I've read numerous comments on Pleo and seen 1 or 2 videos about it, heres what i know:

1. It's personality grows and develops according to how well you've treated it and spent time with it

2. after you have spent enough time with it, it will have its own unique personality, which means nobody else will have the same one as you.

3. I WANT ONE!!!!

"Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

Ok fine... it is cute!  But still... If I were to decide to get one... I think I would wait it out a bit and see how it comes along.  If the update comes out and everything like they anticipate, then great!

I can see where it would be a nice "Alternative" pet for younger kids.  I would rather buy that than a hampster or bunny that might not work out so well for a kid.  And  if the updates  add any educational value, then all the better.

... though... only time will tell! 

It's definitely a "cute" kind of robot.  I have seen some videos, and I think it's pretty neat, but kind of expensive. 

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I agree with 4mem8.  It's plainly not my type of robot.

I'm sorry humledogg your RS Media only interacts with other Wow Wee robots.  Pleo won't interact with him.  Sorry.

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What’s more, nobody mentioned the defect with the first batch of Pleos and how Uglobe has dealt with it.  Apparently the 'paint' on the body eyelids and teeth start to wear off within 24 hours - and the more you touch it, the worse it gets.  This is a huge problem considering 'touch' is one of the main ways you communicate with it.  The white paint on the teeth apparently chips very quickly especially when using the training leaf that comes with the thing.  Uglobe claims they are working on the paint issue, but it is only cosmetic, and not covered under the warranty.  They also say the paint wear gives the Pleo a more natural look.  As for dealing with the problem, they suggest (are you ready for this) using baby powder on the outside of Pleo so the paint doesn't wear off from touch as quickly.  As for the teeth, they suggest picking up some white model paint to reapply the color, which according to people in the newsgroups doesn't last either. You can see Uglob's suggestions for the defect here: http://www.pleoworld.com/support/faq?section=skin 

Can you imagine spending $350, then having to deal with this???  Uglobe needs to stop making excuses about an obvious defect and take care of its customers.  When you consider the 2 years this thing was delayed, there's really no excuse for it.   Personally I wouldn't touch the thing (literally) until all the bugs are worked out (and the price drops too)...   

Pleo was not delayed for 2 years. It was annouced as a future product in Feb 2006 (so just under 2 years ago). The first release date was supposed to be March 2007. I don't disagree with what you said, just not a fan of inaccurate information.  

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I predict Pleo will be 'extinct' within a couple of years.......and if I'm lucky I'll find a used one in a thrift store for $5.00 (with little or no paint on it).....