Robotakons

Abe Sargent · 12-11-2007, 06:28 PM

I found this display of "Robotakons" in the foyer of a local Kroger's here in Ann Arbor. They are plastic robotic BattleMech looking clear guys for a buck out of a modern day gumball machine for a buck each. I really liked them, but when i do a search for "Robotakon" or "Robotakons" on google, nothing.

I didn;t get any more info, like the company that made them or anything, so if any of you see Robotakons in a store by the candy gumball machines, let me know if you can get any more info. Thanks!

-Abe

stevew · 12-11-2007, 10:51 PM

If they are someone similar to the "Homies" aka the gangbanger toy machine guys, I believe they may be produced by the company that makes Bratz.

stevew · 12-11-2007, 10:54 PM

dola-
or maybe not.

Are you looking for the Robot-Akon maybe?

Abe Sargent · 12-12-2007, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevew

dola-
or maybe not.

Are you looking for the Robot-Akon maybe?

It wasn;t hyphenated pn the display, but I typed it just now, and you are sick. Very very sick. No, I don;t want porn sites, i want these cheap plastic mech looking toys.

Passacaglia · 12-12-2007, 08:14 AM

Which Kroger did you go to? I used to work at the one on Stadium and Industrial. Good times.

MikeVic · 12-12-2007, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevew

dola-
or maybe not.

Are you looking for the Robot-Akon maybe?

Haha!

Abe Sargent · 12-12-2007, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passacaglia

Which Kroger did you go to? I used to work at the one on Stadium and Industrial. Good times.

I don't know the Ann Arbor area that well. It has a McDonald's in teh shopping center in front of it and that's the only fast food at the place.

Wolfpack · 12-12-2007, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Anxiety

I don't know the Ann Arbor area that well. It has a McDonald's in teh shopping center in front of it and that's the only fast food at the place.

Ah, you're talking about the one up on Plymouth Road. Only remember it because we occasionally ate at that McDonald's and there's a nice toy store there that my older daughter was fond of (basically a Learning Express-type store).

twothree · 12-12-2007, 01:36 PM

Did they look like this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ROBOT-FIGURINES-...QQcmdZViewItem

Passacaglia · 12-12-2007, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolfpack

Ah, you're talking about the one up on Plymouth Road. Only remember it because we occasionally ate at that McDonald's and there's a nice toy store there that my older daughter was fond of (basically a Learning Express-type store).

Oh, right. I went to that one a bunch of times, too.

Honolulu_Blue · 12-12-2007, 02:34 PM

The best Kroger in Ann Arbor is the one where Stadium turns into Maple at the intersection with Jackson, right where the Zingerman's Roadhouse is nowadays.

Back when I was in law school (sometime betwene (97-00), they re-modeled it into a Flagship Kroger. Very nice.

Abe Sargent · 12-12-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by twothree

Did they look like this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ROBOT-FIGURINES-...QQcmdZViewItem

So close, but they were clear. they actually looked like real mechs from BattleTech.

Abe Sargent · 01-14-2008, 06:33 PM

Went Back to that Kroger's Tonight. A few more pieces of info:

The vending machines are tended by a company named Folz

The robotakons display has this brand name at the bottom, "The Amusement Factory"

Made in China stamped on a Robotakon

Abe Sargent · 01-14-2008, 06:44 PM

Looks like Coinstar purchased The Amusement Factory two years ago in 2k5.

hxxp://www.coinstar.co.uk/coinstar.co.uk/uksite.nsf/PressReleases/774372?OpenDocument

Abe Sargent · 01-14-2008, 06:45 PM

Further research shows that Coinstar purchased Folz in 2k4. Going to Coinstar's website shows a link to Folz, which is still operating, but none to Amusement Factory.

cubboyroy1826 · 01-14-2008, 07:45 PM

Just saw these at a store near me and was kinda shocked to see them now for the life of me i cannot remember where the heck it was.

cubboyroy1826 · 01-14-2008, 07:52 PM

Here is a link to a photo of one of the Robotakons.

http://www.ljpic.com/showme.php?post...stmas+Shopping

sachmo71 · 01-15-2008, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cubboyroy1826

Here is a link to a photo of one of the Robotakons.

http://www.ljpic.com/showme.php?post...stmas+Shopping

Have you tried looking in...say...Japan? That country oozes cheap plastic robot crap.

Pumpy Tudors · 01-15-2008, 11:17 AM

That shit doesn't look like Akon AT ALL.

12-12-2007, 01:36 PM	#9
twothree College Prospect Join Date: May 2005	Did they look like this? http://cgi.ebay.com/ROBOT-FIGURINES-...QQcmdZViewItem Last edited by twothree : 12-12-2007 at 01:38 PM.

12-12-2007, 02:34 PM	#11
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	The best Kroger in Ann Arbor is the one where Stadium turns into Maple at the intersection with Jackson, right where the Zingerman's Roadhouse is nowadays. Back when I was in law school (sometime betwene (97-00), they re-modeled it into a Flagship Kroger. Very nice. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

01-14-2008, 06:33 PM	#13
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Went Back to that Kroger's Tonight. A few more pieces of info: The vending machines are tended by a company named Folz The robotakons display has this brand name at the bottom, "The Amusement Factory" Made in China stamped on a Robotakon __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

01-14-2008, 06:44 PM	#14
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Looks like Coinstar purchased The Amusement Factory two years ago in 2k5. hxxp://www.coinstar.co.uk/coinstar.co.uk/uksite.nsf/PressReleases/774372?OpenDocument __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

01-14-2008, 06:45 PM	#15
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Further research shows that Coinstar purchased Folz in 2k4. Going to Coinstar's website shows a link to Folz, which is still operating, but none to Amusement Factory. __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

12-11-2007, 10:51 PM	#2
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	If they are someone similar to the "Homies" aka the gangbanger toy machine guys, I believe they may be produced by the company that makes Bratz.

12-11-2007, 10:54 PM	#3
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	dola- or maybe not. Are you looking for the Robot-Akon maybe?

12-12-2007, 08:14 AM	#5
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	Which Kroger did you go to? I used to work at the one on Stadium and Industrial. Good times.

01-14-2008, 07:45 PM	#16
cubboyroy1826 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2002	Just saw these at a store near me and was kinda shocked to see them now for the life of me i cannot remember where the heck it was.

01-14-2008, 07:52 PM	#17
cubboyroy1826 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2002	Here is a link to a photo of one of the Robotakons. http://www.ljpic.com/showme.php?post...stmas+Shopping

01-15-2008, 11:17 AM	#19
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	That shit doesn't look like Akon AT ALL. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

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