I haven't been around much as I don't get too into the robots like I used to. But I did take out the bots recently and here's their status:

Nyx (RoboSapien RS Media) - Works fine. Has new batteries.

VeeToo (RoboSapien V2) - Works pretty good. Has new batteries, and I repainted him. I didn't disassemble him but just masked off the non-yellowed areas and spray painted him over with matte white and then clear coat. Missed some spots but not too noticeable. Looks better now!

i-Que Personal Robot - I only have the one left that I originally bought. I gave away the other one that had the bad drive belts. The one I have left is working great. The original battery pack wouldn't take charge anymore so I found a good replacement that works. I posted more information on that in the "General Robotics" area.

Mackie (RoboQuad) - He's also got new batteries but his left leg tends to turn too much and makes him walk odd. Searching the forum, I found where one suggested cleaning the leg sensors. I couldn't figure that out since the legs are attached to enclosed switches and they all work good, including the sticky one. But, the wiring to that one looks a bit beat where it connects. Not sure if it's making a good connection? At my age, it's hard to see small things anymore and so I didn't bother investigating too much further with a magnifying glass, etc. Maybe another time.

Sgt. Serge (Zhu Zhu Pet) - Works fine. He's still around. :) I don't have the other one (Stonewall) anymore nor any of the obsticle courses or the house. I just have the hamster now and that's it. Not much room for anything more, really.

All the other bots I had I gave away as well. I really trimmed down so this is all I have left. Since I'm not too into it like I was, I don't really need 14 robots! LOL! In fact, I still have a lot of bots as it is, but want to hold on to these for awhile longer yet.

I see WowWee isn't making bots anymore, which is sad. In fact, I haven't seen anything going on in consumer robotics lately (then again, I've been out of the loop). I bet whatever IS left out there is pretty expensive!

I've been keeping up with the RoboDance 5 news but waiting for it to support RS Media, VeeToo, and RoboQuad before trying it. I do still have a RoboRemote to play with if I want.

Also I still haven't done the Serial Port hack for the RS Media yet. Don't know if/when I will. I'm just working with the bot whenever I'm up to it which isn't much lately.

I still have my 300-in-One Electronics Lab Kit and some parts, breadboard, jumper wires, books, etc. but haven't really done anything with them in a long time. I hope to get back to studying electronics again. I might have to start over and review things. I had been to the point where I could read a simple schematic and put together the circuit on the bread board, including capacitors, transistors, resistors, parallel circuits. Now I don't know if I can remember it anymore. LOL! But maybe some day I'll try to get back to it.

So there's my updates. I'll look around the forum and see what's going on from time to time. :)