News of the World Robot

I have a News of the World Robot in original condition (complete and untouched) including wire basket on front and an original album. I believe there is only a few of these (single number) left worldwide. It was from our record store which we had in the 70's and has been stored ever since lonely in the basement. I would be grateful if Queen fans could point me in the best direction to sell this as would prefer it to go to sombody that would appreciate rather than a dealer looking for a profit. Although I do know how much they have fetched in the past. Thanks in advance.

You should probably post that here http://www.queenzone.com/forums/forum_view.aspx?Q=13

I think Brian may have bought one that came up for sale a couple for years back, It's definitely worth emailing his website to see if he has any interest?

[QUOTE] [b]cmsdrums wrote:[/b]

I think Brian may have bought one that came up for sale a couple for years back, It's definitely worth emailing his website to see if he has any interest?[/QUOTE]

Yes,

Didn't Brian forgot his Robot on the attic while moving over to his new house ?

Thanks I'll email brianmay.com and see what they say.

Just out of interest, what have they fetched in the past?

Depending on quality and if its original colours (not been tweaked) they can go for upto £10k

£10k? Wow! No chance now! I helped a mate buy one at the £600 mark just before Christmas there - it was in excellent condition, but minus it's basket. I've never seen one in mint, or even close to it, go for more that £2k. They tend to sit at the £1500 mark in the experience I've had of them. In the past few years, I've now seen 4 - not bad going for something so scarce :)

Thistleboy, thanks for answering my question (not) which is what this post was about, not to start a thread about valuations! You seem to have missed the word 'upto' in my previous thread, I was not saying this was what mine is worth or what I'm expecting, just what is publically viewable here on the internet from previous auctions in the UK and USA. Anyway thank you to the other fans who have helped and directed me accordingly.

He answered my question, which was about valuations, there's no need to snark at the guy for that. This is a public forum with many long time and very knowledgeable Queen fans posting, and we don't have to discuss precisely what you tell us to.

[QUOTE] [b]NOWRobot wrote:[/b]

Thistleboy, thanks for answering my question (not) which is what this post was about, not to start a thread about valuations! You seem to have missed the word 'upto' in my previous thread, I was not saying this was what mine is worth or what I'm expecting, just what is publically viewable here on the internet from previous auctions in the UK and USA. Anyway thank you to the other fans who have helped and directed me accordingly.[/QUOTE]

No, I didn't miss the words "up to" in your previous comment , nor did I imply that you thought yours would fetch the sum in question. What I merely stated was that the robots are not worth that kind of money NOW, and backed that up with my own experience.

As Pingfah asked a question relating to values, I gave my opinion: please don't make out like I've hijacked your thread, or taken it off topic (btw, you actually opened the thread up to discussing values by mentioning you knew what it could fetch).

And there was absolutely no need for the sarcasm, either - my input may not have been directly helpful to you, but may have been for other forum users.

That's how conversation works pal, don't make yourself look like a prat by diving in with silly retort.

[QUOTE] [b]Pingfah wrote:[/b]

This is a public forum with many long time and very knowledgeable Queen fans posting, and we don't have to discuss precisely what you tell us to.[/QUOTE]

Exactly! And it's not just the OP who should be aware of this!!

However, I've slightly modified my answer above so there's no ambiguity about it's tone :)

Not much to offer here but an inquiry.


That sounds like an amazing collectors item. Any chance of posting a photo?

Actually I just viewed it on a site. ... looks pretty grisly. .... either way, any chance of posting a photo of yours?


*(your robot promo piece)

^ which site did you look on, Matt?