Editing RoboCop (section)

===RoboCop===
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Bottin was tasked with designing the RoboCop costume.<ref name="EsquireOral"/><ref name="UproxxRetro"/>{{sfn|Niderost|1987|pp=20–21}} He researched the ''Star Wars'' character [[C-3PO]] and its stiff costume, which made movement difficult.{{sfn|Niderost|1987|pp=20–21}} Bottin was also influenced by robot designs in ''[[Metropolis (1927 film)|Metropolis]]'' (1927), ''[[The Day the Earth Stood Still]]'' (1951),{{sfn|Sammon|1987|p=7}}<ref name="IndieWire10Things"/> and several comic-book superheroes.{{sfn|Bates|1987b|p=19}}{{sfn|Niderost|1987|p=22}} He developed about 50 designs based on feedback from Verhoeven (who pushed for a more machine-like character),{{sfn|Bates|1987b|p=19}}{{sfn|Niderost|1987|pp=21–22}} before settling on a sleek aesthetic inspired by the work of Japanese illustrator [[Hajime Sorayama]].{{sfn|Volk-Weiss|2021|loc=28:00}} Verhoeven admitted his unrealistic expectations after reading Japanese science-fiction [[manga]]; it took him a while to realize it, which contributed to the costume delay.<ref name="EsquireOral"/>

The scope of the RoboCop costume was unprecedented, with its design and construction exceeding cost and schedule.{{sfn|Warren|1987|p=19}}<ref name="DallasObserverVerhoeven"/>{{sfn|Niderost|1987|p=23}} The costume took six months to build with flexible foam latex, semi-and completely-rigid [[polyurethane]], and a fiberglass helmet.{{sfn|Warren|1987|p=19}}{{sfn|Bates|1987b|p=19}}{{sfn|Niderost|1987|pp=22–23}} Moving sections were joined with aluminum and ball bearings.{{sfn|Niderost|1987|pp=22–23}} The costume is supported by an internal harness of hooks, allowing for sustained movement during action scenes.{{sfn|Niderost|1987|p=23}} Seven costumes were made, including a fireproof version and costumes depicting sustained damage.{{sfn|Sammon|1987|p=27}} Reports on their weight vary from {{cvt|25|to|80|lb}}.{{efn|Attributed to multiple references:{{sfn|Warren|1987|p=19}}<ref name="DOGDiminishing"/>{{sfn|Bates|1987a|p=18}}{{sfn|Sammon|1987|p=26}}}} RoboCop's gun, the Auto-9, is a [[Beretta 93R]] with an extended barrel and larger grip. It was modified to fire [[Blank (cartridge)|blank bullets]], and vents were cut into the side to allow for multi-directional muzzle flashes with every three-shot burst.{{sfn|Sammon|1987|pp=19, 27}}