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'''''The King / King Kat [[Cyberamics]]''''' were animatronics produced by [[Pizza Time Theatre]] from June 1981 to 1983. The bots were controlled using the [[Cyberamic Control System]]. Some bots would be retrofitted from [[The King]] into [[King Kat]] from 1983 to 1985. The bots would be stationed at PTT lounges.
'''''The King / King Kat [[Cyberamics]]''''' were animatronics produced by [[Pizza Time Theatre]] from June 1981 to 1983. The bots were controlled using the [[Cyberamic Control System]]. Some bots would be retrofitted from [[The King]] into [[King Kat]] from 1983 to 1985. The bots would be stationed at PTT lounges or in the same room as the Main Cyberamics.


== History ==
== History ==
The first King cyberamic debuted at the [[Pinole, CA (1570 Fitzgerald Dr)|Pinole, CA]] store in June 1981. The bot would be stationed in The Lounge section of the store. The animatronic slowly began one of PTT's highest manufactured bots, right behind the main stage Cyberamics. The last confirmed bot was installed at [[Union, NJ (1660 US-22)]] in 1984. After [[ShowBiz Pizza Place|Showbiz]] bought PTT, several King's would be retrofitted into King Kats. Most bots would removed when stores went through the [[SPT 1988 Remodel Program]], & [[SPT 1992 Remodel Program]]. After [[Phase 1 (1994)]] happened, The amount of King bots dwindled again. In the late 90’s, the last few Kings would be removed.
The first King Cyberamic debuted at the [[Pinole, CA (1570 Fitzgerald Dr)|Pinole, CA]] store in June 1981. The bot would be stationed in The Lounge section of the store. The animatronic slowly began one of PTT's highest manufactured bots, right behind the main stage Cyberamics. The last confirmed bot was installed at [[Union, NJ (1660 US-22)]] in 1984. After [[ShowBiz Pizza Place|Showbiz]] bought PTT, several King animatronics would be retrofitted into King Kats. Originally, the retrofits were going to be called Michael Katzon". But was later changed to King Kat so they could reuse the neon The King sign. Most stores would remove the King when stores went through the [[SPT 1988 Remodel Program]], & [[SPT 1992 Remodel Program]]. After [[Phase 1 (1994)]] happened, the amount of King bots dwindled again. In the late 90’s, the last few Kings would be removed.


== Design ==
== Design ==
The King bots wore a white jumpsuit with silver lining and held a red guitar. The King Kat retrofits wore sunglasses, a curly afro hairstyle, a red-sequined jacket, a sequined glove, and held a microphone. (This also had the Strum and Fret hands removed.) The sunglasses were made out of Styrofoam making his pupils and animatronic eyes not visible.
The King bots were installed with an Elvis Presley style suit, a lion styled head with black hair, blue eyes, a belt, & a guitar. The King Kat retrofits had a red Michael Jackson suit, glasses, an afro, & a glove.


== Movements ==
== Movements ==
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|Eyelids
|Eyelids
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The King Kat retrofit had 11 movements in total.
{| class="wikitable"
!Movement
|-
|Mouth
|-
|Eye Turn Right
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|Eye Turn Left
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|Ears
|-
|Head Turn Right
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|Head Turn Left
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|Head Up
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|Foot Tap
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|-
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|-
|Left Leg
|-
|Right Leg
|-
|Eyelids
|}
|}


Revision as of 15:12, 23 March 2024


The King / King Kat (Lounge)

Release

Release Date: 1980
Final Release: 1984
Manufacturer: Pizza Time Theatre

Info


The King / King Kat Cyberamics were animatronics produced by Pizza Time Theatre from June 1981 to 1983. The bots were controlled using the Cyberamic Control System. Some bots would be retrofitted from The King into King Kat from 1983 to 1985. The bots would be stationed at PTT lounges or in the same room as the Main Cyberamics.

History

The first King Cyberamic debuted at the Pinole, CA store in June 1981. The bot would be stationed in The Lounge section of the store. The animatronic slowly began one of PTT's highest manufactured bots, right behind the main stage Cyberamics. The last confirmed bot was installed at Union, NJ (1660 US-22) in 1984. After Showbiz bought PTT, several King animatronics would be retrofitted into King Kats. Originally, the retrofits were going to be called Michael Katzon". But was later changed to King Kat so they could reuse the neon The King sign. Most stores would remove the King when stores went through the SPT 1988 Remodel Program, & SPT 1992 Remodel Program. After Phase 1 (1994) happened, the amount of King bots dwindled again. In the late 90’s, the last few Kings would be removed.

Design

The King bots wore a white jumpsuit with silver lining and held a red guitar. The King Kat retrofits wore sunglasses, a curly afro hairstyle, a red-sequined jacket, a sequined glove, and held a microphone. (This also had the Strum and Fret hands removed.) The sunglasses were made out of Styrofoam making his pupils and animatronic eyes not visible.

Movements

The bot features 13 movements in total.

Movement
Mouth
Eye Turn Right
Eye Turn Left
Ears
Head Turn Right
Head Turn Left
Head Up
Foot Tap
Strum
Fret
Left Leg
Right Leg
Eyelids

The King Kat retrofit had 11 movements in total.

Movement
Mouth
Eye Turn Right
Eye Turn Left
Ears
Head Turn Right
Head Turn Left
Head Up
Foot Tap
Left Leg
Right Leg
Eyelids


Gallery

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