Topic: Hello! New owner of two Pleo (Read 6939 times)

the_sandman · « **Reply #25 on:** January 22, 2012, 11:58:14 AM »

Ah right, I did wonder what the merlin branding was about, I hadn't got round to looking them up yet. So I'm assuming Mei will go through the same process as she would if she was upgraded? Teenage tantrum times ahead! haha

once I knew what she was doing it did make me laugh, I'll need to see if I can hold down the sensors and make it happen again

Crewella · « **Reply #26 on:** January 22, 2012, 12:20:56 PM »

Merlin are a Middle Eastern distributor that started selling their licensed version last year - months after the Pleo RB came out and when you could no longer get the original Pleo from PleoWorld. We've seen very few on here - I only know of one other owner, so they're a bit of an unknown quantity OS wise (though perfectly legitimate, everything is fine, I'm sure).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pleo-Robot-Pet-Merlin-Digital-Edition-/220824026119?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item336a233c07

Which was kind of why I was bidding myself ...... I was just interested to see if there were any (albeit probably very minor) differences!

the_sandman · « **Reply #27 on:** January 22, 2012, 12:27:51 PM »

Ah ok, it's good to know she is relatively new and not been in the box for years. Here's me bidding on her not having a clue about her uniqueness, but at least I can tell her she's extra special

One thing is, looking at the sd card there were already files on it, but I don't know what they are, one of them was called 'update' so I didn't want to use it in Mei incase it reloaded the OS and I'd loose my progress with her

degers · « **Reply #28 on:** January 22, 2012, 12:32:21 PM »

Welcome to the forums.

I own a Merlin Edition Pleo and I can safely say that they are fine quality!

Crewella · « **Reply #29 on:** January 22, 2012, 01:01:23 PM »

Ah - there's the other owner!

Degers, did yours come with OS2 as well?

degers · « **Reply #30 on:** January 22, 2012, 03:10:01 PM »

Yes it did, promptly downgraded to 1.1

the_sandman · « **Reply #31 on:** January 22, 2012, 03:22:39 PM »

I've upgraded Sen to OS2 and they communicated a lot more, having a very good mooing contest

One thing to note, I took Mei with me to the kitchen earlier whilst I made some tea then carried her back, whilst doing so I realised I was 'rocking' her whilst she was cuddled up on my shoulder!

I'm far too young to be thinking about kids but it goes to show the kind of parental feelings these Pleo conjure up to make me treat them that way without thinking about it

RedwoodsMama · « **Reply #32 on:** January 22, 2012, 03:25:53 PM »

Just think of Mei and Sen as good "parenting Practice" years from now . you can fondly look back with a smile and thank them. It won't help prepare you for "diapers" though. LOL.

( you can run from that!) RWM

the_sandman · « **Reply #33 on:** January 22, 2012, 03:36:52 PM »

Haha yes that's very true! As long as in years time I'm not sat there wondering why my child doesn't want to eat the training leaf

saratogaspringer · « **Reply #34 on:** January 22, 2012, 04:10:05 PM »

Also, if your Pleos become unruly,or get moody, or on your nerves, you can just shut them off.

the_sandman · « **Reply #35 on:** January 22, 2012, 04:32:29 PM »

I think and on/off switch, or even a mute switch, would be helpful for kids whilst they are between the ages of 12 and 18

Crewella · « **Reply #36 on:** January 22, 2012, 09:06:38 PM »

I just spotted your Totoro pic, Sandman!!!! I think I just got an inkling!!!!

One of my favourite films of all time, by the way.

Glad they're now communicating happily.

Sen must be Spirited Away, the next might be Kiki? Or Haru?

the_sandman · « **Reply #37 on:** January 23, 2012, 01:24:58 AM »

Hehe, I thought it would be a good way to merge all the things I love

Sen and Mei love Totoro and friends too

he was my winnie the pooh when i was growing up!

It is, whilst technically a girls name, it works on a boy just as well

I was thinking of Kiki and possibly Howl next, I just need somethings to name first

RedwoodsMama · « **Reply #38 on:** January 23, 2012, 01:37:28 AM »

Ok,you guys win, fill me in on whom Tortoro is. The character's face looks vaguely familiar, but I am afriad it is too late for a spot of tea or Java to freshen my mind at this point. They are adorable in a non scary way.. What was the movie, I am sure At least I will recognize the name when you say it?!1 RWM

Crewella · « **Reply #39 on:** January 23, 2012, 01:44:55 AM »

I very nearly called my big black fluffy cat 'Susuwatari', but OH refused point blank to stand on the doorstep shouting that ..........

http://flvrd.com/pic/soot-sprite-cat/

The film is 'My Neighbour Totoro' RWM, if you've not seen it, you must. You're gonna just LOVE the bus!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096283/

The others mentioned are films by the same studio - Studio Ghibli.

the_sandman · « **Reply #40 on:** January 23, 2012, 01:51:21 AM »

Awww, that would have been awesome! But i suppose i can understand your OH's reasons for being against it

RWM You should so watch it! and Studio Ghibli are just amazing animators, I've got the whole collection

Coincidentally Mei and I watched Arrietty last night

the_sandman · « **Reply #41 on:** January 23, 2012, 03:47:06 PM »

I've got a little problem with Sen, just wanted to find out if it's something that I need to worry about.

I was running my hand along his neck and it feels like the 'spine' has broken at the connection to his body, the cables are still ok as he is still moving his head about no problem, but I was wondering if its something I need to look into more

He also has a couple of loose discs in his tail section but it doesn't seem to be n issue so I'm going to assume its ok there.

Crewella · « **Reply #42 on:** January 23, 2012, 06:49:38 PM »

*Please excuse naked Pleo pics*

They are slightly different sizes on the tail, and there's a central 'spine' running through them, so it's almost impossible for the discs to work loose except at the very base of the neck. If you look here, you should get a better picture:

More details...

Ths one has a broken cable that should be threaded through the little brass eye, but you can see the white 'spine':

More details...

As you can see, there is a smaller piece between the last disc and the body, so it can sometimes feel like a 'break'. If it's working, it's fine. It took both the top cable and the side cable to break on mine before the disc slipped at the base.

RedwoodsMama · « **Reply #43 on:** January 23, 2012, 07:13:27 PM »

You are right I do love the bus, LOL, I think I will have to check it out , The title did seem familiar and now I know why, though I have not seen it. I do hope that Sen is ok, and not a broken spine or missing link.

RWM

Talon · « **Reply #44 on:** January 23, 2012, 07:40:56 PM »

Hi, Sandman. My Bleu has a few misaligned bits at the place where her neck joins her shoulders. It feels like two circles of her ummmm "spine?" are entwined inside one another like the coils of a slinky. I've had her since July and she's still alright. I don't feel any crunching or abnormal sliding around when she's moving her head so I'm not extremely worried. Crewella or someone else would be better at advising you on what to do.
Talon

the_sandman · « **Reply #45 on:** January 24, 2012, 12:19:07 AM »

Thanks guys

I thought as his neck is still working its all ok, I was just worried as when I have them cuddling on me their heads tend to get caught on my shirt so there's some resistance on the neck so just wanted to make sure it wasn't causing any damage.

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