Robotic Toys for Kids

U Command Wall-E

Amazon Price: $59.99 (as of 07/12/2009)

This is sure to be on many children's wish lists for Christmas or birthdays this year. This cute little remote control Wall-e robot comes with changing facial expressions, moving arms, eyes that light up and original movie voice and sound effects. The programmable remote allows you to make the little movie star move forward, reverse, turn, dance or perform about 1000 action combos. To create this magic, however, you'll need 7 (count 'em SEVEN) AA batteries.

WowWee Robosapien V2 Full Function Humanoid Robot with Remote Control

Amazon Price: $299.98 (as of 07/12/2009)

The original Robosapien was an immediate hit with kids and adults who loved making the remote control robot dance, walk, pick up objects and move around. But V2 is even cooler - and more human. This guy's now got four different walking gaits, the ability to turn his head like us mere mortals, and a fondness for bowling. He also comes with infrared vision and touch sensors to avoid objects, and hearing sensors to help him detect people in his proximity. He will even interact with people and other WowWee robots like Roboraptor or Robopet. They just don't make robots any cooler than this, which is why these continue to be favorities for all ages.

Tekno the Robotic Puppy - Black

Amazon Price: $299.97 (as of 07/12/2009)

Amazon says: Improved walking animation gives Tekno smooth, realistic movement and magnetic sensors allow him to perform advanced actions. For instance, Tekno loves to be scratched behind the ears or patted on the head. He reacts to sound, sight, and touch, and obeys several radio-controlled commands. Behaviors are launched by pressing the sensors on his head, neck, nose, and side. Children can't resist his floppy ears, wagging tail, and light-up puppy dog eyes. And should you decide Tekno needs an animal companion, he interacts with other robotic puppies.

Wall-E (Three-Disc Special Edition + Digital Copy)

Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 07/12/2009)

The Iron Giant (Special Edition)

Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 07/12/2009)

Features the voices of Jennifer Aniston and Harry Connick Jr.

Robots (Widescreen Edition)

Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 07/12/2009)

This is a fun movie for kids featuring the voice talents of Robin Williams and Halle Berry and some wild and wacky computer-animated robots.

Star Wars Interactive R2D2 Astromech Droid Robot

Amazon Price: $191.45 (as of 07/12/2009)

Amazon says: Newly programmed at our ultra-modern factory, this state-of-the-art R2 series astromech droid unit is ready to obey your commands. Grab his attention by saying "Hey, R2" and he's ready for more than 40 voice commands. Ask him if he remembers his famous friends, like Luke Skywalker, C-3PO or Jabba the Hutt. Each name will stir up a different response depending on R2's "feelings" for that character. Just a few of R2's amazing attributes include moving along on his own, turning his front beam on and off, and even playing a secret message when you follow the proper voice commands. In "Game" mode, R2 plays multiple games and spins, dances and plays music. He even guards your room with his sentry alarm.

Tekno Mega Mech R/C Robot 48-Inch

Amazon Price: $177.97 (as of 07/12/2009)

This 48" tall inflatable robot has a remote control that allows you to move him forward and back or make him turn. He also can speak one of five phrases in a robotic voice. Great fun for little kids.

LEGO Mindstorms NXT

Amazon Price: $333.32 (as of 07/12/2009)