The Making Of A Tiny Robot Pumpkin Patch

Tiny Robot pumpkin original sculpture.

Here I've created a mold box out of foam core. The pumpkin is screwed to the bottom so he doesn't float around after I pour the rubber silicone.

Full of silicone, it turns into a firm rubber overnight.

The result after casting.

Priming and Sanding

Finishing up sanding in preparation for the primer.

Leg assembly

Second stage of primer

Starting to base them out

After the molds are ready, they must be sanded for a smoother finish, but also adds some grit for the primer to stick to. The grey primer makes it easier to see what parts still need to be smoothed out, so I can go back and sand some more. The legs have to be assembled, so at this point the toys still have a level of individuality in them.

TRF Meets Toyrantula

For the past few months I've been working in an animation studio in Burbank, CA on illustration & character design, songwriting, and have the incredible opportunity to have my own TRF storefront on an upcoming online toy store called Toyrantula. The site will soon feature various independent artists' collections. Each of us have been given the task of creating our very own tribute spider so I've been taking pictures throughout my process of sculpting, mold-making, and all of the painstaking steps involved (forgive the photo quality). By painstaking I mean totally awesome if you love that sort of thing. Which I do. Currently, as you may know, each Tiny Robot is a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork, and can get a little pricey. The vinyls produced through Toyrantula will be limited editions, but will allow the opportunity to purchase more than one of the same design! Fun, right?! Behold, my TRF Spider! Here's to Toyrantula!

Fwankenstein

 

"Fwankenstein" is the third to be created in Tiny Robot Factory's Halloween Series. Happy Halloween from TRF!

Am I Your Mummy?

Happy Halloween from Tiny Robot Factory! "Am I Your Mummy?" is the second-ever themed robot from TRF. Vampire robot shown is not included. This little mummy stands alone without the usual base and should be kept in a safe place. He has no exposed wire but still shouldn't be given to small children. This is a collectible one-of-a-kind piece of art and should be regarded as such. This lil robot mummy just wants a home to wander around in.

Want to adopt? Find him here.

I Could Bite You

Happy Halloween from Tiny Robot Factory! This is the first-ever themed robot from TRF and just in time for Halloween. This little guy is 3" tall with his antenna reaching 3.5". He stands on his own without the standard base the other robots have so he can rest nicely in his soft lined wooden coffin. He is wearing a tiny custom-made hand-sewn cape. "I Could Bite You" is fragile and should be placed out of harm's way where he can loom over you without worrying about being tipped over....he has more important things to think about like watching you sleep....

Want to adopt? He's listed here.

Off To Denmark

Yaaay! We found a home together! We've packed up our things and have left for Denmark today. Wish us luck!

Adopted!

Congratulations tiny color-bot, you found a new home! The Factory will miss you!

Office Bot

Your office is a fantastic place for an adopted robot to sit safely and keep an eye on you.....I have 5 looking at me...right...now.

Family Photo

Just posted all of the available for adoption robots! Find them here!