My son loves his bb8. He wanted a remote control one for his birthday and this is simple enough for a 7 year old to use but still very entertaining for even myself to play with as a star wars fan.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
If it wasn't a Star Wars Collectible, paying the original retail of around $80.00 is just not worth it, it looks and feels cheap, its slow and doesn't really sound like BB-8, but if you can get it on eBay for considerably less than $80.00, go for it, the fact that you can turn the head separate from the body is good, unlike the App operated BB-8 where the whole body turns automatically when you turn the head, otherwise its a cool unique toy.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Like many remote-controlled toys, the motors run too fast to be controllable. The toy jerks about so much that the head frequently comes off. If the motors had been geared slower, and the ball section made larger, this toy would have worked much better. The noises it makes don't sound at all like the sounds made by BB-8 in the Star Wars "teaser" video. I was hoping to use this in a Halloween high-tech display.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I was looking for an easy to control and something to have fun with. This BB-8 unit meets my needs. It is a basic and simple machine. It is not a real high-tech unit but operates and makes noises as describe in its literature.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Suppose to be new in an open box. Half of it was badly discolored and one of the antenna on top was slightly bent and lose from the heavy wrapping paper shoved in to hold it in the box. Doesn't work very well. On the hardwood and tile floors it just struggles to move. It does better on low pile carpet. Forget using on thick pile carpet. The sounds it makes are hard to hear and are not BB-8 sounds but mumbles. Wish I could have returned this. Was a gift for someone and embarrassing that it wasn't new when he opened it.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I got this toy as a result of seeing BB-8 in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens". I couldn't justify the cost of the Sphero version, (Plus I don't have a smartphone/tablet) so I thought this version would be better. What can I say...After putting in the batteries and starting it up, I was very happy with it. It was interesting to watch his body roll across the floor as his head floated around on top, held on by simple magnetism. The design was well carried out, and definitely captures the BB-8 of the movie. I found it very easy to put together, quite unlike what some reviews I have read said and had no trouble aligning the magnets in his head with the ones in his body. The controls, for the most part, work like a charm. However, they DO have their touchy moments! My overall opinion is that I would recommend this toy to people of all ages! So go ahead and order yours today! :)Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I was hesitant to buy this for my son after seeing some of the reviews on durability and construction. So happy that I made the purchase anyways. My son has been playing exclusively with the BB-8 toy for almost 5 days straight now. No, it is not in the same league with the Sphero version, but it doesnt need to be. This is a great children's toy that does not require a smart phone to operate and considering that it has a free floating head, pretty damn cool.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Purchased the BB8 for my grandson for Christmas.. He loves it. BB8 has so much personality and my grandson loves it. If he starts going too fast his head will sometimes fall off if it is not on just right. But BB8 is a great toy. Even the adults enjoy playing with him. Would recommend this toy to my friends.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
This is a nice little droid. It is fun to watch him(?) and listen. It is very charming. Might not be for every one, but for a Star Wars fan it is great.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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