Takara Tomy's Rhythmbits do a little dance

Takara Tomy's Walkiebits sure caused quite a stir when they first landed a few years back, and now the firm is cranking out another variation that's sure to be a holiday favorite. The slew of new Rhythmbits arrive in a variety of vivid colors, measure in at just 1.85-inches in length, sport interchangeable shells and bust a plethora of moves when they hear music. These little bundles of fun are set to take Japan by storm later this week for ¥1,575 ($14) apiece.

[Via NewLaunches]

[john @ Oct 1st 2007 9:09PM]

If Apple made this they would only dance to the sound of Steve's voice.

[John Doe @ Oct 1st 2007 9:38PM]

No they would be rolling on the floor in a twitching fit creaming themselves. The mark of a true fanboi. :-P

[painty @ Oct 1st 2007 9:39PM]

lol...good one

[Typhoid Mary @ Oct 1st 2007 9:09PM]

Do a little dance...

But can they make a little love?

[Josh @ Oct 1st 2007 9:31PM]

No, but they most certainly can get down tonight.

[St. Stephen @ Oct 1st 2007 9:24PM]

shake shake shake... shake shake shake..
shake your groove thing...

[JDizzle @ Oct 1st 2007 10:04PM]

Lemme see 'em crank dat.

[therpham @ Oct 1st 2007 10:12PM]

I, for one, welcome our precious tiny dancing robotic turtle overlords.

[Adam @ Oct 1st 2007 10:17PM]

i seriously want one. please ebay don't let me down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mushrooshi @ Oct 1st 2007 10:57PM]

kawaii!

[Andrew @ Oct 1st 2007 11:02PM]

I bet these things would totally SERVE a Sony Rolly

[Jeff @ Oct 1st 2007 11:57PM]

Where can I buy?

[Beamey @ Oct 2nd 2007 4:18AM]

japan my excited friend

[James Yopp @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:04PM]

OK, Since the Google Translation is unintelligible, and the copy is so short, here's a better rendition:

When listening to various music, it dances like "Cha-Cha-Cha".

1) Same size as current Walkie-Bits models.
2) Walk controlled by analysis of ambient music
(High Pitches = Front Legs, Low Pitches = Back Legs)
Prop up the turtle on its hind legs to make it dance to the music.
3) Can walk toward and away from the mic.
4) Its shell is removable, making it compatible with accessory "Happy Bits" shells.

Six types will be released in October, for a price of 1,575 each (about $14.00)

[James Yopp @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:08PM]

Sorry, not paying attention. High pitches make it walk forward, and low pitches make it walk backward. The legs don't appear to move independently.

[tekdroid @ Oct 3rd 2007 6:58AM]

non-rechargeable CR2032 batteries kills the deal for me.

We have enough junk being thrown out. If they made it rechargeable, they'd be on a winner.

Otherwise, very cute.