(the musician, holding a tiny, broken fiddle) sputtered to life, its joints creaking. "Are the night guards gone? My music is too delicate for thieves."
They weren't thieves, but they were protectors. These automatons were built in the 19th century to guard a specific artifact that the museum had recently acquired. TinTrio141516.rar
Since that file is not a known, public story or widespread piece of media, I have crafted a story based on that title. The Tin Trio of 14-15-16 (the musician, holding a tiny, broken fiddle) sputtered
When they reached the main hall, they saw it—the Diamond Heart was glowing, but a human thief was already reaching for it. "Operation 141516!" chirped 14. These automatons were built in the 19th century
When the guards entered, they found the thief dazed on the floor and three small, lifeless tin robots sitting perfectly still in front of the exhibit.
(the navigator, equipped with a spinning, broken compass) simply pointed upward. "The stars tell me the display case is open. The Diamond Heart is unprotected."