Zoomer
© 2014 Spin Master Inc.
Featuring a multi-jointed body, LED eyes, rechargeable lithium ion batteries, and speech and motion recognition, this robotic toy is packed with technology. The result is an impressive artificial life toy that grabs your attention. Note that this is the first of the Zoomer line from Spin Master. See also Zoomer Dino. The more you play with Zoomer, the more he learns. He can move around the room, sensing when he runs into things, automatically backing up, and moving in a new direction. A rotational core allows him to roll over (e.g. when playing dead) and the LED eyes blink. Sensors in the chest know when you're scratching his belly, and the "trick button" triggers one of his moves. A USB charging cable and an instruction guide is included. Weaknesses include a cryptic switch system that consists of two toggles. It's hard to know if Zoomer is "on" or "off" and if you don't have the instruction book, you don't know how to make him work. A second recessed switch toggles between English, Spanish and French. Our testers thought Zoomer was "pretty cool" and he was a hit at Mediatech during the week long testing period. See also Zoomer Dino and Zoomer Zuppies.
$100, Smart Toy
Teaches: Smart toy, audio tricks, English, Spanish and French
CTR Rating: 87.5%