Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[WowWee's AppGear turns toys into smartphone 'appcessories' (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/03/wowwees-appgear-turns-toys-into-smartphone-appcessories-vide/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/03/wowwees-appgear-turns-toys-into-smartphone-appcessories-vide/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/03/wowwees-appgear-turns-toys-into-smartphone-appcessories-vide/#comments AppGear WowWee, the company best known for its endless supply of adorable robot toys, is kicking off 2012 with something a little more virtual than visceral. AppGear combines actual physical toys with iOS and Android apps, like the launch title Foam Fighters. Each collectible, action figure or playset is paired with its own free, downloadable app that offers an augmented reality game or virtual way to interact with the toys. The line will be launching in "early" 2012, for between $9.99 and $19.99 depending on the particular toy. Six products will be available at launch, including Alien Jailbreak, Zombie Burbs, and Elite Commander which you can check out in the videos below alongside some incredibly vague PR. And we'll be gunning for WowWee booth when we land in Vegas to get some hands-on time with this lineup of AR-toys.

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WowWee's AppGear turns toys into smartphone 'appcessories' (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 WowWee, the same folks who brought you Paper Jamz, are giving yet another American leisure-time institution a makeover, and this time they've set their sights on laser tag. Carrying over the Paper Jamz aesthetic, Light Strike aims to "bring video game action into the real-world" with a set of laser tag guns and accessories that sport fingerprint ID, long-range LED targeting, built-in health and ammo meters, and the ability to play with up to four teams of unlimited size. The game's stable of weapons includes Light Strike's signature gun, the Assault Striker, a machine gun bipod with recoil action, a scope attachment with 100-foot range, and a grenade launcher that can shoot groups of enemies down in a single shot. Now, who's going to lead the campaign to make the Assault Striker the official gun of the 2012 Olympic Pentathalon? Light Strike is set for an August 2011 launch with guns starting at about $40, but you can get a very dramatic preview after the jump.

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WowWee's Light Strike makes laser tag look more like Paper Jamz originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 Feb 2011 03:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gibson wins Paper Jamz injunction, retailers ordered to pull stock originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It looks like WowWee is learning the implications of that old saw, "imitation is the surest way to get your company sued." That's right, the company's radical looking, fun for about twenty minutes, paper-thin plastic toy guitars have recently drawn legal fire from Gibson, who recognizes a distinct resemblance between some classic axes (like the Flying V and the Les Paul) and the aforementioned Paper Jamz line. Which we could certainly see -- even if WowWee hadn't name dropped Gibson in its product literature (which seems to us to be rather on par with taunting the company outright). And if that weren't bad enough, the company is going after retailers, such as Toys 'R Us and eBay, who it claimed kept selling the things after receiving a cease and desist letter. Of course, this raises a few questions: At which point is a design so ubiquitous that it becomes fair game for companies like WowWee? And wouldn't Gibson want the kiddies (who will be ready to move up to real guitars soon enough) hooked on their brand? And most importantly -- when are we getting a Paper Jamz Rickenbacker? Because there has to be an easier way to be like Paul Weller. Commercial after the break (it adds nothing to the post, but it's kind of a laugh).

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Gibson sues WowWee, retailers over Paper Jamz toy guitars; would rather some other company get all that free advertising (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: WowWee Cinemin Slice hands-on

WowWee Cinemin Slice takes the pico out of your pocket originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Nov 2010 22:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WowWee's robots may be fun, lovable companions, but they aren't always exactly the most useful things to have around. That's not the case with the company's new Roboscooper, however, which will gladly pick up stuff off your floor until its six AAA batteries run out. Of course, it will only pick up small, one ounce objects, and its storage capacity is a tad limited -- but hey, every little contribution helps. You can even switch from autonomous to remote-controlled mode if you feel like being slightly less lazy, and you can let Roboscooper have a bit of fun by engaging the "whack" mode, which makes him swat objects out of his way instead of picking them up. Ready to bring one home? You can get your pre-order in now for $70 and look for it to ship at the end of the month.

WowWee's Roboscooper picks up the stuff too big for your Roomba originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 01 Aug 2010 16:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Surprisingly, it all works. Each $25 guitar is packed with three different songs, and pretend rock stars can strum along in three different modes: a fail-safe mode where all you have to do is keep strumming and you'll jam out the appropriate guitar part, a rhythm mode where you have to strum at the right intervals, and a freestyle mode. The last of these is where things actually get interesting, since there's a usable fret board in so-called open E tuning, letting you select actual cords by placing a finger on its respective fret up or down the printed-on fret board. One finger does major, two fingers does minor, and three fingers does a 7th. It's an approximation, sure, but it actually could teach a kid a lot more about how to play a real guitar than Guitar Hero ever will. Prepare to hear more 12-year-olds playing "Smoke on the Water" than you ever supposed the universe was capable of containing. The modes on drums are similar, and you can pair up drums and guitar to play the same song simultaneously. The $15 amp uses a sonic transducer to vibrate its entire, cheap cardboard mass, and is actually rather loud. The "Series 1" selection of guitars and drums will be out in early July, and you can check out a video of this stuff in action after the break.

Gallery: WowWee's Paper Jamz

Gallery: WowWee Paper Jamz press shots

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WowWee's Paper Jamz: fake guitars make the jump to 2D, gain some musicality originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The first time we saw a pico projector some of us thought: "Err... What's the point?" Slide show presentations from your phone? Doubt it -- not powerful enough for practical use. Cinematic experience in the toilet? Maybe, but you'd want a built-in projector on your PMP instead of a separate brick. Funky dance? Only in Japan. Finally, WowWee took a break from robotics to give us the answer with its foldable Cinemin Swivel pico projector: for watching videos on the ceiling while lying in bed, obviously. Still, we have our doubts about image quality, portability and practicality -- especially for $299. Read on to find out if this little guy is worth it.

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WowWee Cinemin Swivel iPod and iPhone pico projector review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WowWee Cinemin Swivel pico projector shocker: available now! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WowWee Roborover gets friendly with the furniture in our review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WowWee may have some new competition, but it should come as no surprise that it's not about to rest on its laurels this holiday season, and it's now rolled out a pair of new "robot buddies" that it hopes will wind up at the top of plenty of kids' (and some adults') wish lists. First announced way back at CES in January, both the WowWee Roborover and WowWee Joebot are now available to order for $79.99 or $99.99, respectively, or in one of WowWee's usual "mini" versions for a mere $15 apiece. While those latter options are basically action figures, the two full-fledged versions should keep you occupied for a little longer than your average toy robot, with each able to be controlled remotely or operate autonomously, play various games and, in the case of the Roborover, traverse "rough terrain" and "inclines."

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Pico projector fans, the wait is over. WowWee -- the company with the wackiest name in the business (or at least the most fun to type) has just announced that the Cinemin Swivel is available for pre-order today -- as in right now -- both Stateside and in Europe. The press for this device sounds a little like wishful thinking (enjoy romantic flicks on the bedroom ceiling! foreign cinema in the backyard! YouTube on a subway wall! psychedelic graphics on the dance floor!) but if you've been in the market for a pocket-sized, iPhone-friendly multimedia projector, your choices just expanded by one. Yours for a song -- and $349.99. Gallery below.

Gallery: WowWee Cinemin Swivel available for pre-order in U.S. and Europe

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We first spotted WowWee's Cinemin Swivel pico projector back at CES, when it was announced along with the Stick and Station models. If you forgot, the little DLP guy boasts 480 x 360 resolution, an adjustable 90-degree hinge (so that you can easily project onto the ceiling), and a three-hour battery life. It's just gotten some official release and pricing information for the UK, anyway, where it's going to make its first appearance this September. The Cinemin Swivel will retail for £349 (about $571). There's no word on release or pricing for the Stick or Station yet, but we'll keep you posted. Until then, check out the gallery of shots we got back at CES.

Gallery: WowWee Cinemin Swivel, Stick, and Station pico PJs hands-on


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The rules:
  • Leave a comment below. Any comment will do, but if you want to share your proposal for "fixing" the world economy, that'd be sweet too.
  • You may only enter this specific giveaway once. If you enter this giveaway more than once you'll be automatically disqualified, etc. (Yes, we have robots that thoroughly check to ensure fairness.)
  • If you enter more than once, only activate one comment. This is pretty self explanatory. Just be careful and you'll be fine.
  • Contest is open to anyone in the 50 States, 18 or older! Sorry, we don't make this rule (we hate excluding anyone), so be mad at our lawyers and contest laws if you have to be mad.
  • Winner will be chosen randomly. The winner will receive one (1) WowWee Tribot. Approximate retail value is $80.
  • If you are chosen, you will be notified by email. Winners must respond within three days of the end of the contest. If you do not respond within that period, another winner will be chosen.
  • Entries can be submitted until Thursday, April 30th, at 11:59PM ET. Good luck!
  • Full rules can be found here.

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Looking for something to pass the time, scratch that robotic itch and come in at under a Jackson? Look no further than WowWee's Lightstar, the latest and greatest addition to the outfit's growing FlyTech family. The robot lovers over at RobotsRule were able to get their grimy hands around this here flying blade, and while they weren't expecting much for just $20, they came away delightfully enthralled. Essentially, there's no way to steer the chopper, but you can vary the acceleration and bounce it off of walls in order to keep your brain stimulated and a grin on your face. The real excitement kicked in when all the lights were flipped off and the Pink Floyd was cranked to 11. For a look at what we mean, check out the demonstration vid just past the break -- looks like $20 well spent from here.

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WowWee's Lightstar flying blade reviewed: a cheap thrill originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 18 Jan 2009 13:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WowWee Cinemin Swivel, Stick, and Station pico PJs hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WowWee mixes it up at CES: Cinemin pico PJ, new Alive Cubs and more originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rovio owners have been able to control their all-seeing sentry bot from their iPhone (or any other internet-connected device) from day one using WowWee's browser-based interface, but one enterprising individual apparently found that a tad lacking for his taste, so he decided to take things one big step further by building his own full-fledged iPhone / iPod touch app. In addition to giving you a larger view of the Rovio's webcam feed, the app achieves the inevitable by letting you use the iPhone or iPod touch's accelerometer to control the Rovio, which should let you give your Wiimote a rest for a while. Better still, the app is free -- you know where to get.

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New app turns iPhone / iPod touch into Rovio controller originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Our favorite robot-obsessed entity on these fine internets, RobotsRules, has put out a fairly disturbing video entitled "Vadersapien" as a purported followup to last year's "Elmosapien." What at first might be perceived as a harmless way to enjoy halloween with robots and bit of Vadery goodness quickly devolves into the dark exploration of a mind turned sour by the constant companionship of robots. We're positive [insert name of favorite sci-fi novelist] tried to warn us of this day, but there's really no preparing for a product of so much psychological disruption. It's after the break, of course.

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Vadersapien has little to do with Darth, much to do with a troubled childhood originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 23:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's true -- we're suckers for anything that simultaneously satisfies our lust for robotics and brings back childhood memories of passing the day with Disney films. To that end, we couldn't resist the opportunity to swoon over WowWee's latest stroke of brilliance, the $39.99 FlyTech Tinker Bell. Entirely more rad than that soulless Bladestar, this here fairy promises to posses that same spirited sassiness as the Disney character, and the flower wand remote control really caps things off. She can buzz around and delight guests for 4-minutes on an 18-minute charge, and her "crash-resistant materials prevent her from getting into mischief." Oh wait, it's appropriate for Earthlings ages 6 years and up? Huzzah!

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WowWee FlyTech slams into Disney, out pops hovering Tinker Bell originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's beginning to sound like a broken record, but WowWee has hit yet another homer with Mr. Personality. The latest from the firm to jockey for your hard earned dollars includes an LCD face and enough jokes / stories to keep you engrossed for hours. Max and Simon -- this creature's very own Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde -- kept critics guessing, and each character was said to be "well developed and play off each other perfectly." Continuing on, reviewers noted that the omnidirectional wheels were "incredible," the remote was "simple and intuitive" and the sensor array was equally impressive. 'Tis a shame -- we bet you were really looking forward to holding onto that $300 of yours...

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WowWee's Mr. Personality reviewed, found to like long walks on the beach originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ah, Robodance -- how would we entertain ourselves without you? Just under a year ago, the software enabled robot lovers everywhere to control their i-SOBOT with an everyday Wiimote. Now, the same ability has been handed down for WowWee's Rovio. You heard right, the latest, baddest robotic sentry on the block can now be dictated with your Nintendo Wii controller, and you can even customize your own button assignments to suit your fancy. Hop on past the break for the demonstration vid.

[Via Hacked Gadgets]

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Robodance enables Wiimote control of your WowWee Rovio originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WowWee's Mr. Personality bot made its debut way back at CES in January but, like some other WowWee products announced at the show, it's only just now made its way into availability. As you can see above, the bot's a close relative of WowWee's Tri-Bot, with it boasting the notable addition of an LCD screen for a face, which promises to "display his personality with animated and synchronized facial features." The bot also includes an SD card slot than can be used to add additional personalities, plus 64MB of internal memory, a remote control, all the usual sensors and, of course, plenty of fortune and joke-telling features that promise endless hours of fun / annoyance. Just be prepared to shell out for that robot companionship, as Mr. Personality's company will cost you a hefty $300.

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WowWee's Mr. Personality robot is now ready to charm you out of $300 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WowWee goes out of its way to make one thing very clear about the Rovio: "this is not a toy." That being said, it doesn't make the patrolling sentry any less fantastic, as critics over at Robots-Dreams proclaimed that it was "intuitive and a pleasure to use from the moment you first open the box." From the painless setup process to the unparalleled mobility, reviewers sounded like they were grinning from ear-to-ear during the entire writeup process. It performed its robotic sentry duties with vigor and valor, and the review crew couldn't help but note that this bugger was "positioned to be the hottest robot for the upcoming holiday season, and for a long time to come." In other words, if you've been on the fence about dropping three bills on this thing, all your worries about it potentially sucking just got thrashed.

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WowWee's Rovio gets reviewed: it's one awesome robotic sentry originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WowWee's Rovio isn't due to start shipping to the general populace for a few days still, but the mighty important folks over at RobotsRule were somehow able to procure one a hair early. Thankfully for us, it took the time to neatly unbox this home sentry and give us an up-close look at what it's made of. A full-fledged review is promised within the next few days, but for now, just hit the read link and enjoy the shots.

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WowWee's patrolling Rovio gets unboxed originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Rovio -- one of WowWee's finest if we should say so ourselves -- is finally ready to roam around domiciles and keep baddies at bay. First announced (and spotted) at CES 2008, this long-awaited robotic sentry is up for pre-order right now, and it comes packing a 640 x 480 webcam to stream back live video in MPEG4 format. Furthermore, it can snap stills, head out on a customized patrol route and avoid obstacles with its infrared sensor. Get ready -- this sheriff's rolling into your town next Friday for $299.95.

[Via Random-Good-Stuff, thanks Juergen]

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WowWee's $300 Rovio robotic sentry ships this month originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Indoor flying toys aren't hard to come by these days, but WowWee's hoping you'll still be willing to drop a little bit of coin on indoor aerial supremacy. First introduced at CES, the $50 FlyTech Bladestar has helicopter-like blades for hovering, and built-in infrared sensors to avoid obstacles. You can control the Bladestar with the included remote, or stick it in autopilot mode to watch it avoid obstacles and even "push" it yourself by walking up to it. If it's war you're after, you can put the toy in "dogfight" mode to use the infrared signal as a weapon against an unfriendly Bladestar: three hits and you'll be testing WowWee's claims of crash-resistance. The Bladestar is available now. Cheesy Saturday-morning advertisement is after the break.

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WowWee's FlyTech Bladestar can govern your home autonomously originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Turn away before it's too late, we beg you. Don't make the mistake we did by watching WowWee's Alive Lion Cub get splayed for the chuckling amusement of ol' Pig Eye Jackson. Should you choose to proceed, choose to hit that read link then be warned: you'll never eat bot-sausage again.

[Thanks, Robert O.]

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WowWee's Alive Lion Cub dissected, juggled at a Mexican carnival originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you've been on the fence about whether or not you want to spring for a WowWee Femisapien, perhaps a thorough, multi-page review would help. If you truck on over to robotsrule, you'll find an ultra-in-depth look at the female automaton, with explorations into the bot's interface, modes and behaviors, and a variety of other Femisapien idiosyncrasies. The conclusion? We'd have to say the reviewer is pretty much in full gush-mode over the new toy, calling it a "blockbuster hit" that's "destined to take over the world." We assume by "take over the world" they mean "obliterate humanity."

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WowWee's Femisapien gets reviewed, does want to play forever and ever originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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All work and no play makes Robosapien a dull bot. All work and no play makes Robosapien a dull bot. All work and n0 play makes R0b0sapien a dull bot. All w0rk and no play makes R0101ap1en a dull b0t. A11 w0rk a1d n0 play m01es R0101ap1en a dull b0t. A11 101k 11d n0 p10y m01es R010101e0 a d011 b0t. 011 1011 11d n0 p10y m011s 0010101e0 a d011 b0t. 011 1011 110 10 p10y 1011s 0010101e0 1 d011 b0t. 011 1011 110 10 1100 10110 001010110 1 1011 001.

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'The Shining' gets remade with WowWee bots, cybernetically invades your soul originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It has been a hot minute since WowWee let the Alive animals out of the zoo, but this particular White Tiger Cub has just recently been loosed from its cage. Although it's just dying for an I Can Has Cheezburger? caption (feel free to drop your best in comments below), this cute cat looks to be the perfect play toy for small children or adults hoping to rekindle some of that youthful innocence. We're also told that the eyebrow and mouth movements are "quite realistic," but its the individual personality that really makes it worth coming back to. Check out the unboxing and a brief review in the read link, and peek a video of the feline in action after the cut.

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WowWee's Alive White Tiger Cub gets unboxed, showcased on video originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WowWee has been talking up its all-controlling RoboRemote since CES at the beginning of this year, but it looks like it's only recently found its way into availability, and it's now thankfully gotten reviewed as well. According to the folks at RoboCommunity, the remote fully delivers on its promise to control any IR-based WowWee robot, with the software (XP/Vista only, unfortunately) straightforward enough for most anyone to use, but apparently not so basic as to turn off more adventuresome robotics enthusiasts (who'll no doubt find some ways to use this without the basic software anyway). Couple that with the $20 price tag, and they say that this is a "must-have gadget" for any WowWee robot owner.

[Thanks, Matt]

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Don't deny it -- you blush a little each time you see that image above. If you're secretly eager to learn all that you can about Femisapien and her gracious ways, Robots Rule has the goods. Expectedly, this gal is said to have "the most fluid movements of the WowWee family," and while we won't emphatically agree that including "her own language consisting of emotive sounds" is quite fitting... well, you committed fellows in the house know what's up. The $99 robot is said to be on track for a late summer release, but considering that you just can't wait until then to see her in action, head on past the break for a honest-to-goodness fencing demonstration. There's more where that one came from in the read link, too.

[Via SlashGear]

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WowWee's Femisapien gets detailed, demonstrated on video originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Unless you've specifically been lookin' out, you may have very well forgotten about WowWee's crazed robotic dog that was uncaged at CES. After lasting through its first few days of training (which we'll call a review for our purposes), we're led to believe that this pup is "the silliest robot you'll ever love." Reviewers weren't shy in calling it like it saw it, as Wrex was hailed as "absolutely terrible at being a dog and even worse at being a robot." Of course, it's fairly easy to see this bugger was meant to provide comedic relief and not sophisticated companionship, so those pointers aren't exactly negative. Overall, Wrex is almost guaranteed to make you chuckle on a daily basis, and if you don't believe that, just check out the video waiting after the break.

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WowWee's Wrex the Dawg reviewed: puts real canines to shame originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We got a chance to spend a bit of time with WowWee's Tri-Bot way back at CES earlier this year, but the folks at RobotsRule recently got a chance to put the bot through all its paces in advance of its summer release, and they've now churned out a fairly thorough review. On the whole, they seem to have been mightily impressed by the bot, and they think it'll appeal just as much to more DIY-minded folks as it will to kids, thanks in no small part to its unique wheel base and tilt sensor-equipped remote control. On the downside, the bot's sensors were unable to detect anything on the floor below its chest, and it apparently had a tendency to occasionally topple over while trying to climb walls (the ten minutes of pre-recorded audio also seems like it could get tiring real fast). If that hasn't made up your mind, you can check out the review in video form after the break.

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WowWee's Tri-Bot gets an early review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 May 2008 11:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Need some irony with your angst-battered diet this morning? Swell, try some of this. Disney and Pixar are set to release their latest animated blockbuster, WALL-E, this summer. The premise of the film finds WALL-E (Waste Allocation Load Lifter - Earth-Class) cleaning up the Earth's trash after rampant, unchecked consumerism made the planet uninhabitable. So how do they promote the film? You got it, they launch a new line of plastic WALL-E robots developed in partnership with Thinkway Toys which no child could possibly live without. Ultimate WALL-E will list for $190 when launched sometime this summer and feature 10 motors, a remote control, and plenty of sensors to avoid obstacles, respond to touch, and feel the mocking satire of its own existence. The bot will be joined by a $25 iDance WALL-E (think i-Species) and a $40 WowWee FlyTech Tinker Bell when they make their May 29th debut in San Mateo at the Maker Faire.

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Disney, WowWee, and Thinkway Toys team up on cute killer bots for the ironic uprising originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Dragonfly vs. Hawk


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WowWee Dragonfly bots being hunted by hawks originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ever wondered what would happen if you were to pit the Wowwee Roboquad against an excitable, yapping puppy? Wonder no longer, friends, as the answer to this age-old question has been captured on video -- replete with NES sound effects and 8-bit scorecard. Watch the battle for ultimate supremacy after the break... our money is on the dog.

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Puppy vs. Roboquad: the ultimate man-machine showdown originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're a little disappointed that we didn't get to see exactly how much personality WowWee's Mr. Personality had in him, but Mahalo Daily's Veronica Belmont scored some facetime with the Tribot, and we'll admit that his three-wheeled dancing moves are pretty impressive. Check the whole video after the break.

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Video: WowWee's Tribot comes alive on the small screen originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Jan 2008 11:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CESces 2008ces2008engadget videoEngadgetVideofeaturesportable videoportablevideotribotwowweeSun, 06 Jan 2008 11:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: WowWee Bladestar takes to the (indoor) skies]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/06/video-wowwee-bladestar-takes-to-the-indoor-skies/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/06/video-wowwee-bladestar-takes-to-the-indoor-skies/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/06/video-wowwee-bladestar-takes-to-the-indoor-skies/#commentsWe caught up with the WowWee Bladestar in the wild to snag some video footage of this Cylon killing machine battery-powered flying wonder. Hat tip to Veronica Belmont and the Mahalo Daily team for the special CES video coverage, after the jump.

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Video: WowWee Bladestar takes to the (indoor) skies originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Jan 2008 07:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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