1. MR. ROBOTO
Is he embarrassed? Overheated? All we know for sure is that Pearl River’s Red Face Robot is made of tin and carries a wrench. 3-by-6 inches. Not recommended for children.
Cost: $10. 800-878-2446, pearlriver.com
2. MECHANICAL MOUSE
Milwaukee artist Bill O’Neil was inspired by retro Japanese designs in the making of his Vintage Robot Mousepad.
Cost: $14.95. billoneil.etsy.com
3. LIGHT-LIKE
Spot-on in a kid’s room or glam (with a sense of humor) in a modern living room, this ceramic lamp base wears a metallic finish. 4 1/2-by-17 inches. Shade not included
Cost: $30. Urban Outfitters, 800-282-2200, urbanoutfitters.com
4. MAN-MADE
Chicago craft den Renegade Handmade currently has several robot goodies in-store, including these adorable stoneware coffee mugs, made by artist Danmade Ceramics.
Cost: $36. Renegade Handmade, 1924 W. Division St., 773-227-2707
5. BOT PLATE
The Museum of Contemporary Art’s Director of Retail Operations first detected a robot invasion about two years ago. That’s when he brought these Robot plates to the museum’s gift shop. 7-inches square.
Cost: $8. MCA Chicago Store, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-280-2660, mcachicagostore.org
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