Don Y
2024-04-02 12:55:38 UTC
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Bill Sloman
2024-04-02 13:24:34 UTC
Daleks were famous as the cheapest and least convincing aliens ever seen
on a TV screen.
The image presented seems to be of some things that might do something
practical, and are not nearly tawdry enough to qualify as Daleks.
on a TV screen.
The image presented seems to be of some things that might do something
practical, and are not nearly tawdry enough to qualify as Daleks.
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Bill Sloman, Sydney
Bill Sloman, Sydney
Martin Brown
2024-04-02 14:34:38 UTC
Post by Bill Sloman
Daleks were famous as the cheapest and least convincing aliens ever seen
on a TV screen.
I disagree. Daleks were properly scary monsters for youngsters at theDaleks were famous as the cheapest and least convincing aliens ever seen
on a TV screen.
time. I used to have the Punch dalek cartoon framed on my office wall.
https://magazine.punch.co.uk/image/I0000ZvleumhOmDo
One of my friends has a full size ex BBC one in his living room.
Cybermen were much scarier though because they *could* climb stairs.
Even if they looked a lot like blokes in silver boilersuits with
accordions and plumbing for ears. Modern ones are much tougher looking.
It was the menacing sing song modulated voices that made them so weird.
Ring modulators were cutting edge stuff back then.
Modern Dr Who episodes are made to a much higher standard. And Daleks
can now fly which neatly gets them out of the staircase bind.
Post by Bill Sloman
The image presented seems to be of some things that might do something
practical, and are not nearly tawdry enough to qualify as Daleks.
If you want a really badly made Dr Who alien "The Ark in Space, 1974" isThe image presented seems to be of some things that might do something
practical, and are not nearly tawdry enough to qualify as Daleks.
one such. Amazing what you can do with green paint and bubblewrap.
https://randomwhoness.com/2016/11/11/imagination-bubble-wrap-and-the-ark-in-space-1974/
If you go even further back there were plenty of worse aliens in the
likes of "Plan 9 from Outer Space". A film that was so bad that it
became good again and had a cult following (along with others of that
ilk). I can't recall the film now but another alien was obviously two
blokes under a carpet!
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Martin Brown
Martin Brown
Don Y
2024-04-02 15:03:41 UTC
We had thought of putting a proper TARDIS in the back yard -- but figured the
reference would be lost on most folks. (extra points to make it larger on
the inside!!!)
Sort of like the Star Wars trilogies: A swats B; B swats A; A swats B; ...
<yawn>
Any time-travel-related story too often falls on "let's go to a different
time" to get the writers out of a bind and save them from having to think up
some truly original plot. The "magic wand" solution.
"aliens" in the sci-fi serieses of the day: Lost in Space, Voyage to
the Bottom of the Sea, Star Trek, etc. Often, guys dressed in rubber
suits -- that were rePAINTed from one episode to the next to create
an entirely new alien!
<frown>
[we used to make *active* Tribbles in college and drop them in/near
folks' beds to be "discovered" when the room had gone quiet enough to sleep]
OTOH, Robbie the Robot (/Forbidden Planet/, /The Invisible Boy/, etc.)
epitomizes what a robot *should* look like! (though the newest rendering
of Marvin is an amusing, modern take -- the original was depressingly
pathetic!)
And who can forget Godzilla's floppy rubber tail (that defied the physics
of scale -- along with everything ELSE on the set!)?
Or, the ants in /Them!/?
reference would be lost on most folks. (extra points to make it larger on
the inside!!!)
Post by Martin Brown
Cybermen were much scarier though because they *could* climb stairs. Even if
they looked a lot like blokes in silver boilersuits with accordions and
plumbing for ears. Modern ones are much tougher looking.
The whole problem with Dr Who is that these things just keep recurring.Cybermen were much scarier though because they *could* climb stairs. Even if
they looked a lot like blokes in silver boilersuits with accordions and
plumbing for ears. Modern ones are much tougher looking.
Sort of like the Star Wars trilogies: A swats B; B swats A; A swats B; ...
<yawn>
Any time-travel-related story too often falls on "let's go to a different
time" to get the writers out of a bind and save them from having to think up
some truly original plot. The "magic wand" solution.
Post by Martin Brown
If you want a really badly made Dr Who alien "The Ark in Space, 1974" is one
such. Amazing what you can do with green paint and bubblewrap.
https://randomwhoness.com/2016/11/11/imagination-bubble-wrap-and-the-ark-in-space-1974/
If you go even further back there were plenty of worse aliens in the likes of
"Plan 9 from Outer Space". A film that was so bad that it became good again and
had a cult following (along with others of that ilk). I can't recall the film
now but another alien was obviously two blokes under a carpet!
In the 60's, the introduction of color TV made for some truly sillyIf you want a really badly made Dr Who alien "The Ark in Space, 1974" is one
such. Amazing what you can do with green paint and bubblewrap.
https://randomwhoness.com/2016/11/11/imagination-bubble-wrap-and-the-ark-in-space-1974/
If you go even further back there were plenty of worse aliens in the likes of
"Plan 9 from Outer Space". A film that was so bad that it became good again and
had a cult following (along with others of that ilk). I can't recall the film
now but another alien was obviously two blokes under a carpet!
"aliens" in the sci-fi serieses of the day: Lost in Space, Voyage to
the Bottom of the Sea, Star Trek, etc. Often, guys dressed in rubber
suits -- that were rePAINTed from one episode to the next to create
an entirely new alien!
<frown>
[we used to make *active* Tribbles in college and drop them in/near
folks' beds to be "discovered" when the room had gone quiet enough to sleep]
OTOH, Robbie the Robot (/Forbidden Planet/, /The Invisible Boy/, etc.)
epitomizes what a robot *should* look like! (though the newest rendering
of Marvin is an amusing, modern take -- the original was depressingly
pathetic!)
And who can forget Godzilla's floppy rubber tail (that defied the physics
of scale -- along with everything ELSE on the set!)?
Or, the ants in /Them!/?
Clive Arthur
2024-04-02 17:13:00 UTC
On 02/04/2024 16:03, Don Y wrote:
<snip>
https://gerryanderson.fandom.com/wiki/Robert_the_Robot
I'm sure the theme music from 'Fireball XL5' - of which Robert was crew
- was used for the closing credits of the film 'Apollo 13', but I can't
find a reference. Maybe it was just UK.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=EbSFOaBySjo
<snip>
Post by Don Y
OTOH, Robbie the Robot (/Forbidden Planet/, /The Invisible Boy/, etc.)
epitomizes what a robot *should* look like! (though the newest rendering
of Marvin is an amusing, modern take -- the original was depressingly
pathetic!)
Nah, Robert was the best.OTOH, Robbie the Robot (/Forbidden Planet/, /The Invisible Boy/, etc.)
epitomizes what a robot *should* look like! (though the newest rendering
of Marvin is an amusing, modern take -- the original was depressingly
pathetic!)
https://gerryanderson.fandom.com/wiki/Robert_the_Robot
I'm sure the theme music from 'Fireball XL5' - of which Robert was crew
- was used for the closing credits of the film 'Apollo 13', but I can't
find a reference. Maybe it was just UK.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=EbSFOaBySjo
--
Cheers
Clive
Cheers
Clive
Don Y
2024-04-02 17:21:32 UTC
Post by Clive Arthur
<snip>
https://gerryanderson.fandom.com/wiki/Robert_the_Robot
Too klunky. Robbie actually LOOKED (and moved/acted) like a real robot might!<snip>
Post by Don Y
OTOH, Robbie the Robot (/Forbidden Planet/, /The Invisible Boy/, etc.)
epitomizes what a robot *should* look like! (though the newest rendering
of Marvin is an amusing, modern take -- the original was depressingly
pathetic!)
Nah, Robert was the best.OTOH, Robbie the Robot (/Forbidden Planet/, /The Invisible Boy/, etc.)
epitomizes what a robot *should* look like! (though the newest rendering
of Marvin is an amusing, modern take -- the original was depressingly
pathetic!)
https://gerryanderson.fandom.com/wiki/Robert_the_Robot
Post by Clive Arthur
I'm sure the theme music from 'Fireball XL5' - of which Robert was crew - was
used for the closing credits of the film 'Apollo 13', but I can't find a
reference. Maybe it was just UK.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=EbSFOaBySjo
I was more interested in Lady Penelope's car. It would be super coolI'm sure the theme music from 'Fireball XL5' - of which Robert was crew - was
used for the closing credits of the film 'Apollo 13', but I can't find a
reference. Maybe it was just UK.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=EbSFOaBySjo
to drive down the street as if nothing unusual about it! (and watch
other cards get into accidents at the distraction!)
Don Y
2024-04-02 17:23:35 UTC
I was more interested in Lady Penelope's car. It would be super cool
to drive down the street as if nothing unusual about it! (and watch
other cards get into accidents at the distraction!)
For folks who don't understand the reference:to drive down the street as if nothing unusual about it! (and watch
other cards get into accidents at the distraction!)
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>F A B (what a joke!)
Clive Arthur
2024-04-19 09:28:40 UTC
Post by Bill Sloman
Daleks were famous as the cheapest and least convincing aliens ever seen
on a TV screen.
The image presented seems to be of some things that might do something
practical, and are not nearly tawdry enough to qualify as Daleks.
More on Dr Who...Daleks were famous as the cheapest and least convincing aliens ever seen
on a TV screen.
The image presented seems to be of some things that might do something
practical, and are not nearly tawdry enough to qualify as Daleks.
--
Cheers
Clive
Cheers
Clive
Jasen Betts
2024-04-06 11:37:21 UTC
With the cheese-shaped head it looks more B-9 from "Lost in Space"
https://www.metv.com/stories/the-robot-from-lost-in-space-was-nearly-destroyed-in-a-fire
https://www.metv.com/stories/the-robot-from-lost-in-space-was-nearly-destroyed-in-a-fire
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Jasen.
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Don Y
2024-04-06 16:19:11 UTC
Post by Jasen Betts
With the cheese-shaped head it looks more B-9 from "Lost in Space"
https://www.metv.com/stories/the-robot-from-lost-in-space-was-nearly-destroyed-in-a-fire
I think they may have been covid-related. The "heads" appear to have vents.With the cheese-shaped head it looks more B-9 from "Lost in Space"
https://www.metv.com/stories/the-robot-from-lost-in-space-was-nearly-destroyed-in-a-fire
Possibly to disperse some disinfectant? (esp if they are on motorized bases)
John Larkin
2024-04-06 18:21:07 UTC
Post by Don Y
Possibly to disperse some disinfectant? (esp if they are on motorized bases)
The actors inside need to see and beathe.Post by Jasen Betts
With the cheese-shaped head it looks more B-9 from "Lost in Space"
https://www.metv.com/stories/the-robot-from-lost-in-space-was-nearly-destroyed-in-a-fire
I think they may have been covid-related. The "heads" appear to have vents.With the cheese-shaped head it looks more B-9 from "Lost in Space"
https://www.metv.com/stories/the-robot-from-lost-in-space-was-nearly-destroyed-in-a-fire
Possibly to disperse some disinfectant? (esp if they are on motorized bases)
It's no accident that movie robots have room for people inside, or
that aliens mostly look like ugly people with rubber make-up.
Don Y
2024-04-06 19:14:31 UTC
Post by Jasen Betts
With the cheese-shaped head it looks more B-9 from "Lost in Space"
https://www.metv.com/stories/the-robot-from-lost-in-space-was-nearly-destroyed-in-a-fire
I think they may have been covid-related. The "heads" appear to have vents.With the cheese-shaped head it looks more B-9 from "Lost in Space"
https://www.metv.com/stories/the-robot-from-lost-in-space-was-nearly-destroyed-in-a-fire
Possibly to disperse some disinfectant? (esp if they are on motorized bases)
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Don Y
2024-04-06 19:10:15 UTC
Post by Jasen Betts
With the cheese-shaped head it looks more B-9 from "Lost in Space"
https://www.metv.com/stories/the-robot-from-lost-in-space-was-nearly-destroyed-in-a-fire
Ha! The unit on the right has the designation "R2Z2"! :> (can't read theWith the cheese-shaped head it looks more B-9 from "Lost in Space"
https://www.metv.com/stories/the-robot-from-lost-in-space-was-nearly-destroyed-in-a-fire
designation for the one on the left due to bad camera angle).
Nor can I read the company/model name. (I won't be driving down for a closer
look as there is nothing ELSE of interest, for me)
Also appear to have an LCD in the top surface. And, a receipt printer in
the chest?
I wonder if google's photosearch can find other pics?
Jasen Betts
2024-04-06 21:12:09 UTC
Post by Don Y
designation for the one on the left due to bad camera angle).
It appears to be "ROSIE" or "R051E" a reference to "The Jetsons"Post by Jasen Betts
With the cheese-shaped head it looks more B-9 from "Lost in Space"
https://www.metv.com/stories/the-robot-from-lost-in-space-was-nearly-destroyed-in-a-fire
Ha! The unit on the right has the designation "R2Z2"! :> (can't read theWith the cheese-shaped head it looks more B-9 from "Lost in Space"
https://www.metv.com/stories/the-robot-from-lost-in-space-was-nearly-destroyed-in-a-fire
designation for the one on the left due to bad camera angle).
perhaps.
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Don Y
2024-04-06 22:24:08 UTC
Post by Jasen Betts
perhaps.
Ah, yes! And, looks much more like a Rosie than the R2Z2's namesake.Post by Don Y
designation for the one on the left due to bad camera angle).
It appears to be "ROSIE" or "R051E" a reference to "The Jetsons"Post by Jasen Betts
With the cheese-shaped head it looks more B-9 from "Lost in Space"
https://www.metv.com/stories/the-robot-from-lost-in-space-was-nearly-destroyed-in-a-fire
Ha! The unit on the right has the designation "R2Z2"! :> (can't read theWith the cheese-shaped head it looks more B-9 from "Lost in Space"
https://www.metv.com/stories/the-robot-from-lost-in-space-was-nearly-destroyed-in-a-fire
designation for the one on the left due to bad camera angle).
perhaps.
"Mac" would likely be an even better fit!
Don Y
2024-04-18 22:06:32 UTC
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Apparently, the "breeding pair" sold for some $3K! Wow! Glad I didn't
bid on them as my ~$25 offer (for the opportunity to take them apart
and see what's inside) would have likely offended! :>
Apparently, the "breeding pair" sold for some $3K! Wow! Glad I didn't
bid on them as my ~$25 offer (for the opportunity to take them apart
and see what's inside) would have likely offended! :>
John Larkin
2024-04-18 23:04:03 UTC
On Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:06:32 -0700, Don Y
Post by Don Y
[file removed]
Apparently, the "breeding pair" sold for some $3K! Wow! Glad I didn't
bid on them as my ~$25 offer (for the opportunity to take them apart
and see what's inside) would have likely offended! :>
How do you tell a boy Dalek from a girl Dalek?[file removed]
Apparently, the "breeding pair" sold for some $3K! Wow! Glad I didn't
bid on them as my ~$25 offer (for the opportunity to take them apart
and see what's inside) would have likely offended! :>