Apr 6, 2007 2:48 PM

Hector, the world's first robotic adult film star

It is my duty to inform you the robot revolution has begun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qOuVfcoRmw Have a great weekend! Afternoon Tonic [Dethroner]

It is my duty to inform you the robot revolution has begun.

Have a great weekend!

Afternoon Tonic [Dethroner]

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