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product_id: 17854125
title: "Original BB-8 by Sphero (No Droid Trainer)"
brand: "sphero"
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reviews_count: 13
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# Waterproof polycarbonate shell 30m Bluetooth range 60-min battery life Original BB-8 by Sphero (No Droid Trainer)

**Brand:** sphero
**Price:** £150.21
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🤖 Own the galaxy’s coolest companion — don’t just watch Star Wars, live it!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Original BB-8 by Sphero (No Droid Trainer) by sphero
- **How much does it cost?** £150.21 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/17854125-original-bb-8-by-sphero-no-droid-trainer)

## Best For

- sphero enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sphero brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable & Adventure-Ready:** Built with a tough, waterproof polycarbonate shell that can handle tumbles and spills without missing a beat.
- • **Authentic Droid Personality:** BB-8 reacts with lifelike expressions and voice commands, making every interaction feel personal and engaging.
- • **Inductive Charging Convenience:** Simply place BB-8 on its sleek induction charging stand for a full 60 minutes of uninterrupted playtime.
- • **Seamless App & Gesture Control:** Control BB-8 effortlessly via Bluetooth Smart with your smartphone or the Force Band for a futuristic hands-free experience.
- • **Immersive Holographic Experience:** Create and view holographic recordings through free iOS & Android apps, blending playtime with cutting-edge AR tech.

## Overview

The Original BB-8 by Sphero is an app-enabled, interactive droid featuring a durable waterproof polycarbonate shell, Bluetooth Smart connectivity with a 30-meter range, and an induction charging stand offering 60 minutes of play. Compatible with iOS and Android apps as well as the Force Band for gesture control, BB-8 delivers authentic personality through voice commands, autonomous exploration, and holographic recordings, making it a must-have collectible and tech-savvy companion for Star Wars fans and tech enthusiasts alike.

## Description

Meet BB-8 - the app-enabled Droid whose movements and personality are as authentic as they are advanced. Based on your interactions, BB-8 will show a range of expressions and perk up when you give voice commands. Watch your Droid explore autonomously, guide BB-8 yourself, or create and view holographic recordings. BB-8 is more than a toy - it’s your companion.

Review: This is the Droid you're looking for. - This is the coolest toy I've ever had, and I'm 33. The folks at Sphero clearly were in a rush to get the product out the door for the movie release, but they've kept their promise to update him, and I expect that they will continue to unlock the immense potential of this little guy in the coming months. Pros: -Sooooo cute! The little autonomous head movements make him feel alive. He's just full of personality. -Good battery life. I've yet to have him run down on me during a play session (though I don't think I've tried to push the hour mark) -Durable. The body is made of very thick plastic. He's taken some tumbles, and though the head will sometimes fall off in an impact, he doesn't have a scratch on him. He takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'. -Controls are easy to learn and use. -Sphero continues to update the actions and sounds available. -Compatible with other programs like SPRK Lab and Tickle (iPhone only) for infinite programming and customization. This allows you to use BB-8 like a regular Sphero. He's more versatile this way, but not as cute. It's the head movements that really make him special, and older Sphero programs don't account for that added motion. - Voice commands are pretty fun, though there are only a few to choose from. Cons: - The current interface is very limited. There are 12 programmed actions, and you can of course drive BB-8 freely. There's no light functions to play with, and Sphero cannot put the program on an open platform because of the Star Wars licensing agreement. - BB-8 runs a bit more sluggish in his specific control program than he does in custom programs like SPRK Lab. - Patrol mode is worthless. BB-8 does not "remember" when he bumps into something, so he just keeps running into the walls and getting stuck in remote corners. Annoying. It would be so much better if he could somehow use distance from your phone or GPS to actually navigate spaces, like a Roomba does. This just may not be possible, but I hope to see better functionality in updates. - Hologram mode does not work that well on my Samsung S5; the image often doesn't line up correctly with the robot, so the image just randomly projects in space. The record function is pretty cool, though. It's just kind of glitchy right now. Hopefully Sphero will update this function. - No "follow me" or "come here" function. This seems like it would be pretty simple to implement. Another function I hope to see in an update. -It would have been SUPER COOL to have a little camera in the head. I know, power issues, it would be too heavy, etc. But I can dream, can't I? Overall, this is a really excellent little piece of technology, but its capabilities are not even close to being fully utilized at the moment. With some added voice and command functionality, and improvement of the patrol mode, I might just never put him down. Well done, Sphero. I look forward to your next updates for my little droid buddy.
Review: One of the best thought out and executed remote controlled toys produced. - I bought the Sphero BB-8 for my son for his 5th Birthday. The timing of the new Star Wars movie relative to his December birthday could not have been better. I took him to see the movie, and then he received the Sphero BB-8 at the birthday dinner that followed. His reaction was priceless - and alone was worth the purchase. But it gets better. This toy is incredibly fun to play with - and my 5-year old son immediately was able to control it with ease. The interface is that intuitive. The droid moves and reacts as the movie's BB-8 - because it's essentially just a scaled down version of the original. The preprogrammed behaviors are a lot of fun for my son as well, and the visual effects using your tablet (iPad Mini 2 in our case) or phone are pretty darn cool! This toy is incredibly well thought out, engineered and produced. To answer the critique that you need a near 'sterile' environment to operate this toy - that is bunk. My son's carpeted bedroom is anything but sterile, and while this toy responds more sluggishly on carpet - it still moves around without any major issues. The only surfaces I would avoid running this on would be concrete, and some types of tile, due to the fact the harder surfaces will degrade the polymer decal on the body of the droid. The only thing I can think of that I would critique about this toy is that it's a lot of fun for adults too. Thankfully, my son has a relatively early bed time - so I can get some BB-8 time in without frustrating a busy 5-year old.

## Features

- BB-8 app-enabled Droid with a tough and waterproof polycarbonate shell
- Bluetooth Smart connection allowing Gyroscopic propulsion to a 30m range
- Induction charging stand providing 60 minute battery life
- Compatible with the Force Band for control via gestures
- Free iOS & Android compatible apps; allow Adaptive Personality and view holographic recordings

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0107H5FJ6 |
| Additional Features | Remote Control, Sound |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Animal Theme | Bird |
| Are Batteries Required | Yes |
| Best Sellers Rank | #107,855 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #149 in Remote- & App-Controlled Robots |
| Brand Name | Sphero |
| Collection Name | Star Wars |
| Color | Multi-colored |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,885 Reviews |
| Edition | First |
| Educational Objective | stem |
| Finish Type | Glossy |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00851897003779 |
| Included Components | 1 |
| Inner Material | Polycarbonate |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Item Dimensions | 4.84 x 5.31 x 8.86 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5.31"L x 4.84"W x 8.86"H |
| Item Weight | 1.3 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Sphero |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 168.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 96.0 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | R001ROW |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Material Type | Polycarbonate |
| Model Name | BB 8 |
| Model Number | R001ROW |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| Occasion | Christmas, Halloween, Party |
| Operation Mode | Automatic |
| Outer Material | Polycarbonate |
| Play Activity Location | Tabletop |
| Power Source | battery |
| Recommended Uses For Product | interactive fun, companionship |
| Scale | Full-size |
| Set Name | Star Wars: The Force Awakens |
| Size | Standard size |
| Style | Sphero Star Wars BB-8 Droid |
| Sub Brand | Star Wars |
| Supported Battery Types | Lithium Polymer |
| Team Name | Resistance |
| Theme | Movie |
| Toy Figure Type | Interactive Gaming Figure |
| UPC | 772418172821 854211006241 851897003755 851897003779 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| character | BB-8 |

## Images

![Original BB-8 by Sphero (No Droid Trainer) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61KY2Ck-mcL.jpg)
![Original BB-8 by Sphero (No Droid Trainer) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/611BCpMF+WL.jpg)
![Original BB-8 by Sphero (No Droid Trainer) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61PwHozxJ+L.jpg)
![Original BB-8 by Sphero (No Droid Trainer) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51riQgRwN1L.jpg)
![Original BB-8 by Sphero (No Droid Trainer) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51R09cOjTfL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the difference between the app control bb-8 from amazon and the remote control bb-8 from target?**
A: The one from Target also has sounds that come from BB-8, versus this Sphero one where the sounds come from your phone. It has it's own plastic remote too (Target one) and is $79.99.

**Q: Can bb-8 communicate with r2-d2 while in low power mode?**
A: It depends on how despondent the droid is because his master is gone...

**Q: can bb-8 go on carpets?**
A: Yes , BB-8 can navigate with ease on carpet

**Q: It claims to have an adaptive A.I. is this true and if so in what ways does it adapt?**
A: We have owned the bb-9e version of the same droid since Christmas.  IT DOES HAVE A.I.!!!  We leave this thing on the mantle when it is not in use and that thing is taking in all kinds of input.  I kid you not, this thing watches tv.  It can sense when we walk past it and when my son (11yo) gets it out, it reacts to his hand movements.  He does not have the wrist strap that you can buy separately.  It just learned!  This droid is a very fascinating toy and a conversation starter.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is the Droid you're looking for.
*by A***G on January 4, 2016*

This is the coolest toy I've ever had, and I'm 33. The folks at Sphero clearly were in a rush to get the product out the door for the movie release, but they've kept their promise to update him, and I expect that they will continue to unlock the immense potential of this little guy in the coming months. Pros: -Sooooo cute! The little autonomous head movements make him feel alive. He's just full of personality. -Good battery life. I've yet to have him run down on me during a play session (though I don't think I've tried to push the hour mark) -Durable. The body is made of very thick plastic. He's taken some tumbles, and though the head will sometimes fall off in an impact, he doesn't have a scratch on him. He takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'. -Controls are easy to learn and use. -Sphero continues to update the actions and sounds available. -Compatible with other programs like SPRK Lab and Tickle (iPhone only) for infinite programming and customization. This allows you to use BB-8 like a regular Sphero. He's more versatile this way, but not as cute. It's the head movements that really make him special, and older Sphero programs don't account for that added motion. - Voice commands are pretty fun, though there are only a few to choose from. Cons: - The current interface is very limited. There are 12 programmed actions, and you can of course drive BB-8 freely. There's no light functions to play with, and Sphero cannot put the program on an open platform because of the Star Wars licensing agreement. - BB-8 runs a bit more sluggish in his specific control program than he does in custom programs like SPRK Lab. - Patrol mode is worthless. BB-8 does not "remember" when he bumps into something, so he just keeps running into the walls and getting stuck in remote corners. Annoying. It would be so much better if he could somehow use distance from your phone or GPS to actually navigate spaces, like a Roomba does. This just may not be possible, but I hope to see better functionality in updates. - Hologram mode does not work that well on my Samsung S5; the image often doesn't line up correctly with the robot, so the image just randomly projects in space. The record function is pretty cool, though. It's just kind of glitchy right now. Hopefully Sphero will update this function. - No "follow me" or "come here" function. This seems like it would be pretty simple to implement. Another function I hope to see in an update. -It would have been SUPER COOL to have a little camera in the head. I know, power issues, it would be too heavy, etc. But I can dream, can't I? Overall, this is a really excellent little piece of technology, but its capabilities are not even close to being fully utilized at the moment. With some added voice and command functionality, and improvement of the patrol mode, I might just never put him down. Well done, Sphero. I look forward to your next updates for my little droid buddy.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best thought out and executed remote controlled toys produced.
*by S***T on May 6, 2016*

I bought the Sphero BB-8 for my son for his 5th Birthday. The timing of the new Star Wars movie relative to his December birthday could not have been better. I took him to see the movie, and then he received the Sphero BB-8 at the birthday dinner that followed. His reaction was priceless - and alone was worth the purchase. But it gets better. This toy is incredibly fun to play with - and my 5-year old son immediately was able to control it with ease. The interface is that intuitive. The droid moves and reacts as the movie's BB-8 - because it's essentially just a scaled down version of the original. The preprogrammed behaviors are a lot of fun for my son as well, and the visual effects using your tablet (iPad Mini 2 in our case) or phone are pretty darn cool! This toy is incredibly well thought out, engineered and produced. To answer the critique that you need a near 'sterile' environment to operate this toy - that is bunk. My son's carpeted bedroom is anything but sterile, and while this toy responds more sluggishly on carpet - it still moves around without any major issues. The only surfaces I would avoid running this on would be concrete, and some types of tile, due to the fact the harder surfaces will degrade the polymer decal on the body of the droid. The only thing I can think of that I would critique about this toy is that it's a lot of fun for adults too. Thankfully, my son has a relatively early bed time - so I can get some BB-8 time in without frustrating a busy 5-year old.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ more than just a Star Wars toy!
*by M***L on March 18, 2017*

My kids love this little booger. We've had him for 8 months and he doesn't come out every day anymore, but they play with it more than weekly. It gets used as BB8 in star wars play (dwarfs the other figures but they don't care). It gets used without the head in lots of other play. I saw the ball being a boulder that would chase action figures and run them over. I saw it being the pretend tornado one time. It's really fun to have a remote control ball in all kinds of imaginative play! It doesn't work so great in the snow and ice, but once that melts they've really liked it on the grass. It's perfect both in the yard and at the park. We don't use it on asphalt because I don't want it getting roughed up. They'll use it a little bit on the park equipment. They have fun on the playground equipment that has ramps. They've had less success trying to go up slides and it's not precise enough to try to run along railings. Outside, we mainly use it without the head. But it's still a fun toy that always grabs attention. In fact, that's the only downside with outside use. If the park is full, too many kids will want to interact with it. We bought it as a Star Wars toy. It's been used in so many ways, that I can't begin to tell them all to you. I think a Spero in any form is a great toy in imaginative hands.

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