“COBOT” STAR WARS/R2-D2–INSPIRED COCA-COLA RC ROBOT.
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$280.83 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Auction #199 - Part II
Item numbers 973 through 2378 in auction 199
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Item Description
1.25x8.5x11” tall box contains 8.75” tall remote-controlled robot which is a miniature version of a 4’ tall, full-size robot designed by Coca-Cola in the late 1970s as a promotional tool for supermarket and trade show appearances in 1979. “Cobot” is an amalgam of “Coke” and “Robot” and Cobot’s design is blatantly based on that of Ralph McQuarrie’s design of the beloved chirping android R2-D2 from the Star Wars films. For this design, R2-D2's body has been replaced with that of a “Enjoy Coca-Cola” soda can body with simulated wires running to back legs which are connected to 3 tiny “Coca-Cola” soda bottles on feet. The late 1970s Coca-Cola catch phrase “Have A Coke And A Smile” is referenced by lit display with “Smile” text on Cobot’s head. Domed head moves slightly left and right as red light flashes and Cobot beeps loudly. Does not move forward or reverse though wheels make slight attempt to move. O/w Exc./N. Mint. Comes with 4.75” long hand-held RC “Cobot Control” labeled controller, label also having “Coca-Cola” name. N. Mint. Box has art illustration of Cobot on alien planet surface with scene showing child holding remote control. Another image shows astronaut with lunar lander on moon standing beside Cobot. Box has scattered edge/corner tip wear. .5” and 7” tears to lid flap. Fine-. A must-have for collectors of Coca-Cola, robots and Star Wars.
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