ATC Circus "Robot" Car: I Think Not

[Hymie]

I've got a bone to pick regarding ATC's so-called (in various wordings) Circus Robot Car. I don't think the driver is -- or ever was -- intended to be a "robot clown." It's pretty clear to me that ATC just used the robot stamping they had and just made a square-headed clown (which otherwise doesn't even resemble a robot). And, of course, the box says nothing about a robot. Am I wrong about this? If I am, please correct me and I will happily resist any further impulse to rant about it. Thanks!

[Brian..]

The Circus Car is the one of a beautiful series of Mercedes space cars. That's really all it takes to make it popular.  Besides, the clown has a head bristling with antennas.

 

I see your point, though.  Where do you draw the line? Ultimately it's a matter of taste.

 

This is the Weather Forecaster. It's very clearly not a space toy but I guarantee that every serious space toy collector would love to have it in their collection.  Why? Because it just belongs in the category. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[zebedee]

The prop flying robot car is my favourite but now when I look at it the robot reminds me of the Chinese wind up version and it puts me off it  Brian's right though would love the weather car. 

[Hymie]

I agree wholeheartedly -- and I almost pulled together some resources to buy a nice circus car on offer a little while back. I'd love to have one, robotness questions notwithstanding (it is indeed a gorgeous toy, as is the Weather Car). I just wondered if I was the only one ever to make this observation on the record. As always, thanks for the comments...