Toy Fair 2010: Off the Beaten Path, Technology-wise
Written on Mar 2, 2010 by RuthJS and filed under Featured, News
One of the really cool things about Toy Fair is that along side the big toy manufacturing conglomerates like Mattel, Fisher Price, Hasbro, VTech, and Lego, you also get to see small mom and pop shops, toys that are waiting to be picked up for manufacturing, and items sold overseas looking for a market share in the US. Here’s where I found some of the coolest items.
Review: Ultimate Buzz Lightyear Robot
Written on Dec 18, 2009 by Brian and filed under Disney, Reviews, Thinkway
Ultimate Buzz Lightyear was a summer announcement for Disney and followed in the steps of the Ultimate Wall-E from the year prior. Ultimate Buzz features 7 motors, multiple sensors and over 100 sayings in Tim Allen’s Buzz voice. The sometimes-delusional Buzz can also walk, play games and otherwise be directed by kids via 15-button remote.
Disney Announces Ultimate Buzz Lightyear Robot
Written on Jul 8, 2009 by Brian and filed under Disney, Thinkway
CES and Toy Fair were a little light this year in terms of robotics, so we’re glad to see Disney step up with a 16″ Buzz Lightyear. The popular Space Ranger from the Toy Story series of movies features 7 motors that are controllable via remote control. Buzz also incorporates 100 phrases in his authentic voice and the appropriate sound effects. The Ultimate Buzz Lightyear robot will be available this Fall.
Wall-E Ultimate Control Robot Shipping Now
Written on Nov 1, 2008 by Brian and filed under News, Thinkway
There are a bunch of Wall-E branded robot toys, but this one is the “ultimate.” The 16″ tall Wall-E Ultimate Control operates via remote control and features light-up eyes and movie-like expressions and sound effects. This Wall-E is recommended for kids 8-14 and retails for $249.99 and is currently a Toys R Us exclusive.