Voice Activated R2D2 Droid

Looking for a toy that is a trusted companion and friend? The R2D2 Droid is the closest thing you'll find. Armed with a secret cargo compartment and a swing-down arm that acts as a beverage holder, the interactive R2D2 Droid is programeed to react to over 40 commands. You'll get an individual response to many commands, such as asking him if he remebers Jabba the Hut, or Han Solo. Each name will eleicit a different response depending on R2's "feelings" for that character. You can also use advanced commands to have R2 do things like follow you around, come to you, etc.

More than 15-inches tall, this sophisticated R2-D2 Droid boasts a removable sensor scope, sound-processing microphones, a working light beam, and an adaptable droid mood-status indicator. He even comes with infrared location sensors and sonar navigational technology to help him navigate his way around your house.

Assembly is simple: snap his steering legs into place and attach the projector piece to his domed top. All you'll need is a Phillips screwdriver to insert four "AA" batteries and four "D" cell batteries in his side.

Interactive R2D2 Droid Robot: Summary

Newly programmed at our ultra-modern factory, this state-of-the-art voice activated R2D2 series astromech droid unit is ready to obey your commands. Just a few of R2's amazing attributes include moving along on his own, turning his front beam on and off, and even playing a secret message when you follow the proper voice commands. In "Game" mode, R2 plays multiple games and spins, dances and plays music. He even guards your room with his sentry alarm. The interactive R2D2 Droid also boasts a secret cargo compartment and a unique swing-down utility arm that's also a beverage holder. Once you've mastered R2's companion and game modes, move on to command mode for plotting real-time maneuvering or programmed courses for R2 to follow.

R2D2 Droid: Once the loyal companion to Queen Amdala, this roughly 14" R2D2 droid is now programmed to be your devoted helper and friend. Grab his attention by saying "Hey, Artoo!" and he's ready for more than 40 voice commands! Ask him if he remembers his famous friends, like Luke Skywalker, C-3PO or Princess Leia. Each name will stir up a different response depending on Artoo's "feelings" for that character. Just a few of Artoo's amazing attributes include moving along on his own, turning his front beam on and off, and even playing a secret message when you follow the proper voice commands. In "Game" mode, Artoo plays the hide-and-seek game of Light Tag, dances to cantina music, guards your room with his sentry alarm , or even jazzes up your next party with "Spin The Droid." Once you've mastered Artoo's "companion" and "game" modes, move on to "command" mode for plotting real-time maneuvering or programmed courses for the droid to follow! Artoo also boasts a secret cargo compartment and a unique swing-down utility arm that's also a beverage holder! Window box packaging on the remote control R2D2.

Some Advanced Commands

You can find these on the Hasbro site:

Advanced Command #1 - Follow Me

In Companion Mode, if you say "Follow Me," R2 will turn to find you and then attempt to follow you around. Go slowly though, or R2 will lose you and turn the other direction.

Advanced Command #2 - Come Here

Also in Companion Mode, if you say "Come Here," R2 will attempt to find you and come to you. Since this feature relies on R2's heat sensing technology, kneel down in front of R2. R2 may not come directly to you, but R2 will try and find you.

Advanced Command #3 - Imperial March Song

R2 plays up to 5 songs, but only the Cantina song is expressly mentioned in the Command Guide.

Advanced Command #4 - A "Special Surprise"

The final hidden gem for R2 really takes a little work, as well as really knowing your droid.

First, have R2 turn on his light beam by saying "light beam." With his light beam on, tap R2 three times on the head, and then place him into Game Mode by telling R2 "Game Mode" and then "Dance program." R2 will have a special dance 4 you : -)