robotix product line due to the economicconsequences of the COVID-19pandemic.[6]
(Wikipedia)
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Robotixwere a modular motorized building system that was made by Milton Bradley from1984 through 1986. Unlike most construction toys, Robotix featured full fledgedaction figures.
A cartoon was released that was shown in the same block of programming as BigFoot. A comic book was also produced.
Argus was later sold at Radio Shack as R-4000. At some point in the late 80s or90s the series was purchased by another company and new sets were released.These included new parts and features such as a wireless remote control.
Main Sets
Small Sets
Not cataloged at this time
Accessories
Modern sets
(Partial List)