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Robocop

Part man. Part machine. All cop. RoboCop burst onto the screen in 1987, a Paul Verhoeven-directed blast of satirical sci-fi that took aim at corporate greed, media madness, and the meaning of humanity—all while delivering some of the most quotable one-liners in movie history. Set in a crumbling Detroit of the near future, it tells the story of Officer Alex Murphy, reborn as the cybernetic law enforcer RoboCop: programmed to serve the public trust, protect the innocent, and uphold the law… even when that law is written by corrupt corporations.

Beneath the gleaming armor and explosive action lies a surprisingly soulful story about identity and justice. The original trilogy cemented RoboCop as an icon of 80s cinema, while animated series, comics, and games expanded the legend. The 2014 reboot reimagined the man-in-the-machine for a modern audience—sleeker, sharper, and more introspective, but still packing that trademark moral bite.

From Verhoeven’s brutal, blackly comic vision to the reboot’s polished techno-drama, RoboCop remains a perfect fusion of brains, brawn, and biting social commentary. After all, in the world of RoboCop, justice never sleeps—it just gets an upgrade.

“Dead or alive, you’re coming with me.”

- Officer Alex Murphy, moments before becoming Detroit’s most efficient employee

Collector's Guide

Serve the Public Trust. Protect the Shelf Space.

Whether you favor Verhoeven’s gritty original or the slick 2014 reboot, there’s a collectible for every version of Detroit’s finest. Expect ultra-detailed NECA figures, Hot Toys masterpieces, statues, busts, and prop replicas like RoboCop’s Auto-9 pistol. With apparel, posters, and retro-inspired art rounding out the mix, your shelf can enforce justice with maximum articulation.

Fun Fact

The original RoboCop suit weighed over 80 pounds—Peter Weller needed lessons from a mime coach to move naturally in it. Director Paul Verhoeven initially threw the script away until his wife convinced him it was actually satire.