NEW BD Droid FULL REVIEW- Accessories? Bluetooth? Personality Chip?

[@deadblades_creations]

If they do a droid depot version they should make custom accessories for it. People, including myself would buy that up like crazy. I'd love to do an empire themed one that could sit on my shoulder for my sith cosplay

[@benperez8025]

I sure hope so I going too go there do the first time in June hopefully they have him there by then

[@andrewjenkins9965]

I'm kind of disappointed that they didn't just adapt it to current attachments... but new ones would be welcome too.

[@patfusty9950]

They are working on it I think

[@idkflycasualtoo]

I'm glad the legs move during his "walk". I thought he would just roll. Excited to see people's customs

[@emmalane3528]

Feels like they planned on releasing it as part of the droid depot lineup but backtracked at the last minute so the molds still have the potential space for accessories but they are just not completed.

[@rlwrgh]

Or maybe they are releasing this one first to see how it sells if good add to depot?

[@notobi-wan8344]

Im so glad BD units are getting this much love. BD-1 is my favorite Droid In all of Star Wars so i was Beyond happy when one unit appeared In Book of Boba Fett. Heres hoping Hot Toys make life size one someday

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

YES!!!!! I opened youtube in my truck this morning to listen to something while I drive to work, imagine my joy when I see you are the first BD unit review on my feed! Instant watch for me!!! And yes, I agree with you 10000% they will release more versions and accessories, but I will bet that will hinge on success of this first version. Get out there and buy a BD if you want this droid series to have a future! (You can always sell this once you get the one you want later!) Bring on the accessories!!! I hope we get "shoulder buddy" legs!!!

[@GadgetTrish]

I have to do an unboxing for youTube this droid later on this weekend but I appreciate your in-depth review of this. I cannot wait to get mine open and thanks for seeing what is compatible with this unit. YOU ROCK !

[@FindingTheForce]

Best part… the head lights 😆👍🏻

[@isaiahvilla6691]

Over all its really nice to get a BD Droid to be part of anyone's collection since its debated in Jedi Fallen Order Hopefully Mubo could make some improvements 🔧 when he gets the chance to do it.

[@paulc.2418]

Hope to see a video on how you customize your BD unit once you are done! Thanks for this breakdown!

[@darthrubik8384]

Apparently doesn't exist online anymore. Affiliate link doesn't go anywhere.

[@thegamezone2237]

Honestly I don’t care that the accessories don’t work I’m just happy they released a BD unit since I played fallen order in 2019 I absolutely fell in love with BD-1

[@sentientsickness]

I really like the BD droids, and I think this little dude is neat from the design stand point But I think for 100+ bucks it lacking any compatibility with the depot stuff is a real shame Like if it had chip comparability, or could use the accessories it be worth it But who knows we may be see a depot version in the future Could be another chopper situation where the accessories don't work with this one, but will with the one sld in the parks

[@DCImaging118]

Appreciate you putting this video together, Dan-O. Will be great for a paint customization! Any tips on where to secure a similar droid beacon/caller?

[@Dan-O]

Link is in the Pinned comment

[@seanwilderom3215]

the plastic for this one seems really cheap to me for that price... I wonder how it will work if you put on real metal platings on some parts and wheater that up, or will that become to heavy for it's movement and it might topple? I do really love the BD unit's though, but I would want to see this at a lower pricepoint

[@MrRobarino]

It's so easy to say it should be at a "lower pricepoint" when you aren't the one actually manufacturing, marketing, distributing, or selling it. Whatever you define as "cheap" versus "expensive" plastic would naturally increase cost. So asking for this at a lower pricepoint is a contradiction if you are simultaneously asking for it to be better made.

[@seanwilderom3215]

@@MrRobarino how it a contradiction? I think it looks cheapish so it should be cheaper, if it looked more solid, the price would be more solid? also what I define as right is my opinion of course, that should be a given when I speak my opinion.

[@moovudu4822]

So im a cosplayer and im debating buying one of these becayse i dont know anything about how to install proper lights. And i was wondering if u could mannually move his up or down?

[@the_principality_of_zeon]

In Jedi Fallen Order, the black and yellow color scheme is actually a real unlockable BD-1 skin

[@Dan-O]

Correct It is, but this isn’t BD-1. It’s a non specific BD droid

[@megatron8449]

Bee-D1

[@Dan-O]

@@megatron8449 starwars.fandom.com/wiki/BD-1

[@fredhollis3999]

Those instructions you seen may have been for the BD 1. It may be still coming out they just use this one here as a test bed to get people's reaction.

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

I'm also looking forward to seeing how you customize this. Gonna customize mine for sure, probably 1st thing will be to open up the head and stop that light from shining through his panels. Then time for paint, weathering, maybe some panel modifications? Woohoo!

[@alexcharles8541]

I was thinking the same thing, should be easy enough to pop the head open and put down some black paint around the light bleed area.

[@CrystalLynn1988]

I'm interested in buying a BD. I'm curious how to stop the light from shining through the panels. Did you find a suitable fix for this problem?

[@emanuelrivera8048]

I don't know if you caught but I got mine at DTD and the receipt mentioned BD-1 Yellow, possibly hinting at more colors or combinations

[@shaunlepaks5370]

Thanks for the detailed review! Despite the cons, I think this is the best BD Disney can do that makes it both interactive and affordable. Really love BD’s sounds, head LEDs, and how its legs can still move on BD’s wheels. The completely manual head’s for sure a real bummer to many people since they’ll expect it to be as functional as the other droids. But I think it’s good since you won’t need to worry about it being heavy and additional part like motors breaking. However, I think the head’s wiring for the lights is still a concern. The long Bluetooth response can also be worked on. Nevertheless, still a great that, like you say, can be at a cheaper price. 😂

[@TheKenzieTano]

This was so helpful ! Mine comes in the mail on Monday and I’m so excited !!!

[@Ljplaysplanes]

I love the longer form, it reminds me of the good old days of KZbin when all videos were this long.

[@BigHouseAustralianOG]

Hi your videos are awesome ! Love all the droids you have ! Ive been a star wars fan since 1977 i have a huge figure and ship collection ! I wish we had disney in Australia id cut my arm off to go there ha ha . Thanks for your great info ect

[@DragnRider-xu1vj]

I found out about this lil fella just the other day, and I'm really interested in getting one, but for the price I'm really displeased with the lack of features. He's adorable! But I really wish it interacted with the other droids, and that the head could turn. Very cute but really debating whether or not I should get one, especially with the shipping cost.

[@Chrisedge]

He does react to other droids! :)

[@johnwhite3960]

This is pretty well the newest droid review I know of. And I know my topic is old but if you know of anyone who has a d-0 unit you should do a review for him. Interesting little guy and I’ve seen a lot of questions concerning him. The biggest is does he “interact” which he does as much as the others

[@timothygenewong]

Thank you for this comprehensive review. I was chomping at the bit to buy one. But I may wait for a sale or discount now. Also...I'll exclusively be calling my scissors "xizors" now.

[@Dan-O]

🤣

[@sullymangee]

Nice review... One major omission. Have you tried the Droid Depot app for the iPhone (android?)??? The other droids show up in the app, and the app controls them so much better than the included remotes. You can control speed and movement direction, including diagonally. So does it show up in the app? Thanks

[@ICat00987]

Awesome video dan-o!!! So excited for my bd to come!

[@nateoshea78]

Interesting to see BD have 2 leg plates, thighs and calves. Also the multi-button shuffles are a cool new addition.

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

We are almost certainly (eventually) getting some upgrade parts at droid depot for this guy!

[@reallyrealfungus]

IT ACTUALLY WALKS!?

[@MosPelgoProps]

Where can I find the Bluetooth broadcasting unit like in your video?

[@Dan-O]

That isn’t made anymore but I put an updated version in the pinned comment

[@MosPelgoProps]

@@Dan-O I did find that the droid depot app does work when paired with the droid. The dance program and controls work somewhat good.

[@Asumsauce1796]

I built the Lego BD-1

[@jordanmorrison4117]

I actually think it’s really cute! And I’m sure it will have a shoulder mount available on Etsy soon

[@megatron8449]

It probably will, there will also probably be an official one as well.

[@PsychoNeko011]

Have you done a video the blue tooth signals?

[@TheNamekianClown]

It kinda feels like they designed the molds for a Depot droid, but then shrunk them down. The panels on the legs feel like massive hold overs from it originally going to be one. I really hope they do add it someday and this is just a temporary cash grab to get people to double dip.

[@nicksolis555]

What are some custom ideas for the bd-units?

[@rebelONEmedia]

There was a BD-1 unit put on shelves at GE East today, but pulled very quickly. I think they may be waiting for Fallen Order to release.

[@diyfireking]

Thank for sharing.

[@MandoGamer157]

what is that tan holocron looking thing in the background

[@Essix7]

I think the black flap is we’re bd-1 have you the stains in Jedi fallen order. I would love a bd-1 version. Great video!

[@KaldraJayd]

Does BD connect to the Droid depot app? And does BD fit in the Droid depot back pack?

[@besbev]

Does connect to the app. Will technically fit in the backpack, but you would need to make a custom insert to stabilize him.

[@georgemells2354]

I was only eleven minutes into the report when I learned something about R3-BOBO. I was not aware of the removable covers on the feet and when I checked him I found clear tape still holding the covers in place. Not much room under to cover but it might be possible to stash something in there. The kind of move a smuggler like Han Solo might do.

[@Dan-O]

I hope this vid teaches you.a few new things about droids you may not have known.

[@georgemells2354]

@@Dan-O One thing that seems clear is the the BD units have a different mainboard than the other units. First off, it is a 6 volt rather than 9 volt system. I think it also must have a new chips to support the light panel on the back of the head. And since the head does not move by remote control it is probable that the third motor channel has been dropped. I guess I will have to wait for one of the disassembly videos to get all the details. What I find odd is that with all the details of the removable panels the designers did not put the bright left eye LED in a shield to keep it from illuminating the head.

[@MichelleBrown-cy2qu]

Awesome review of the BD! I’m glad to see at least will interact with other droids. I wish they had allowed for accessories too. I laughed during this video, because I had the closed captioning on and when you said scissors it translated it to “cheese oars”! 😂 I was like what, because I love cheese too! 😅 Thanks for making this video, because I’m undecided too and this helped me think more about its purchase in the future. 👍🏻

[@janw.6295]

I’m excited!! Thanks for you’re review! I’m getting one..this droid is soo cute..

[@MightyMorpinMatt]

Where can I buy the Bluetooth droid beacon.

[@silence2843]

i’m gonna wait till they release more for this, it’s amazing but definitely needs a few upgrades

[@tpageIII]

Picked this up at character warehouse for $40 last month! They had a pile of them. Didn’t see them in the park or disney springs.

[@gst-1015]

I wonder especially the closeup Of the BD droid does the left cheek panel open up? 21:13 The one with black stripe’s because it looks like it has some space to open.. but I could be wrong

[@Dan-O]

It does not open

[@p.t.benzinger2179]

As always! Thanx bro! Good video

[@Dan-O]

🙏🏽

[@thecrucialcrewmember]

I want one! I love my BD unit that a Starcruiser passenger gave me but they need a friend...

[@slowazzd2165]

I kinda wish this was more like the Lola animatronic instead of the droid depot droids, it's still awesome and I want one really bad but I wish it had more movement and interaction like it would've been so cool if it flapped those little hatches and wiggled it's antenna and did it's beeps and boops in response to your voice like the Lola droid, it would have so much more personality that way

[@bobn9414]

Is there any way to get a SK unit now that the fate of the GSC seems to be complete closure?

[@corganwampler2532]

Out of all the galaxy edge droids I find bb units are my fav I just wish they were easier to drive

[@ricardohernandez8727]

Great review! I was wondering about the background music. Is it from Galaxy Edge? I hope we get a power droid soon!😅

[@Dan-O]

That music is mines. From a royalty free source I found and edited together many many years ago.

[@ricardohernandez8727]

@@Dan-O Very kool tune! Fits right in with droids!

[@Quixoria]

I think the reason that BD wouldnt go off when the droid depot and cantina signals were active is there's alot of people with droids around there so it would get very annoying very fast if they did have them go off

[@Dan-O]

Then why would they have it work for regular droids? That reasoning doesn’t add up. Also if there a lot of droids near each other, they go off anyways every 2 minutes so it shouldn’t really matter anyways.

[@Quixoria]

@@Dan-O honestly I don’t really know

[@mikeybarrow1115]

A little miffed there's no head articulation like lola, the legs moving works forward and back pretty cool I'm excited to see the mods and customs people make for this, waiting for this to hit UK Shop Disney, fingers crossed 😒

[@harrisonbeettam1339]

I’m still waiting for a Gonk droid

[@ICat00987]

after rewatching i was wondering where did you get the carrier that babu frick is in. its so cool!

[@Dan-O]

A friend made it out of bowls from the dollar store.

[@ICat00987]

@@Dan-O nice guess I gotta make one soon!

[@jacobmarriott1096]

Awesome video. Just getting into the Droid community. Can I ask where you got your hat? I absolutely need one! Thanks

[@Dan-O]

I customized the hat myself, that’s a limited edition 1 of 1 and I’d like to keep it that way 😅

[@jacobmarriott1096]

@@Dan-O oh wow! Thats so cool and I respect that 😜

[@YodaCat250]

Where did you get the pod babu frikk is sitting in?

[@Navy6438]

where do we get the Bluetooth beacon

[@JacobJones-h7j]

Can you put chips to make more personality

[@KingJarreth]

is there anything about firmware updates? I seem to recall hearing these can be controlled via smartphone also, perhaps there's a firmware update via app?

[@curtiswong454]

That Galaxys edge droid beacon is cool. Can you share where you purchased it?

[@Dan-O]

I got mine on Etsy a few years ago from “dead Bothans society” they no longer sell these. There are some people who are making a newer “droid toolbox” item that works similarly.

[@curtiswong454]

Than you Dan. Keep up the great content.

[@Dan-O]

I found you a link to the updated version: rstyle.me/+j36pJT2SSYoP2Mbsw7unzw

[@Chrisedge]

@@Dan-O Thanks for the plug!

[@Dan-O]

@@Chrisedge I’ve spread that link around a bit this morning and pinned it to the top comment. Good luck on sales!

[@GaiusJuliusCaesar_SPQR]

Thanks for the review!

[@Mrtfarrugia]

Are we going to see a custom paint job on it?

[@bethmotgomery2662]

Quick question!! Dose this droid work with the droid depot app??

[@UseYourTelescope]

I think its the 4th of the colored remotes? the classic white/red/blue, then chopper beige/organge/green, SK-620 white/orange/slightly diff blue [only buttons different], and now BD yellow/red/silver!

[@gior9204]

do you think they will come out with a version 2 eventually with some fixes and maybe different paint?

[@Bopsterjazz]

This droid gives me a Wall-E vibe! Would love to snag one to paint it that way!

[@Dishnu]

It would be cool to see what the Droid ToolBox shows about the BD unit

[@goatelope7539]

Have ypu senn Dr Sci FIs BD1 Puppet he has been touring Cons with? His previous hit was a life-size K2SO puppet.

[@cathylmilk247]

Any chance you can do a video review of Dj R3x?

[@Schmalfonzo]

Seen ones for $50, should i cop?

[@_ollie_taylor_18]

Is it a 1 to 1 scale to an actual BD droid or is it much smaller? And would i also be able to attach it to a harness on my back like cal does in the game?

[@Dan-O]

No mention on the scale. I would guess it's smaller than it would be if the video game was real.

[@ericepperson8409]

Only "official" source on BD-1's size is the lego build placard - 0.47 meters (~17 inches). Shop Disney lists this at 10 inches.

[@werewolfgirly]

My BD is out for delivery and I can't wait til it gets here. I love BD-1

[@TheRealBrickule]

Cute droid, I'll be ordering one someday when I can save up enough. A little disappointing tat the stim-tray doesn't open.

[@randallgoeswhere]

Ill def be re painting this thing.

[@supergabriel2042]

You should do a droid collection video

[@ZeonNewtype]

I have to say, he’s a cute little droid! 😄 I like him! 😄

[@DjStrong]

I was thinking that maybe they could attach the BD head to the neck, and have the neck snap into the body, and then have the legs, body, head/neck on the conveyor belt.

[@JaroldJawa501st]

This droid is actually based on BD-1 yellow skin from fallen order

[@Shoulderpads-mcgee]

Anyone have suggestions for getting this guy to sit on your shoulder or backpack?

[@MachRacer4]

I’m surprised Disney hasn’t worked with Bandai to make a park exclusive model kit like a model of BD-1.

[@arnodafe]

Ho there - great stuff ! Rela thorough review !!! What do you call the bluetooth beacon area signal and where do you get it ? Thanks ! 🍷😏🔥

[@Dan-O]

check the pinned comment for links to that

[@じゆん参]

うらやましい 日本では 未発売です 鳥型で かわいいロボットですね 現実感じが お気にいりです

[@patricksavage1405]

If and when I go to G.E. I might have to get one of these! It was a no brainer that the legs would walk instead of zoom around I kind of guessed that. Nice touch by the way Disney. Also my G.E. Tip is: bring TWO suitcases! One for clothes etc etc. (someone else might have said that but I don’t care 😂) and the other for shopping. Cant wait to go! Also where do you get the Bluetooth becon!?

[@Dan-O]

links to this item and the current version of the beacon are in the pinned comment

[@WhatAvery]

Each sound is tied to a different color combination... So the light panel is basically like a droid mood ring? lol

[@argoth5842]

Yellow looks better when u do a weathering effect on it

[@fredhollis3999]

Where'd you get that little box from and how much?

[@Dan-O]

They don't make this specific one anymore, but there is a newer version on etsy: here's an affiliate link: rstyle.me/+Ni6-9_wf5C91ajDMZM77yg

[@aleksanderstachowski342]

Nice review! I like The droid but i dont like its movement look. Anyways will they ship it to Europe if I wish?I would love to have one..😅

[@Dan-O]

I don't believe they are selling them any longer

[@pyromonster4784]

What panel are you using for the droid tool box?Ihave the lilygo using Ruthsarians toolbox code but it didn't say what beacon it is like the one you have. I looked at the link you posted and it looks like the lilygo ttgo one I have. I would love to have one where it says what beacon.

[@Dan-O]

The one I have hasn’t been made in years. The toolbox is the only thing I’ve found. And he is out of stock (just for now)

[@besbev]

My lilygo Toolbox from FBCDroids (based on Ruthsarian's coding) IDs the beacons.

[@daniel_w_55]

I’m so excited to watch this review! It’ll help me decide whether or not I buy one 😁

[@stijnVDA1994]

I hope these wil be available in Holland

[@Bernard_Ashtree]

My guess is the panels are meant to remain off, when you agressively paint them!

[@MangaMan108]

With those pop off panels I can see damaging them (a blast hole and some burn marks, maybe a few loose wires sticking out)

[@dkarras]

So based on the timing of this release I guess we’ve gotta wait until Andor S2 to get ourselves a precious little B2 so that he’s n…n…not alone 🤷‍♂️😢 BTW, is your B2 fig a custom job or is there a version we can actually buy from somewhere ?

[@Dan-O]

my small B2 figure is from the Droid Factory line sold in Disney parks, I just checked and it isn't available on Shop Disney anymore. But you can likely find one on Ebay : ebay.us/LbmqHt

[@victoriaoneill9159]

I was looking forward to this review video! Great content as always DanO! 💚 #sadbabysquad

[@TheSockDragon]

All I wanna know is how you have enough money to buy all these droids!!

[@Dan-O]

Worked 2-3 jobs for the longest time. Don’t sleep, produce content people like to watch. Hustle. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@elimindell]

I really hope you can make your own bd and droid depot one day