I Made a Robot From A Gum Container

Aside from being amazing gum this container is perfect for a robot! Just by looking at the shape I knew it had to be made into a custom toy Robot. I used some Gundam bits, Final Faction parts and the legs from a Funko Legion Titanfall. The shape of this Hubba Bubba gum container made the perfect body for this robot. I also added an LED light from a tea light for an added effect.
This was definitely another think through it as you go build and the end result turned out pretty cool!
Here's the link to "How To Use LEDs In A Custom Build - The Easy Way" I used on this Tic Tac Robot:
• How To Use LEDs In A C...
I hope you enjoy this custom toy build video!
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[@DeathTaffy]

I love how you can take something that most people would just see as garbage and turn it into an amazing piece of art.

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks. There’s so many great bottles and containers out there begging to be used!😃

[@ianpatrickclarksr4074]

it was garbage, thats the point.

[@SqualidsargeStudios]

That’s creativity for ya

[@Eloffbrandkat]

Fax

[@alvin144]

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[@jeremysmetana8583]

Those gum containers are famous in tabletop crafting circles. Most of us make generators out of them, since they look kind of like the field generators from Empire Strikes Back (Hoth battle). Makes a great robot. Very nice.

[@DRToysCreations]

Nice!

[@jessemeyer445]

If you make it show us

[@generaldissapointment1191]

To my understanding, this is pretty much how most of the Sci-Fi designs in Star Wars and Star Trek were made- kitbashing random kits and bits together. When you consider that, I could really imagine your works being featured in Hollywood movies, among the most iconic designs!

[@DRToysCreations]

You’re too kind… I’m just a toy nerd having a good time!😀 I appreciate that, thank you.

[@lofiworkshop]

This robot looks great. The chunky legs really help give it bulk. Flipping the base was a good idea, too. I love all the decals and details.

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks. The packaging was begging to be made into something!😂

[@TheWhiteWolves]

3:38 - just in case you didn't know, the reason the tamiya doesnt stick them to the hubbabubba container is because the tamiya isnt actually a "glue" its a styrene solvent, it works by melting polystyrene based plastic and then evaporating leaving the plastic welded together. The pink container isnt styrene based so it won't work with it, you have to use something like superglue which is an actual glue

[@DRToysCreations]

I was hoping to get lucky…😂 Thanks 😃

[@LegacyNesferatu]

[7:07] The spackle didn't stick because you need to sand the wood down. It creates a better surface for the spackle to bond to.

[@TheOnlyVitik]

You give me so much inspiration! To take something normally seen as garbage and turn it into a fun, creative, beautiful piece of art. Please keep creating! I want to keep watching these.

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks so much 😊

[@donavanagrella2606]

A killer robot build, one of the best kit bash I’ve seen. Turned out great. I especially like those small details you added.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I agree!

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks, I appreciate it! Just having fun building and it as much fun to share! 😃

[@dartmart9263]

Fantastic results! I’m inspired. On the base … I would have brushed on a layer of PVA or Mod Podge on the wood. Let it dry. Then, when it’s time to put on the spackle, or air dry clay, just put a drop (or two) of water to reactivate the contact surface, spread with finger to make it slightly tacky. Then apply the putty/clay, spread it out and proceed as normal.

[@DRToysCreations]

I normally use Mod Podge in my builds but I thought that would be faster…😂 Part of the journey.

[@amandaf4720]

Man I love those big chunky legs. Little guy looks simultaneously very badass and really adorable. Great work!

[@DRToysCreations]

best description yet!😂 Thanks!

[@mr.kilpithiri4098]

The Hulky , Bulky .. Chunky legs are the highlights..overall it’s simply amazing to see how a normal bubble gum box turns out into a futuristic War Bot 👌🏼🤩

[@DRToysCreations]

This was a fun package to work with…😃

[@craigcomer3624]

Great looking robot!! The bro with the best intro on KZbin! The color choice was great! I've got one of those containers, but mine is gonna be for an Aliens diorama.

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks! Yeah, the container is awesome. I hope your build turns out amazing!

[@DevilsCustomsandCreatures]

I was watching this video, and my 8yo step daughter came in and said, " that looks like a gum case." I said it was, and she was in awe at what it looked like now. I have to say I share her sentiment . Awesome vision and execution!

[@DRToysCreations]

That’s so fun to hear! Maybe we can convert her to be a toy creator!😃

[@alessandrobaggi6129]

I'm from 1983, i too have had my fair share of Hubba Bubba in the 90's (they were in italy also, at the time). Great taste for builds as ever Doc 👍😉

[@DRToysCreations]

I haven’t had it for years and I forgot how good it tastes. And it great for making huge bubbles (3-4 pieces required).😂

[@geoffersongeofferies477]

It couldn’t have turned out any better! Nailed it! Absolutely crushed it!

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks!❤️

[@marsgarage8217]

Impressive work as always Dave.👍👍

[@DRToysCreations]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!

[@athenastarsnow528]

This is incredible! Amazing work turning gum into a robot!!

[@DRToysCreations]

Thank you so much 😀

[@johnkelley9877]

This is by far my favorite build you have done! It just looks so cool. The green paint makes it look like a futuristic military weapon and the light just sets off the whole model. Thanks for sharing this neat build.

[@DRToysCreations]

Sure thing! Thanks for watching!

[@scaleffect]

Your enthusiasm is infectious and the build turned out great. Model on, Dave

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks! Will do!😃

[@terradyal6035]

Aaaaaaadorable and intimidating at the same time! I LOVE it!!

[@DRToysCreations]

😃Thanks

[@cherylwhite-butler6237]

I love junk art made from the most unusual materials. True genius. Dude you rock!

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks!😃

[@dougbray4193]

Great job. I love the metal look.

[@Fatal210]

This honestly looks like a cool concept for Warhammer 40k.

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks

[@Astro1derboy]

This one was sooooooo cool…as they usually are! Great job!! 😎

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks!

[@Mudbutt73]

I’m making I This now. Not exactly the same but definitely following your principles. Thanks for sharing this. Quite inspiring.

[@DRToysCreations]

Wonderful! I hope it turns out amazing! 😀

[@deidara_sempai_6376]

It’s a beautiful Warhammer terrain!

[@MROC66]

VERY COOL! I have like 6 of those in my bits bin.. might be time to put on on my workbench

[@DRToysCreations]

Heck yeah!😃

[@cerisekappes580]

Such an awesome looking mech!!!

[@thatdonutboy4321]

DR Toys, amazing work buddy, I'm new to your channel but already a fan...Kudos!

[@DRToysCreations]

Awesome! Thanks Gary!

[@jonathanallen4169]

That gum was always so good it made me want to always swollow it lol especially the grape

[@DRToysCreations]

😂😂😂 And it makes the best bubbles!

[@SherlockSpiner]

I KNEW THAT CONTAINER COULD BE USED FOR SOMETHING The only problem was I was four at the time and didn’t know paint existed

[@DRToysCreations]

😂

[@zombiemaster535]

I'm a 40k nerd an found your video by happistance but I love your work and find it inspiring!

[@DRToysCreations]

That is awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@sypialnia_studio]

Looks fantastic!

[@jryanc10]

This build was 6 feet of fun! Awesome work as usual

[@DRToysCreations]

😂

[@bjscustoms]

What an amazing build it definitely turned out cool.

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks

[@SquareCeption]

YES A PERFECT BUILD WITH A PERFECT GUM

[@docink6175]

I literally found one of those containers this morning and thought "mini space ship".. it makes a sweet bot... you can make a great modeling "clay" with tissue and acrylic paint, it drys to a hard plastic liked material. its a variation of poor mans fiberglass

[@DRToysCreations]

That’s a cool tip! Thanks.

[@wannabeanimator1997]

That might be my favorite divot you've ever made. To whoever suggested that, that was a great idea!

[@plixplop]

I can really imagine this little guy hopping and trundling along in Metal Slug animation style

[@DRToysCreations]

I definitely thought it had a frog vibe.😃

[@brainliberius9530]

Always feel inspired after watching your vids, THANKS DOC

[@DRToysCreations]

I love to hear that! Thanks!

[@dollplexus74]

that container was made for something cool. and on a different way like a flat surface will be nice to.

[@DRToysCreations]

I totally agree! Definitely more bots to come from this packaging.😃

[@encouragingthings]

Looks amazing! Like something that stomped its way out of the imagination of some WWI tech designer! Color choices were spot on as well. Great work!

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks, I appreciate that.

[@garlandsworkshop]

Unbelievable transformation!!! Totally Rad

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks!

[@mrluisr]

this was a killer scratch build!

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks!

[@redshepard5306]

I thought this was going to be a functional desk sized Roomba, that being said your statue was awesome

[@DRToysCreations]

😂 Thanks!

[@jazzmusician46]

I have watched all of your videos now and have been patiently waiting for this video. I wish you could post a couple a week, but I understand the challenges of life. I reckon this is a beautie! You have so much skill and imagination. I love your creativity and laid-back style. Thank you. (Now waiting for the next one!) 😀

[@DRToysCreations]

Wow! Thanks so much and sorry for some of the earlier videos that were a little rough!😂 I’m currently in CA helping out my sister so I’m hoping to get another video up in two weeks.😬

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Oh wow, very cool!!!!!!!!!! 👍👍

[@MrCros1970]

thank you, for your clips, love em....

[@Matt-md5yt]

glad you did a bot in a Gum container

[@twistedxcustomtoys2665]

Looks like the robots RoboCop I love it

[@DRToysCreations]

I thought the same thing!😃 Thanks

[@falsehero2001]

The best thing about bubble tape is the container it came in.

[@DRToysCreations]

💯!

[@auntal3482]

Great build. I enjoyed watching this kit bash! Hi

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks.

[@korvin312]

This is doing so much for my inner child. I just stumbled across your videos last month and love each new build!

[@DRToysCreations]

That makes me so happy to hear. There’s so much crazy in the world sometimes it’s nice to get away and be a kid again!😃

[@mikesmith2905]

Also good for 20mm scale 'hover tanks', the turrets I use are the top from an artificial sweeteners dispenser.

[@leeperry7068]

I love the end result there, man. Really cool shapes coming together!

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks

[@DanCarman]

one of my favorites that you've done!

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks

[@BPCustomCreations]

I usually try to obscure the original shape of trash bits but this works so well as is. Hubba bubba robot uprising? 🤔

[@DRToysCreations]

Yeah, it was just begging to be used!😂

[@htpkey]

This was a beautiful kitbashing project! I love the creativity of it :)

[@DRToysCreations]

Thank you! 😊

[@lewiekong]

This is so awesome. It gives me big Final Fantasy 7 energy for some reason.

[@thestoryteller1920]

This looks amazing man. I love those legs! Someone did not skip leg day

[@DRToysCreations]

😅

[@thestoryteller1920]

​@@DRToysCreations were you able to find an Eve toy?

[@DRToysCreations]

@@thestoryteller1920 Not yet. : )

[@Mannequin-Skywalker]

First time viewer here. Seeing something iconic like a Bubble Tape container turned into a droid/mech is pretty cool and seems like it'd be fun to do! And with the music playing, it was definitely giving me End of Stage Boss fight vibes.

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks so much!

[@geraldeade391]

That is really cool, who knew you could build something great and have a delicious treat too, i really like your builds, look forward to the one.

[@DRToysCreations]

That gum is so good!!! And it makes amazing bubbles!😂

[@TheKingofFigures]

Amazing work!!

[@Skywards00]

Omg ! As a kid I use to imagine those exact bubblegum tape dispensers where spaceships.

[@DRToysCreations]

Right!!! Such a great shape!

[@craiggordon2502]

Try using watered down pva on the wood to get it a little moist it should raise the fibers a bit and the sparkle should stick easier

[@DRToysCreations]

Awesome tip, thanks!

[@BreakerLove]

That looks so cool!

[@slimehousetv]

Great result man, the bubba pack literally looks like it was destined to be a little battle bot, love it

[@DRToysCreations]

Right! I think there’s other possibilities with this container as well! 😃

[@rickjr1920]

I totally loved your work, it was really cool and was very like to the dystopian concept of machine warfare, your art reminded me of the game Metal Slug too. In my opinion I would remain only put some yellow bands on the back of the robot, at the place of tank, behind the machine, so it would seem it carrying the fuel (like the danger bands on Monsters S.A screaming cylinders).

[@DRToysCreations]

I love that! Thanks!

[@hiitsme9042]

BIG WELL DONE.

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks

[@hope4ourfallen]

Dang it man, just when i get my hording under control, ya gotta show me one more thing i can turn into something cool instead of throwing it out😄curse you , you awesome litlle MacGyver you!

[@DRToysCreations]

The struggle is real!😅

[@mauriciorodrix]

Amazing robot!!

[@shampoovta]

You need a mesh for the mastic to stick. I used burlap for a mosaic on pink foam board. Worked very well.

[@DRToysCreations]

Great tip!

[@techminiatures1224]

Love the whole process..it's great 👍🔥

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks

[@SkoomaGodDovahkiin666]

Hail to you, Revered Techpriest!

[@rub-al-khali4265]

Great work 👏

[@BrynSmith76]

This one is awesome, I really like it.

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks

[@FrostyFreeze541]

Too cool 😎 I’ve been doing some junk builds and mods. Thank you for your inspiration and videos. 😊

[@DRToysCreations]

Sure thing, glad to do it. Thanks for watching!

[@fir164]

This looks like a droid character that would appear in the Warhammer universe.

[@DRToysCreations]

I totally see that!😃

[@garzilla7123]

I've said it before and I'll say it again you never fail to amaze me. I'd have to say now this is probably one of my top three favorites of what you've done. I totally love this machine-bot. It is so very very cool and awesome. Just a thought on the base when you put the putty on maybe it would go on easier if you scratched the top up first with a wire brush or something like that, I don't know for sure if it would work but it might give a rougher surface to stick to.

[@DRToysCreations]

Thank so much! That’s a great idea, someone also mentioned to wet the base and it would go on easily.

[@colemanjohnson4211]

That’s sick! I always thought those containers were cool.

[@DRToysCreations]

Right?!

[@willmendoza8498]

It's adorable and I love it

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks

[@Artbyartcreates]

Great video Doc!!

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks man!

[@goforitpainting]

Really cool.

[@RiseBeneath]

In case you haven't noticed it looks like an NR-N99 Tank Droid from the Battle of Kashyyyk. Except as a walker. I could definitely see this in star wars lore. Great Build! My last comment you liked about machines on a wookie planet 😂 smh.. couldn't think lastnight.

[@DRToysCreations]

Oh yeah, I can totally see that. Yeah, I even looked up online last night to see what you were talking about…😂😂😂

[@KujiraFEl]

childhood's favorite gum omg i want it so bad

[@DRToysCreations]

😂

[@SeanSidious]

Definitely feel like this has taken out a few of the aliens from starship troopers.

[@sirderpington7704]

you can make tuffs of grass by buying cheap brushes and trim a bit off. I usually just hold it with a tweezer and cut a little lower then it. after that I can apply a dab of superglue or like just glue it on and the brush gives ya tons of small tall grasses.

[@DRToysCreations]

I need to try something like that because those tufts are expensive! Thanks

[@siscusix]

amazing work man!!!!

[@MakinHicks]

Very cool..

[@bad-people6510]

Rocks aren't grey. The basic minerals might be, but they're going to be influenced by the surrounding ground, either because they are made from the same minerals as the surrounding sand, or because they've gotten dirty or dusted by the surrounding soil over time. Grey rocks appear more in high elevations or areas of dense vegetation.

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks…

[@wonsworld61]

just brilliant :)

[@michaelmessina5341]

That is super cool.................

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks 🙏

[@LS-ti1rz]

Hey Toy Nerd i was thinking how cool it would be if you could do a short stop motion animation of a number of your awesome builds in action. Maybe have two or three separate factions against one another, sort of like a space battle if you will and maybe some ground action as well. I know this idea would be an enormous endeavor but I believe seeing your builds animated and in action would be insanely great. They do deserve this treatment. Anyway, I was just throwing out the idea. Let me know what you think. Take care...

[@DRToysCreations]

I love that! I have so many projects going right now that most of my friends think I’m crazy! It would be totally cool if a stop motion animator reached out to me and take my character and make something amazing.😃

[@joshuaedley5191]

that looks cool!

[@scottmefford6917]

One of the decals looks like the Myers Manx Griffin.

[@TheMichaellathrop]

I've also seen people make some of the terrain power coils for warhammer 40k tables with these.

[@robertlocock5636]

Sweet build ;) You ought to get a copy of Gamma Wolves and stat these up for gaming.

[@DRToysCreations]

I wasn’t familiar with Gamma Wolves so I just looked them up, these are super cool!! Thanks for sharing!

[@robertlocock5636]

@@DRToysCreations I've actually gotten some of the Funko Titanfall mechs to use in the game as heavy frames.

[@shiloallard9790]

I love what you do man keep up the good work.

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks, will do!

[@emillioheredia6253]

Very kool!!! And I just noticed after watching your videos for a while now that somethings up with your eyebrows 😂

[@DRToysCreations]

The fact is that I barely have any…😂😂😂 I’m just glad it doesn’t effect my toy making!😂

[@emillioheredia6253]

@@DRToysCreations I really do admire the figures and models you make though eyebrows aside hahaa

[@antoninagrachre6898]

Cool 😎 love it awesome 👍😎❤🎉