Another movie I had the opportunity to hang around a little bit was RobotJox, a Charles Band film released in 1989.
Not to much of a plot with this one, basically a post-nuclear society settles it's international disputes in giant robots operated by "athletes" known of course as "RobotJox" . Hence the title. (just in case your a little late to the "get it" party.)
It's a little odd, kinda like a giant "Wiii" system, which is a bit overkill when you think about it, it would be far cheaper and probably more exciting if they ditched the robots and just went after each other with tube socks filled with horseshit. But hey, that's just me.
Anyhoo, I had the opportunity to help with the light carpentry for the miniature sets, nothing major, but seeing these things up close was just awesome. Just loaded with detail....
I know it's really old school, but I miss the level of model-making you used to have in that time, It's just a different type of craftsmanship I wish I had the opportunity to pursue. (sigh)
Of course the cooler of the two robots is ,of course the bad guys. The "good" robot tends to look like a city bus.
Actually this is a pretty good movie, the script has some goofy moments but it's entertaining. And there's giant robots, so how bad can it be?
But I do have to warn you, this movie is set in the "future" so there is a late 80's tendency towards spandex...... Lots of spandex. One female co-star, the rest are all men. In spandex.
You've been warned.
