Diamond Select ToysLost in Space: Electronic Lights & Sounds B9 Robot Figure, Multi-colored, 10 inches, (AUG142281)

There is a small switch on the bottom of the robot tred section . This switch is really a Demo Mode / Off / Play Switch .In Demo Mode , only the phrase " Danger , Danger , Will Robinson will play .Set the switch to " Play " and all the lights function continually and the voice box will blink in sync to the voice while this mode is activated . One activates the speaking via a square green button on the side of the robots middle section . The Off setting turns the entire unit completely off . No Demo or Play Mode will work . There are good instructions inside the box , under the tread assembly . I suspect people are hearing only the 1 Demo phrase and none of the others as listed on the box because of this "hidden" switch. One does not find out about this switch until it is out of the box and are possibly returning the unit as defective . Some people don't like taking theei collectables out of the original box or opening it .It's just a heads up here about the operation of the unit . The robot is a good item / fun to see and to listen to , but the switch could cause one to think it is not functioning properly until one reads the short instruction sheet enclosed .

The B-9 robot has been celebrated in many different forms through the years. Up until now, it's been my opinion that Trendmasters held the trophy for the best developed toy robot from this series, based on design and electronic features. But like all champions, they are set up to be knocked down. As of now, Diamond Select holds the title as "Best B-9 robot" in toy history. It's an excellent piece in every way.It goes without saying Diamond Select took the next step from Trendmasters and added the sequenced lights which are gorgeous. It really nails the magical aspects of the robot that bring him to life. They not only did that for the front section, but did so amazingly for the head piece as well. For added love they allow the robot to run with the sequence lights without having to activate his speaking phrases. Clearly Zach and company came to this project with lots of love and admiration for the show.One function not mentioned in the instructions and what may just be a happy accident is, if you hold the green button down and wait for the first phrase to start, it will then play all of them and then turn off. A pretty neat feature never mention! The claws can also be posed open or closed and the head piece can be manually moved up or pushed down but just slightly. The B9 also can be manually swiveled 360 at the waist area. The treads do have wheels but no wind up feature like the Trendmaster (no biggie).The B9 comes already equipped with batteries (3 triple A's). He stands roughly ten inches tall and is quite impressive in person. I have read some concern about the proportions from the top half seated on the lower leg section. From pictures I can see where it seems to be off, but honestly when you get it in person, it all looks completely in scale. I really think it's more an optical illusion like so many figures and toys that can't always be justified fully in photos or video. This is certainly one of those occasions. This is a definite must-have for any serious LIS fan. I absolutely love it.

I love this toy.The build quality is very good while the lighting and sound effects are exceptional for a toy at this price.It's all plastic, it's not going to last forever. But it's definitely something that you'll want in your collection to play with and display if you are a fan of this show or any of this type in the era of the robots and the B-9

The media could not be loaded. The fit, feel, finish of the product is just like the robot you see on TV. Has three modes. First mode has the classic danger danger Will Robinson with flashing lights while speaking. Second mode as you push a green button, which is where the robots power pack was, and it has many many saying that it cycles through. Lights then flash for something like five minutes, then they shut down. Third mode is the lights just flash for five minutes without the saying. In my case I have it I have it in my office and I want to watch the lights flashing, but don’t want to disturb my coworkers with the sayings. Lights shut down after five minutes. Arms are adjustable from the classic place where they were on the robot to waving around. Product truly exceeded by expectations!