Sphero's Star Wars BB-8 Drone

[Jack Bauer]

I saw a shelf space and a price tag of $149.99 for it at my local Best Buy a week ago. Looked like as many as 20+ would be out at a time by the amount of space set aside for them. If that is any indicator of how plentiful it will be.

 

[kl241]

Everytime I see that soccer ball I just want to kick it!

 

[K1NG J0RDAN]

Excited to pick this little guy up.

 

[Ehollywood]

People having fun with him at work.

 

[InebriatedGnome]

Very cool but I know I won't do anything with it after a week or so.

 

[Rorywan]

Just bought one at Disney store.

 

[darthflan]

Here is another Video from Amazon showing how it works....

Sphero's Star Wars BB-8 Drone | Demo

 

[Rorywan]

These are gonna be like gold dust by Xmas.

 

[InebriatedGnome]

Just bought one at Disney store.

Did you manage to get a look at the Elite series? I'm really curious about the quality given the fact that they incorporate die-cast at a $25 price-point

 

[momaw]

Just picked one up at the Apple Store. They were playing with it in store. Really cool little droid. Bit on the small side for the price but can't wait to get home after work and play.

 

[Smudger9]

Re: Sphero BB-8

Is this definitely 1/6 scale?

 

[aeluna]

Re: Sphero BB-8

Is this definitely 1/6 scale?

A member had a picture of it next to Star Wars 1/6 scale figures and its pretty close. Honestly I'd rather pick this up and have some cool functionality versus a static Hot Toys version with a bit more detail.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Re: Sphero BB-8

Is this definitely 1/6 scale?

I found some reference that BB-8 in the movie is 26 inches tall.... so that's 4.3 inches in 1/6th.... and this toy is 4.4 inches, so pretty close... assuming the 26 inches to start is correct.

 

[momaw]

Re: Sphero BB-8

Is this definitely 1/6 scale?

It looked to be sixth scale in person. I'd post a pic next to some figures but by the time I get home it will have been in shops for a few hours over there so pics will likely have been posted.

A member had a picture of it next to Star Wars 1/6 scale figures and its pretty close. Honestly I'd rather pick this up and have some cool functionality versus a static Hot Toys version with a bit more detail.

And the Hot Toys one will likely cost the same or more.

 

[SpaceCrawler]

Hasbro is also releasing an RC B88 that you don't need to run with an iPhone. Anyone have details on its size? Here's a link with video of it (scroll way down):
Will you be able to buy a Star Wars BB-8 droid this Force Friday? | News | Geek.com

Here's a photo of the box:

Sean

 

[TonTon]

I think the Hasbro is bigger so probably not 1/6 scale, plus it's not made by the company that built the real BB-8 so it's got that against it.

 

[InebriatedGnome]

The toy seems like it would be great fun to the right customer, but collectors should remember that it is first and foremost a toy—a reskinned Sphero with an awesome magnetic head. If you're going to buy and play with a Sphero anyway, it might as well be this one. But I think that 1/6-scale collectors who leave this in a glass cabinet will be left wanting—it clearly wasn't designed as a collectible.

 

[greedo737]

Re: Sphero BB-8

And it looks like Disney stores will have their own, well, in the UK at least:

Star Wars: The Force Awakens BB-8 Interactive Talking Figure | Disney Store

 

[Pixelpiper]

Orbotix are going to make a killing if they get a slice of every BB-8 marketed/sold by anyone else - you know, for having invented the technology that makes the droid possible (which they've patented).

 

[Wor-Gar]

Re: Sphero BB-8

And it looks like Disney stores will have their own, well, in the UK at least:

Star Wars: The Force Awakens BB-8 Interactive Talking Figure | Disney Store

Takes 4x AA so likely larger than 1/6th. But this one has lights and sounds.

I wouldn't bother with the Hasbro that's likely $29.99.