Wowwee cashes in with new Spidersapien and Homersapien

As much personality and flame-throwing capability as your Robosapien might have, there's just no denying that he's a total square compared to some sexy Hollywood personality like Spider-Man or Homer Simpson. That's why we're guessing the new Spidersapien (the original name for Roboquad, if you'll remember) and Homersapien bots from Wowwee -- rebadges of Wowwee's flagship bot -- are going to do quite well for themselves, especially since Homer will be launching alongside The Simpsons Movie in July, and Spider-Man will be hitting shelves this spring to coincide with Spider-Man 3. Along with looking a bit like their respective on-screen counterparts, both robots mimic their inspirations, with Homersapien shouting a "Doh!" or three, and Spidersapien quoting Spider-Man phrases and pretending to shoot webs, complete with sound effects. No word on price, but you know you want one anyways, don't try and deny it. Peep Homer after the break.

[Joseph @ Jan 24th 2007 8:10PM]

sweet?

[FreeRange @ Jan 24th 2007 8:22PM]

No, I don't think that's the word you're looking for.

[tcc3 @ Jan 24th 2007 8:45PM]

Those hose looking things on the arms had better be for web fluid. Otherwise, whats the point?

[genexk @ Jan 24th 2007 8:59PM]

OMG....NO...

[Directive0 @ Jan 24th 2007 9:02PM]

"What has science done?!??"

[crzyjamaican46 @ Jan 24th 2007 10:08PM]

um uh... wow I'm speechless. WHY are they doing this?

[mitch @ Jan 24th 2007 10:32PM]

That just made my day. Can't wait.

[ShogunMaster @ Jan 24th 2007 10:40PM]

13 To which Spidersapiens brought forth and revealed to the earth. And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.

14 ¶ The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe cometh quickly: Homersapien.

[Ariel @ Jan 24th 2007 10:53PM]

The idea is cool, but I think it's terrible that they're using the same exact shell, just with different paint, for the sapiens. These would've been way cooler if they actually looked like the cartoon versions of spiderman and homer. Is it really too difficult to take the same guts and add more plastic around certain areas?

[Sean @ Jan 24th 2007 11:14PM]

I refuse to buy this unless the Homersapien comes with its own beer and doughnuts.

[granny down east @ Jan 25th 2007 12:24AM]

mmmm, Homer, you sweet thang, I want you...

[Skillz @ Jan 25th 2007 2:04AM]

Where's the movie when u need one?

[soopergooman @ Jan 25th 2007 4:05AM]

does homer get cams in the eye's also, it looks like he doesn't? Need more specs guys....

[George @ Jan 25th 2007 6:59AM]

More and more Wowwee is coming across as a company that is only out to make a fast buck while delivering cheaply made products that don't do what they claim to in the advertising spiel. Really they should try to ar least correct the walking problems that their other frankensteins display (when not tripping over smooth let alone carpeted surfaces) before trying to con people that what they are making is value for money!

[Dave @ Jan 25th 2007 8:42AM]

Spiderman looks like he's shrugging and saying,"how did I get in this outfit"

[Gordy @ Jan 25th 2007 9:47AM]

"looking a bit like their respective on-screen counterparts"

Whatever. These look like ass. Maybe they should have gone for Venom.

[Matthew @ Jan 25th 2007 10:04AM]

Homer looks much more fit than I recall

[mdbj @ Jan 25th 2007 12:22PM]

I'm after the break, and I'm not peeping homer!

[Bazza @ Jan 25th 2007 1:59PM]

Buff Homer!!

[Z @ Jan 26th 2007 4:47AM]

Now we just need a "Hulk" version.