Name:
Sparking Robot, formerly my "Friction Robot"
Make:
Hong Kong
Year or Era:
1970's to 1990's?
Construction:
plastic
Motion:
friction wheel
Dimensions:
2" high

Special Comments:
This is a typical friction robot, with the sparks flying from behind transparent colored plastic, you know- the whole bit.  I have no idea where I got this one.  He does deserve equal representation on my equal opportunity robot page.  Doesn't his head look like the cab of some sort of vehicle?

Update:
Carl Kramer has informed me that this robot is simply called "Sparking Robot".  He would know because he used these as souvenirs at his wedding.  Thanks Carl!