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Star Wars First Order Stormtrooper Robot With Companion App
Last Updated: July 17, 2019 (Refresh Now)
5.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
129
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
22
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2048 GB
MEMORY
Review Analysis - 107 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Apps
41robot, android, downloaded, ipad, connect
+37%
-63%
" ... App didn’t open after making connection, toy is useless! ... "
" ... You must install an app first, then after 3 hours can't get the toy to work. ... "
" ... The app doesn't work. ... I have the latest iOS. ... Without the app it does nothing. ... "
" ... App wasn't in Play store before Christmas ... "
" ... The app should have a simple control mode ... "
" ... Can't even get the app to connect. ... Tried 5 times to reinstall app, different emails, nothing. ... "
" ... Returning due to constant app and robot freezing. ... "
" ... The app doesn’t connect half the time and when the stormtrooper feels like it starts to walk backwards and becomes unresponsive so I have to power it down. ... "
Software Platform
27robot, android, stormtrooper, restart, downloaded
+26%
-74%
" ... No android app . ... "
" ... Bought for my husband a die hard and the software is no good super frustrating with so much potential but a complete loss I was so embarrassed ... "
" ... Unfortunately the stormtrooper kept losing the app connection, and eventually everyone involved in getting him to work gave up. ... We purchased this because we read reviews saying the app connection problems had been corrected. ... "
" ... I’ve tried setting it up on a Galaxy S8 and can’t get past the “create account” screen in the app . ... "
" ... A few days later the App was released and the Stormtrooper automatically required a Firmware update. ... "
" ... But performance and app functionality is very poor. ... When I first tried to get this robot working I had problems with the app. ... I called tech support and I got an auto message asking to leave a message even though based on their hours schedule they should still be open for calls. ... I was presently surprised when tech support called me back even I didn't leave a message. ... There may come a time when the app is no longer connected to their servers or maybe the company goes out of buisness. ... "
" ... the iOS app is pathetic and buggy. ... The app froze every time I tried. ... "
" ... Doesn’t sync very well to the app. ... "
For Kids
23robot, fun, star wars, son, kids
+87%
-13%
" ... Bought this for my son who is a huge Star Wars fan for Christmas. ... "
" ... I bought this for my 27-year-old nephew and my 68-year-old husband and they both loved it. ... Just a fun toy for any age. ... "
" ... Got for my son. ... "
" ... This robot is great for anyone who likes to have fun regardless of age or whether you're a Star Wars fan. ... "
" ... "I bought this for my grandson! ... "
" ... He is an avid fan of the Star Wars franchise everything related to Lego to electronics to owning all of the movies watching them over and over. ... "
" ... Honestly, it's hard to please these kids and keep them occupied for long and this little guy did the trick so well. ... "
" ... I purchased the Star Wars stormtrooper for my nephew. ... "
As Gift
19christmas, son, grandson, present, fun
+79%
-21%
" ... Fun gift for my grandson! ... "
" ... He was absolutely thrilled to get this as a gift. ... "
" ... He's just turned 10 years old but really into Star Wars so thought this would be a really cool gift. ... "
" ... This was actually a gift for my better half. ... It's fun but also more of a novelty gift. ... "
" ... gift for grandson and he just loves it, plays with it everyday ... "
" ... Fun gift for my grandson! ... "
" ... I had a gift card after Christmas and decided I could return if needed. ... "
" ... Was a gift for my son, he was really impressed on everything it did . ... "
Device Compatibility
18connect, ipad, wifi, stormtrooper, robot
+28%
-72%
" ... Went to older galaxy tablet that also failed. ... "
" ... It needs to be connected to wifi to receive "commands" from the app but it keeps dropping connectivity and so far we cannot get it to execute on any command. ... "
" ... Will not connect to app, when it does, it constantly drops off. ... "
" ... Second one turned on and connected but that was it. ... "
" ... Connection is finicky ... "
" ... Maybe it's just mine but this thing does not connect well at all. ... Then woke up this morning took him to work with me to show him off he wouldn't even connect to the phone. ... "
" ... It refused to connect to the WiFi, and the setup information had disappeared. ... "
" ... I have tried on two different iPhone 6 plus and an iPhone X with no success. ... "
Setup
13instructions, app, wifi, stormtrooper, setup process
+62%
-38%
" ... Set up was fairly straightforward, plus you get to interact with the robot as you are going through the set up which was pretty fun. ... "
" ... Connecting to wifi and controlling with my Android phone was super easy and only took me 5 minutes, most of which was spent locating a pencil to write down the connection numbers. ... "
" ... Easy setup, operating very well, she played almost everyday. ... "
" ... the setup is easy, download the app, follow the steps on the app. ... "
" ... And the app is super easy to use, just follow the instructions to setup the wifi, then boom it's connected. ... "
" ... Upon receiving the package it was easy to open and assemble. ... "
" ... I didn’t need the instructions to download the companion app to my iPhone and the set-up was intuitive and painless ... "
Price
12price, money, waste, 300, time
+33%
-67%
" ... Well over priced,. ... "
" ... Waste of money and time. ... "
" ... All I can say is it’s not worth the price, if u can get it less than 75$ then goodie, I’m glad I got mine less than 50 after gift card. ... "
" ... This thing cost over $150 and was the biggest Christmas scam out there. ... Don't waste your money. ... "
" ... Terribly disappointing for the price. ... "
" ... Do not waste your time!! ... "
" ... Don’t waste your money. ... Spend your money elsewhere. ... I wouldn’t pay fifty bucks for this thing. ... "
" ... I am returning it, I'm sorry- it's not worth $300+ ... I agree with the $50 price tag. ... "
Design
12looks, stormtrooper, robot, lot, wars
+92%
-8%
" ... I've been always a fan of star wars. ... "
" ... I bought this robot 'caz I collect star wars memorabilia. ... "
" ... And the movement looks incredible. ... Attention to detail is very good as well. ... "
" ... Despite this, there is a lot to the app and the form factor and detail is pretty darn good. ... "
" ... Nice looking, it does what it says it does ... "
" ... The overall design is top notch – very slick. ... "
" ... You can tell they put a lot of time into the design of the packaging by how heavy it is. ... It’s pretty cute, for a stormtrooper. ... "
" ... Looks cool - but right now doesn’t do anything. ... "
For Fun
11get, toy, thing, say, lot
+100%
" ... It's fun to watch it awkwardly. ... "
" ... Set up was fairly straightforward, plus you get to interact with the robot as you are going through the set up which was pretty fun. ... "
" ... Fun little guy once you get the electronics down. ... "
" ... Just a fun toy for any age. ... "
" ... it's a lot of fun beyond with what i had as a kid! ... "
" ... It can be pretty fun to walk into a wall over and over, though. ... "
" ... I just found this interesting toy. ... "
" ... I have to say I was expecting this thing to be much more fun than it is. ... I have also purchased a Sphero R2D2 for third of the price and I have to say it’s a thousand times more fun than this thing. ... "
Gaming
9robot, play, game, reality, games
+100%
" ... The facial recognition is awesome and he seems to be enjoying the games. ... "
" ... i can lay on the coach, and play the game to let the robot walk around. ... "
" ... It's honestly amazing how much time he spends playing with it. ... There are even cool games you can play with the robot on the app as well. ... "
" ... I appreciate the detail in the app and making it feel like you’re in the Star Wars world in gameplay. ... "
" ... I like the game play and the fact that you can customize what he says and what he does. ... "
" ... It's really cute and the AR game that goes with it makes it a lot more fun because it's like playing Star Wars, but the battle is taking place in your house. ... "
" ... I bought this for my son an he loves playing with its many features. ... You can program it to do special tasks, you can play the augmented reality game. ... Augmented reality games are cool because it overlays the Star Wars universe in my house. ... "
" ... To be honest, I’m not really a gamer and I am more interested in the robot as a collector of Star Wars stuff. ... "
Product Reliability
9years, worked, stormtrooper, star, review
+33%
-67%
" ... bugs worked out etc. ... "
" ... We set it up and it worked for about an hour and stopped. ... "
" ... Had nothing but problems trying to set it up and still can’t get it to work. ... "
" ... But shortly after that - disappointment set in. ... "
" ... I preorder back in october, after several delays on releasing the trooper they finally did right before christmas but i can tell they were not ready as i cant even play it because the app is not even available. ... "
Ease of Use
8easy, robot, program, instructions, follow
+75%
-25%
" ... the stormtrooper was easy to get started. ... "
" ... Initially it was a little tough to set up but once he got the hang of it it was very easy to use and loves having it in his room. ... "
" ... the setup is easy, download the app, follow the steps on the app. ... you can program the robot to do certain things. ... "
" ... As far as the technical components go the app is pretty straightforward, we figured out all the basics by skimming the instructions in a few minutes. ... "
" ... It's an advanced robot (not just a "toy"), so it takes a little time to program and understand how it works, but once you get it going it's pretty amazing. ... "
" ... I didn’t need the instructions to download the companion app to my iPhone and the set-up was intuitive and painless ... "
Returns
8say, returning, returned, needless, several
-100%
" ... First one had to be returned! ... "
" ... He returned it to Amazon. ... "
" ... I sent them the robot back and they’re not getting back to me at all. ... "
" ... Needless to say, it is being returned as we speak for a REFUND. ... "
" ... Will definitely be returning for a refund. ... "
" ... It's been 2 weeks, so we gave up and shipped it back for a refund. ... "
" ... Needless to say we never got a return call even after calling several times and asking for help. ... "
" ... Returning it this week. ... "
Wifi
7wifi, connect, network, setup, secure
+29%
-71%
" ... It refused to connect to the WiFi, and the setup information had disappeared. ... "
" ... Difficult to change WiFi addresses. ... "
" ... set it up on the latest iOS device and can’t get it to connect to the wi-fi. ... "
" ... It needs to be connected to wifi to receive "commands" from the app but it keeps dropping connectivity and so far we cannot get it to execute on any command. ... "
Battery Life
7fully charged, plugged, life, last, charge
+43%
-57%
" ... Short battery life ... "
" ... Then we recharged it and tried to operate it again. ... "
" ... Those FAQ’s would have been very helpful when I was struggling to understand the basics: 1) the battery must be fully charged before setup 2) the power switch needs to move left to right to turn on the unit 3) Stormtrooper does not start up if the power cord is plugged in. ... "
" ... Opened it up - and the batter will not charge. ... "
Delivery
6packaging, box
+67%
-33%
" ... It arrived safe and the packaging is really high quality. ... "
" ... The package is packed very well, with fancy and simple box. ... "
" ... Little disappointed it got delivered after Christmas, but still he was so thrilled to open it. ... "
Build Quality
6robot, quality, lot, legs, weight
+67%
-33%
" ... The robot unit itself feels sturdy and resilient to bumps and falls. ... "
" ... with solid quality for the robot body. ... "
" ... The robot has a lot of weight and feels very solid. ... "
" ... You can tell they put a lot of time into the design of the packaging by how heavy it is. ... "
Firmware
5update, robot, days, without, updated
+20%
-80%
" ... Figured at this point firmware must be so far out of date! ... "
" ... A few days later the App was released and the Stormtrooper automatically required a Firmware update. ... "
" ... It took 40+ tries over two days to even connect to this thing and then 10 attempts over five hours to get the mandatory firmware update. ... No, the most I've seen the Stromtrooper do is some limb movement after the firmware update finally finalized. ... "
Marketplace
5thanks, returned, reply, first
+20%
-80%
" ... First off response time is bad. ... "
" ... He returned it to Amazon. ... "
" ... It’s boring and really does nothing as advertised. ... "
" ... Not ready for prime time. ... "
Features
5unit, mode, app, awesome
+40%
-60%
" ... The app should have a simple control mode ... "
" ... When we shut off the unit, the power light remained on. ... "
" ... It seems to be nothing but crap it doesn’t work other than to do sentry mode when I try and teach it something the app closes down ... "
Call quality
4+25%
-75%
" ... I didn't leave a message and decided to call again the next day but earlier. ... "
" ... Does not respond to voice requests. ... "
" ... She kept saying someone would call us back sometime but she couldn’t say when and if it would be in a week or longer. ... "
Charging
4robot, plugged, charge, power, play
+25%
-75%
" ... I got this as a Christmas gift but it's missing the charger ... "
" ... Those FAQ’s would have been very helpful when I was struggling to understand the basics: 1) the battery must be fully charged before setup 2) the power switch needs to move left to right to turn on the unit 3) Stormtrooper does not start up if the power cord is plugged in. ... "
" ... Opened it up - and the batter will not charge. ... "
Capacity
3+100%
" ... Now he sits in our living room and watches over the kids when no one is paying attention :) ... "
" ... He is a huge Star Wars fan and thinks its "super cool" to have his own Storm Trooper patrolling the house. ... "
" ... I thought it was fun to walk the robot around the room and took the greatest pleasure with running it into my wifes’ feet over and over! ... "
Pedometer
3steps, step, connect, app
-100%
" ... It does not walk at all. ... "
" ... Walking is a joke as it takes super small steps and therefore it hardly advances in the direction it’s headed. ... "
" ... Barely walks at all. ... "
Cleaning
3flat, surface
+67%
-33%
" ... I have hardwood flooring so no issues with its ability to walk around, etc. ... "
" ... It has facial recognition for three people, so me and my kids feel like it's almost like our little pet! ... "
Comfort
3arm
+33%
-67%
" ... But this did get me thinking and got me feeling concerned on long term needs. ... That's when I experienced first hand that the performance of the actual robot was very poor. ... "
" ... Left arm limited to move from shoulder only ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
WiFi: Yes
Memory
Memory: 2048 GB