Toy Fair: Bunkbots, cute, world-dominating plush robots

I don’t know about you, but I don’t want my kids playing with GI Joe and Barbie, I want them playing with robots so they’ll grow up to be just like Jason Hilbourne, former electrical engineer for Apple and Sun, and current designer of Bunk Bots. This line of 10 different plush robots stand about 8″ tall, and each has a different configuration of arms and tools. They all have a different backstory and real robot they are based on too, and have names like Pinch, Tracks, Commando Stepper and Ninja Servo (my favorite). They retail for around $15, available from Urban Outfitters (though they’re cheaper from WizardSleeveToys), and they’re available in some retail shops in Portland, where the designer is from. — Nate Heasley

1. [styrofoam]

   They look like Ugli dolls for nerdier nerds.

   And if I were to run across them in a store, I’d probably pick some up.

2. [cinemajay]

   Looks like fresh meat for Ugli Dolls attorneys.