Ask any Stormtrooper, it can be hard finding droids.
If you've had trouble finding a Sphero BB-8, either prepping for a Christmas present or just some immediate nerdy satisfaction for yourself, you might be in luck. A number of major retailers, including Amazon, now have stock of the world's most popular droid. Considering how hot these things are right now, these could go out of stock at any moment, so you probably want to act fast.
Buy the Sphero BB-8 from Amazon
For those who aren't familiar, the Sphero BB-8 is a mechanical ball that connects wirelessly over Bluetooth to your Android phone or tablet. You can then remotely control the BB-8, put it on set patrol paths to roll through, or let it roam on its own. Over time it develops its own reactions to what's happening around it. As a nice added touch, there's an augmented reality app that lets users upload "holographic" video messages into the Sphero, and view them in the app. Check out our run-down of the Sphero BB-8 to see what's up.
As of today, the following retailers have the BB-8 in stock.
Buy the Sphero BB-8 from Amazon
Buy the Sphero BB-8 from ThinkGeek
Buy the Sphero BB-8 from Best Buy
Buy the Sphero BB-8 from Sprint
Buy the Sphero BB-8 from Bed Bath & Beyond
Buy the Sphero BB-8 from Sphero
Buy the Sphero BB-8 from Marbles, The Brain Store
Reader comments
Where to buy Sphero BB-8, the Star Wars droid toy
This and the Hasbro BB-8 is awesome! Only problem with this is that it doesn't have sounds (only from phone) and it's a bit small. The hasbro $80 one is not bad either, just not as smooth as this one and a bit slower
Got mine at Sprint, I also get 20% off accessories with my company discount...it was considered an accessory.
Looks really nice but too expensive, also wish they didn't move with their head pointed forward.
I really really like it, but it's too expensive for what it is for me (which could be a function of my age). The Star Wars tax on it is not too exorbitant, though.
Brookstone has them too: http://www.brookstone.com/sphero-bb-8-droid-app-controlled/939393p.html
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It's a really cool toy, even for adults like me, but it's way overpriced. I just can't see spending $150 on essentially an RC toy.
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Tough to find??? You can find those, or used to for months at Brookstone and also Disney stores have it.
if the idiots are doing a run for it now, their loss. i've seen the display and units available since the summer. Disney store had them as of 5 days ago.
Wow, a 0.05$ special !
I was very interested in this until I discovered the "patrol" mode is not actually aware of its surroundings. I pictured it functioning similar to a roomba vacuum where it can avoid obstacles and maybe even follow you around your house like a mini-sidekick. That would have been badass in my opinion. Instead it just crashes into walls and other objects which I'm sure can't be good for the internal mechanism or external finish long-term. Maybe BB-8.1?
I'm intrigued about this holographic VR thing. Kinda like the ViewFinder I'm sure.
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it's not what you think it is, trust me. look on youtube
Pretty much sold out everywhere, cabbage patch kid style. ugh.
Bought one at Sprint in Huber Heights Ohio and they had a few left. Carol helped me out, great service.
$150 for a knickknack ....dear lord...
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I was thinking the same...for $150 it should at least bring me a cup of coffee.
I bought it to add to my "stuff I wanted" shelves.. I'm sure the cat will get a kick out of it (beat the crap out of it)...
I got mine at my local Bed Bath and Beyond which is an odd store to carry such a thing so you may have good luck finding one there as many people won’t think to look there for one.
My 4 year old, 1 year old and Bengal kitten love chasing after it. It has been a big hit at our house.
That being said there is a lot of room for improvement. It really struggles to move on carpeted floors, which is a vast majority of my house. The complete lack of instructions is inexcusable. The web site is poorly laid out. The online FAQ gives out incorrect information. The app (Android version of course) is buggy and incomplete. All kinds of indicators that this was rushed to market.
Someone selling them on Amazon UK for 140 GBP / 215 USD !
I bought 3, one to keep and two to sell. I just sold one on eBay for like 190 (not worth it to resell)... The hype is dead to resell, the first day they were selling for like 250+.
It's a cute little toy, but not worth the $150. Driving it with the app is so cumbersome. It scuffs easily and will definitely break easily.
I might just return the third one I have. Or maybe keep it until December when the movie hype is in full swing.
I really do think it's a hyped up toy... I would rather put that money towards many other things! If I were 20 again, I would have bought it in a heart beat xD Getting older puts other things in my priority list in front of it.
Likewise. I had in my cart to buy day one and went back and forth several times throughout the day on whether I should buy. By the time I thought it was sold out everywhere. Problem solved. I no longer have the urge to buy it now.
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Heck YEAH! I'd buy this I am a Star Wars fan from "A Long, Long Time Ago".
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It's a shame you can't use BB-8 with other Sphero apps. I've got 2 now, one for my nephew eventually. I have a bad feeling Disney will not let Sphero integrate BB-8 with other Sphero products, which will really limit its actual usefulness beyond being a 10 minute demo toy.
So cute and so fun! I want one.
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I've got one on order for my Daughter from Amazon. Out of stock and waiting like many others. I hope this toy isn't a case where demand quickly outstrips supply. It seems every time that happens the manufacturer slams them out too quickly and QC goes down the toilet.
If that happens at least Amazon has a great return policy.
*The boy you trained, gone he is. Consumed by Darth Vader.*
Sphero knew the product was going to be a hot seller so they borrowed some disney cash to fund more production. Also quality will not be an issue as sphero takes care of their customers.
So if I can find one I should toss it on ebay right now....
doubt that'd work considering how many places have it for sale
At my Brookstone store, we are 85 people deep in a waiting list right now...
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I bought mine at Meijer(grocery store). They had a bunch of them.
Meijer is the best
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Plus, today and tomorrow there is 10% off of GM, so that would be $15 off.