Recycled Junkbots With A Difference.
Recycled Junkbots With A Difference.
Assembled with heart (and solder) on the Kāpiti Coast.
Recycled Junkbots With A Difference.
Assembled with heart (and solder) on the Kāpiti Coast.
About JimBots
Every Jimbot starts life as something else entirely. A rusted radio. A forgotten biscuit tin. A cog that outlived its machine.
Jim sees potential in the overlooked. With a knack for character and a love for stories, he brings junk back to life — one bot at a time.
Each piece is handmade, completely unique, and built with care in his backyard workshop. Whether it’s for your shelf, your studio, or someone who has everything… a Jimbot is never just decoration. It’s a conversation starter with a beating (recycled) heart.
About JimBots
Every Jimbot starts life as something else entirely. A rusted radio. A forgotten biscuit tin. A cog that outlived its machine.
Jim sees potential in the overlooked. With a knack for character and a love for stories, he brings junk back to life — one bot at a time.
Each piece is handmade, completely unique, and built with care in his backyard workshop. Whether it’s for your shelf, your studio, or someone who has everything… a Jimbot is never just decoration. It’s a conversation starter with a beating (recycled) heart.
About JimBots
Every Jimbot starts life as something else entirely. A rusted radio. A forgotten biscuit tin. A cog that outlived its machine.
Jim sees potential in the overlooked. With a knack for character and a love for stories, he brings junk back to life — one bot at a time.
Each piece is handmade, completely unique, and built with care in his backyard workshop. Whether it’s for your shelf, your studio, or someone who has everything… a Jimbot is never just decoration. It’s a conversation starter with a beating (recycled) heart.
Want a bot of your own? Here’s how it works.
Every Jimbot is one-of-a-kind, so you’ve got three ways to adopt your own:
Theme-Based Commissions
How it works:
You tell Jim the theme. He does the rest.
Details:
Starting at $250
Price guarantee: You’ll get a quote up front, no surprises.
Don’t love it? No problem. It goes into the studio stock — no hard feelings, no charge.
Commission JIm
Donor Piece Commissions
How it works:
You send the piece. Jim brings it back to life.
Details:
Starting at $200 (depends on complexity)
Price guarantee: You’ll always know before the build begins.
Commission JIm
Want a bot of your own? Here’s how it works.
Every Jimbot is one-of-a-kind, so you’ve got three ways to adopt your own:
Theme-Based Commissions
How it works:
You tell Jim the theme. He does the rest.
Details:
Starting at $250
Price guarantee: You’ll get a quote up front, no surprises.
Don’t love it? No problem. It goes into the studio stock — no hard feelings, no charge.
Commission JIm
Donor Piece Commissions
How it works:
You send the piece. Jim brings it back to life.
Details:
Starting at $200 (depends on complexity)
Price guarantee: You’ll always know before the build begins.
Commission JIm
Want a bot of your own? Here’s how it works.
Every Jimbot is one-of-a-kind, so you’ve got three ways to adopt your own:
Theme-Based Commissions
How it works:
You tell Jim the theme. He does the rest.
Details:
Starting at $250
Price guarantee: You’ll get a quote up front, no surprises.
Don’t love it? No problem. It goes into the studio stock — no hard feelings, no charge.
Commission JIm
Donor Piece Commissions
How it works:
You send the piece. Jim brings it back to life.
Details:
Starting at $200 (depends on complexity)
Price guarantee: You’ll always know before the build begins.
Commission JIm
Visit The Studio On
The Last Sunday Of
The Month
Visit The Studio On
The Last Sunday Of
The Month
Pop by the workshop on the last Sunday of the month if you're in the neighbourhood. The kettle’s usually on, the radio’s playing, and there are always a few bots kicking around waiting to say hello. No fuss, no pressure — just a chance to see what’s been coming to life lately.
Check out our Facebook page for our open dates!
Pop by the workshop on the last Sunday of the month if you're in the neighbourhood. The kettle’s usually on, the radio’s playing, and there are always a few bots kicking around waiting to say hello. No fuss, no pressure — just a chance to see what’s been coming to life lately.
Check out our Facebook page for our open dates!
Listen to Jim's Interview on Focus on Arts
Listen to Jim's Interview on Focus on Arts
Listen to Jim's Interview
on Focus on Arts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are they functional?
What are they made from?
Can I buy one ready-made?
How long does it take?
Can you ship overseas?
What if I don’t like my custom bot?
Big or Small,
Jim Builds Them All
Big or Small,
Jim Builds Them All
Big or Small,
Jim Builds Them All
Whether it’s a pocket-sized pal or a full-shelf showstopper, every Jimbot is handcrafted with the same care, character, and eye for detail.
These two? Same junkyard spirit, just different sizes. Jim works with what the story calls for — and what your space allows.
Whether it’s a pocket-sized pal or a full-shelf showstopper, every Jimbot is handcrafted with the same care, character, and eye for detail.
These two? Same junkyard spirit, just different sizes. Jim works with what the story calls for — and what your space allows.
Commission A Bot
Commission A Bot
Commission A Bot