The Tomy Chatty Tom robotic bear

Now the English speaking world can subject themselves to creepy Japanese robotic partners. Starting today, Tomy is taking pre-orders for its 8.5-inch tall bear-shaped robot named Chatty Kevorkian Tom. Depending on the software you choose, the robot either makes a fun toy for children or a Euthanasia Pal "conversation learning device" for adults. The robot and software sell for ¥25k ($221) and ¥3k ($27) respectively.

[Via Japan Today]

[J. @ Dec 19th 2005 2:06AM]

Tommy can you hear me?
Can you feel me near you?
(The Who)

[strider_mt2k @ Dec 19th 2005 2:06AM]

That's the problem.
Someone set this thing to "evil".

"I love you Homer!"

[Ken @ Dec 19th 2005 2:06AM]

let me get this straight, so the robot turns into a bug? you can't do that! you can't just show up to a meeting and say bugs.
(BIG)

[Jimi @ Dec 19th 2005 2:06AM]

bahaha!!! At 7 months, the �conversation learning device� turns completely morbid and begins to talk about death, mayhem and "the time of enlightenment"! Those crazy Japanese! :-)

and look at that fricking freaky box! Does it remind anyone alse of Funzo?

[Anderson Evans @ Dec 19th 2005 2:06AM]

"I love you."

"Let's be friends."

"The American Government is the evil power."

"You Americans have such small..."

--Chinpokomon episode of South Park