Zibits mini remote control robots spin right 'round, baby

We've seen plenty of toy robots at the International Toy Fair this week, but none quite have moves like Senario's Zibits. The salt and pepper shaker-sized bots, which will be available for $9.99 a piece at Toys R Us in March, come with a small AA battery powered remote that lets you drive the three wheeled little guy forward, but also spin him around in circles. Apparently these R/C toys are meant for eight to ten years olds, but us really mature adults are itching to buy a couple of these Zibit characters along with some Hexbugs, and stage the ultimate battle of $10 bots. Stop judging us and our Star Wars lunch box and watch the handheld bot in action after the break.

Zibits Remote Control Robots hands-on

[IvanP91 Posted Feb 16th 2010 6:42PM]

Cute

[GuyMontag Posted Feb 16th 2010 6:53PM]

I want one! Epic robot battles at the office, I can see it now

[tklr08 Posted Feb 16th 2010 6:58PM]

Thanks for getting meatspin stuck in my head Engadget!

[DougieBear Posted Feb 17th 2010 11:47AM]

@tklr08

You spin me right round, baby right round!!

[XciteMe Posted Feb 16th 2010 7:10PM]

Was expecting a celebrity endorsement from rapper Xzibit.

[gigi82 Posted Feb 16th 2010 7:11PM]

i wonder how long untill it ends up on stupid.com

[GaryZ Posted Feb 16th 2010 7:21PM]

an Android outfit, please!

[Dogcowsaysmoof Posted Feb 16th 2010 7:52PM]

I really, really, really hate that song (if it can even be called that)!

[Herrera91 Posted Feb 16th 2010 8:21PM]

I must collect them all! :D

[Karate Tortoise Posted Feb 16th 2010 9:21PM]

GOTTA CATCH 'EM ALLLLL!

[theoneandonlyradiostation Posted Feb 16th 2010 9:43PM]

I was going to get a new phone

but this looks awesome!
thanks engadget!

[sweet greggo Posted Feb 16th 2010 10:10PM]

um... :/

[Berserk87 Posted Feb 17th 2010 1:11AM]

It's basically one of those "micro cars" but with a robot shaped top on it...

[Craig Trover Posted Feb 17th 2010 1:16AM]

When will we be able to program these guys to build buildings?

[stridermt2k Posted Feb 17th 2010 7:18AM]

Fight them against each other...

OF COURSE!!!

[lunarc Posted Feb 24th 2010 7:08PM]

That is pretty neat looking, good price point!