Toys : Star Wars Interactive R2D2 Astromech Droid Robot

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: Star Wars Interactive R2D2 Astromech Droid Robot

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Amazon Minimum Age: 96 months
Batteries: 4 AA
Binding: Toy
Brand: Hasbro
EAN: 0653569353775
Label: Hasbro
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Manufacturer Minimum Age: 96 months
Model: 89055
Publisher: Hasbro
Sales Rank: 88
Studio: Hasbro

Features:

Newly programmed at our ultra-modern factory, this state-of-the-art R2 series astromech droid unit is ready to obey your commands
Grab his attention by saying "Hey, R2" and he's ready for more than 40 voice commands
Ask him if he remembers his famous friends, like Luke Skywalker, C-3PO or Jabba the Hutt, and each name will stir up a different response depending on R2's "feelings" for that character
These are just a few of R2's amazing attributes include moving along on his own, turning his front beam on and off, and even playing a secret message when you follow the proper voice commands
In "Game" mode, R2 plays multiple games and spins, dances and plays music, and he even guards your room with his sentry alarm

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What We Think

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The Good: Detailed robot moves, makes authentic movie sounds, and holds your beverage

The Bad: R2-D2 occasionally has trouble deciphering voice commands

In a Nutshell: Star Wars collectors are sure to enjoy this cool, interactive droid

At a Glance

Ages: 8 and up
Requires: 4 "AA" batteries and 4 "D" batteries

The realistic details of R2-D2 will please collectors young and old. View larger.

Bring Home Your Own Astromech Droid
Celebrate Star Wars 30th Anniversary by inviting this movie-accurate droid into your life. Once the loyal companion to Queen Amdala, this utility droid is programmed to be your devoted helper and friend. Help him get ready to serve you by snapping his steering legs into place and attaching the projector piece to his domed top. You'll need to use a Phillips screwdriver to insert four "AA" batteries and four "D" cell batteries in his side.

More than 15-inches tall, this sophisticated R2-D2 model boasts a secret cargo compartment, a unique swing-down utility arm that's also a beverage holder, a removable sensor scope, a working light beam, sound-processing microphones, and an adaptable droid mood-status indicator. Sonar navigational technology and infrared location sensors help make him one the most advanced droids around.

Take Advantage of Three Interactive Modes
Intergalactic missions will be more fun with a reliable droid at your side. In companion mode, R2-D2 responds to commands like "Go on patrol," "Light Beam," and "Play Message." Star Wars fans are sure to appreciate the accuracy of the messages, which are culled from famous missions he remembers.

You can even ask R2 about friends including Luke Skywalker, C-3PO, Darth Vader, and Jabba the Hutt. He has a different reaction to each name based on his "feelings" for the characters. And if you hit R2 on the head, he'll make irritated beeping sounds and try to move away from you. As you get to know your droid, you'll realize that the noises and motions he makes correspond to his "mood."

In game mode, R2 responds to more complicated commands. He'll act as a sentry to protect your important stuff, dance to cantina music, spin around, or play light tag. The third mode is the most complex. This command mode lets you give pointed directions that control R2's movements. Tell him to turn left and right or go forward whenever you want, or set a preprogrammed course for him to follow.

While R2 responded to simple commands with no problems, we had difficulty getting him to respond reliably to more complex requests. We trust that, like with any voice-operated electronic system, over time it will get easier to produce a wider range of commands that R2 consistently responds to. Until then, his movie-accurate look, the way he responds to simple commands, and the convenient beverage holder make him a fun comrade.

What's in the Box
Droid body, two steering legs, projector piece, telescope piece with sensory array, and an operation manual.

R2-D2 can respond to commands. View larger.

And can double has a beverage holder. View larger.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Christmas gift for my Star Wars fanatical 5 year old
I staged R2 under a box for Christmas so that he would respond and startle my son. R2 was a huge hit. R2 does have a mind of his own, even if you follow the command directions down to the letter. A little frustrating, but this item is not found on the shelves of Toys R' Us so it is a one of a kind at show and tell. Worth the money if you have a little Star Wars fanatic at home. (R2 has fell down a flight of stairs and seems to be working fine)

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- Great for child with Autism or speech delay
I have a 9 year old son with autism and this toy has been GREAT for getting him to talk and to do so correctly. He really wants to make R2 dance and scream and that means he has to state the commands correctly. GREAT toy, he LOVES it

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- R2 for 10 year old
Bought this for my 10 year old son for Christmas 2008. He loves it. It's actually not as fragile as I was expecting. We have carpet throughout our house which I thought was going to be a problem. Although I'm sure R2 would prefer hard floors, he works fine on our carpeted floors. The only problem I had with this was the price. I actually ordered one and 3 weeks later it was on the same amazon website for $40 less. I called amazon to get them to credit the difference back to my card and they would only return the item. Seemed silly to me. I just ordered a new one at the lower price and sent the other one back for a refund. It actually cost amazon more because they paid the additional shipping. Turns out, I was glad I had the extra one because one of them started having some problems responding to commands and I swapped them out when my son wasn't looking.

If you're a Star Wars fan you'll love this little R2. I got mine for about $80. I wouldn't pay the $170 some places are charging. It isn't worth that much.

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- Thing never moved. Nephew very upset that R2D2 was sick
We got our R2D2 and my nephew opened his birthday present. He was so excited to get him that he hugged him and told him how much he loved him. Then came the trouble. He would not take voice commands. He did as he pleased. You told him to go on patrol and he stood there. You talked to him about DartVader and he stood there. So we checked all of the batteries and they were all fine. R2D2 was a dud. We sent him back and my newphew just sat there and asked that stupid Droid why do you have to be sick. Let me tell you that I just was so upset that my nephew got disappointed.

Bad Robot. Would not recommend for anyone.

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- Torn...
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3GHK1VPT9G8LT To all of you that have gotten the R2 and loved him. We are there with you.. to all of you that have gotten him and are pretty disappointed. We are there with you too. We got him as our gift to the kids from santa, since our Christmas was star wars themed and it seemed like this year was all about light sabers, darth vader cloaks and the elder siblings teaching the one year old to hum the darth vader march. (groans)

When we unpackaged him christmas eve. As set about testing him and enjoying him before wrapping him.. he worked great. He was an instant hit with my husband and I and we just KNEW our kids were going to love him.

Christmas morning was another story. R2 stopped responding to commands from my husband or I (we had a feeling that the prog within him wouldnt take the kids voices so when he didnt respond to them we didnt mind) his light was constantly red and the light beam light on. The command behave or reset didnt work to improve the mood. We'd ask him the do you remember and he would put himself into lazor tag mode. haha.

By that night r2's condition ended up being where he wouldnt move or wander, just stand there with a red light and do a continuous negative sounding chirp and shake his head to any request. Even the reset one.. so we just turned him off and put him up. We thought, perhaps it was the batteries? changed them. Same thing.

This morning, as he is in stand mode. Sitting on my desk.. I can get him to respond to me, sometimes. lets say 3 out of 10 commands issued exactly how the directions tell you to.. work.

I am torn on weather or not to tell someone else to buy this at full price. If you want this toy, I'd wait for amazon's "today deal". I got him for 59.99 with free shipping and am actually thankful.(or try ebay) If I would have payed full price for this toy.. I'd be furious right now. haha. But my kids are enjoying him ...even though he refuses some commands (follow me etc) I'd say if you can find him cheap. Get him for the star wars lover in your life... but do NOT pay over $60.00 for him.

Do NOT.

Here is our christmas morning video. Please excuse the close ups from on the children's faces. Its my home video of opening R2! haha


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