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[Enron]

I kind of want this.

 

[DrForester]

11.5 cm, that's tiny....

 

[shira]

Considering you can get a lot of smartphones for next to nothing now (notice it works with Android), and even from less-off families probably have hand-me-down phones that are good enough... it's not a very big issue these days.

being poor or less-off is actually poor

http://www.feedingamerica.org/hunge...ger/child-hunger/child-hunger-fact-sheet.html
"According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 15.8 million children under 18 in the United States live in households where they are unable to consistently access enough nutritious food necessary for a healthy life"

Way over barrier to entry. I can see a star wars fan geek buying it but seriously. $150 can go a lot further for a family. That's a whole family night at the movies. Dinner out at Olive Garden.

Ticklemeelmo was priced under $100 and required nothing.

 

[The Faceless Master]

$150 and requires another $400 device to operate it

you can get a prepaid android phone for under $50

plus the market for buyers for this thing surely has a smartphone already.

 

[Rootbeer]

Not every product is intended for everyone. There is actually a cheaper BB-8 toy that will use RC technology for sale around the same time. And there are even cheaper, non mobile versions of BB-8. There is a range of products for differing budgets, as with so many other things.

 

[dehydratedbabies]

Dinner out at Olive Garden

why not chilis

 

[MrPressStart]

Not only am I looking to purchase this... But I want the action figure as well....

 

[shira]

Not every product is intended for everyone. There is actually a cheaper BB-8 toy that will use RC technology for sale around the same time. And there are even cheaper, non mobile versions of BB-8. There is a range of products for differing budgets, as with so many other things.

Odrion called it the next Tickle Me Elmo - I said it was too expensive, you said poor families have smartphones

Calling it. This is going to be the big toy this year. Tickle Me Elmo proportions of demand.

 

[v1lla21]

I know what I'm getting this Christmas.

 

[lastplayed]

Pocket sized... I'll wait for something a bit bigger.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

"Is there a bigger one that my kid can just kinda, like, push around? Without needing a phone? There is? Where's that one?"

 

[Flo_Evans]

Yeah I will probably buy this.

 

[MrPressStart]

"Is there a bigger one that my kid can just kinda, like, push around? Without needing a phone? There is? Where's that one?"

Target has a remote control version for like 70 bucks I heard.

 

[professor_t]

Yes, please.

 

[UrokeJoe]

I'll take one please

 

[Odrion]

$150 and requires another $400 device to operate it

People were selling Tickle Me Elmo for thousands of dollars. Supply and demand.

 

[MrPressStart]

Is best buy doing a midnight opening?

 

[triplestation]

If this was a Roomba as well it would change everything.

Oh my god

 

[Spiritreaver]

This is going to be impossible to find this holiday isn't it? Fuck.

I guess I better get it asap.

 

[robotrock]

Yes

why does c p three o have big boss's robot arm

 

[Rootbeer]

why does c p three o have big boss's robot arm

C-3PO hasn't had a lot to do since Return of the Jedi, so pretty sure that's just Cheetos dust.

 

[Slime]

why does c p three o have big boss's robot arm

It's all part of JJ's plan

 

[Chmpocalypse]

That's some nice phantom marketing. Best Buy exclusive - BB-8.

"better buy 8"

 

[MrCunningham]

why does c p three o have big boss's robot arm

Nanomachines.

But if they release BB-8 a month or two early, they could have a really popular item for the Christmas season. Who wouldn't want their own BB-8? It could be a surprise hit.

 

[MattyG]

why does c p three o have big boss's robot arm

"Master Luke..."

"I'm already a demon."

 

[NHarmonic.]

This shits all over R2D2's design. I want this now.

 

[TangoAlphaLima]

 

[dreamcastmaster]

Does it work with iOS or is it only android?

 

[fly high ~ayunite~]

This looks awesome, wish I wasn't too old to buy a toy. Maybe I should have kids heh.

 

[jesu]

It's a bit small but I'm still tempted.

 

[Darth Karja]

If it was bigger I would want it. Maybe I'll get it and hope they run out and I can make a ton of money reselling it.

Spoiler

I wouldn't do that

 

[Kinky John]

This looks awesome, wish I wasn't too old to buy a toy.

You're never too old!

 

[Africanus]

This looks awesome, wish I wasn't too old to buy a toy. Maybe I should have kids heh.

Well who is going to judge you for having one of these? Especially with a hologram projector.

 

[888]

I had a sphero 2.0. They were fun but I wouldn't buy another one.

 

[Sesuadra]

I need it

 

[CryptiK]

Stupid question. How does the top stick to the ball? Magnets?

 

[Echelon079]

Best buy exclusive? Hope not. I work at......Radioshack and the "new" Radioshack owners said we would be getting this. Lol

 

[Rootbeer]

Best buy exclusive? Hope not. I work at......Radioshack and the "new" Radioshack owners said we would be getting this. Lol

Oh, neat tidbit. It seems to be unconfirmed rather it is an exclusive or not as of yet.

 

[Paper Sparrow]

Oooooo, I want it. BB-8's so cute. :3

 

[greycolumbus]

Getting one as soon as possible.

 

[Sanjuro]

I'd hate to buy it and learn that BB-8 is the new Jar Jar. Boy, would that be embarrassing.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

I'd hate to buy it and learn that BB-8 is the new Jar Jar. Boy, would that be embarrassing.

BB-8 can't talk so there's no chance it'll be like Jar-Jar, more like 3PO and R2.

 

[Sanjuro]

BB-8 can't talk so there's no chance it'll be like Jar-Jar, more like 3PO and R2.

All he needs is embarrassing BLOOPS and BLERPS.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

All he needs is embarrassing BLOOPS and BLERPS.

Lol.

 

[Sectorseven]

BB-8 can't talk so there's no chance it'll be like Jar-Jar, more like 3PO and R2.

Maybe he rolls through some poop and gets elected senator of a planet.

 

[Shiggie]

I'm Ball Droid, I gotta roll on outta here!

I understood that reference.

 

[phatmike128]

shutupandtakemymoney.jpg

 

[Luigi87]

Saw a box of these in the back at the Best Buy I work at.
... So I guess they're out soon? Or are they already out? I didn't see any street date info on said box.

 

[Rootbeer]

Saw a box of these in the back at the Best Buy I work at.
... So I guess they're out soon? Or are they already out? I didn't see any street date info on said box.

Thanks for the confirmation.

Sounds like these will be on sale for Force Friday, Sept 4th.

 

[FelixOrion]

Isn't that the company that scammed people out of a game on kickstarter?