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Sphero, Hot toys for Christmas 2012, 2011 CES Hot Electronic Toys:

January 11, 2011 By Shelley Zurek 9 Comments

HOT TOYS for Christmas 2012?

sphero by orbotix

What will be the Hot Toys for Christmas 2012?  Still Blonde after all these YEARS spotted Sphero at 2011 CES. It is much better to see this toy then try to describe it, so watch the video below.  Sphero can best be described as   the robotic ball you control with your smartphone. Download games to your phone and change how Sphero behaves. Built by Orbotix. Available late 2011.  Still Blonde after all these YEARS thinks Sphero will be BIG for Christmas 2012, sure to be one of the Hot Toys for 2012.  Estimated retail $99.99. (Currently $49 on Amazon)

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The Sphero is sold on the company’s website where they are taking pre-orders now.  It has a ton of cool features that kids will surely fall for including:

  • –it glows and lights up in 1000s of colors
  • –Sphero are great fun to race through a obstacle course
  • –Sphero are Mobile App driven, so with each new App..it’s a new toy.
  • –Basically the Size of a baseball, so easy to carry around.  Your remote?  Your Smartphone!
  • –You can always kick in the “Boost” Mode, to evade the family pet! (or annoy it!  HA!)
  • –Works with Android or Iphone technology
  • –Develop your own games!  Sphero employs an open API so developers can jump right in.
  • –Wireless BlueTooth connection, no WiFi connection issues to ruin Junior fun on Christmas morn.

production-Prototype-Sphero

Get this, they have even added a Kitty Cam to be sure to drive your little hairball nuts while watching his expessions via your smartphone. Endless amusement for you, your kids, and Fluffy..Right?

Will you be looking for a Sphero as one of your Hot Toys for Christmas 2012?

Blog Note:  I loved this toy instantly when I saw it and wanted to tell you, my readers about it. I did not receive a sample unit but did play with it at the show. I was not compensated for this post.  You will only see reviews of the items I love on this blog, I only give facetime to great products!

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Filed Under: 2011 Consumer Electronic Show CES Tagged With: 2011 CES, 2011 Consumer Electronics Show, Hot Toys for Christmas 2012, sphero, Toys Christmas 2012

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  1. Jacqueline Godbout says

    January 16, 2018 at 8:12 am

    All that crazy future stuff is nifty and all, but I’m a big fan of ‘go outside and play’.

    Reply
  2. Rosanne says

    January 14, 2018 at 10:27 am

    I gave something like this to my granddaughter for Christmas this year

    Reply
  3. Sarah L says

    January 8, 2018 at 12:24 am

    That does look like a fun toy. I think it would just annoy the cat.

    Reply
  4. Stephanie Z says

    January 7, 2018 at 9:28 pm

    These look like a lot of fun. I know a lot of kids that would love these!

    Reply
  5. Kimberly Flickinger says

    January 6, 2018 at 7:33 pm

    These toys are too cool. I know some boys in my family who would love one of these.

    Reply
  6. Sarah Hayes says

    January 5, 2018 at 4:45 pm

    this looks like so much fun! my nephew would love to have one

    Reply
  7. Amy D says

    January 5, 2018 at 3:55 pm

    Wow! That’s so incredible that it’s mobile driven! My daughters are going to love this!

    Reply
  8. Amber Ludwig says

    January 5, 2018 at 12:07 pm

    This is so super neat!! I bet my son AND hubby would both think it’s so cool!!

    Reply
  9. Pam Flynn says

    January 4, 2018 at 11:16 am

    This looks fun! I know a little girl who would love this.

    Reply

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