Robot from Wow Stuff gets the backing of Toys R Us, which has exclusive US distribution.
Bloomberg Businessweek has reported that Toys R Us is backing Wow Stuff's latest product as it readies for launch.
“When you see it rocking out, you just can’t help but love it,” Richard Barry, a vice-president at Toys R Us told the publication.
Toys R Us is planning to back the product with marketing campaigns in-store and on television. “It will have a huge presence,” said Barry.
My Keepon began life as part of a research project on autism and was developed as a therapeutic tool. Wow Stuff caught wind of the robot and has changed the software to make it into an affordable toy.
The robot, which has been a hit on YouTube, dances to music and responds to touch. Wow Stuff has agreed to donate a portion of the sales to autism research.
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The robot, along with Wow Stuff's inflatable R/C shark and fish, Air Swimmers, will also feature in Wow Stuff biggest TV ad campaign to date in the UK.
