Robby the Robot is up for auction

Robby the Robot was the breakout star of the 1956 film Forbidden Planet, with his winning good looks (which include “sax valves” and “gyroscopes”) and his sarcastic dialog (Altaira: “Robby, I must have a new dress, right away.” Robby: “Again?”). And now Robby — who cost $100,000 back in 1956 — is up for auction.