BB-8 by Sphero

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Bazzack wrote:Wonder if that's just a promotional prop? ie much larger than the toy will be?
Agreed.

I reckon this is just promotional piece, while the actual toy will be 'round six-inches or so... that's what was originally said, wasn't it?
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NZHerald (via AP) has a video about Sphero, which talks about their upcoming BB-8 -

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/technology/ne ... _id=153314
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The Sphero BB-8 has been spotted -

The box notes BB-8 is 11.4cm tall, 7.3cm wide, signal range of 30m and 60min battery life.

https://twitter.com/HeatMerc/status/637418493118386176
http://www.theforce.net/story/front/Sph ... 165600.asp

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http://screencrush.com/star-wars-the-fo ... bb-8-toys/
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He's adorable. I wish I could justify that purchase.
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Better photo for scale -
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Anaria wrote:Better photo for scale
Looks like it might be to scale with the voice controlled R2
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Looks pretty cool.
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Anaria wrote:Better photo for scale -
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Awww, it's a baby BB.
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I really want it, hopefully someone will post video of BB-8 rolling :)
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