March 26, 2008 4:13 PM

Just guessing on the remote question, but could it possibly be for display the feed from a wireless camera on the "robot". 

This may be the "source" of the ultimate wall-e.  They promise to post details when they can.

http://www.populuxe.net/2008/02/ultimate-wall-e.html 

ScottE -- Member (always) & Moderator (when needed)

March 26, 2008 6:54 PM

There's also a nice micro Lego Wall-E on flickr...

Rovio rules!
Wisconsin Iron :: Cellular Atomics

March 27, 2008 12:33 PM

rybuger1 said: There`s probably a way to add sensors, though.

That will depend on what it is running for the electronic side of things, You may be able to interface or not, Worst case is you gut the whole thing and add your own electronics and program.

People yearn after this robotic dream, but you can't strip your life of all meaning, emotion and feeling and expect to function.


Robotic madness http://robosapienv2-4mem8.page.tl/

March 27, 2008 12:47 PM

All interesting stuff, My only regret is that NZ will be the last to see this Wall-E on the shelf to buy.

People yearn after this robotic dream, but you can't strip your life of all meaning, emotion and feeling and expect to function.


Robotic madness http://robosapienv2-4mem8.page.tl/

March 27, 2008 12:58 PM

Quite true, Quite true. Now you have made me feel a lot better MrScott, Now I'm going to have a good day. Friday here Yah. "Oh, back down to earth" Decorating tomorrow, No robotics, Damn.

People yearn after this robotic dream, but you can't strip your life of all meaning, emotion and feeling and expect to function.


Robotic madness http://robosapienv2-4mem8.page.tl/

May 30, 2008 10:53 PM updated: May 30, 2008 10:55 PM

Just an FYI. I was in Toys-R-Us today and they have a full display of these Wall-E toys. There was actually 4 different models from what I could tell. 5 if you count the little tiny action figure one as well.

I was not really able to tell how well the "Ultimate" version would really perform from my initial look through the front of the box. Maybe I will break down and buy one to see. If I remember correctly it fell between the $30 - $40 (USD) price range.

Now, here lies my confusion on the subject. I could have sworn that there was an article or blog posted on here at one point in time that suggested that WowWee and Disney were going to Team up to create a version of Wall-E. Did I imagine seeing that on here?

I have been much anticipating a WowWee cooperative project on this subject and thought I had hit the jackpot when I stumbled upon the toy display at the store. However, I looked all over that box and there was no mention of WowWee anywhere. It was a partnership with "Think Toys", if I remember correctly, that has created the version I saw today. Which, honestly I was hoping for a lot more functionality from my imaginary WowWee version, because the one I saw today is basically a glorified R/C car with sound effects and a head that moves!

May 30, 2008 11:33 PM

Ok Ok Ok... I know this is three posts in a row to the same thread all on my own!  LOL  Last one, I Promise.  The more diggin I do the more questions/Answers I am coming up with.  So, I figure I might as well just share them all with you as well to save you the hassel. 

 Thinkway Toys will be the only contributor on the Wall-E project...  no WowWee involvement there! 

WowWee will be collaberating on the "Tinkerbell" flytech project with Disney!

 The Wall-E products that I found today are the start of the line, and the teasers leading up to the movie.  If Thinkway sticks to their original plan, the Wall-E Boombox and the Ulitmate Wall-E will be coming out later this fall, well after the movie has been released, and just in time for christmas!

Though, there may still be some hope!  This Ultimate Wall-E sounds a lot like a RSV2 Crushed down into a cube.  LOL  So I guess we will have to wait and see how it all plays out.  

If you would like to read the full press release article from the "Maker Faire", you can find it here:  Disneys New Line of Robotic Toys

May 31, 2008 7:23 AM updated: May 31, 2008 7:29 AM

Amazon has this one (Deluxe Toy Interaction WallE) for ~$54

and another one (Super Technology U Command WallE) for $84, but they don't have much in the way of descriptions!

Thinkway has more details on this U Command, actually it sounds like it may be interesting in the hackable sense:

	U-Command WALL•E
	Action packed WALL∙E with realistic expressions, light-up eyes, original movie voice and sound effects! Send instant order or preprogrammed action sequence to WALL∙E via the wireless remote control and he’ll carry out your command! Programmable remote control with 1000+ action combos! 10 Program buttons for expressions, voice, SFX, dance, motion & more! Real tread motion!

Rovio rules!
Wisconsin Iron :: Cellular Atomics

May 31, 2008 10:22 AM

hmmm.... all the mechanicals, without the brains.... might be just what this community's more accomplished hackers might snap up. It's usually the brains that get ditched for better control schemes.

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