Bossa Nova Prime 8 Gorrilla Robot

by Bossa Nova

• The fastest toy robot ever introduced with prime-8 runs on his bi-ped arms
• Built in character and personality
• You can play up to 5 action games with Prime-8
• Prime-8 is fully programmable to do your own tricks
• Prime-8 responds to you and to the environment depending on his personality which you can change at any time

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 17.5 x 11.7 inches ; 5.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B002BDTM4O
• Item model number: 10001
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #165,573 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The fastest bi-ped robot with character and attitude. You command Prime-8 using the ergomomic remote control handset. Test your skills and him in turbo mode or try one of his five action games. Launches rubber darts at intruders when guarding your room. Moves around the room and avoids obstacles in automonomous mode. Includes, Prime-8 robot, remote controller, two launchers, two rubber darts. He can be your friend and your protector. He can change from a good gorilla to a mad gorilla that goes bananas. You can also play games with two or more Prime-8's at once.

Product Description

The fastest bi-ped robot with character and attitude. You command Prime-8 using the ergomomic remote control handset. Test your skills and him in turbo mode or try one of his five action games. Launches rubber darts at intruders when guarding your room. Moves around the room and avoids obstacles in automonomous mode. Includes, Prime-8 robot, remote controller, two launchers, two rubber darts. He can be your friend and your protector. He can change from a good gorilla to a mad gorilla that goes bananas. You can also play games with two or more Prime-8's at once.

Features include:

•The fastest toy robot ever introduced with prime-8 runs on his bi-ped arms
•Built in character and personality
•You can play up to 5 action games with Prime-8
•Prime-8 is fully programmable to do your own tricks
•Prime-8 responds to you and to the environment depending on his personality which you can change at any time
 

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Very well made. But a few issues. January 5, 2010

By Christian James

Amazon Verified Purchase

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

I bought this for my 5 year old son for Christmas. He had asked for a remote controlled robot, and when these became available, we jumped on one. My initial impressions were very favorable. The product was very easy to assemble out of the box (but make sure you have a package of AAA batteries on hand, as the remote takes 3). It's largely plastic and a rubber-like material, but it's very sturdy. Not flimsy at all!

We've played with it for an hour or so, and it works pretty well. It's not very easy to get it to do exactly what you want unless you carefully read the manual. It's far too complicated of a toy for a 5 year old. That's not Bossa Nova's fault, but I thought I'd mention it. I'd say the appropriate age for this toy would be 7+. Maybe 8+. And to really enjoy all of its features, you need to be able to read and understand complex instructions. The controller isn't really intuitive. Until I memorized the manual, I found myself pushing buttons expecting one result, and getting something entirely different.

I should also note that if you value your house, don't plan on playing with Prime 8 indoors. He's very heavy and he moves FAST. He's slammed into my baseboards with enough force to make dents. So he's now banished to the basement. This is definitely a toy that can (and probably should) run on a sidewalk or in a driveway. Oh -- it didn't work at all on carpet. Not once. So if you have wall-to-wall everywhere in your house, you'll be disappointed.

I'd probably have given Prime 8 five stars if he was easier to use and if he ran on carpet. But I'm still happy with my purchase. I feel like I got a well-built and well-engineered toy at a reasonable price.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Loads of fun! October 14, 2010

By Zeschnoz

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

This is by far the most fun I've had with a toy in years! Since, I admit, I haven't read the manual, I keep discovering new little quirks in Prime-8's personality that are just a blast :) I keep wondering what was going through the folks' minds at Bossa Nova when the created these things. It clearly shows they love what they do, and it all translates into the fun personality of the robot. That was what makes it so much fun for me. Other than that, Prime-8 moves much faster than I expected, and is very, very solid.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Weird but fun September 17, 2011

By jennybear

Amazon Verified Purchase

Durability: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Interesting robot! Never seen anything else like it! Fun for both kids and adults too! Is more for entertainment than educational purposes. Hasn't broken down yet, after crashing into walls numerous times! Launchers are very easy to dislodge and fall off, but they are not a neccessity. One note: works best in a LARGE open area, preferrably hardwood or tile floor or flat carpet.