ROBERT THE ROBOT, VERSION 3 - IDEAL TOY - USA

Name on robot: none
Nickname: Variation #3
Manufacturer: Ideal Toy Corporation, Hollis 23, N.Y.
Catalog/Box Number: 4049
Patent Number: D-174,588
Timeline Date: 1956 through 1959
Power source - 1 "D" cell battery to light head (eyes, mouth and antenna). The red knob on the chest is the "on/off" switch.
Actions: Manual remote control crank to move forward or backwards and turn right or left. Talks: When crank on the back is turned, an internal record rotates and says: "I am Robert Robot, mechanical man. Drive me and steer me wherever you can. I am Robert Robot, mechanical man." Spring loaded hands permit objects to be held in them. Arms can be manually adjusted.
Additional info: "Pat. Pend. Talking Device Mfd. By Ted Duncan, Inc." United States