BB-8 App-Enabled Droid
Sphero • Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Toy Category
Electronic Toy / Robotic Droid
Year Released
2015
Condition
Excellent/Very Good. Appears clean with minimal scuffing on the rolling surface; Both antennae are intact on the head piece.
Estimated Market Value
$30.00 - $60.00 (Loose)
Description
A miniature, app-enabled robotic version of the BB-8 droid. It features a gyroscopically stabilized spherical body that rolls while the magnetic head remains upright. Controlled via a smartphone app (iOS/Android), it features autonomous patrolling, holographic simulation via augmented reality, and voice recognition capabilities. It includes an inductive charging base and micro-USB cable.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$30.00 - $60.00 (Loose)
Auction Estimate
$35.00 - $50.00
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Original Standard Edition release; manufactured in China.
Model Number
R001ROW
Toy Type
App-controlled robotic ball with magnetic head; approximately 4.5 inches tall; polycarbonate shell.
Toy Condition
Excellent/Very Good. Appears clean with minimal scuffing on the rolling surface; Both antennae are intact on the head piece.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging (loose item based on image).
Rarity & Significance
Low rarity; high cultural significance. This was the 'must-have' toy of the 2015 holiday season following the Star Wars: Force Friday event. While mass-produced, it is a milestone in consumer robotics and app-integrated toys.
Special Features
Inductive charging; internal LEDs; internal speakers (via app); magnetic head attachment; gyroscopic propulsion.
Notable Variations
A 'Special Edition' version was later released with a 'battle-worn' weathered paint job and a Force Band wrist controller. The model shown here is the clean, original consumer version.