What is Retrobotics?
Retrobotics is basically one guy, me, Christopher Jennings. I am an artist located in Chicago. I have been making sterling silver vintage space art for many years and have decided to step it up a bit and produce my designs in limited edition runs. I will post more back story soon.

How do you create the Retrobots?
First I create a prototype. From there I work with a local casting house to create molds and produce the parts. Finally I solder and finish them in my studio.

Are they limited editions?
Yes. Each edition is typically less than 100. I will not reproduce a model once it has sold out.

How big are the Retrobots?
They vary based on each design. The current average size is 3 to 5 inches tall but future designs may be larger or smaller. Size information specific to each design can be found in the gallery section along with a relative size comparison chart.

What are they made of?
Currently all designs are produced in sterling silver. In the future I may use other materials.

Do they move?
No. They are meant to be small sculptural objects and not actual working toys.

Are they hollow or solid?
Smaller pieces such as arms and legs are solid whereas larger pieces like a torso are hollow.

Does each Retrobot from a specific edition look exactly the same?
Since these are assembled and finished by hand there may be minor variations between each retrobot.

Are there going to be any more Retrobots?
Yes. In addition to the two featured on this site there are three more in production and designs for half a dozen more.