Sep 16, 2006 12:00 PM

Slideshow: The Age of Cheap, Plastic Robots

credit Photo: Lore SjöbergI have no face and I must bark. credit Photo: Lore SjöbergThis is my cheesy-looking plastic weapon. There are many like it, but this one is mine. credit Photo: Lore SjöbergPlease put down your weapon. You have 29 seconds to comply. credit Photo: Lore SjöbergThe rare-but-majestic Glow-Eyed Deskhound.

credit Photo: Lore Sjöberg
I have no face and I must bark.

credit Photo: Lore Sjöberg
This is my cheesy-looking plastic weapon. There are many like it, but this one is mine.

credit Photo: Lore Sjöberg
Please put down your weapon. You have 29 seconds to comply.

credit Photo: Lore Sjöberg
The rare-but-majestic Glow-Eyed Deskhound.

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