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BB-8 was received as a gift at Christmas. It was played for about 45 minutes by my niece and cousin. It is fully functional and clean. The toy has a rugged construction. To make it function you download the app and follow the instructions. Note this really is a kid's toy. If you are an adult, you will probably get bored.

Nevertheless, it will do things like explore the environment on its own without input, if you tell it. I couldn't tell whether it develops a map of the terrain or what. I guess the camera is in the next model.

The idea behind the thing is fascinating. This is the first toy I think with two parts that are independent and don't move by a conventional wheel. One of the secret is that in the top part, there are two small locomotor wheels which travel the larger round ball in order to stay on top. Here's a video where they replace the lower ball, with a clear one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FHtcR78GA0.
Free shipping US and CN shipping. No GIN to interrupt your bidding. Frankly I don't really know what a used BB-8 is worth on Listia anyway in GIN.

From the Sphero (the apparently new toy company) web site:

BB-8™ Features

• Authentic Movement // Guide your BB-8 with a smartphone or tablet
• Listens & Responds // BB-8 recognizes and reacts to your voice
• Holographic Communication // Record and view virtual holographic videos with BB-8
• Adaptive Personality // Your BB-8’s unique attitude and actions evolve as you interact

BB-8™ Tech Specs

• iOS & Android compatible
• Top speed of 4.5 mph (7ft/s)
• Durable polycarbonate shell
• Bluetooth Smart BLE connection (100 foot range)
• Inductive charging (over 1 hour of play on a full charge)
• Free App: BB-8 App-Enabled Droid powered by Sphero available through iTunes or Google Play
• Internal guidance system includes a gyroscope and accelerometer.
• Height: 11.4 cm / Width: 7.3 cm / Weight ~200 g