robothut Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Saw a blip on the TV news today saying that the New StarWars toys were out and they showed a working toy BB8 robot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennetzel Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I ordered the RC BB robot from Bed Bath and Beyond. They sent me an email advertising it and claim it's in stock. It had a video...it looks pretty cool. It rolls just like the one in the movie...looks like a lot of magnets used. I'll post a video when it arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robothut Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 https://www.yahoo.com/movies/bb-8-remote-controlled-toy-star-wars-the-force-128264274727.html The toy, which measures about 3 inches in diameter, is made by Sphero, the robotics company that built the actual BB-8 — the hyperactive droid who’s already won the hearts and minds of fans via the film’s early teaser-trailers. It’s controlled by an app on users’ smartphones, allowing them to steer the little ‘bot around tight corners and anywhere else a tiny ball can roll. The phone app can also create an enhanced reality video that not only records your BB-8′s movements, but make it look like the droid is projecting video, a la R2-D2′s broadcast of Princess Leia’s desperate message to Obi-Wan Kenobi.The droid can move on its own, too; that’s called Patrol Mode. And don’t worry about it wandering into a puddle or falling into a pool, as this BB-8 is waterproof.The small droid comes with a big price tag: The first version of the toy will cost $149.99, though there’s a cheaper remote-controlled BB-8 that will go for half that steep price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fineas J. Whoopie Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 They won't be hard to find. They are already flooding ebay. I counted 84 listings for the new BB8 out of the first 200 newest listings under robots, monsters and space toys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morbius Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Have a look at NEW OUT, posted it last night. Not sure if that article has any different details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinplate6 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Yes, I'm a weakling, I'll admit it...I bought mine at 3 AM from the Sphero website for $149 and free shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morbius Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Watched the video again, the Conures got a glimse of it rolling about...had to take 'em outside and hose them down to calm them after seeing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Beautiful toy, but I wonder if you can still play with this in 5 or 10 or 15 years. I hate tablet/phone controlled toys. They are made for today only, not for tomorrow. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fineas J. Whoopie Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 And now you have to agree to terms and conditions just to play with your toy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morbius Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Our old 'bots are free of any contracts, at least theirs have expired by now, also I've never had an argument about what they're to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robothut Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Yes I did not even think about buying one just because of the fact that you have to have a smart phone to control it. And as already stated, its just a matter of time before that tech, changes so that you can not play with it. They need to offer a dedicated remote for it , or some one needs to hack one together and post it so other can build a dedicated remote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinplate6 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Well, BB8 just arrive, courtesy of FedEx, and I must admit he is very cool. He comes in his own shipping container, and the set-up takes only minutes. Once he is unpacked and assembled (just placing the head on the body) he is ready to go. In fact, the most effort involved was downloading the app. He rolls well on bare floors and short pile carpets. The app is very easy to use, and plays the full orchestral Star Wars theme song as you operate the features. The droid's voice comes through the app, not the toy itself. The holographic message feature is a real trip!I haven't tried all the commands yet, but it is quite an amazing toy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennetzel Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Funny this topic came up again. I got my BB-8 late last week. I took a video of it, or tried to. The little bugger moves quite fast, hard to keep up with. Anyway, I did the best I could, I hope it gives you some idea as to how he works.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S7tm6xtR-g&feature=youtu.be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roboto Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 One very fast droid he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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