About
What’s all this about?
I make robots. I post robots. That’s pretty much the whole deal.
Why Robots?
I’ve been making my robot pouches for a number of years now, and they’ve always been a crowd favourite. One day I added a moustache. Then later I thought…. what else? I didn’t want to make them part of my regular line, so I thought doing a robot a day would be a fun way to see how creative I could be. It all kinda just took over my life. They also came about as a way to use up my multitude of vinyl off-cuts and scraps; in my other life, I make purses, and I wanted to use up these pieces in an eco-friendly way, to divert them from the waste stream.
Wait a second. What the heck are these robot pouches you started with?
And then you added a moustache?
I still don’t get it. What’s Robot Pouch?
It’s a pouch, in the shape of a robot.
So it’s a pouch for your robot?
No, the robot is the pouch. The pouch is the robot. You can put whatever you want inside.
What’s it for?
Anything you want. Some ideas: change, hair clips, Ipods, money, secrets, little things, maps to hidden treasure, a beer can, juice boxes, fruit snacks, square cookies, bits and bobs, ribbon, bits of string, a spare pair of socks, batteries, nuts, bolts, jewellery, hundred dollar bills, nickels, pennies, a very small diary, important things, origami paper, seeds, a pair of glasses, love notes, something you want hidden, something you want to remember, thread, scissors, make-up, tape.
Who are you, anyway?
I am the maker of bots! In my other life, I run Anatomy of a Skirt, a line of purses and accessories (and yes, the robot pouch). I live in Canada. I drink lots of coffee. I really like puppies and unicorns, because they are awesome. I use the word “awesome” alot. I think alot is one word (it *should* be). I make many many robots.
Can I buy your robots?
Yes you can! Check out my etsy shop for them. I might put some on my website too. Most of the robots have a limited run (usually 5-10, but sometimes more if I particularly like them). If they become very popular, I might make a website specifically for them. Bots for sale will include a link in the blog entry.
How do you price your robots?
Pricing is always tricky. I consider Robot a Day to be more of an art project than anything else, since I’m making these in a very limited run. It takes me a fair amount of time to plan and design each robot, let alone bringing my design to life. Most of these bots are limited to 5- which means you’re getting something incredibly limited. They are all made by my two hands. If you like the bots, but want a more affordable option, allow me to recommend the original robot pouch, available with or without a moustache.
How can I e-mail you?
send an e-mail to: robotgod (at) robotaday (dot) com
I have a really great idea for a robot! Do you want it?
That’s awesome! I may already have one like that planned, though- I do have a couple hundred ideas that I haven’t had time to make yet. If you really want me to make your idea, you can always contact me to do a custom order for you. Please don’t ask me to make something that’s a copyrighted character. While I’ve posted a couple of nerdy fan-girl bots, I’d really prefer not to get sued or trample all over someone else’s intellectual property.
So this is what you do with your life? Do you do this full-time?
I work on Robot a Day and Anatomy of a Skirt full-time, Monday through Friday. However, I also work part-time on weekends, so I basically work 7 days a week. That’s a great deal of working, but it lets me do what I love, which is pretty awesome. Also, I do actually do other things with my life besides sew and work…. you know, once in awhile.
Why are your bots limited edition! I want one that’s sold out. When will new bots become available?
The bots are limited edition for a number of reasons. Sometimes I only have enough vinyl to make a certain number of the bots (remember, I use scraps, odd lots, and vintage materials, so often there’s a material constraint). Some bots are really tricky to make, and in order to preserve my sanity I make them more limited. I love the idea that people are getting something that almost no one else has, like a limited run of art prints. Some of the most popular designs may end up getting redesigned and sold again, but the bots are limited in the style you see to the amount listed. I make new bots available when I have time to- this depends also on how many bots are available, if I’ve finalized the design… maybe different things. Most of the bots will become available at some point, though some won’t because of material limitations or design considerations. If you are really keen to get a particular bot that’s not been released yet, just drop me a note! It may be slated for release soon.
June 01 2008 06:57 am
Stacey on 25 Jun 2008 at 8:27 am #
Seriously…..I want them all! I can’t wait to get my gnome though.
Ana on 02 Jul 2008 at 9:30 am #
toooooo cute. I hope there is a sexy bot coming
tee hee…a hot guy robot with abs, lol Great work, they all look awesome!
Dana on 07 Jul 2008 at 5:52 pm #
I adore these robots! I also sell what I sew, so the next time I make a sale, I shall buy a bot! Hopefully, if my sister will order on the internet for me.
sue on 17 Dec 2008 at 9:33 pm #
you are hilarious and your website and etsy shop made me laugh alot (i think it should be one word too) this morning. your bots are wicked, wicked and funny. you now have a huge new fan.
Jennifer on 23 Dec 2008 at 10:40 am #
OH. MY. Gosh. I just looked through 98+ pages of items on Etsy with “unicorn” in the title, and my mind was blown by your Unibot. Keep up the awesomeness; I’m hooked!
Roswell on 18 Jan 2009 at 9:23 am #
how about an apple iBot?