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[barrettgazzy]

i have already giving up purchasing a pleo from that ebay seller But i might purchase 1 from Merlin directly i am just waiting to hear from them and Innvo tho ...

[Crewella]

Good idea - I was starting to investigate in that direction as well.  Of course, I need another Pleo right now like I need botulism ...........................   

Keep us posted, if you can! 

[barrettgazzy]

Yay i just received a email from Innvo here is what it said ;


Dear Gary Barrett,

 

Thank you for your email.

 

Confirmed that the Merlin edition Pleo's were made in year of 2011 with newer improved skin; neck; tail cables and battery.

 

Best regards,

Innvo Labs


So will be purchasing a Merlin edition very soon as i am unable to purchase a rb at this time . It did come to mind after the email from Innvo though lol... i forgot to ask what Life OS the merlin edition pleo's arrive in  

Also i did receive a email from that ebay seller as i asked them for pictures of the packaging of their merlin edition and i have to say all the pictures looked legit i will paste and copy what i can of that email from them;

 Dear Sir,


Please find attached Pleo packaging.


Please let me know if  you required more details.


--

Click here to Enter the Magical World of Merlin
 

 
Thanks & Regards

Mohammad Hanif
Merlin Digital LLC
P. O. Box: 45679
Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Tel    :  +9714 3934556
Fax   :  +9714 3934996
GSM :  +97155 4705689          
Email:   hanif@merlin-me.com
URL  :    www.merlin-me.com
 

A lot of the email wont copy and paste as there were several links on the email leading you to the merlin official home page .

[Crewella]

Oh yay - what brave and intrepid forum members we have here, what with Kat trying the lithium batteries and now you with this, Gaz!!  Keep us posted as to how it goes - did you ask them about a warranty?  

I do think you'll like the RB and should still go for one in the future, but you'd be crazy to get one right now and have to go through all the hassles (and costs) of import duty when it looks as though they will soon be available to buy in Europe.  

[saratogaspringer]

That's great news, barrettgazzy! Your persistence has paid off! That really sounds like a great deal, especially since it was made in 2011 and you have confirmation of that from Innvo.  Best of luck and let us know how it goes!

[barrettgazzy]

new email from Innvo


Dear Gary,

 

For Merlin editon Pleo, it should be PM 2.0. With PM 2.0, the Pleo is more active. He has more room to grow and learn. He's learned new tricks and sounds. And all of the updates from Life OS 1.1 are included too.

 

Best regards,

Innvo Labs

and also got a email from Merlin and they say basically same; This is the New Edition of Pleo with same Life OS 2.0 but with improved skin and skin paint & internal machinery & structure is also improved.

[RedwoodsMama]

 l think you are wise to buy directly from Merlin as they are a legit company that has done business for quite awhile, just do not have anything to do with that seller, Merlin does provide a 1 year warrantly on all their products as they state that on their home page, and none are cheap, but mostly electronics and they do have a fairly good reputation. I just wish the seller would disappear from ebay as he is totaly confusing or very inept at what he is doing and just sounds"fishy".
              The newer model does sound like a good deal, but like Crewellas said, I would hold out for a RB as the price even for a basic 2009 model that has improved skin and paint and you can update it for free from Pleoworld, is still a little high in my opinion, but the free shipping is a good deal. Just remember those import duties,Crewella could probably tell you how much hers were. If you do get one, Congratulations and be sure to keep us posted on when it arrives. Good luck and thanks for providing the information for everyone. 

                                                     RWM

[latrine]

Thats very cool and I hope you enjoy your new Pleo.. Looking forward to seeing what he does differently. I'd be interested but I have to say I agree.. I'd wait for a price drop as that is just way too expensive and too close to the current RB price and it as much as I love my Ugobes they are much different.

- Sarah

[degers]

I am quite interested in buying one of these, will let you know if I decide to do so!

[degers]

I spoke to Merlin Digital by telephone yesterday and sent an email via ebay to merlinuae.  I can confirm that merlinuae is actually Merlin Digital as the guy at Merlin Digital was able to confirm details about my email!   So it's all legit.  Im lining up to purchase, just need to convince myself to spend some more cash!

[InmemoryofRomeo]

Spend, spend, spend How can you resist a new Pleo

[barrettgazzy]

i too got the following email back from merlin on ebay

Dear barrettgazzy,

Yes this is official merlin edition pleo which we are selling from our website also, will deliver to you through EMS Express service which will give you tracking detail and you can track easily from courier website and it will take 7 to 10 working days to reach there.


- merlinuae
                         
i am tempted to buy 1 of the 1s on ebay from Merlin now 

[degers]

No idea what type of power adapter that this comes with.

[barrettgazzy]

good thinking Degers , hopefully the same type of plug that was available with the Innvo 2009 Pleo's 

[degers]

There was a choice of USA or Non USA with the 2009's, but in the UAE they have UK-style plugs, so no idea what we'll get...

[Crewella]

Yay!!   Go for it Degers!! 

[barrettgazzy]

i have received a message back from the ebay merlin seller and they say Merlin edition come with Europe plug (round 2 pin type) and

You have to buy conversion plug to use the power adapter of Pleo Merlin Digital edition in UK.

[PleoAibo29]

Ah- I remember when this was a huge deal. Merlin is still selling RBs but I think it's just a deal with Innvo.
It seems... interesting that there's a new factory selling Ugobe pleoes. The 'bots are on clearance right now, (after 5 years. o.o) but I don't think the robots are different at all, just a way to resell old units.