Why did Sphero stop making Star Wars droids?

Sphero, the company behind those RC Star Wars droids, announced today in a press release that it was creating an independent “spin-off” company called Company Six. Back in 2018, Sphero actually stopped making its remote controlled Star Wars toys after its licensing deal with Disney ran out.

Is Sphero BB-8 discontinued?

Sphero Star Wars BB-8 Robot Though we no longer support this product, Sphero BB-8 still rolls on in our hearts. You can keep the fun going with Sphero BOLT. Spark your creativity!

How much does a Sphero BB-8 cost?

BB-8 now retails from Sphero for $79, down $20 from $99.

Is there a Sphero BB-8 in Star Wars?

A replica of the BB-8 droid that appeared in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and its sequels, Sphero BB-8 could explore on its own, show a range of expressions, and display holographic recordings. Though we no longer support this product, Sphero BB-8 still rolls on in our hearts. You can keep the fun going with Sphero BOLT.

How does the Sphero BB-8 control the droid?

You control BB-8 using a simple on-screen joystick. The stick lets you steer the droid by moving the button within a circle. On the other side of the display an outline of BB-8 indicates which way it’s facing. Alongside this there’s a speed boost button for temporary acceleration.

Is there an app for the BB 8 Robot?

Spark your creativity! While BB-8 is a legacy product, users can use our Sphero Edu app to program Sphero BB-8 robot and expand its capabilities. This is the droid you’re looking for.

Is the BB 8 Droid a CGI prop?

In the film, the BB-8 droid is a physical prop rather than CGI (much like R2-D2) and for the Force faithful this is a welcome revelation. As such it’s no surprise this interactive toy version of BB-8 has been greeted with great interest by both the Star Wars and toy communities.