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New Creepy Cat Robot Goes On Sale In Japan

August 30th, 2007 by James

Fuji Television’s Mezamashi TV did a report this morning on Sega Toys’ “Yume Neko Smile” [Dream Cat Smile], which hits stores across Japan today. Here’s the video [what's with the weird-bearded old guy?]:

This commercial for the robo cat also shows off its two main emotions ["meow" and "angry sound"] and amazing ability to tell when its tail is being pulled:

If that’s not enough robo cat for you, here’s a demonstration that shows off a few more of the robot’s abilities:

Sega’s robo cat has a retail price of 8,379 yen, or about 72 US dollars. For more details, check out the official “Yume Neko Smile” page at Segatoys.co.jp!

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12 Comments

Comment by Erika
2007-08-31 00:44:15

I am thoroughly freaked out by the vacant look in its eyes.

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Comment by shazzb0t
2007-08-31 01:46:23

‘Yume Neko Smile’ (Soul not included)

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Comment by wes
2007-08-31 04:42:22

it looks like a zombie cat from an 80s b movie

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Comment by Kalo
2007-08-31 12:15:54

Hey!! maybe you can make a cat like Persian or Meoth those POKEMONS!! please if you make this send those toys to Peru i like the cat, but it’s simple… if you transform the cat to persian or meowth.. I think this corporation can win more money than before ^_^

KALO

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Comment by TofuUnion
2007-09-01 20:38:34

The thing is that many Japanese find the cat robot neither creepy nor stupid. Actually they name it ” Dream Cat Smile “. This is remarkable characteristic.

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