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WowWee Alive Cubs Officially Announced in Press Release

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HONG KONG, CHINA, Aug 28, 2008: From the snowy peaks of the Himalayas to the sweltering plains of Africa, WowWee, an Optimal Group company (NASDAQ:OPMR), has scoured the corners of the Earth in search of inspiration for their newest line of animatronic playmates. The WowWee Alive Cubs are life-like, huggable baby animals that feature plush bodies and animated facial and vocal expressions triggered by users' touch. Forget trudging through a bamboo jungle or embarking on a safari to catch a glimpse of these wild animals -- now, children and animal-lovers alike can nurture a lovable WowWee Alive Lion Cub, Panda Cub, Polar Bear Cub, and White Tiger Cub in their very own living rooms. Requiring no cleanup or food - only love and attention - the WowWee Alive Cubs are the perfect snuggle buddies and well-mannered household pets. Complete with adoption papers ready for signing, these plush, cuddle-companions are interactive playmates offering the realistic experience of caring for a baby animal. Ideal for long road trips, show and tell at school, and imaginative rainy day play, the cubs are ready for daytime recreation, nighttime sleep, and the occasional afternoon nap. Responding to their owner's affection via two touch sensors, the...

WowWee Femisapien Available For Purchase

Community Headlines — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:56:08 GMT

If you can't wait to "shoop-shoop-shoop-shoop" and dance to the beat with your favorite female robot, then today is the day for you... since the WowWee Femisapien is for sale! You can check her out at the WowWee Official Store , and she is also available via other major retail outlets including Target , Amazon.com , and many others. She'll be available for a suggested retail price of $99.99 USD. Quick Links Learn More About Femisapien at RoboCommunity Purchase Femisapien Now

WowWee BugBots Available for Pre-Order

Community Headlines — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:32:39 GMT

There have been a lot of members here at RoboCommunity that are getting pretty excited for these crazy little bugs - and now they're available for pre-order from the WowWee official store for an estimated price of $9.99 USD. These little guys (and girls) come in two varieties: three with tracks, and three with wheels. Trax, and Zook come in the track design - this allows them to crawl all over things, even other Bugbots! Skipper, and Flapper employ the design with wheels, which allow them to zip around quickly and swarm just like real bugs. Head on over to the WowWee Store and pre-order yourself one of these cool, quick little insects - coming soon! Or, you can talk about the Bugbots on our forums! What cool stuff do you have planned for these little creatures?

Mr. Personality Official Site Launched!

Community Headlines — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:56:19 GMT

If you've been craving a customizable, maneuverable, and witty robot companion - Mr. Personality might be the right guy for you. Using a similar three-wheel system to Tri-Bot , Mr. Personality can move around quickly and easily. His remote has a joystick for full and precise directional control, and you can also rotate him using the buttons. Using omni-directional sensors, Mr. Personality will detect walls and avoid obstacles. Where he really shines, though - is in his constant wit, sarcasm, and dual personality. He'll tell you jokes (including some bad ones and some good ones), give you your daily fortune (or misfortune?) and generally keep you laughing until you're on the edge of your seat. Finally - this one's for the techies and modders - you can download custom personalities and load them into Mr. Personality, or even design your own using the included software. You can learn more about Mr. Personality by visiting the newly launched official site by WowWee , or by following the links below. Mr. Personality is scheduled for a late summer release, and his estimated cost is $249.99 USD. Quick Links Browse All Content for Mr. Personality at RoboCommunity.com Hands On With Mr. Personality at...

Wrex the Dawg Official Site Now Online

Community Headlines — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:17:47 GMT

The official site for WowWee's new Wrex the Dawg has been launched! He's a crazy, unpredictable, and always hilarious robotic companion... even though he needs a little work from time to time. On occasion, you'll have to "reprogram" him using his programming panel. If he's just being himself, than you can predict his moods with his "slot machine" eyes. Head on over to WowWee's official site to see specs and sneak peeks at Wrex! See More on Wrex the Dawg at RoboCommunity

WowWee Alive Cubs Now Available at Amazon.com

Community Headlines — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:36:50 GMT

If you're looking for a cuddly, cute, and faithful companion - you won't have to look any further than the WowWee Alive Cubs. The Cubs are crafted to look as realistic as possible, with textured and patterned fur and facial features that move and react to your touch. Stroke the cub gently, and he'll purr or fall asleep. Play with them too rough, however, and they just might growl at you! The Alive Cubs are available as the Lion, White Tiger, Panda, and Polar Bear. You can adopt a Cub of your very own at Amazon! (The Alive Cubs will also be available in a variety of retail stores and the WowWee Official Store .) Quick Links Learn More About the Alive Cubs at RoboCommunity Talk About the Alive Cubs on Our Forums