Sphero R201ROW R2-D2 App-Enabled Droid Star Wars Action Figure, White

As a mid-late forties man I am not ashamed to admit that I got this for myself. Huge fan of Star Wars, love geeky toys and tech and loved the look of what they've done this. The price drop and availability made me decide to go for it.I have to say it's an impressive piece of kit. It's not huge, standing less than 7 inches tall, but not tiny either. It feels solid and well put together and it looks perfect (perhaps not the finish you can get with build you own models costing ten times more but good none the less).It comes beautifully packed in a solid premium box (that i will be keeping should it store it at some stage). Set-up is very easy; simply plug the usb into a usb charging plug or device, download the app on your device (I used an Ipad Pro) and connect it. It updates the firmware and then Artoo is all yours.Using it is very easy. There are various modes including a remote control mode, a patrol mode where Artoo will wander around by himself, an AR mode (which feels fairly tacked on really) and a viewing mode where he will react to key moments in the movies. Thee is also a sphero education app that allows you to control r2 via a block based code editor or JavaScript. I’ve yet to play with this but will be messing with the JavaScript based editor soon.Artoo himself is lovely. His movement is spot on and the retractable third leg adds a real air of authenticity. His sounds and head movements feel totalkly authentic. He's a truly great fun toy for fans of all ages.Overall I am delighted with it, it will get lots of attention and look great on the shelf when it doesn't. I have given it 5 stars because I do love it but my one caveat would be the price. It is quite a lot to pay and i can understand this makes it a premium product and not for everyone. If resources allow though and you love Star Wars and Artoo? Well worth it!

I love my little R2, he's great fun!. He comes in a nice looking, sturdy box and was perfect apart from one little scratch in the paint which is not that noticeable. I'm sure I'll drive him into enough furniture to scratch off more paint shortly so I didn't think it was worth returning it for such a small scratch.Once you install the app he is very easy to operate but using a tablet is easier than on a phone (although if you have a large phone it's probably fine). They seem to have made an effort to recreate R2's personality as when set in human interaction mode he whistles and warbles to get attention. I haven't tried watching a Star Wars film with him yet but I'm confident he will be entertaining!Overall I think it's money well spent and I'm tempted to get a BB8 to see how they interact together.

You require an Apple / Android smart phone / tablet, the same as all Sphero App enabled devices.The character of R2 is alive and well in this droid and even when you are not controlling R2, he lets you know he is happy or bored. The range of movement is great, spinning on the spot as well as full speed driving, independent dome head spinning and able to rock on its two main feet.The unit has an internal speaker and realistic LEDs that bring this to life. 1 hour charge gives you circa 3 hours constant use.Highly recommended. This could be THE toy for Christmas 2017 in the same way that BB-8 was for 2015.If you want to see my fully detailed review check out my YouTube channel / search for:"Sphero R2-D2 - Detailed play-test Review + Unboxing. Full set-up & all aspects. With BB-8, much Fun!"

For any Star Wars fan this is a great purchase. The detail and quality is very impressive. The setup is really straightforward. You can download the app for the iPhone and Android. I brought this as a Christmas present and added the app to both Android and iPhone. Once connected go into your phone/ tablet settings and turn on Bluetooth and scan for devices. The droid has no on/ off button so it’s always ready once you start the app.It’s a lot of fun and it’s quite fast and easy to control. It comes with multiple gestures and also an AR mode. R2D2 allows you to roam around the Millennium Falcon which is cool. In the box you get a USB charging cable which needs to plug into a usb slot. There’s no plug for charging but that’s not an issue. Really impressed and has all the gestures you’ve seen in the films. Takes about 30 minutes to charge.