Ukrainian crane operator Dmitry Balandin spent a year and a half building a family of robots out of 1,750  wooden parts. /VCG Photo

When he started, Balandin didn’t draw any blueprints, but designed all the parts as inspiration struck. /VCG Photo

In his tiny flat, Balandin first built a male model, Centurion, and then built him a girlfriend, Amazon, and their child, Kid. /VCG Photo

Balandin would play with the models as a child would play with a doll. /VCG Photo

He even made an wooden prosthesis so he can blend in with his creations. /VCG Photo