Manufactured by Yonezawa for Cragstan Toys, Mr. Robot stands as one of the more iconic tin robots from Japan’s golden age. Debuting in 1961, this battery-powered skirted robot featured swiveling dome lights and simple movements . Standing at 11 inches tall, Mr. Robot sported a distinctive red body adorned with a “Mr. Robot” graphic on its chest. Its clear plastic domed head, housing springs and a rotating light, added an extra dimension as it powered forward with a mysterious bump-and-go action.

Cragstan, a New York-based firm renowned for importing mechanical and battery-operated wonders from postwar Japan, introduced Mr. Robot alongside its silver counterpart, the Cragstan Robot, in 1961 and 1963 respectively. Despite variations in design and packaging, Mr. Robot’s enduring appeal persists, making pristine specimens from its limited production run highly sought after by collectors.