According to early info I’ve received, they’re also “free-rolling” and “self-righting”, so when you’re not treating your Yakbot like a digital parrot or grilling it for deep answers about the universe, reality and fundamental existence, you can play with it as a run-of-the-mill ball.
Supposedly, you can also ask your Yakbot questions, though at this time, it’s unclear how extensive or advanced this particular feature. You can then alter the original sound of said recording via the convenient dial atop each Yakbot’s head, a warping feature that calls to mind Kevin McCallister’s old Talkboy from Home Alone II (a toy I never managed to get as a kid, sadly).
So what can Yakbots do, exactly? Presenting like Siri-enabled Mad Balls, these smart toys can remember things you say and repeat them back verbatim. Moose says it’s positioning these toys toward boys ages 5 to 9, though from what I can gather, these will be perfectly suitable for any curious kid with a healthy passion for robots. According to current press release info, there will be three different styles available: Rebound (red), Reverb (blue) and Q-Ball (white/orange). The Yakbots, spherical interactive robot buddies with unique personalities, are first out of the factory gate, leading the pack this summer with an estimated August 2018 release date. While the Really Rad Robot line looks to eventually incorporate a selection of different toy types, only one has been officially announced thus far. Dialing back the company’s expected rubber squishiness and opting for more of a nuts, bolts and circuitry approach, this quirky gaggle of digital best friends appears to be taking aim at the interactive space situated somewhere between traditional toys-to-life products, virtual pets and voice-activated smart phone assistants.
Australia-based Moose Toys, purveyors of uber-popular mini collectibles like Shopkins, Trash Pack, Grossery Gang and the criminally underrated Ugglys Pet Shop, has just introduced a brand new line of collectible companions at this year’s New York Toy Fair: Really Rad Robots.
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