They say that wonders will never cease – and so it seem that Doktor A is quite surely wonderous! The above is a modified vinyl toy currently being displayed in the Operation Fragmentation exhibition. To call it a toy is to almost belittle Doktor A’s efforts though, as it really is quite the work of Steampunk art. Made with vinyl, brass, lead, steel, chestnut, velvet (the case is lined), clock parts, leather and more the whole took a concerted two weeks of effort to make, at least a third of which was spent on making the presentation case. The Tiktok inspiration is clear, but Doktor A admits some similarities between his automaton and Zebedee from the Magic Roundabout. I recommend you pop over to the Kidrobot forums to see a great many more photographs of this lovely piece – including the utterly charming instructions from Professor Whistlecraft himself.

“The remarkable modern advancements in the field of clockwork mechanisms have lead to the development of this new type of automatic infantryman suitable for the dashed unsporting theatre of today’s front line conflicts. GUARANTEED 100% IMPERVIOUS TO “DEVILS ROPE””

And for those interested – yes, the moustache is articulated. chuckles Lovely work, Doktor A!