Making a RoboCop ED-209 Life-Size Replica!

Prop maker Shawn Thorsson spent just three months building a perfect replica of the ED-209 robot from RoboCop, complete with motorized limbs and sound effects. At Maker Faire, Shawn chats with us about the build process for this project and how he brought this iconic robot to life.
Find out more about Shawn's work and build logs here: protagonist4hire.blogspot.com/

[@bauc]

After so many years, the ED-209 still rocks!

[@trikkerman1]

Who cares if it worked or not?

[@ELKFILMZ]

This guy is my hero for building this, well done sir, well done.

[@DiscoDevilDog]

The caution sticker was a beauty feature! Love this!!! Always loved ED-209!!

[@Mdbunn2013]

that made me laugh too

[@nooneofimportance2110]

OK, that's the coolest thing I have seen in ages. I'm floored harder than Mr. Kinney after the presentation.

[@meaty220]

Too soon! Lol

[@Sombralhom]

i'll buy that for a dollar!

[@HellBrYnger]

I'd *

[@TeenWithACarrotIDK]

@@TheCoppoy you make no sense bro.

[@nadirrabah6756]

@Sombra 😂😂😂

[@randymarsh9556]

I'll???? The hell you tawking bout boy

[@bentennyson9743]

I am not going to selling my stuffs

[@Indraroh]

"YOU HAVE TWENTY SECONDS TO GIVE MY CREATOR POSITIVE FEEDBACK. TEN..."

[@Decenium]

"better do what he says..."

[@Optimegatrongodzilla]

*After the carnage unfolds* Old Man: Dick, I am very disappointed in you!

[@nasanodia736]

@@Optimegatrongodzilla don't touch him... DON'T TOUCH HIM! Technician: He didn't hear the 🔫 fall!??! Johnson: HE DIDN'T HEAR IT!!!

[@Optimegatrongodzilla]

@@nasanodia736 RoboCop: Thank you for your cooperation! *Puts his gun away*

[@merlinos95]

can someone call a medic

[@sammitman3031]

I'd love to see someone make a life-size CAIN...even an attempt would be admirable

[@irllcd13]

There's no goddamn way people are going to be making replicas from the RoboCop remake in 30 years. In 20 years, when RoboCop is 50, people will still love it. 10 years from now people won't even remember there was a remake.

[@douyang545]

irllcd13 what remake?

[@CraigMcfly1985]

Facts!

[@Mrhollerr]

Will and Norm have both been doing a great job interviewing at this years Maker Faire. No interrupting the interviewee and no presuming to have the same knowledge as the interviewee (we all like to pretend we know more than we do, and this has been commented on in previous videos when working with Adam). Just a good informative interview asking all the right questions, good work guys.

[@Pitchlock8251]

Big question. Can this model handle stairs?

[@itchiegames]

5:43 to 5:48 "CAUTION THIS ROBOTIC COMBAT SYSTEM IS NOT RATED FOR USE ON STAIRS, LADDERS, TILE, LINOLEUM, HARDWOOD FLOORS, SHORT PILE CARPET, GENTLE SLOPES, STEEP HILLSIDES, OR FRESHLY MOWED LAWNS." So no, it can't handle stairs.

[@Pitchlock8251]

***** LOL Thank's I didn't have the player large enough to read the print. All I saw was the caution.

[@curious5661]

Guaranteed military sale with ED209! Renovation program, Spare parts for 25 years. Who cares if it works or not!

[@joshuahowson22]

I see what you did there.

[@ClayMann]

I think it gets around stairs by taking out all the load bearing beams, then just waits around nonchalantly for everyone to come to it :)

[@Marley999888]

Even as a full grown man seeing Ed209 fills me with terror....I fcking love that thing.

[@Spacemonkeymojo]

"Well, I can make it. There's no reason why not."

[@darrelljacobjr2120]

That's pretty much been my attitude ever since i was 20 and people kept telling me i couldn't build (whatever), or it wouldn't work. I can build you a full-size Millenium Falcon if you can afford it...but not the starship Enterprise...lol.

[@shadowr2d2]

There is a guy in Texas. That is building a cockpit. That is of the Millionfalcon. There is another guy in England. Who build a large ATAT Walker, & a Tie Fighter.. People like this inspire us. If you want to do it. "Just do it".. Once I'm settled in Florida. I want to build. An ATAT Walker computer. I love STAR WARS 🌟 ♥....

[@shadowblack1987]

Been following the RPF thread about the build since day 1. Really EPIC!!!

[@pappajudas9267]

I loved the warning sticker about stairs

[@_The_Worst_]

We need ED-209 out here on the streets fighting the COV -19 v irus...🦠 And to help force social distancing...💯✔

[@kidnamedfinger5564]

Lol imagine him scaring the shit out of Karens saying "you have 5 seconds to put on the mask".

[@jondeak]

"I live on a Boat" Yet he's driving a Ed-209 !!! Priorities People!!! Just Kidding :) This is awesome !!! Thanks for sharing !!

[@24kRobot]

Geez, I can only imagine how rad that looks in the lobby of the Make building! So awesome and seemingly appropriate!

[@DingoAteMeBaby]

Love the Marine in the background!

[@neodos]

Woah! Very impressive, love the detail and the paint work, excellent stuff.

[@arieacosta334]

What an Artist! God bless you man for your talent! Keep up the great work!!!

[@lovemussb1940]

If I was rich and had one of those big houses you see on cribs,I would have this in my massive hallway with Ed facing my front double doors!! And I would have a full size x-wing in my back garden with a weathered look peeking out of the trees

[@yishujia186]

The life-size ED-209 looks so intimidating.

[@Crackedblade]

I`ve Been following the MAKE series of the building process... amazing thing to pull off!

[@Retro-ef2ek]

As Emile said... I LiKE IT!!!

[@ozbostock]

Iv been waiting to see this and I must say that I'm not disappointed. Its beautiful

[@BPN40Cal]

Nice interview. I like the little sticker stating what terrain it can't handle.

[@daemoninkubus]

Damn that was awesome thanks guys for showing it off

[@kevingolden5675]

You need to sell these!! I'm sure there's loads of people out there now would love an ed209 guarding their palatial mansion. I definitely would if I had one.

[@toukoukinryo]

Great Work.... Two Thumbs Up !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I Love RoboCop & ED-209.......

[@danielnash4283]

This is bad ass! I want one. I loved ED-209 as a kid myself and I used to have Murphy's side arm as a kid but it was a cap gun. I love this guy! I got a surprise for you so I'll BRB 😎❤️

[@morenofranco9235]

Excellent build!

[@zombiehunter1152]

No words can say how fucking awesome that really is.

[@vardellsfolly5200]

Beautiful...just amazing..

[@MajorHavoc214]

Wow, that looks better than I imagined it would.

[@bacburrito4225]

love this guy, just awesome achievement

[@artillero_arg8442]

No puedo esperar a verlo moverse de forma automática . Me lo llevaría a mí casa ❤. Saludos desde Buenos Aires Argentina.

[@newt2010]

Incredible build

[@Ryanstuff]

That caution decal is fantastic 😆

[@ThiagoJohUnreal]

Que sonho estar do lado dessa figura !!! FANTÁSTICO !

[@farhanb4914]

anyone know how much this 209 model is? I want one in my front porch, wen the postman hits the doorbell it activates the pistons to make it rise and then speak... would be so sickkk

[@PLATOON72]

+Farhan B HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAH

[@ArcanePath360]

I'd buy that for a dollar. Although with inflation since 1987 it's probably about $10 now.

[@gredmegar2758]

Farhan B holy snap i had the same idea!

[@Ozziemints]

Nice work!!

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

That guy seems like an interesting person. I wouldn't mine hanging out with him. He lives on a boat and build Robocop props. Badass!

[@CheapCheerful]

This guy is awesome! My dream to have an ED209.

[@Deunstephe]

Will he do Robocop 2 now? AKA the well-known ROBOCAIN! Totally amazing.

[@nicobellicbellic3841]

Very close to the vintage original ED209 from the 80th. GREAT replica! Just BIG, BAD and ED209. Hoping they doing more of this kinds...

[@WorkLed]

i love this robot ED-209

[@kiliumearth4063]

My childhood thanks you. 🤘

[@eddiebaby22]

Great job

[@kimberlycolezemke2290]

I love it. I always wanted one too

[@Hoverbot1TV]

It would be awesome in Spectra fibre or Arimid. Amazing build,

[@HELLEKSONART]

Beautiful!

[@HELLEKSONART]

I'm always rough with my mold making so i still think ya did a great job on the molds.

[@8yerbrain]

Beautiful

[@kimberlykerrigriffth6213]

Amazing

[@tuttt99]

"Mr. Kinney! Would you come up and give us a hand, please?"

[@ksciaa0103]

+tuttt99 RIP Kinney.

[@steelersrock1011]

+tuttt99 he should have said ..fuck no I will not lol he still be alive

[@gorillaau]

+KSCIAA 0 It was a glitch... a temporary set back.

[@tuttt99]

YOU CALL THIS A GLITCH?!?!?

[@steelersrock1011]

tuttt99 MINER SETBACK

[@paulc9694]

Amazing work 🤯🤯 . I have both hot toys versions. I’d be the happiest collector in the world if I had a 1/6 scale Cain robot from the second movie.

[@inagerli]

So cool !!!

[@BlueJazzBoyNZ]

Impressive.. Skills

[@edwayne]

Wow, accidentally found this vid here BUT funny enough that I happened to see that ED209 in-person at a Maker Faire in San Mateo, CA or Burlingame, CA some years ago along with meeting the maker in this video. The ED209 was by far the most unsuspecting surprise and by far one of the overall coolest ANYTHING I've ever witnessed up front. If I had good money, I'd turn that ED209 into the ultimate solar panel and set that shit on my rooftop!

[@whitestripee]

That would look great on my front lawn.

[@djresource717]

Thats amazing 👏 😍 🙌 ❤

[@technoir1119]

Very cool.

[@duramirez]

Old but gold, anyone here in 2020? :)

[@BladeRunner2025_]

Nice!!

[@plaidjunky]

I'm pretty sure in the same year, at toys-R-us, I saw that ed209 and the powerloader w/ Ripley from aliens on the same shelves.

[@darrelljacobjr2120]

Some college kids actually made a life-size replica PowerLoader suit out of foam and set it up in the parking lot, James Cameron thought it was awesome! Later they took it to a huge halloween party downtown and walked around in it. Mostly foam and PVC but it looked perfect.

[@michaelparker2449]

I hope someone eventually makes a walking full size ED-209.

[@glendoucette624]

Holy Shit that is very impressive work Well Done

[@trainsplanesandotherthings5187]

Amazing, skills

[@erock676]

I WAS THERE. man, I was looking for the tested crew, didn't see you guys. I was the only one there in an Attack On Titan Eren costume xD

[@ocamposbodybuilding3076]

PARABÉNS PELO TRABALHO.

[@shadowr2d2]

There is a guy in Texas. That is building a cockpit. That is of the Millionfalcon. There is another guy in England. Who build a large ATAT Walker, & a Tie Fighter.. People like this inspire us. If you want to do it. "Just do it".. Once I'm settled in Florida. I want to build. An ATAT Walker computer. I love STAR WARS 🌟 ♥....

[@lexluger3063]

awesome......

[@elmaestrodelassombras6817]

Wow that's impressive, That make me wonder, we could be in a time we can make one funcional replica of science-fiction robots?

[@122390AceofHearts]

man i love all the projects ppl come up with ,there so awesome,i my self am working on a TF2 payload bomb for AX.its so much fun to make something you saw in a game or movie that you liked so much you just want to have one too.

[@roberttulibacki7332]

That ed- 209 would look great in my basement i have a few life size figures but I definitely don't have a ed -209 and i don't know if I could find one that big and one that looks that amazing

[@LegendaryWoke]

Perfect for a living room entrance statue. I wonder how much

[@meaty220]

Impressive.

[@-dimar-]

Would be cool to have one to guard my house. Maybe we can 3D print one in the future.

[@80s90sGuy]

He made molds... meaning he can make more... 🤔

[@dubstepphene82]

I got to admit that this us cool as fuck.

[@tomjones2348]

Wow. Just amazing. I want one. "Honey....there's something I just had to have.....it's in the garage".

[@mealex303]

Way cool he's my fav To!! Gutted about the new film tho me and my family had to watch the first one strait after to wash the new one from our minds!! A scaled up rd sound box would work nice in thieves his Sounds are awsome and is far from complete without them!!

[@rubaokiller]

Better then actuators would be an awesome sound system with some intimidating records in it

[@ZZtheDark]

FREAKIN' YES!!!

[@ianthorpe3864]

Had fun making the papercraft model of this

[@ianthorpe3864]

youtube.com/@ianthorpe3864

[@grimmer2005]

Cool

[@maureencora1]

Cool.

[@DHBat]

I wish you would have asked him his opinion of the reboot version. I can probably guess what the answer would be anyway!

[@MackieStingray2040]

That....is.....awesome.... though i must admit I thought it would have more ....bulk to it. Seemed larger in the movie...still awesome stuff!

[@RetroRepair]

I wonder how many people have asked for a casting of his parts not having a clue where they would even put a full size ED209. I would be in that group :)

[@DFX2KX]

With something this awesome, you'd FIND a place to put it. Now, if you could manage to make it walk... That would be the greatest living room decoration ever.

[@dragonsneedtobereal]

you would put it in the front yard and hang a sign that says "No solicitors, seriously"

[@DFX2KX]

stuffnthings Neh, just make it say that, in the low, robotic voice it has in the movie. I think most solicitors would be surprised and scared off the moment they heard it.XD

[@oBseSsIoNPC]

I always wanted that to be my pet robot :D

[@-Fidelis-]

imagine this gets left in a warehouse for like 50 years and someone walks in and they just see a giant robot infront of them

[@altide8784]

They should build one in real metal and hydraulics controlled with a remote, no loaded guns ofc

[@grahamnewson1342]

It great I ed 209 but wish it had sound effects and voice and i wish it could move more smoothly

[@ChantingInTheDark]

Looks awesome, I just wish the pose was better.

[@nascar0509]

I wonder if the dome will shrink and crack as with the Hot Toys version?!

[@PrograError]

Damn! It's the original... But still good work , just wanted to see a IRL 2013 ED-209.

[@ThrottleKitty]

"I live on a boat and I build 7 foot fake robots" Looks cool though.

[@fhangorn]

Combat garden gnomen? Man you should cover that

[@Fifury161]

We need a follow up video!

[@gwpattrick]

This is what schools need. For protection. Providing it works. And didn't get a glitch. Stop where is your hall pass. Stop Stop sto..... bang bang bang!!!! Can you imagine that lawsuit