A Comprehensive Guide to the Ages of FNAF Animatronics
Understanding the ages and evolution of the animatronics in the Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Anomalies series is crucial for fans of the franchise, especially when discussing different versions and origins. Let's break down the ages of the animatronics, excluding BV (or Bailey's Vegetable), a nonsentient character that isn't considered an animatronic in the series.
Concept and Creation
The animatronics in the Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria series are a timeline of evolution, with some being replacements for older models and others being entirely new concepts. The first mention of animatronics is in 1984, but the main characters were first conceived in 1973 with the creation of Freddy Fazbear and Spring Bonnie.
Main Animatronics
Freddy Fazbear, Spring Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy: These characters were created in 1973 and 1984, respectively. Initially designed as companions to the older models, they became their own crew, gaining popularity and leading to the creation of the first Freddy Fazbear's Family Diner.
In 1983, there was an incident involving Nightmare animatronics, which were built to keep Michael out of Freddy's. These animatronics were in operation until 1984, and then they were upgraded to the Withered Animatronics seen in FNaF 2.
Gen 1.5 Animatronics
After the incident, Fazbear Entertainment decided to go in a new direction and create animatronics that were more kid-friendly. These were referred to as Gen 1.5. The first Gen 1.5 animatronics, Withered Bonnie, Chica, Foxy, and Freddy, were created in 1984 and were used until 1993, after which they were retrofitted with new technology but eventually put away in the backroom for repair.
Toy Animatronics
1987: The incident necessitated the production of Toy Animatronics, which had a shelf life of just one year. These animatronics were built and then destroyed, making them 37 years old to this day.
Other Animatronics
Puppet, Fredbear, Spring Bonnie, and Scarecrow: Puppet, Fredbear, and Spring Bonnie were built in 1973, making them 51 years old as of the present. Scarecrow (or Scraptrap) is a Gen 1 animatronic, built in 1984, and is now 52 years old.
Scrap Baby: Scrap Baby was built about a year or two before 2015, when Circus Baby's Pizza World opened, making her 10 years old in the present.
Lefty: Lefty, like Scrap Baby, is also 10 years old.
Molten Freddy: Molten Freddy is 2 years old, being the latest animatronic to join the current timeline.
Modern Animatronics
Help Wanted Animatronics and Special Delivery: These are not in real locations and are not part of the timeline. The Mimic is speculated to be a prototype of the Sister Location Animatronics, making it around 10 years old.
Summary
To summarize, the ages of the animatronics are as follows:
Freddy Fazbear, Spring Bonnie/Springtrap, and the Puppet: 51 years old Withered Bonnie, Chica, Foxy, and Freddy: 40 years old Classic Bonnie, Chica, Foxy, and Freddy: 31 years old Scrap Baby, Scraptrap, and Lefty: 10 years old Molten Freddy: 2 years old Scarecrow/Glamrock Animatronics: 1 year old (assuming they were built just before Circus Baby's Pizza World) Mimic: Possibly 10 years old Toy Animatronics: 37 years old (built in 1987)Understanding the age and history of the animatronics enriches the fan experience and allows for a deeper understanding of the franchise's evolution. This guide should be a helpful resource for any fan delving into the lore of Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria series.