Sphero app-controlled Star Wars droid is £54 off today

UPDATE 19/03/2018: As part of Amazon UK's current 'countdown to Easter' sale, not only is the R2-D2 version of the Sphero droid back in stock but it's currently discounted to its cheapest ever price of £69.99. That deal is live for one day and while stock lasts. Grab it while you can.

Original Story: Sphero - a company you may remember as the creator of the obscenely popular smartphone-controlled BB-8 droid a few years ago - has returned with a new batch of miniature buddies, a couple of which are discounted today.

Specifically, the R2-Q5 droid from Sphero is currently discounted to £95.99 down from its original £150 as part of 'Amazon Innovation Day', which is apparently a thing that exists. Who knew?

In case you somehow can't tell from the image above, R2-Q5 is essentially R2-D2 with a slick black-and-brass paint job. He's basically the Fonz of Star Wars droids.

If you'd rather go with old faithful, R2-D2 is also discounted down to £99.95 from the original £130. Both of these tiny bots are controlled using the Sphero smartphone app and feature the traditional beeps and boops you'd expect from a droid like this.

Sure, the Amazon listing specifically says 'lets your child guide R2 around your home', but there's no shame in having a very silly, pricey tech toy in your home at any age. That's definitely true, right?

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