I think what I like most about this toy is that it is designed and packaged in a retro-style reminiscent of the classic wind-up tin robots of the '50s. As such, it probably wouldn't keep most modern kids entertained for long (nor survive their physical abuse) but it's really something targeted toward older collectors anyway. Mine will adorn my office desk.

I love bender  Sep 15, 2011
By AngryD
This guy is awesome... It seems like nowadays EVERYTHING is made of plastic.. Bender is made of metal, and has an actual mechanism that you wind up to make him walk. I don't know if I'd put this in the hands of a small child, but since Bender is an alcoholic theif, that copletely lacks compassion for anybody except himself, he probably isn't exactly a good role model for a kid anyway. But I think he's AWESOME, and so is this toy!!

This ain't for kids; a robot that smokes ciggies and guzzles booze!  Feb 15, 2008
By Twiddles42
There. Politically incorrect diatribe aside, this isn't for kids.

When I got mine, and upon removing the packaging of my lovable rascal, there was this funky smell and Bender had a slick feel to the case. So I'd advise washing it, and your hands, before really winding him up.

Bender is reasonably well built, and at 9" is a terrific size. And unlike the reflective version, this one's color is accurate to what you see on TV (I bought both reflective and matte versions and love them both equally.)

Best of all, he's educational because, when people ask, I say "He's the lovable rascal from 'Futurama', a show written by a bunch of folks with PhDs!"

Not a bad price, but wash or burn (and/or get high from the smell)...


So now I've got to ask -- they had the Gender Bender model... why not the parallel universe Gold one, preferably reflective too? :)