Published: 2017-12-13, Author: Mike , review by: appleinsider.com
Abstract: Toys, and particularly tech toys, can have very short half lives. AppleInsider has been playing with three of Sphero's "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" app-controlled droids by a dad who was there in 1977, and by a pair of children who long to be a long, long t...
Published: 2017-09-06, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Closest to real-deal R2-D2 ever made (as a toy), Movie-accurate hardware, sounds, and movement, Watches Star Wars movies with droid commentary, Controls solid and simple, Fully functional app for iOS and Android on Day 1
Not a cheap toy at $180, Top-heavy design (as it should be)*, No extending arms, No flame jets or rockets, Missing counterpart C-3PO robot
BB-8 by Sphero was a dream come true for fans of The Force Awakens. Sphero's R2-D2 is pure wish fulfillment for every fan of the original trilogy (and beyond).ALSO SEE: BB-8 by Sphero Review (3-months later)This is the closest we've gotten to owning a rea...
Abstract: With options for the young Jedi, casual fan and hardcore collector, this list of new items and popular picks timed with the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi is full of holiday hits. More view gallery
A fun, authentic remote control take on R2-D2 that's as thick as a brick. Knock off a star if you're not a big Star Wars fan though...
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Published: 2017-09-04, Author: Anthony , review by: macworld.com.au
Abstract: BB-9E is all new and reveals previously unknown details from the upcoming movie, Star Wars: The Last Jedi. If you put it into training mode, on the ‘treadmill' that ships in the box, you can go on a walkthrough of a previously unseen First Order (they're...
Abstract: Cool remote control robots that are compatible with Sphero's educational programming apps, Artoo and his new friend might be the droids you're looking for.Orbotix's impressive Sphero 2.0 and Ollie rolling robots started out as educational toys but the gad...
Authentic sculpt, audio and movements, Simple to set-up and use, Responsive controls
Patrol mode/lack of autonomy disappoints, AR mode is lacking, On the pricey side
I'm someone who likes Star Wars. I've watched all the films, collected the figures as a kid, and have a Lego AT-ST glaring at me from an office shelf. But I don't love it. And I feel the same about Sphero's R2-D2. The authenticity is admirable, as is the...
