With the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens just a few days away, Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht brought two seriously cool toys based on some classic Star Wars favorites to WMAQ Chicago along with some tech toys so amazing they’d even make Luke Skywalker jealous!
- The MiPosaur is a highly intelligent robotic creature with an incredible, evolving intelligence and personality.
- It can sense its own surroundings and environment, and interact with them in a unique and lifelike way.
- In addition to featuring GestureSense technology that lets you control it with the swipe of your hand, the MiPosaur has sturdy MIP (Mobile Inverted Pendulum, created with the UCSD Coordinated Robotics Lab) balance and comes with an interactive TrackBall equipped with BeaconSense technology.
- With it, the MiPosaur can chase the trackball, play with it, guard it, as well as alter its moods depending on the various interactions.
- The MiPosaur is fully interactive with the MiP robot and a BLE enabled app, compatible with both iOS and Android smart devices, and will feature exciting and engaging games.
- Ages: 8+
- MSRP: $119.99
Darth Vader Animatronic Interactive Figure (Thinkway Toys)
- Features 31 points of articulation for great movement
- Light saber features real-time interaction with light and battle sound effects.
- Raise his left arm for voice and animated actions
- Press his chest panel button to activate battle or “force training” mode.
- He responds differently depending on how you move the lightsaber.
- More than 17-inches tall
- MSRP: $129.99
- Ages: 4+
Star Wars Legendary Yoda (Spin Master)
- Train to become a Jedi with Legendary Yoda!
- This 16-inch figure has a dynamic motorized body movement and full voice recognition. He speaks 115 phrases that will lead you to Jedi Wisdom and Lightsaber mastery.
- With 160-degree movement, Yoda comes to life with never-before-seen Lightsaber action!
- Discover 3 distinct modes of play on your path to becoming a Jedi Master. In Warrior Mode, Yoda can be sent on attack, or kids can follow along with his advanced Lightsaber techniques as he guides kids on the path to becoming a Jedi Master. In Force Mode, kids can learn the ways of the Force as Yoda unleashes iconic quotes from the Jedi Order.
- When the dark side threatens, Yoda’s hand lights up with a glowing “force blast!” Learn to force push and send Yoda flying back. In Wisdom Mode, Yoda answers questions and senses whether kids are strong in the force or are on the dark side when he holds his cane. His voice recognition has six key phrases and he will answer yes or no questions revealing his secrets and wisdom. As the wisest Jedi of all time, Yoda is equipped with a dark side sensor to determine if your intentions are good or evil.
- Legendary Yoda is an authentic collectable with highly detailed premium latex skin.
- Wearing a real fabric robe and wielding his light-up Lightsaber, this fully interactive Jedi Master brings all the wisdom and power of the Jedi Order right into your room.
- Ages: 6+
- MSRP: $179.99
