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By Joe Prescott
Arguably the most adorable character in the Star Wars universe (sorry R2), BB-8 has been winning the hearts of Star Wars fans since he graced our screens in the very first Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer back in 2014. This really is the one. Surely this has been on the top of every list…because, come on just look at him! For a somewhat lofty sum of $150 this adorable bubble droid can be yours, but it is so much smarter than a mere RC toy. I own one myself, having bought one on Force Friday, and it’s totally worth it! Here’s mine below:
Here’s what you get with Sphero’s BB-8:
- AUTHENTIC MOVEMENT. GUIDE YOUR BB-8 WITH A SMARTPHONE OR TABLET.
This is the core of what makes Sphero’s BB-8 so unique. The ability to use your smartphone or tablet to control the toy, makes it all the more interesting to next-gen collectors. Also, the authentic movement — if the above video is any indication — makes your BB-8 seem like the real deal from Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
ADAPTIVE PERSONALITY. YOUR BB-8’s UNIQUE ATTITUDE AND ACTIONS EVOLVE AS YOU INTERACT.
This might be the most exciting feature to BB-8. The ability to mold the toy to your personality, takes the personal experience to an all new level.
AUTONOMOUS BEHAVIOR. BB-8 HAS A MIND OF HIS OWN – EXPLORE THE GALAXY TOGETHER.
The fact that BB-8 will do random things, acting on its own, is beyond exciting.
HOLOGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION. RECORD, SEND AND VIEW VIRTUAL HOLOGRAPHIC VIDEOS WITH BB-8.
One of the coolest things R2-D2 did in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, was holo-projecting that now famous message to Obi-Wan Kenobi, “Help me Obi-Wan, you’re my only hope.” The fact that we will get to own a Star Wars droid that will do the same thing, is over-the-top exciting.
LISTENS AND RESPONDS. BB-8 RECOGNIZES AND REACTS TO YOUR VOICE
This little toy has been sold out in stores since September 4th — Force Friday — and every time he gets restocked, he quickly disappears. This could be 2015’s Cabbage Patch doll…only much, much cooler.
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