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Darkside? I’m So There.

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My son is turning 11 next week and suffice it to say we’ve had our share of remote-controlled devices through our household over the years. When he was a toddler, he was naturally more rough on his toys but a cheap plastic remote-controlled car that lasted a month didn’t phase him, and he was on to the next adventure.

As he (and then my other two kids) got older, we learned that if you wanted a toy like a remote-controlled car/whatever to last, you needed to 1) spend the money on a quality product and, 2) treat that product well, within the day-to-day play and tasks you put it through.

This blog has featured both Sphero (a little ball of color and fun!) and Ollie (a revved up 2.0 so to speak!) in the past and both products are still used in our household (and outside!) today. The Sphero review, you’ll note, was back in 2012 so that says something for the quality of the device.

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Now, Ollie is moving to the darkside and you’re invited along for the ride! Simply put Darkside is an app-controlled robotic device that defies what old-school remote-controlled toys were capable of. Rolling, twisting, and doing tricks is standard for this little beast, and it can roll at speeds up to 14mph (that’s about 22 km/h!) Once you download the App, the challenge and skill-building comes from using the controls on your device to get Darkside to perform stunts, tricks or race. Yes, it takes practice and your first few attempts will be more fun and laughter than full-out Tony Hawk reminiscent tricks, but a look at videos online shows you what Darkside is capable of with a little practice and determination.

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Darkside also comes with a bonus set of Turbo Tires and Flux Hubs so you can customize it for your use depending on the atmosphere to conquer. Simply use a USB plug to charge, and Darkside will enjoy 1 hour of drive time on a single charge. You can also find some pretty cool accessories to purchase separately here!

Look for Darkside at the Sphero Store online, and Best Buy locations in Canada ($149.99).

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