Star Wars Interactive R2D2 Astromech Droid Robot | 
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| Brand: Hasbro
Category: Toy
Buy New: $200.00
New (11) Collectible (7) from $140.00
Rating:  98 reviews
Sales Rank: 12004
Batteries: 4
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 25
Dimensions (in): 13.3 x 13.3 x 17.8
MPN: 9299
Model: 89055
UPC: 765635929903
EAN: 0765635929903
ASIN: B001E95SQ2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | Newly programmed at our ultra-modern factory, this state-of-the-art R2 series astromech droid unit is ready to obey your commands | | • | Grab his attention by saying "Hey, R2" and he's ready for more than 40 voice commands | | • | Ask him if he remembers his famous friends, like Luke Skywalker, C-3PO or Jabba the Hutt | | • | These are just a few of R2's amazing attributes | | • | In "Game" mode, R2 plays multiple games and spins, dances and plays music, and he even guards your room with his sentry alarm | | • | Each name will stir up a different response depending on R2's "feelings" for that character | | • | Includes moving along on his own, turning his front beam on and off, and even playing a secret message when you follow the proper voice commands |
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Product Description
Once the loyal companion to Queen Amdala, this roughly 14" utility droid is now programmed to be your devoted helper and friend. Grab his attention by saying "Hey, Artoo!" and he's ready for more than 40 voice commands! Ask him if he remembers his famous friends, like Luke Skywalker, C-3PO or Jabba the Hutt. Each name will stir up a different response depending on Artoo's "feelings" for that character. Just a few of Artoo's amazing attributes include moving along on his own, turning his front beam on and off, and even playing a secret message when you follow the proper voice commands. In "Game" mode, Artoo plays the hide-and-seek game of Light Tag, dances to cantina music, guards your room with his sentry alarm , or even jazzes up your next party with "Spin The Droid." Once you've mastered Artoo's "companion" and "game" modes, move on to "command" mode for plotting real-time maneuvering or programmed courses for the droid to follow! Artoo also boasts a secret cargo compartment and a unique swing-down utility arm that's also a beverage holder! Window box packaging.
Amazon.com Review
Collectors young and old will appreciate the details of this Star Wars Interactive Electronic R2-D2 Astromech Droid. Complete with movie-accurate messages and flashing lights, this droid responds to voice commands and has a special arm designed to keep your beverage handy. This friendly robot is designed to be a fun companion for kids aged eight and up.  | What We Think
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The Good: Detailed robot moves, makes authentic movie sounds, and holds your beverage
The Bad: R2-D2 occasionally has trouble deciphering voice commands
In a Nutshell: Star Wars collectors are sure to enjoy this cool, interactive droid | At a Glance Ages: 8 and up
Requires: 4 "AA" batteries and 4 "D" batteries
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The realistic details of R2-D2 will please collectors young and old. View larger. |
Bring Home Your Own Astromech Droid
Celebrate Star Wars 30th Anniversary by inviting this movie-accurate droid into your life. Once the loyal companion to Queen Amdala, this utility droid is programmed to be your devoted helper and friend. Help him get ready to serve you by snapping his steering legs into place and attaching the projector piece to his domed top. You'll need to use a Phillips screwdriver to insert four "AA" batteries and four "D" cell batteries in his side. More than 15-inches tall, this sophisticated R2-D2 model boasts a secret cargo compartment, a unique swing-down utility arm that's also a beverage holder, a removable sensor scope, a working light beam, sound-processing microphones, and an adaptable droid mood-status indicator. Sonar navigational technology and infrared location sensors help make him one the most advanced droids around. Take Advantage of Three Interactive Modes
Intergalactic missions will be more fun with a reliable droid at your side. In companion mode, R2-D2 responds to commands like "Go on patrol," "Light Beam," and "Play Message." Star Wars fans are sure to appreciate the accuracy of the messages, which are culled from famous missions he remembers. You can even ask R2 about friends including Luke Skywalker, C-3PO, Darth Vader, and Jabba the Hutt. He has a different reaction to each name based on his "feelings" for the characters. And if you hit R2 on the head, he'll make irritated beeping sounds and try to move away from you. As you get to know your droid, you'll realize that the noises and motions he makes correspond to his "mood." In game mode, R2 responds to more complicated commands. He'll act as a sentry to protect your important stuff, dance to cantina music, spin around, or play light tag. The third mode is the most complex. This command mode lets you give pointed directions that control R2's movements. Tell him to turn left and right or go forward whenever you want, or set a preprogrammed course for him to follow. While R2 responded to simple commands with no problems, we had difficulty getting him to respond reliably to more complex requests. We trust that, like with any voice-operated electronic system, over time it will get easier to produce a wider range of commands that R2 consistently responds to. Until then, his movie-accurate look, the way he responds to simple commands, and the convenient beverage holder make him a fun comrade. What's in the Box
Droid body, two steering legs, projector piece, telescope piece with sensory array, and an operation manual.
R2-D2 can respond to commands. View larger. | 
And can double has a beverage holder. View larger. |
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Star wars r2d2 September 5, 2010
Soccer mom
Bought this for my eight year old son who is really into star wars. He really likes this R2D2. He really enjoys playing with it but does have a little trouble getting R2D2 to understand what his commands are. You must speak clearly and slowly for him to understand what you want him to do but overall he is very happy with his R2D2 robot.
 Not as good as it looks June 11, 2010
Michael S. Sausville (Albany, New York)
Bought this toy for my daughter who is eight years old, the toy looks good, is fairly durable not counting anything that pops open or holds things. All of which are horribly unreliable.
The problem is that it hardly performs as advertised. We read the manual and even went online for additional help trying to get the unit to do anything as advertised. It is very unreliable.
Even after my daughter "trained it" it was more responsive to myself and my brother. You have to be loud, and speak slowly and succinctly. Children of course have a hard time with this on any given day.
It is easily confused, rarely does what is asked of it, you spend most of your time repeating commands over and over again trying desperately to get it to do as you wish.
My daughter wanted it to actually "be a friend and follow her around" which it said it would do, sadly it does not perform this function well at all.
We have tried reprograming it many times and tried several people working as the primary person controlling the "robot".
Quite simply it is nowhere near as good as billed and it was a very expensive disappointment to my 8 year old.
A Must For Fans! February 8, 2010
Zachary Scott Yokum
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A must have for any Star Wars fan - though it obviously has its limitations, interacting with R2-D2 is definitely something all diehard fans have been waiting for.
Voice Activated RD2D February 5, 2010
Elan Park (BC Canada)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This was a gift for my son. He was thrilled but maybe a little too young (6). You need to be clear with the commands and things need to be said a certain way. We have been working on that with our son so he can command the R2 unit properly. He absoluty loves it and I would buy it again for him. The R2 can be tempermental so getting him to do things can also be challenging. Working on the bugs out.
 Great toy for kids and star wars fans January 7, 2010
Ariel Lacsamana (Edina, MN United States)
We gave this as a Christmas present to our 7 year-old son who's a big Star Wars fan and he was able to set it up himself. It is sometimes stubborn like the real R2D2 and doesn't obey your command which makes it more interesting for him. My son and 6 year-old daughter loves the "light tag" function where it plays hide and seek with them. It even plays a secret message from Princess Lea! We baught rechargeable D and AA batteries for it as well - the "Tenergy" brand was a good deal for it.
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