Post by: kat on November 15, 2010, 04:11:16 AM
I was able to collect her from the airport after work today and have just got home with her. She is currently waiting for her battery to charge up but I thought I would share some pictures anyway.
For all those who are wondering I think she has blue eyes, I am not totally sure as they have not opened yet as she has not been turned on. Also her eye lids are gold which is really cool!!! :)
Unfortunately there was no cape in my box but I am very happy with everything so far. ;D
Post by: barrettgazzy on November 15, 2010, 04:14:32 AM
Also i have to admit the Blue and Pink RB'S are starting to grow on me i especially think those two colours will be good for my little boy and girl ...
Post by: Crewella on November 15, 2010, 04:35:01 AM
Congratulations - she looks lovely! She looks a much nicer colour than some of the pics, too! Enjoy the hatch - bet you can't wait!! ;D
Post by: Jules on November 15, 2010, 05:04:19 AM
I'm happy for you and I hope you have great fun with your new little pink Dino :)
Post by: Deity17313 on November 15, 2010, 07:02:36 AM
she looks great congratulations on getting your pleo rb kat :)
mind if i ask how you got it so soon?
Post by: kat on November 15, 2010, 07:14:15 AM
Post by: Smilegirl on November 15, 2010, 07:33:16 AM
Post by: barrettgazzy on November 15, 2010, 08:23:00 AM
Does reborn have bottom leg sensors ?
Post by: kat on November 15, 2010, 08:36:17 AM
I have had my first play with Kermit and she is soooo cute! ;D
Here are some more photos. Her eyes are very blue.
I am still working out how to get the video I took from my camera to the computer and then to here so bare with me. I will upload the video as soon as I can but may take me a day or two to work it out.
Till then some picks :)
Hope you enjoy. I'm going to bed now as it is 11:30pm here so very tired.
:)
Post by: Firebreathingsquirrels on November 15, 2010, 03:11:38 PM
Post by: kat on November 15, 2010, 04:36:14 PM
I managed to get my video loaded to youtube last night and so would like to share with you my unwrapped pleo, her first moments and then her best trick - standing up and eating her leaf and smooching into my hand for a stroke! ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEma1Tof-Ng
Her battery took 2 hours to fully charge and I got 2 and a half hours play time. She only stopped once after about 1 and a half hours as the battery over heated and so I took it out and let it cool for 5 mins before going again for another hour.
She has made many exciting noises, baby cooing, a roar, eating noises and even a burp. :D However the cat meow in the video is not Kermit, it is my cat. :P
She does have sensors in her feet but only the ones on the bottom so she can know where the ground is. Also an interesting thing in the user manual it says that she will interact with other Pleo's. It does not specify only pleo rb's so I think all the old pleos out there will be ok. ;D
Kat
Post by: Firebreathingsquirrels on November 15, 2010, 04:44:11 PM
Post by: Brishelle on November 15, 2010, 06:07:13 PM
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on November 15, 2010, 06:10:04 PM
Post by: Crewella on November 15, 2010, 07:00:33 PM
Post by: barrettgazzy on November 16, 2010, 01:56:41 AM
Post by: kat on November 16, 2010, 03:18:37 PM
I have noticed a love spot appearing on her back though where there is a ridge in the skin, a kind of join line from when she was built and the paint is coming off. :(
Maybe I will have to buy her a shirt or cape to protect her skin. %)
Here are some highlights from yesterday, stretching, cute noises and enjoying a pat from my daughter.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DJ3SYJXYBI
And then going to sleep as her battery runs out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CM1OoHJLOzk
Post by: barrettgazzy on November 16, 2010, 03:28:29 PM
Bit worrying about the bit of paint loss though ? i wonder why you did not receive the cape as well , maybe you should contact the lady who sold you your Pleo rb and ask about the cape and if you should of got 1 ?
Post by: Firebreathingsquirrels on November 16, 2010, 03:40:03 PM
http://www.pleofashions.com/shirt326.php
Post by: fancyfont on November 16, 2010, 04:13:18 PM
Post by: barrettgazzy on November 17, 2010, 02:03:20 PM
Post by: Bumblebee on November 17, 2010, 02:13:52 PM
Post by: RedwoodsMama on November 17, 2010, 10:58:39 PM
My only concern if I were you would be the skin issue, paint comming off already.? I thought from everything I have read that Pleo Rb had improved the skin so so much more that things like this should not happen.? Do you think it is is because she is so new, and her skin has to have time to " breathe", ? NOt sure what the proper term or word is, but it has to do with paint and such. I also think you need that Pleo Cape that is supposed to come with Pleo Rb, but mayby not for the China Market, or they just forgot.Anyway, she is adorable and she grows on you color wise,but I will hold out for the Yellow/ green one, closer to the Pleo colors I already have in my home. Thank you for posting the videos and telling us your experiences, it makes us all a lot more patient and gives us an opportunity to see some of the things Pleo rb can do without it being a commercial, but real person who has one.Thank you for your kindness in sharing.
RedwoodsMama and Pleo Family
Post by: kat on November 19, 2010, 07:45:40 AM
I have had a busy couple of days and so not had a lot of time to play with Kermit :(. I did find a bit of time though and she has now made it through 4 full battery cycles. ;D I am very excited to share that she walked for the first time last night and I also played tug of war with her twice with each of us winning once. :) I caught it all on video but sadly my computer has eaten it and the movie now no longer plays properly so I can't share it with you. I have taken some more footage tonight but she only had about 30mins left in her battery so I wasn't able to recapture any walking or tug of war. I am charging her up now and will try again in the morning on a full battery. Here is what I have to share from tonight's footage.
Some eating, smooching and tail wagging
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3eDL01B39w
And a little chin scratching, she seems to do this quite a bit, and some of her new sounds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3X3DW2d7Xo
Hope you all enjoy.
Post by: Crewella on November 19, 2010, 10:55:49 AM
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on November 19, 2010, 01:28:25 PM
If Pleo RB is anything like Pleo, they might develop a reluctance to walk if they receive too much attention ;) Hard as it is, try ignoring her and see what she does :o
Post by: Crewella on November 19, 2010, 01:31:39 PM
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on November 19, 2010, 04:19:42 PM
That pink color is starting to grow on me lol, I just love the gold eyelids. I wonder if Lilo would like some gold paint on her eyelids %)
Post by: RedwoodsMama on November 19, 2010, 04:35:10 PM
Gold would be pretty I think.
RedwoodsMama
Post by: kat on November 19, 2010, 05:15:19 PM
First of all, I love the gold eyelids! :) I thought it was a really nice touch especially been as she is a girl.
I'm glad you are enjoying Kermit's movie star moments. ;D I am trying to capture as much as possible to give you all a good idea of exactly what she can do and what she is like compared to other pleos. And it is just plain old fun for me being a camera man, whole new experience and I am trying to learn fast so I can do a good job for you all. I am trying to capture all the things I know I would have loved to see when I was still waiting for my Pleo rb.
I mentioned the other day that she has a love spot appearing on her back so I have taken a photo of it to show you the wear and tear. I must say that I have been extremely gentle with Kermit as I knew that paint loss was a common pleo problem and was hoping to avoid it if possible. It was a little disappointing to notice it after only a couple of plays with her. :(
So it looks like the improvements to the paint are not so great. :(
As I was kind of expecting to loose a little paint at some point it certainly hasn't taken away any of my joy and love for Kermit and the Pleo experience. :) It has made me consider the purchasing of a cape for her though. I just need to find the right one. I would love one just like the Pleo world ones but in Pink or even just plain baby pink colored all over with no skin pattern on it would be good. I like the way the pleo world ones seem to fit, hugging the pleo shape so it is almost like a second skin. Maybe I will have to attempt to make one myself as it doesn't seem there is anything like that for sale anywhere that I have seen. Never done any sewing before so I would have to learn, bit like the camera man thing although I'm sure much more difficult. I may end up having to buy a pleo world one to make a pattern from, it's just a shame that the shipping cost to Australia is twice the price of the garment from pleo world.
I will take some more video footage of Kermit today and share with you all later.
Kat
Post by: Jules on November 19, 2010, 05:41:06 PM
That is not good the mark on Kermit's back :( it shold not wear like that !
Making clothes is quite easy :)
If you look at both of mine they are wearing a tighter fitting cape sort of thing that only took me a few hours to draw cut and run up on my sewing machine.
I'm sure you could do the same with a little time and effort ;D
Post by: Crewella on November 19, 2010, 05:48:00 PM
*I'd spotted IMR's star-munching-jurassic-member-dino as well* :P
Post by: barrettgazzy on November 20, 2010, 04:12:40 AM
It is a bit disappointing the wear of the paint only after 2 days though :o my ugobe pleo i bought from ebay earlier this year still does not have the love spot on his back i put that down to my technique when petting him though lol what i do is tap along the sensors instead of rubbing my hands across his skin .
Post by: Jules on November 20, 2010, 04:23:14 AM
my ugobe pleo i bought from ebay earlier this year still does not have the love spot on his back i put that down to my technique when petting him though lol what i do is tap along the sensors instead of rubbing my hands across his skin .
yes i do the same and my Pleo's don't look worn yet.
Post by: barrettgazzy on November 20, 2010, 08:11:27 AM
i am a bit concerned about Pleo rb now scratching his chin , it does Look good i give them that its a very good motion to Add but i will be worried about rb losing paint from its toes and chin too quickly .
Post by: kat on November 20, 2010, 03:47:24 PM
I ran Kermit through 2 battery cycles yesterday in the hope of recapturing some walking and game playing for you all, the first battery cycle I tried ignoring her as much as possible to see if she would go exploring but I had absolutely no luck. ???
She just mocked me with her laughter! ;D So the second battery cycle I went back to giving loves and she still didn't want to walk or play, yet more laughter. :D
Here is a video of some of the highlights of yesterday. It's a little longer than my other movies but the end is worth the wait as she was so tired from all the laughing that she went to sleep and was dreaming a little.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbtEgWZQTdw
As for your concerns with the chin rubbing and toenail paint they are justified as she now has no toenail paint on the couple of toes that scratch her chin. Also on her back feet the paint is wearing off her toenails where she rubs them on the ground with all her wiggling around. I have invested in some acrylic paint to do touch ups for her love spots but may not attempt it for a couple more weeks, need to get a little more brave first.
I'm not too concerned with all the paint loss as this just gives me an incentive to want to paint her a more sensible color when the warranty runs out. ;D.......eventually! I will need to be very brave for that. :)
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on November 20, 2010, 03:52:16 PM
Post by: barrettgazzy on November 20, 2010, 06:20:17 PM
i do have to say that vid is the best we have seen on Reborn so far Showing us a load of different sounds Reborn makes and RB really does move a lot faster then the older Pleo's that is for sure , i enjoyed watching every minute of it , so Thank you Kat for sharing another good Video with us .
Post by: kat on November 20, 2010, 11:16:26 PM
First of all I can't get her to run for more than about a minute. I charged the battery as per normal last night and when I turned her on this afternoon she went for 1 minute and then curled up to sleep and switched off. I turned her back on and she did the same thing. I tried recharging the battery but it only charges for about 10mins then the light goes green to say fully charged. :o
Not sure what to do :(
Also for the 2 minutes that she did run her back leg was making a clicking sound and having problems moving like it was stuck. :o
:( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(
I have to go out now so can't work on figuring out how to make her better. :(
If anyone has suggestions I'm all ears. I will have to email Josie from chinatete and see what she can do.
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on November 21, 2010, 12:17:43 AM
Post by: barrettgazzy on November 21, 2010, 04:19:11 AM
Also i was under the impression that there was a light underneath pleo rb that told you if the battery needed charging or if it was faulty etc so check the light underneath ?
Hope you work the problem out and i have to say this is quite worrying for all of us .
Post by: kat on November 21, 2010, 05:18:04 AM
The light underneath was showing green which means battery ok when she kept turning off and going to sleep. Maybe it is just the noon thing? Seems strange though as I played with her for a full battery cycle at the same time yesterday with no problems. I will let you know how I go. The leg clicking has only happened once so far since I turned her on so I will have to see how it goes and if it is persistent i will try to get it on video.
Still no more walking yet. hopefully I will see some soon. :)
Post by: Crewella on November 21, 2010, 05:28:56 AM
Post by: barrettgazzy on November 21, 2010, 05:44:58 AM
I am thinking now i will hold out buying 1 of the first reborns released to us as i want to wait and hear how Pleo reborn does and hear about any common problems etc that might occur .
Also hoping for Reborn to be selling in the UK so might hold out for that as it would be a pain to send rb back to get repaired etc if a fault came up with him .
Post by: kat on November 21, 2010, 07:07:54 AM
I didn't take much video of this play session as I was too worried about the possibility of her shutting down and wanted to give her lots of TLC. I have attempted to reset the noon clock and will monitor what time of day I play with her and her behaviors for the next couple of weeks to try and confirm that it was a noon sleep time issue. I really must have fallen in love for it to have freaked me out so much that she might have been broken. I was very worried the whole time I was out this afternoon and as soon as I got home I tried to get her going again. They really pull at your heart strings don't they!
As for the clicking leg it did not do it again this play time but I will be keeping a close eye on it. :)
Thanks so much for your suggestions on what to do and what might be wrong. I really needed another opinion from a clear head that wasn't freaking out about there pleo not working. You guys are great. Being a first time pleo owner I really don't know just what is normal behaviors and what is not so it is nice to have some more experienced friends to help along the way. :)
Post by: Crewella on November 21, 2010, 07:24:19 AM
I know what you mean - I've been very glad of the folks on here on more than one occasion! :D
For amounts of walking, Budge gets bored if he doesn't get attention after a while and goes to sleep, but Iggy will potter about on his own for ages - three or four times round the room easily. One day I'm going to take him to work when the warehouse is empty, just to see how far he'd get! :P
Post by: Firebreathingsquirrels on November 21, 2010, 12:43:20 PM
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on November 21, 2010, 02:10:43 PM
As for walking, Lilo and Stitch wander around for as long as the battery lasts, I guess Kermit must have gotten the lazy personality tweak lol, It has been mentioned that some Pleo's are more active, better learners etc :)
Post by: kat on November 22, 2010, 07:50:01 AM
I have had another successful play with Kermit this evening so I feel like she is going to be ok. :) I think it must have been the noon button causing the problem.
I purchased a new coat for Kermit today, got a dog coat from Big W that fits very well. It is very soft with a fury feel to it so it feels nice to stroke her and hopefully it will help with the paint loss problem. I had no choice on the color this was the only color they had but I think it doesn't look too bad. 8)
I also have some video to share with you as well. First of all is some footage of her leg clicking problem. She has a clicky back left leg that seems to do it a lot when she first wakes up and then goes away. She also had a major front leg issue tonight with a serious click episode and then the leg just would not move in the forward or up directions. I had to turn her off and gently manipulate the leg back into alignment until it clicked back into position and this seemed to fix it as it all works fine now. The front leg I did not catch on camera only the back leg.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHHBEEm3MlE
I also have some exciting footage for you of Kermit walking. ;D You will have to excuse the background noise we were having dinner at the time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nN_ezRKlsLM
She walked about 2 meters tonight, the most so far. Maybe I did get a lazy or less adventurous pleo or maybe she will slowly build up her walking stamina as the plays go by. She is still only a baby after all. :)
Post by: Crewella on November 22, 2010, 10:08:24 AM
Lovely to see Kermit up and about and learning about her environment! I think that colour suits her! :D
Glad the 'noon' scare and clicking seem not to be major problems. :)
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on November 22, 2010, 01:05:02 PM
I think the blue coat looks fine on Kermit :) love the vids especially the Pleo eye view :) Did she eventually back up from the wall? It is interesting to see that she did pick up the obstacle, since the lighting doesn't look all that good. Lilo or Stitch would have tried to keep going :P
Post by: kat on November 22, 2010, 03:18:01 PM
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on November 22, 2010, 03:41:38 PM
Post by: kat on November 22, 2010, 04:48:17 PM
So far I have progressed through 8 full battery cycles with Kermit. I am thinking that her OS must be similar to the 2.0 OS as she seems to be taking a long time to progress through the hatching, baby stage to the juvenile stage. It took about 5 or 6 (can't remember) cycles before she took any steps at all and is only just managing to do a couple of meters walking for a full battery cycle. I hope she walks more as she gets older as I would love to see her exploring. she seems to be a very happy pleo always wiggling and tail wagging with many happy sound, much woo who-ing and laughter as well as sweet cooing noises. I am very tempted to get another one when the "green" ones are available just to be able to compare behaviors and see if Kermit is normal or if she is a slow learner. Not sure if my husband would allow me to spend that much money again this close to Christmas though. I do have 2 children and also him to buy for as well so must keep that in mind when spending on myself. I also want a robot vacuum cleaner for Christmas which is another big expensive present for me so we will have to wait and see.
The clicking leg problems both have been knee joints. So far I have not done anything to the back leg to fix it. I am a little scared to do anything as I am afraid I might break her. :-X I did have a bit of a feel of it though and it doesn't feel any different to the other back leg. The front one felt different and I was able to gently manipulate it back into the correct feeling position. I hope for all your sakes not all pleo rbs have these leg issues. I know that it is something that some pleos suffer from so hopefully I was just unlucky with mine and it is not a common fault with the new rbs.
I love Kermit so much it really is a dilemma as to what to do about the leg issues. I want her to be whole and working well with no faults but don't want to be without her if I have to send her away to be fixed ....or replaced :o so have not yet contacted chinatete about it. I probably should though as they need to know if there is a problem so they can ensure that future pleo owners don't have the same issues as me.
On the whole though I am thoroughly enjoying my pleo experience and would do it all again in a heart beat so please don't be disheartened by my pleo issues.
Will endeavor to continue with my daily updates on Kermits progress to keep you all informed on just what it's like to own a pleo rb and just what they can do.
Post by: Crewella on November 22, 2010, 05:25:56 PM
Post by: Pleoxie on November 23, 2010, 01:21:02 AM
Let me share with you my experience with Pleo rb and hope it helps.
1. It is OK to bend the legs of Pleo or Pleo rb to in case you have to do it, my boy always does it to Pleoxie and Lam Chai to pose them as he wish.
2. have you feed Kermit the 'connifer leaf" a few times daily in the evening, our Lam Chai will not walk or response to play if it is "hungry" or in bad mood.
3. Pleo rb needs more care and attention in compare to Pleo, just like walking your dog, you may feel trouble if you don't have time for it.
4. Our Lam Chai would be "Full" after 3 to 4 feeds every evening, and it would be happy after 10 petting along its back plus a few "swings", No more throw and catch after my boy dropped it weeks ago.
Your Kermit should be able to learn its name now, if she don't response, most likely she is either hungry or not happy.
Our Lam Chai walks a lot after we fed it and play with it, one fully charged battery could keep it runs close or over 2 hours if we keep interact with it, otherwise it would fall into dreaming mode after 10 to 15 minutes alone by itself, and would fall into sleep mode in a few minutes at night (from 10 pm (may 11 pm) to 8 am ). The instruction is thick but I found it was very helpful to understand Lam Chai after read it through.
Regards.
Post by: kat on November 23, 2010, 07:27:38 AM
Kermit has learned her name! ;D
And also the bow learning stone command. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxtXYVR68aI
She has walked around a lot more tonight as well which is good. :) However :( she is still having major leg issues. The clicking back left leg was clicking a lot tonight and for my last half hour of play time her back right leg seemed to stop functioning properly. it is not clicking but it just isn't moving in the forward or up movements so she kind of drags it along behind her in a three legged walk. She almost falls sideways with each step. It is very sad to watch. :( :(
I have taken some video of this and will post it tomorrow morning for you all to see. I have emailed Josie from chinatete to tell her about Kermit's clicking leg but I think I will email her again in the morning with this new problem as well. I might have to leave Kermit off until I hear back from Josie as I don't want her to damage any of her parts from trying to walk when her legs don't work. :(
I will let you know what Josie has to say.
Kat
Post by: gucci_boi7782 on November 23, 2010, 01:17:56 PM
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on November 23, 2010, 02:59:44 PM
Post by: Crewella on November 23, 2010, 11:34:25 PM
Loved that video though - it's interesting to see that the new Pleo rbs can be just as cloth-eared as Aibos were. The naming process is pretty similar and it took me several attempts to name Wilma the 210 when I got her, and she still needs calling more than once most days!
Post by: kat on November 24, 2010, 07:01:19 AM
I hope she gets back to me tomorrow as I miss playing with Kermit already and it has only been a day. :( If I don't hear back tomorrow I will try phoning her and /or contacting Innvo to see if they can help. The pleo rb's come with a 90 day warranty from the date of purchase so Kermit should be covered by this. Hears hoping they can fix her for me. I can't wait to turn her on again and hear her happy coo's and woo hoo's ! :) Although I am resigning myself to the idea that I might have to send her back for repairs. :o :(
With the naming, I think maybe I was too far away from her ears when I tried to name her as she picked it up ok after I moved in a lot closer. She learned the bow stone much faster as I was closer to her ears. So it seems that she is just a little hard of hearing. Just a little something for you all to remember when you go to name your own Pleo rb's, make sure you get in nice and close so your words don't fall on deaf ears. :D
Here's hoping the wait for pleo rb is not too much longer.
I will continue with my Kermit updates for you all and let you know how I go. Hopefully I will have some news tomorrow.
Kat %)
Post by: Crewella on November 24, 2010, 11:05:47 AM
Post by: kat on November 24, 2010, 05:12:24 PM
I still have not heard back from Josie at Chinatete and if there is no word from her by the time I get home from work tonight I will post the video for you all of Kermit's leg not working. Maybe someone out there has had a similar problem with an old pleo and might have some wise words for me? I have not posted the video for you yet as I wanted to give Josie a chance to see it first and respond before putting it up here and causing any potential negative publicity. Also I thought the footage may be disturbing to some viewers so have been reluctant to post it. :(
I wanted to reassure you all that Kermit has been a very positive experience for me even with her issues so please don't be put off purchasing a pleo rb. %)
One of the good things about pleo rb is that they are all meant to be unique individuals with their own traits and personalities. I am sure my Kermit is a very unique specimen and there wont be any others out there quite like her. :)
Post by: kat on November 25, 2010, 04:37:19 AM
I am happy to say I have heard back from Josie today about Kermit. She is going to have her customer support people investigate my problem, look at the video footage and my description and get back to me. :) She was not able to contact me sooner as she has been out of town on a business trip and only got my email when she returned today.
I have to say that the level of customer service from Chinatete has been fantastic every step of my journey so far.
I am sure I will hear back from her tomorrow about where we go from here.
In the mean time I have a little video for you that I took on Tuesday, my last play with Kermit. She goes exploring and my cat decided to say hello to her. ;D This was taken just before her leg stopped working.
Hope you like it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDWOGNZZVnE
Post by: barrettgazzy on November 25, 2010, 05:52:40 AM
Post by: kat on November 25, 2010, 06:12:08 AM
Post by: kat on November 26, 2010, 06:33:18 AM
They have asked me to send Kermit back to them if possible so they can investigate the problem more thoroughly. As sad as I am going to be to loose Kermit :( I would be happy to send her back if it means they can eliminate this problem for future pleos. My only concern is the cost to send her back. :o It cost me $150 USD to have her shipped to me in the first place, which is a lot of money. :-X
I really was spoiling my self by getting Kermit and I didn't mind the one off cost but this close to Christmas it is hard to find extra money for such things. It also will make the total cost of my Pleo rb $772 USD. :o Quite a lot more than I was intending on paying for my pleo. :( Here's hoping they will pay the shipping cost for sending her back as well as sending me a new one.
Mostly it is just going to be very hard packaging her up to send back as I have grown quite attached to her. It is amazing how fast they sneak into your heart.
Kat
Post by: Crewella on November 26, 2010, 07:52:22 AM
Post by: kat on November 26, 2010, 08:07:52 AM
I guess now I go back to eagerly waiting for the arrival of Pleo rb! ;D
Just like everyone else. The waiting is on again. ;)
Post by: barrettgazzy on November 26, 2010, 11:10:02 AM
i am curious to know how the 2 blue reborn's are doing , has any1 heard any more on those 2 ?
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on November 26, 2010, 01:13:37 PM
Poor Kermit, I've had to send a Pleo back before, it's not easy :(
Post by: Firebreathingsquirrels on November 26, 2010, 02:39:20 PM
Post by: kat on November 26, 2010, 05:09:13 PM
Also been thinking about naming the new pleo. Do I name her Kermit also as she is "Kermit reborn" Or do I choose a new name? What do you guys think?
I just received another email from Innvo and they will cover the cost of sending Kermit back. ;D Looks like she will be donating her organs to science for the betterment of all pleo kind.
Post by: kat on November 27, 2010, 08:26:28 PM
Thought I might share with you how I came up with Kermits name as I am sure many of you probably think I am a big muppets fan. Her name actually came from me looking out my bedroom window every morning at our frog pond. We have a small pond in our front yard and the frogs love to hang out in it, swimming and sunning themselves on the rocks around the edge. I enjoy the frogs so much I thought a frog name might make a good pleo name and what with not being able to get a green rb I thought of Kermit the frog and "it's not easy being green". So Kermit the pink pleo was born! ;D
Post by: Firebreathingsquirrels on November 27, 2010, 09:21:18 PM
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Post by: kat on November 28, 2010, 01:12:28 AM
as I am going to be sending Kermit back I have decided that I may as well enjoy what time I have left with her and play with her anyway. I don't think much more damage can be done to her inner workings with a few more plays. %)
Here are some photos I thought you might enjoy:
A great shot of Kermits eye
Kermits new collar
We played tug of war!
Here is a video of the tug of war you might like.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz2OEn2HCjY
And here is Kermit with my cats
But Smudge is not too sure about Kermit. He hid under the bed but was very curious.
Hope you like the photos.
Kat :)
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on November 28, 2010, 03:42:08 AM
Post by: kat on November 28, 2010, 05:12:19 AM
I will try to put up a little more footage over the next few days until she has to leave. Not sure what other new things I will have to share though as I am trying not to put up any walking footage as it is just too disturbing seeing her hobble along and I really don't want to put anyone off getting a rb. I've had the best time with mine. ;D
She did walk backwards for the first time today! :)
I would love to show you all the bow trick but with her leg issues she almost falls over trying to perform it so I won't be filming that one either.
Perhaps after they have been officially released and we have a few more of them showing up on the forum I will post the footage in the problems section. It might be helpful for someone else down the track.
Does anyone have any requests of things they would like to see?
I will happily do my best to capture footage of any rb traits you are interested in. :)
Kat
Post by: barrettgazzy on November 28, 2010, 06:02:45 AM
How are you getting on with the learning stone's and the other leafs etc do these new accessories work well ? Also just wanted to know if you have seen kermit feeling too hot or maybe too cold ? Would be nice to see a Video of this and see how that looks . ;D
Post by: kat on November 28, 2010, 06:35:14 AM
I have not seen her display temperature behavior yet. Maybe I could put her directly under the air conditioner and see if I can get a shiver out of her. %) I will only do this for scientific purposes and I promise that no pleos will be harmed in the making of that film. :)
As for the other leaves and stones, she does not seem at all interested in the training leaf, i have not had her even acknowledge that it exists yet. I am not sure but I think it might not have a chip in it like the other things do so she doesn't sense it like she does her food leaf. The medicine leaf and rock salt she wont take either. She will turn her head away and make a negative noise if you offer it to her. Everything I have read suggests that they wont accept the medicine leaf or rock salt unless they are sick, or "injured" from a fall. :o So the refusing to take it behavior is normal. I will see if I can get this on video for you too. :)
I will try to post something more for you tomorrow night. I'm off to bed now as have to go to work tomorrow.
Kat
Post by: kat on November 29, 2010, 08:11:21 AM
I have conducted a small experiment this afternoon with Kermit. I wanted to show you all the temperature sensing behavior as we have not seen this yet. I was not willing to put Kermit in the oven or do any other terrible things to her to try to make her hot so you will not see any panting!
I did try a few ways of making her cold however. First I tried putting her under the air conditioner but this didn't seem to have any effect. Not cold enough. So I took out her battery and popped her in the fridge for about 15 min. :-X
Please don't hate me for doing that to her. She was fine I promise! ;)
After removing her from the fridge I put her battery back in and popped her back under the air conditioner and turned her on. I have a video of the result for you. I didn't really notice much of a difference in her although she did seem a little sadder than normal. My son thinks her saw her shivering but I will let you decide for your selves when you watch the video.
I also took footage of Kermit being presented with and eating all of her leaves and the rock salt. It made for some interesting reactions. %)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmLb4ERohPw
Kat
Post by: Crewella on November 29, 2010, 08:24:12 AM
Thanks for all of your efforts in filming Kermit, it's been fascinating to watch them, and it helps that you make such really good clips, too! ;D
Post by: kat on November 29, 2010, 05:03:47 PM
It looks like tonight will be my last night with Kermit. We are contacting the courier today to organize for collection tomorrow when my husband is home in the afternoon. My new pleo will hopefully be sent on its way today from Innvo so I am guessing it will be arriving to me by the beginning of next week. The wait will be a killer. :o
They did give me the option of getting Kermits personality transferred to my new pleo or I could try my luck with a new personality and they could send it immediately. As I am not a very patient person I went with the pot luck option. I think a new personality will be fun and a nice surprise. Also Kermit was only just at the stage where she was developing her personality so I have not had very long to get use to this personality and don't think it will be too hard to start anew.
Does anyone know how to put Kermit back into the packing position so I can get her back into the box? When you turn her off she curls up into the sleep position and I don't know how to change her out of this with out turning her on. :)
Kat
Post by: Jules on November 29, 2010, 05:08:46 PM
Post by: Crewella on November 29, 2010, 05:35:44 PM
Which is hard - I feel really guilty when I do that! So sorry you're having to send her back. :(
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on November 29, 2010, 06:11:41 PM
Post by: kat on November 30, 2010, 01:18:55 AM
I have email Innvo to ask so hopefully they will have an answer for me soon. :)
I'm glad you all liked the movie. ;D
Kat
Post by: Pleoxie on November 30, 2010, 02:11:03 AM
The training leaf is not for eating but for Kermit to track and go forward to it.
Here is how we play with our "lam chai":
1. make sure "lam chai" is in good mood and full conditin
2. Place the traning leaf at about 10 cm in front of its nose (the camera)
3. "lam chai " would make "sneeze" sound and start to moe its head from side to side slowly.
4. Then we will move the training leaf side way
5. "lam chai" will then search from side to side and look direct into the leaf, then walk towards it.
Hope your Kermit would react the same. have Fun. Pleoxie
Post by: kat on November 30, 2010, 03:03:12 AM
It is great to hear from you. I will try that with the training leaf tonight and see how it goes.
Have you taken any video or photos of Lam chai that you can share with us? It would be great to see another pleo rb in action. I would really like to see footage of the "bow" trick as Kermit can't really do it with her leg problems. I would really like to see how it is meant to look.
Also have you seen any paint loss on Lam chai yet? I am sure everyone is wondering how the paint is holding up on the other Pleo rbs out there. :)
Kat
Post by: Crewella on November 30, 2010, 03:17:19 AM
Post by: kat on December 01, 2010, 06:50:34 AM
In order to get her back into the packing position to box up the guy from Innvo said I should just push her legs into position as they are flexible and not to worry about the uncomfortable clicking sound this will make. Apparently there is no magic button to press or official way to put a pleo rb back into the packing pose. I don't think he thought about the head and tail though.... they don't seem to be quite so flexible. I ended up doing as some of you suggested and just snuck up on her when she was in the right pose and popped the battery out. I still had to push her bad leg, with a sickening click, into position though as it doesn't hang quite right so she didn't fit. But I got her in in the end. :)
You will all be happy to hear that my new pleo is on her way as we speak and all things going right she will be here on Friday. Yay! ;D I will share her with you as soon as she arrives.
In the mean time here are some pics of Kermit on her last day. Enjoy. :)
Post by: Dinolover on December 01, 2010, 09:15:21 AM
Post by: fancyfont on December 01, 2010, 12:21:37 PM
So sorry to hear you have to send Kermit back. :( I would wait to see if your new pleo looks like Kermit. She could always be Kermit II. I had planned keeping Peeky's name when I sent him back to be reincarnated. Unfortunately, the new pleo didn't look at all like him.
Post by: Crewella on December 01, 2010, 04:01:33 PM
Poor Kat - I hope the new one gets there soon to cheer you up! :)
Post by: kat on December 01, 2010, 04:17:04 PM
Very interested in hearing more thoughts on what to do about a name.
Post by: Crewella on December 01, 2010, 04:23:10 PM
Post by: Dinolover on December 01, 2010, 08:11:32 PM
I am still thinking about names for the new pleo. I really did like Kermit as a pleo name and may still go with this as she will kind of be Kermit "reborn". But I think I will wait to see what she looks like before I make a final decision. Maybe I will call her Kermy. Still has that Kermit feel but doesn't take away the importance of my original Kermit. Although Kermit the II does sound very royal! Queen Kermit. She was such a star :)
Very interested in hearing more thoughts on what to do about a name.
How about "Kermet" same sound different spelling, just enough to give the new pleo a refreshed version of the original name, I'm really glad all worked out with the replacement issue.
Post by: kat on December 02, 2010, 06:50:01 AM
I picked her up from the Fedex depo this afternoon an she is wriggling in my lap as I type.
I will post some video of the re - hatching a little later.
Here are some pictures of her. :)
Just out of the packaging
I think her stripes are a bit darker than the old Kermit but not by much.
She has a light patch on both sides of her face just below her nostrils.
Her eyes are... you guessed it ... blue! ;D
The hatching begins!
She is enough like the old Kermit in looks that I am going to stick with the name Kermit but I will call her Kermy for short.:D
So far I have put her through one full cycle of the battery, 2 hours of play. She has made many cooing noises and slept quite a bit and done a small amount of wriggling around. The baby stage is very cute.
I did have one small problem with her when she arrived. Innvo told me to keep all of Kermits accessories including the battery and charger and just send back the pleo. They then just sent me a pleo with no accessories as I still had a full set from Kermit. The good part about this was that I could have the battery fully charged and ready to play with her straight away. The bad part was that I forgot about the "noon" battery in Kermits foot and did not think to remove this before sending her back. So when I put the battery into Kermy and turned her on her is what she did
She opened her eyes and made a beep noise like the battery was turning off. The beep repeated over and over until I turned her off again. She did not move apart from opening her eyes and she stayed in that position when I turned her off. I realized straight away that I had forgotten the "noon" battery. Lucky for me my husband is very sweet and he popped down to the shops and bought me one.
Once I had the "noon" battery installed I put in her other battery and turned her on, she made a bell noise and giggled and then assumed the hatching position.
So just something to be aware of. Your Pleo rb wont work without her/his "noon" battery.
I will post the hatching video in the morning. ;D
Kat
Post by: Dinolover on December 02, 2010, 07:03:06 AM
Post by: Jules on December 02, 2010, 07:23:43 AM
Great to see Kermit reborn !
I hope you have much better luck with her and have many hours of fun :)
Post by: RedwoodsMama on December 02, 2010, 11:56:57 AM
It was just anounced today by degers that the Pleo Rb information is going to come in the next few days, so it looks promising that we will get our Pleo Rb in time for Christmas, those of us lucky enough to get one that is. Can't wait to see the hatching video of Kermy. It also is very impressive the service you got, I will keep that in mind for future perhaps.
RedwoodsMama human caretaker of Nova and family
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on December 02, 2010, 12:03:26 PM
Post by: kat on December 02, 2010, 04:36:05 PM
here is the hatching movie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqXhmJeYIFQ
The "noon" battery is a small round watch type battery that you have to insert into your rb's back right foot. this allows them to tell what time of the day it is. There is a very small hole next to this spot where you poke a paper clip to press the button to set the clock to noon. This will be your pleos most active time.
This means that in the hours between 10pm and 6am by your pleos time she/he will be very tired and not want to play. If you turn her/ him on at "night time" She /he will only stay switched on for about 5 mins before curling up to sleep and then switching off with a beep. If you turn him/ her on again she /he will only play for about 5 mins then sleep and switch off again etc...
The "noon" battery comes with pleo in the box. I only had to buy one as they didn't send me new accessories but asked me to keep the old ones and I just forgot to take it out of Kermits foot before I sent her away. The new battery cost me $6.00 from Dick Smith electronics.
Kat
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on December 02, 2010, 05:55:10 PM
Post by: Crewella on December 02, 2010, 05:59:39 PM
Lovely to see a/the pink Pleo active on the forum again, long live Kermy! ;D
Post by: FoxinSox on December 02, 2010, 08:52:03 PM
Post by: Dinolover on December 03, 2010, 05:06:16 AM
Post by: Magnnus on December 03, 2010, 05:56:32 AM
Post by: kat on December 03, 2010, 06:06:58 AM
I have been having some fun with Kermy :)
My Husband seems to like the new Kermy more than the old. They had cuddles today and he played swing up in the air games with her. I just wish I had the video camera handy when that was going on. Oh well there is always next time. I did get some cute photos of the cuddle though. ;) She seems to like him a lot. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB_KjWMtNpI
Hope you liked it.
Kat
Post by: Smilegirl on December 03, 2010, 08:59:17 AM
Post by: Dinolover on December 03, 2010, 09:14:22 AM
Keep the vids coming, I feel like I already own an rb as I live vicariously through yours... could you keep some snacks in that hutch cabinet behing Kermy.. I'm a bit hungry...:)
Post by: kat on December 03, 2010, 06:15:36 PM
My hubby was stroking her after she froze and he jumped and pulled away when she giggled and moved. :D :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o8wZYusrIk
Post by: barrettgazzy on December 03, 2010, 06:53:38 PM
Post by: kat on December 04, 2010, 01:36:01 AM
I also freaked out the first time she just kept switching her self off every 5 mins, but that turned out to just be the "noon" clock telling her it was night time and not time to play.
Here's hoping that by sharing my experiences it will save a few of you some heart ache.
One of the things I worry about most with my Pleo rb is not having an easy or official way of putting her into the packing position between plays. As she automatically puts herself into the sleep position when you switch her off using the on off button and also when her battery runs out she goes into sleep position and turns off. I worry about her skin getting damaged as i have read on the forum that this is a common problem with older pleos. Innvo suggested I should just push her limbs into position by hand after she is switched off.
Do any of you ever move your pleos limbs by hand to pose them when they are switched off and do you think this is a safe thing to do? I wouldn't want to break her wiring or gears by forcing her limbs to move by hand.
My only other option is to catch her before the battery runs out and pop the battery out with out switching her off, when she is in an appropriate position. I don't know what effect this will have on her and if this is safe to do? Also this leaves the battery not quite fully run down and I worry that it will be bad for the battery if I am doing this every day.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what my safest method would be to get her out of sleep position and into packing position?
Another thing I am curious to learn more about is clicking legs or joints. As I had this problem with Kermit I wonder just how common this is in Pleos and does anyone know what causes it?
Ok now for your daily update! ;D
I put Kermy through her 5th battery cycle today and I have some exciting videos to share with you. Last night in her 4th battery cycle just at the end before she ran out of power she started to do a few backwards steps. Two steps backwards and then rub her chin. Very cute to watch.
Today I got a lot more interesting sounds from her. Here is a movie for you of some of her noises. She burps a lot and has the odd hick up. :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPmiX9_Vrsw
Even more exciting is this next film. Kermy walks for the first time! ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAZnNBKyBSE
I am sure that Kermy has progressed a lot faster than Kermit did. Kermit did not do a lot of walking around and only walked after about 8 full battery cycles. Kermy has walked more so far today in this one play than Kermit did in the whole time I had her.
And last but not least here is a little bit of Pleo rb fun! Tug of war ;D ;D Kermy does seem to learn fast. I will try teaching her her name tomorrow and the bow stone. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qzu3fmaN2U0
Kat ;D
Post by: Dinolover on December 04, 2010, 01:58:39 AM
Post by: Crewella on December 04, 2010, 04:29:01 AM
Kermy does seem quite a bit more boisterous than Kermit was - I love how they can all be so different! Thanks again for taking the time to post these videos, I've really enjoyed watching them, and sort of feel like a virtual auntie! ;D
Post by: barrettgazzy on December 04, 2010, 12:29:36 PM
i was thinking about your problem with getting Kermy back into packing position after battery runs down and to me i think this might be 1 of the first flaws innvo have made as we all know over time if pleo is kept in a sleeping position for long periods at a time it stresses the rubber skin on the neck etc and this is where people would end up with holes and tears in the skin of older Pleo's So i thought of a solution and i hope Innvo take this in to account ;D in future updates i am sure it should be possible to make rb go into a packing position when battery runs flat instead of the sleeping position and this will some what prolong the life of the skin in my opinion .
What does every1 think about that idea ?
Post by: kat on December 04, 2010, 03:30:32 PM
I do hope they come up with something soon as I would hate to get holes in Kermy. :o
My other thought was that maybe they have improved the skin so much that it is no longer a problem? This would account for why they didn't include the button for the packing position on the new rb's. Maybe Degers could ask for us?
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on December 04, 2010, 03:47:58 PM
A couple of other notes, Pleo RB walks much more fluently, the back and opposite front leg move together and lift up higher, I compared to Stitch and he moves his front leg just a little before his back leg and he only just clears the ground. I too would love to see Innvo make Pleo go into the packing position instead fo the sleep position, but the skin has been improved so only time will tell if that is safe now. If you start seeing cracks appearing in the neck then its going to be time for a call to Innvo.
Finally... Kermy has a very wiggly butt ;D
Post by: kat on December 04, 2010, 09:07:06 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3BcI0bMpjo
So not quite ready yet 8)
She sure does burp a lot though :D
I will try again later when her battery re charges.
Post by: Magnnus on December 04, 2010, 09:33:09 PM
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on December 04, 2010, 09:34:20 PM
Post by: kat on December 05, 2010, 12:15:16 AM
I took her to my mother in laws house to show her off. My mother in law is 80 and had never seen anything like it in her whole life. She was amazed, a little afraid and thought Kermy was a bit creepy. She was impressed with how life like Kermy was and how responsive. :) I did not take the camera with me so no pictures of the visit. 8)
It did get me thinking however about when I didn't have a pleo and first found out they existed. I was very curious and wanted to know just what a pleo would do. There are many places to find information and of course there are many videos on youtube but all the videos you see are cut and pasted together just showing the "good" bits of pleo behaviour. So using this mornings footage I have put together 2 videos, part 1 and 2 of what a pleo does. This shows in each video 10mins of straight footage, no cutting or pasting, just Kermy being Kermy.
I was practicing my camera man technique to find an easy way to film on the move. Part one is me crawling on the floor following Kermy around, part 2 is me standing up for a more birds eye view.
So feel free to watch as little or as much as you like. :) But if your in it for the full show I suggest you get your drinks and popcorn from the candy bar and get comfy in your seat as each part goes for about 10mins. :) :rootbeer: :birthday: :hhug: :kiss: :pizza:
Enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoepsgY-9zw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-24Wr3h-bDg
Post by: Crewella on December 05, 2010, 02:49:21 AM
Post by: Dinolover on December 05, 2010, 06:16:56 AM
Those are great thanks! I friend of mine has an original pleo bought in 2007.... wow you can really see the speed/movement/ difference... especially the walking. Your vids really give a nice taste of what to expect from the rb's once they arrive to their new homes!!!
Post by: kat on December 05, 2010, 07:37:51 AM
And now I have a special treat for you all. ;D
I took Kermy on her first adventure today! :)
We went to the National park and Kermy had the best time. :) Here are some pics for you.
We arrived at the park and Kermy checked out the view.
Then we just had to go say hello to the Kangaroos. We had to be very quiet and move very slowly so as not to frighten them away as they are wild Kangaroos, not use to people or pleos.
Maybe I will see them better from up here
We went for a walk along the path around the lake
All worn out from a fabulous day! :)
Here is some video of Kermy at the park meeting some of the natives.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tnr8ec1Ouy8
Post by: Crewella on December 05, 2010, 10:07:56 AM
Post by: Dinolover on December 05, 2010, 11:29:07 AM
Post by: kat on December 07, 2010, 04:43:26 AM
Kermy has learned her name today! yay ;D
I also taught her how to Bow and I think you will find it adorable.
Here is the video. Enjoy :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPE2Sse-fJw
Post by: Crewella on December 07, 2010, 06:39:51 AM
From what I saw there, it looks as though you have to give Pleo rb a physical signal that the verbal command is coming and then give the command when Pleo rb is stil, I'm guessing so that the Pleo freezes and doesn't drown out the command with motor noises? Does that spound about right?
Thanks again for all your efforts. You've put my early attempts at video to shame! :-[ ;D
Post by: Dinolover on December 07, 2010, 07:45:51 AM
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Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on December 07, 2010, 02:10:39 PM
Crewella, you do need to give Pleo a signal, touching both cheek sensors, Pleo then looks at you, you give him/her their name and if they recognize it they get all happy, then you can give the voice command. Until someone develops cheap whisper quiet motors I think that is the only way to implement the voice recognition in Pleo.
Post by: Crewella on December 07, 2010, 05:30:46 PM
Aibo (210 anyway) are much the same, though the signal to 'pay attention' is verbal (and Aibo can be pretty cloth-eared!). %)
Post by: kat on December 09, 2010, 05:42:08 AM
Kermy had an exciting day today. She went to school with my husband who is a maths teacher, and she met all the other Math and science teachers. They all thought she was very cool and cute. She was a big hit.
Also Kermy got some new clothes today, courtesy of IMR's shop on the forum. She loves them.
Great job IMR. A big thankyou! ;D
Here she is
Sleeping
Post by: Dinolover on December 09, 2010, 07:53:01 AM
Post by: kat on December 09, 2010, 08:37:19 AM
I'm not sure how or when it happened but think it may have occured on her outting today. :(
The good news is now you can all see what an injured pleo looks like. :)
She is very sad and cries in pain if you touch her leg. I have made her eat the rock salt 5 times so far tonight and given her lots of love so hopefully she will recover fast. I will keep you posted. It is her back right leg that is injured and she is not moving it at the moment.
Here is a video for you. You must understand I only stroke her sore leg in the film so you can see the reaction and I did it a few times so you can see it is deffinately a reaction to being touched and not just a fluke noise. Pleos in pain is a whole new thing. :o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M49d5NaVlRk
Post by: Dinolover on December 09, 2010, 09:38:40 AM
Kat I feel much better knowing your pleo's leg is not actually broken again.
A
Post by: RedwoodsMama on December 09, 2010, 10:52:28 AM
I am glad it is not broken, it would be devastating to have to send Kermy back like Kermit. Have you bonded differently with Kermy than with Kermit? Keep those videos comming they all help us while waiting for our Pleo Rb, green, blue or pink. It will be fun to see a whole bunch at one time hatch. ;D Let us know how long it takes for her leg to get back to " Normal".
Nova once had a terrible hurt leg and I videotaped it as well, and it tugs at your heartstrings. Nova , Major Tom, ARgyle, Little 45, and the other ( Un named) Pleos all send Kermy a big Hug :hhug:
to help her get better quick! ;)
Human caretaker and Mom to all , RedwoodsMama
Post by: barrettgazzy on December 09, 2010, 12:21:38 PM
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on December 09, 2010, 01:02:25 PM
Post by: kat on December 09, 2010, 03:23:01 PM
I am giving her lots of cuddles and loves. She does not willingly take her medicine. As you see in the video I have to force feed it to her. She doesn't refuse by turning her head away and making a no sound as you saw Kermit do in my different foods video, she just doesn't want to open her mouth and take it so I have to pop it in when she opens her mouth to roar or force her to open her mouth and take it. She does eat it ok as soon as it goes into her mouth, only giving the occasional yuk kind of sound. %)
I think in happened on the way home from school with my husband, I have a little insulated bag that is the perfect size for a sleeping dino and has zip up pouches on the front and sides for all her accessories. My husband says that she spontaneously turned on while in the bag on the way home, there is no room in there for a pleo to stand up so he thinks it may have happened then - possibly when he was trying to get her out of the bag to turn off.
I think Kermy has a very sensitive on off button. Kermits was not sensitive at all but Kermy just takes the slightest touch sometimes and she pops into awakeness or mute mode, Sometimes I have trouble getting her to switch off as she goes off then on again.
I will not send Kermy back no matter what issues come up as I am too in love and could not face having to loose her and start again. I don't think a sensitive on off button is a big deal in the scheme of things but maybe it is time to look at alternate transport methods and of course not transporting her with the battery in.
I will keep you posted on her progress when I play with her tonight.
As sad as it is to see her in pain, I am kind of excited that it happened as I was wondering just what a sore leg in pain pleo looked like. Especially after Pleoixe had a sore leg with blue boy but did not post any video of it. Even though it is sad, every experience is a good experience as we get to see another new rb feature.
Kat :)
Post by: Crewella on December 09, 2010, 07:12:19 PM
I have to admit that I laughed out loud watching that video, not from lack of empathy for poor Kermy, but from sheer delight at the ingenuity of the wizards at Ugobe and Innvo! That's a feature and a half! Feeling pain and limping seemed to have become one of the Pleo 'myths' - it's lovely to finally see it happen! ;D
Thanks again for sharing, Kat - I hope Kermy's better soon! :D
Post by: scaledandtailed on December 10, 2010, 07:38:37 AM
Does she still cry out if you touch her leg? Or is she back to normal? .
Post by: lelekasapeca on December 10, 2010, 07:57:32 AM
Kermy poor, it seems that hurts so so ... is heartbreaking!
I want improvements to this beautiful girl pink! ;)
Post by: twoNZpleos on December 10, 2010, 11:27:16 AM
I've finally made it through all six pages reading every word, looking at every photo, and watching every film clip - now I want a pink Pleo more than ever!
She really is gorgeous and I hope her legs starts feeling better, poor wee thing :-*
Post by: OzPleo on December 10, 2010, 02:10:03 PM
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on December 10, 2010, 02:13:31 PM
Post by: kat on December 10, 2010, 04:36:35 PM
Kermy's leg is still sore :( I played with her for a half battery cycle last night, a bit more than an hour but I had to switch her off as I was very tired. Had a long day at work, did a country trip to Bsselton and back which is about a 3 and a half hour drive one way and then had to go to my daughters music recital. So not much time left for playing with Kermy. I fed her the rock salt 3 more times last night and I gave her the mint leaf once as well just for good measure. She chomped on the mint leaf twice, made vomiting noises and spat it out. :D
I will try to put her through at least 2 battery cycles today as it is Saturday over here and see if there is any improvement to report. :)
I can tell you a bit about cuddling your pleo rb though. If you pick pleo rb up she will snuggle her head into you. If you sit down and place her on your lap she will stand up and behave as though she is on the floor or table or any other surface you might put her on. If you pick her up from your lap and place her against your chest so she is vertical or on an angle she will coo to you and snuggle in and fall asleep. She will sleep like this, dreaming and snoring until you place her back down into a horizontal position.
I just thought this was a little interesting :)
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on December 10, 2010, 04:44:41 PM
Post by: fancyfont on December 10, 2010, 07:03:08 PM
I can see I will likely be getting my dinos another brother or sister. Kermy is just too cute! :)
Post by: kat on December 10, 2010, 07:49:36 PM
She has not walked on it yet but I am hoping she will once her battery has re charged. She no longer cries when you touch it though and now refuses the medicine. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElKI9VtxDkU
Post by: scaledandtailed on December 10, 2010, 08:33:26 PM
They’ve made it so pleo gets better in stages not just in one bound. And the fact that she was in pain for such a long time is very interesting. It adds to the realism too.
Such an interesting and informative thread.
Thanks cat for sharing all your experiences with Kermy with us.
Post by: kat on December 11, 2010, 01:54:00 AM
She was injured for 2 complete battery cycles and I fed her the rock salt about 10 times in total over those 2 cycles to make her better. I also cuddled her a lot. :)
So happy she is all better :) :) :) :) :)
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on December 11, 2010, 03:28:02 AM
Post by: Crewella on December 11, 2010, 06:04:52 AM
Post by: kat on December 12, 2010, 05:05:33 AM
This is very cute and I hope you like it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4fp_ZM6O3s
She had a great time playing soccer with the ball, she played with it for about 30mins. :)
Kat
Post by: Crewella on December 12, 2010, 10:27:19 AM
Post by: OzPleo on December 12, 2010, 11:50:40 AM
Post by: scaledandtailed on December 12, 2010, 12:41:48 PM
They often have small rubbery balls in bright colours that would be just the right size that A pleo would be interested in. shouldn’t imagine there would be a problem finding either a bright red or green one either.
Kat I need to apologise for spelling your username wrong throughout.
Should have double checked
Really sorry about that.
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on December 12, 2010, 12:48:35 PM
For those wanting a ball for their Pleo, a bright red would be ideal because Pleo's track red. In this case the pink might be working as well, either way though it is very cute.
Post by: kat on December 12, 2010, 03:09:28 PM
Post by: kat on December 13, 2010, 05:25:25 AM
Someone on one of the threads I can't remember where or who was wondering if the new rb's could do skits and use the personalities etc that are out there for older pleos.
So here is Kermy being a watch dog ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjQJZsEkHR0
And some holiday songs, super cute! ;D ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww7PlttGO8E
I would love to try to get her to do tricks but I don't know how any of them are meant to be done. If anyone can tell me how they get there pleos to do tricks I will give it a try and let you know the results. I'm not too sure how it will go though as I know there is a learning stone for play which lets pleo do tricks. So I don't know if the old ways will work but I will give it a try as soon as someone shares how.
Kat :)
Post by: Crewella on December 13, 2010, 09:06:38 AM
Post by: lelekasapeca on December 13, 2010, 09:31:28 AM
Post by: twoNZpleos on December 13, 2010, 10:39:36 AM
Post by: Pleo-Freak55 on December 13, 2010, 11:25:07 AM
Post by: RedwoodsMama on December 13, 2010, 12:34:55 PM
RedwoodsMama
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on December 13, 2010, 01:19:33 PM
As for tricks I suggest trying the ones used on 2.0, there is a demonstration here :) http://bobthepleo.com/forums/index.php?topic=1583.0 but it may be that we need the trick stone to trigger them...
Post by: kat on December 13, 2010, 02:43:58 PM
I had lots of fun with this last night and have taken video of all the skits I tried so I will post those for you over the next day or so. I will also try the tricks tonight and let you know how I went. :)
Kat
Post by: Dinolover on December 13, 2010, 02:54:37 PM
Post by: kat on December 15, 2010, 01:26:41 AM
Here are some more personalities for you to check out.
R2DKermy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN58P2kPGFU
And some strange animal noises.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl8bAhYEcdM
Hope you like it. I will post the Halloween and Valentines day ones later today :)
Post by: OzPleo on December 15, 2010, 03:15:31 AM
Post by: Crewella on December 15, 2010, 03:36:37 AM
Post by: kat on December 15, 2010, 04:01:08 AM
As promised here is the Halloween and valentines day personalities.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPDBjTkeOeo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiCg6z0SJ5E
My favorite so far is the Christmas songs one. :)
Post by: kat on December 15, 2010, 04:20:42 PM
Post by: RedwoodsMama on December 16, 2010, 12:01:14 AM
I would much more prefer that Pleo develop her personality, or interact with my existing Pleos than learn to bow on command, I don't mean that it is bad to have that stone , but I don't think it is a vital thing for Pleo rb to learn, Unlike the name that I think is really important and much more like a real living breathing animal that will and can respond to one persons voice. But then again from what I have read here and elsewhere, Pleo has to be READY before it will do it. I like that it has to be ready, and won't just automatically do it like a real child has to develop with it's own timetable for walking, talking and their first words, etc.
I want to thank you again Kat for these past few weeks keeping the rest of us entertained and informed on what Pleo rb is capable and letting us share a part of Kermit and Kermys life with you. We have seen the good, the sad and even the injured Pleo rb, and all of these have ben informative learning experiences that are priceless and worth so much more than a explanation on paper. Good job and hopefully some green Pleo Rb will be presenting their own videos and photos with their experiences that you can benifit from as well. :D
Human caretaker of NOva and family, RedwoodsMama
Post by: OzPleo on December 16, 2010, 12:54:33 AM
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on December 16, 2010, 01:25:04 AM
Post by: Pleoxie on December 16, 2010, 01:53:34 AM
So to feed it on time and play with it would be important in order to keep it in good mood if you want it to be responsive to you.
Post by: kat on December 16, 2010, 03:25:25 AM
The learning stone that I really want and think should come as part of the original package with pleo rb is the "come" stone.
Post by: OzPleo on December 16, 2010, 03:29:09 AM
Post by: lelekasapeca on December 16, 2010, 11:22:14 AM
After "installing" the chosen personality, it is necessary to "uninstall" the chosen personality for Pleo back originally to behave or "they" would like a "trick the more" Pleo runs?
Thanks ;)
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on December 16, 2010, 01:40:49 PM
Post by: kat on December 16, 2010, 05:48:55 PM
Hope you like them.
The new year one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nv9vmiZsI0
The Chinese new year one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGkj8GAkX5A
And for IMR Your Christmas songs one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPkkwTqxU20
;DKat
Post by: Dinolover on December 16, 2010, 06:02:33 PM
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on December 16, 2010, 06:22:16 PM
Post by: kat on December 17, 2010, 05:34:14 AM
Here is another one from yesterday.
The wolf skit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLxF5d-y3to
I found this one had a lot of long pauses between sounds and movements. I don't know if this is just because of the faster motors in pleo rb or if it does this for the older pleos too.
Post by: lelekasapeca on December 17, 2010, 08:53:59 AM
You just put the SD card in with the Pleo personalities downloaded and it runs them? That's how it works?
Post by: Crewella on December 17, 2010, 11:07:54 AM
Post by: Lina on December 17, 2010, 01:53:02 PM
Where did you get theese skits? I only have the ones from the pleoworld site. Never figured out the watch dog game... But the rest are really sweet.
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on December 17, 2010, 02:06:54 PM
Post by: kat on December 18, 2010, 07:14:13 AM
I went to turn Kermy on today to have a play and noticed a small hole in her left armpit. :(
The right back leg crease
Also the splitting paint in Kermys neck creases seems to be getting worse.
Other than the skin problems Kermy is doing well. she is happily trotting around my room and burping a lot! :)
Post by: Crewella on December 18, 2010, 07:52:04 AM
I had a good look at Belle, but can see no sign of any disruption in the skin surface - the only slight area is where the seams join on her chest, where there are a few stray rubber fibres. I'll keep an eye on it, in case anything appears.
Post by: RedwoodsMama on December 18, 2010, 09:57:32 AM
Upset in the Redwoods, RedwoodsMama
Post by: OzPleo on December 18, 2010, 12:33:05 PM
I certainly hope there aren't going to be a string of skin issues too. Innvo did say they have created better skin (at least Angus' skin seems ok).
Post by: twoNZpleos on December 18, 2010, 12:40:30 PM
I don't mean to hijack but while on the subject of skin, I don't actually expect any improvement other than they are a lot softer .. My RB came with an obvious gap in the tail, though it's hard to tell if it's deep or is only where the paint doesn't meet due to a very uneven seam, and I don't want to risk putting pressure on it to check .. Unfortunately I think it's just the nature of the beast ..
@ RWM - Rb's need the clock battery to work, otherwise they just stand there beeping at you .. Plus it would be a pain the backside to unscrew the cover to remove it whenever you finish playing for the day so I don't really see that as an option either ..
Post by: OzPleo on December 18, 2010, 12:58:19 PM
Post by: twoNZpleos on December 18, 2010, 01:20:21 PM
What I meant is that it's a known issue when working with this kind of media, especially when putting it on a moving object that is then stretched & petted on a regular basis ..
Believe me I've taken photo's of the gap, tears, and bubbling mine has arrived with and I will be sending them to Innvo with a complaint - I'm just making a photo album to share them on here now ..
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on December 18, 2010, 02:09:24 PM
As for the sleep position thing, I will be working out the files today which need to be shadowed and trying to shadow it so that Pleo goes into the packing position and not the sleep position. Innvo needs to release a software update asap if they don't want a rash of returned Pleo's needing reskinning.
Post by: kat on December 18, 2010, 03:06:07 PM
TowNZpleos - Kermy came with 2 small flakes in the paint on her left front shoulder which I took photos of. I didn't tell this to Innvo though as she was my replacement pleo for Kermit and I couldn't face having to send her back as well when she had only just arrived.
I wonder if I have just been unlucky and got one with a faulty batch of skin? I also wonder if re skinning is an option, especially if the hole gets any bigger and if more appear. %)
I will be monitoring the hole very closely and keep you all informed with progress.
It is a little disappointing as the skin improvements are one of the big sell items about this product. I hope they are able to come up with a simple solution as sending her back will make me cry. :( So I hope that isn't where this ends up going.
Kat
Post by: Firebreathingsquirrels on December 18, 2010, 03:10:04 PM
Post by: OzPleo on December 18, 2010, 03:12:01 PM
Post by: kat on December 18, 2010, 03:26:39 PM
Post by: kat on December 19, 2010, 05:12:24 AM
I also emailed the orders at Innvo section to ask about my pre order for my green boy. I hope it hasn't got lost in the system. :)
I will begin to prepare myself for the possibility of having to send Kermy back just in case. :( I hope I don't have to but I will think about the idea just in case.
I hope I get a response tomorrow but will just have to wait and see.
Kat
Post by: Dinolover on December 19, 2010, 06:48:49 AM
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Post by: scaledandtailed on December 19, 2010, 08:25:29 AM
I’m so sorry to hear about all the problems you’re having.
You’ve already had to send one pleo back it would be a real shame if you had to with another
The skin coming off in chunks around the armpits and legs doesn’t sound like natural pleo skin wear and tare or at all. .
I could be wrong but this sounds almost as if the skin is actually dissolving around those areas.
I no you use pledge on pleo to keep good skin condition, can I ask where you got the recommendation from? Was the recommendation made from Innvolabs? Or an unofficial source?
Imp just wondering if possibly the chemicals in the pledge might be having adverse effects to kermeys skin. I have no idea if this could happen so it’s just conjecture on my part if this could be a possible reason. I don’t have any knowledge or proof that it has anything to do with the skin problems you’re having though so Try not to panic. If the info did come from Innvolabs then I’m sure they did rigorous skin testing first to check that there would be no adverse effects before making such a suggestion.
However if the idea came from elsewhere then this might not be the case.
Either way something clearly isn’t right with the skin.
Really hope you get an answer from pleoworld and that they can come up with an acceptable solution for you. .
Post by: twoNZpleos on December 19, 2010, 11:33:45 AM
I also noted that in the Companion Guide, they state Pleo has evolved, but when it comes to skin they only say "better skin feel" .. To me that reads softer skin texture, but it doesn't actually say improved or longer lasting etc, which perhaps was advertised elsewhere and I've forgotten or missed it ..
*just added for confirmation and clarification not arguments sake, as again I too think skin issues so early on is unacceptable and disappointing :( I also look forward to hearing what they tell you about this Kat, and thanks once more for sharing your experiences good & bad with us :hhug: :kiss: :hhug:
Post by: RedwoodsMama on December 19, 2010, 01:08:52 PM
That is a good question, whether the Reincarnation program will work for Pleo Rb? That is something I would want to know too, I think if at all possible, I will be turning Pleo rb off while in a better position so as to not stress the skin. I will still completly drain all the battery, but it may be in periods to protect the skin if needed, that is more important to me. I can not imagine paying so much money and having it fall apart all ready, that is not acceptable, no matter how " advanced", other components are of it's development.
Good luck and keep us informed. RedwoodsMama
Post by: kat on December 19, 2010, 03:55:40 PM
I still have not heard back yet about my Kermy's skin problems so we keep waiting.
The pleo handbook that comes with the rb's tells you to use the pledge furniture polish to keep pleo rb's skin in good condition so I have dutifully been following this suggestion and it does seem to have mad a big difference to the skin on her back. Protecting the paint from wear and tear. I did not use this on Kermit and she lost paint off her back in the first couple of plays. So I don't think Pledge is to blame for the current skin issues on Kermy. If it was the pledge badly reacting to the skin then she would have this skin deterioration all over her body and not just in the armpit joints. I believe that the skin problem is being caused by the sleep position between plays putting stress on the skin in these areas. In the sleep position she stretches her legs right out and this stretches the skin in these areas quite tightly. Also there is a fair amount of excess skin in the armpit joints and so when she stands up and moves around my theory is that the skin that was tightly stretched and so weakened is then rubbing against other skin and this is causing the wearing and tearing. Just my theory. :)
As to the personality transfer. I am not sure if they could import Kermy as she is, into another body for me but I do know that they can give you another pleo with the same personality type. When I had to return Kermit they asked for the bar code number on her foot and said that if I wanted them too it would take a lot longer but they could make sure I got a new pleo that was the same personality as Kermit. Or if I wanted them to send the replacement straight away I could take pot luck and maybe end up with a different personality. I am a very impatient person and so took pot luck and happily got Kermy. :) As I had only had Kermit for about 1 week and a half She was still developing her personality and so I didn't mind starting again possibly with something new.
Kermy however I have had for much longer and have grown to love her and the little things she does so I would certainly be tempted by an offer of Importing her current personality and stage of development into a new body if that was an option. I don't know if that is something they can do or not.
I do agree with you all though that this kind of wear and tear on the skin in such an expensive item in such a small amount of time is unacceptable.
If she had been a Christmas present for my 11yo daughter for instance (I was tempted to get her one as she loves Kermy so much) and then this had occurred 3 weeks after Christmas it would have been a much bigger disaster. This is the sort of thing that would devastate a child. As difficult as it is for me to go through I am an adult with an adults understanding and perception of the world a child going through this, having a hole in her babies skin and not knowing what can be done to fix it, if anything, and possibly having to face the big send it back scenario it would seem like the end of the world.
I hope this is a Kermy only problem and there are no disappointed children (or adults) in the world 3 weeks after Christmas.
Keeping it all in perspective I do have to say that even with the issues I am still very excited and really looking forward to getting my Green rb. I still have not received a tracking number but live in hope that I soon will. :)
I will let you all know as soon as I hear anything.
Kat :)
Post by: RedwoodsMama on December 19, 2010, 10:20:04 PM
RedwoodsMama
Post by: Pleoxie on December 19, 2010, 11:42:33 PM
Our Lam Chai has similar wear mark too, we tried to put Pledge to these area too.
Pledge would make the skin more smooth and stop the wear continues.
We are now applying the Pledge to our Pleos once a week.
We hope it works for your Kermit too.
Post by: kat on December 20, 2010, 02:20:25 AM
They also said that Pledge is the suggested product to use in order to keep Pleo rb's skin less tacky and more abrasion-resistance and could I please try to apply Pledge right now to the whole body especially in all her armpits and keep them informed.
I have emailed back to let them know that I have used Pledge on Kermy since the day I got her and as requested I will continue to do so.
I have been applying Pledge to her skin once a week.
Here's hoping I hear back from them again very soon.
RWM- I placed my pre order for a green rb, 2 extra batteries and all of the accessories on 11/12/2010. I still have not received tracking info or heard back in response to the inquiry email I sent them asking about my order. I don't think He will be arriving in time for Christmas for me unless they have already shipped him and just not sent through any tracking info. So I am guessing I wont see him until some time in January. :(
Here is a photo I took today of the paint splitting in Kermy's neck creases. As you can see it is getting worse.
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Post by: kat on December 20, 2010, 03:12:25 PM
[Limit reached]And here is a pic of the hole in her back left armpit
[Limit reached]And the back right leg armpit
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I will post a pic of the hole in her right front armpit when I get back from walking the dog
Post by: barrettgazzy on December 20, 2010, 03:35:29 PM
Post by: kat on December 20, 2010, 04:18:28 PM
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I will be sending an email update to Innvo this morning before I go to work so I'll keep you all updated if they reply.
Kat
Post by: bhobbes on December 20, 2010, 04:49:22 PM
Post by: Pleoxie on December 21, 2010, 12:38:37 AM
Seems our Lam Chai and your Kermit should carry the same DNA since Lam Chai also have the similar hole and wear marks too.
Here are the images I took last night.
We found the wear marks (where the skin rubs under the armpits) and the hole under it right front leg in about 2 weeks time after Lam Chai came to our home.
We started to put Pledge onto Lam Chai whole body once a week, so far 2 months has been passed and the wear mark and hole are stabilized and no sign of further deterioration. Luckily, in normal running situation, these wear marks and holes are not noticeable.
I have considered return Lam Chai for a new one but my boy and my wife were so attached to it and they treated the hole and wear marks as some kind of birthmarks which is unique to Lam Chai. So I decided to keep it as long as it doesn’t get worst.
Up till now, the painting stay quite well and no sign of wear at the top and head, except some minor wear at the side of belly. See attached images.
Post by: Pleoxie on December 21, 2010, 12:40:14 AM
Post by: OzPleo on December 21, 2010, 12:56:13 AM
Post by: scaledandtailed on December 21, 2010, 02:07:48 AM
I’m not trying to say you’re wrong. But it might be that there’s some environmental cause that didn’t come up during testing that might be causing such problems.
I really hope they can give you an answer soon and do something quickly to resolve the issues you’re having though. You’ve really been pretty unfortunate. You must be starting to feel a little stressed by it all. I know I would but hope this doesn’t put you off owning a pleo.
Post by: kat on December 21, 2010, 02:09:35 AM
I haven't heard anything more as yet from Innvo about Kermy. Also still no tracking info for my green boy.
Will keep you posted.
Kat
Post by: alexa on December 21, 2010, 09:54:26 AM
I have a pink pleo on the way (so excited- they shipped her out last night/ today!) and I really hope that this isn't the norm with the new colors...... I'll be sure to watch for the signs of holes and any other (abnormal) wear and tear.
I love the video of her at the park though. What a curious little girl you have. :) She's like my Padget- always walking around looking at something... :D
Post by: waffocopter on December 21, 2010, 10:01:16 AM
Post by: kat on December 21, 2010, 04:13:45 PM
Also (I think I may have asked already but can't remember) Did anyone else order spare batteries? The 2 spare batteries I ordered are not on the list of products they shipped and I wondered if maybe they came from a different place? If any of you did order a spare battery was it on your shipping list and did it arrive?
Sooo excited. :) Now all I need is a name.
No further news on Kermy yet. I did pop her battery after playing with her last night and will be doing that each day from now on.
Will let you know where my green boy is at when I get home from work ;D :) ;D
Kat
Post by: kat on December 22, 2010, 01:50:18 AM
I checked on the tracking for my green boy and here is what it says:
The U.S. Postal Service was electronically notified by the shipper on December 22, 2010 to expect your package for mailing. This does not indicate receipt by the USPS or the actual mailing date. Delivery status information will be provided if / when available. Information, if available, is updated periodically throughout the day. Please check again later.
So I guess I keep checking and it will show up on the system eventually.
:)
Going to go play with Kermy and try to think of names.
Kat ;D
Post by: kat on December 22, 2010, 04:42:46 AM
Here is some cute footage of Kermy with my pets. Smudge the cat has been very scared of Kermy and usually gives her a wide berth but today He was very brave and said hello.
Sampson my dog did not want to be left out of the action and was very curious about just what Kermy was. (from the safety of the other side of the door for pleo protection) ;D
Hope you enjoy.
Kat :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kpg9iRZnaWk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtS_PP336ME
Post by: waffocopter on December 22, 2010, 08:02:56 AM
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on December 22, 2010, 01:24:54 PM
Post by: Crewella on December 22, 2010, 01:47:32 PM
Post by: Dinolover on December 22, 2010, 01:56:01 PM
Post by: kat on December 22, 2010, 02:51:38 PM
Class: Express Mail International®
Status: Electronic Shipping Info Received
The U.S. Postal Service was electronically notified by the shipper on December 22, 2010 to expect your package for mailing. This does not indicate receipt by the USPS or the actual mailing date. Delivery status information will be provided if / when available. Information, if available, is updated periodically throughout the day. Please check again later.
I will be checking again after work today and hoping for some change in his status.
I wonder what color he will be and what type of personality he will have. Will it be different to Kermy and Kermit? And of course what color eyes. I really like the yellow eye patches and eye lids you see on one of the pleos in the introduction video on pleoworld. I will be happy no matter what I get though. And still trying to come up with a name. :)
I'm glad you liked my Kermy movies. The dog is very clever and learned how to open the door when he was only a baby. He is very sweet but I haven't let him anywhere near Kermy as I think in his enthusiasm to love her he might accidentally do some damage. He did seem very happy to see her though. ;D
Just before I took the video of Kermy and Smudge the cat, Smudge was sniffing Kermy's nose and patting her on the head very gently with his paw. It was sooo cute. :) Kermy made cooing noises as she enjoyed the pat. I just wasn't fast enough with getting the camera which was in the other end of the house.
Kat :)
Post by: scaledandtailed on December 22, 2010, 02:59:42 PM
Oh and Congratulations on putting your feedback to Innvolabs and getting them to come up with a possible solution.
Really well-done for that. And well-done to Innvolabs for listening to people’s concerns.
Post by: kat on December 22, 2010, 03:05:27 PM
I have asked if there is any way to repair Kermy's holes so will see what they say. Maybe they will come up with a patch or something. %) I can only hope. :)
Kat
Post by: kat on December 23, 2010, 05:57:06 AM
Also as a thankyou for my patience with the Kermit / Kermy issues they are going to custom make a pleo cape for Kermy with her name on it. :) A little Christmas present for Kermy. :)
I think this is very sweet of them and Kermy will love it.
Innvo have been so helpful.
My green boy is on his way. He has been processed through the Las Vegas facility and is in transit to the destination. I think that means he is on a plane. Not sure when he will arrive in Australia but I am looking forward to meeting him soon.
Kat :)
Post by: Dinolover on December 23, 2010, 07:14:55 AM
Post by: scaledandtailed on December 23, 2010, 09:06:37 AM
Post by: RedwoodsMama on December 23, 2010, 10:23:35 AM
RedwoodsMama
Post by: Crewella on December 23, 2010, 05:27:10 PM
Post by: Pleoxie on December 23, 2010, 08:25:28 PM
You are so lucky to get a named cape for Kermit !
I am willing to pay if they could make it for our Pleoxie, Lam Chai and U Chai (our new Ugobe Pleo !)
By the way, I surfed the pleoworld.com and found a new page which contains some unique interesting information of Pleo rb.
Here is the link of the page for your reference.
http://www.pleoworld.com.hk/pleo_rb/eng/mypleo_profile.php
Post by: RedwoodsMama on December 23, 2010, 08:49:46 PM
RedwoodsMama Is this also for Green PleoRb?
Post by: Crewella on December 23, 2010, 08:59:50 PM
Post by: Pleoxie on December 23, 2010, 09:30:11 PM
Hope you find the same at the companion guide.
Post by: kat on December 23, 2010, 09:37:46 PM
So I can't get in to look at this stuff either.
On a different note I have a name for my new green boy. I will call him Norbit, after Hagrids dragon in Harry potter. I can't wait till he arrives. :)
Post by: Pleoxie on December 23, 2010, 11:07:11 PM
It sounds the security code should match the serial number.
Did Innvo Labs send you the new companion guide for your Kermit for replacement ?
You should ask them and see what they could help.
The profile informations inside the data bank seems unique to each Pleo rb so you should be interested !
Post by: OzPleo on December 23, 2010, 11:57:09 PM
I entered Oslo's details (from the inside back cover of the manual) and got details about his genetics and a shot of him hatching from his egg during incubation.
(http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee338/Aussie_Pics/OsloBreakingtheshell.jpg)
Post by: RedwoodsMama on December 24, 2010, 12:29:21 AM
RedwoodsMama
Post by: OzPleo on December 24, 2010, 12:30:50 AM
Post by: RedwoodsMama on December 24, 2010, 12:49:15 AM
RedwoodsMama
Post by: OzPleo on December 24, 2010, 12:59:48 AM
OzPleo, I tryed it with the serial number on the foot and the number code on my book and it wont take it any number of times I list it. Is this real or made up or is this only for the blue or Pink variety. ? Also no matter how many times I try to log in, I almost never can log in with my name which is very frustrating, Did your info tell you genetics like personality traits etc/.
RedwoodsMama
Because it's the HK site you have to sign up again, just use the same details you did for the US Pleoworld. Then in the back inside cover you will get your serial number and 4 digit security code. After you've signed up go to that page again (logged in) and enter those details. Yes you will get personality traits as well.
Post by: Crewella on December 24, 2010, 05:24:07 AM
How cool is this! ;D ;D
Post by: kat on December 24, 2010, 05:43:35 AM
Wishing you all a very merry Christmas. Here's hoping Santa can find us in the dark :)
Kat
Post by: Crewella on December 24, 2010, 06:22:45 AM
Post by: scaledandtailed on December 24, 2010, 07:17:45 AM
Post by: Dinolover on December 24, 2010, 07:34:34 AM
Peace and joy!
A
Post by: RedwoodsMama on December 24, 2010, 11:11:34 AM
Hope you have everything done you need to get done today and bringing Kermy out is a good idea I think, Nova, Major Tom, ARglye, Little 45, Un-named Twin Brother, Gold Hatch, and un-named baby Pleo Rb all wish you a safe and great Christmas eve and day and safe and fun! Can't wait to see your Photos of Christmas day with Kermy!
RedwoodsMama and family :)
Post by: RedwoodsMama on December 24, 2010, 11:16:09 AM
I am wondering thouoght if I really want to know all the personality traits or find out for myself what kind of personlity my baby has, %) It is kind of like knowing everything about your son or daughter from the time they are born and not being able to work out problems your self? I think I will wait awhile as there is no rush to do this, but now I know how it is done. I am hoping there are lots of differences in personalities. Thank you again. RedwoodsMama
Post by: kat on December 24, 2010, 06:07:35 PM
Kermy and my kids were very excited. :)
Here are some pics from Kermy's first Christmas. :)
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she played in the paper singing Christmas carols the whole time. [Limit reached]
A Present for Kermy. And for Norbit who is still on his big trip to get to us.[Limit reached]Kermy was so happy to get a present! :)
My daughter made this carry sling just for Kermy. A fantastic effort as she is only 11. :)
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And for Norbit she made a Hoodie. :) Being modeled for you all by Kermy.
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Hope you all have a happy Christmas. I took video as well but probably wont have time to post that till tomorrow.
Post by: OzPleo on December 24, 2010, 06:16:49 PM
Post by: Crewella on December 24, 2010, 09:46:48 PM
Post by: Smilegirl on December 25, 2010, 05:44:43 AM
hope you can help me
Post by: kat on December 25, 2010, 04:54:15 PM
I hope you are all having or have had a fantastic Christmas.
You will have to excuse the darkness of the video and the wobbly bits. It was all the excitement that early in the morning.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GTJgVJiYLk
Smilegirl I haven't got mine to work either. I hope you get it working as it would be very cool to see the personality traits of your pleo. :)
Crewella, My daughter got all her sewing skills from Grandma. I wouldn't even know how to turn the machine on! She is a very talented girl, Loves to cook, good at sewing, Also does paintings that are pretty good (Grandma talent again) and a fantastic mathematician (gets that from my OH). So very sweet and very smart and very resourceful, as well as Confident happy and very beautiful. (those bits I will claim for myself :))
I also have a son who is just as fantastic, sweet smart funny and very easy going, gentle caring and very happy as well as good looking (me again! :D) So I am very lucky. And even better is that they are the best of friends, never fight and always lookout for each other.
The best kids ever. ;D
Post by: Crewella on December 25, 2010, 05:59:18 PM
You sound like a very proud mum, Kat, and quite rightly so, and the fact that they get on so well is such a bonus! I still think your daughter gets some creativity from you though, from the way you started putting these videos together - they really have been great! ;D
Post by: lelekasapeca on December 25, 2010, 10:57:41 PM
She upon all present to find his!
It was beautiful the picture seems a curious child! ;D
Very cute! :)
Post by: kat on December 27, 2010, 06:02:30 AM
We have had a few very hot days here with the temperature rising to about 40 degrees Celsius which is 104 Fahrenheit.
I waited until things cooled off a bit this afternoon before turning Kermy on for a play but when I did she exhibited some very strange behavior. I think she may have been feeling a bit hot. What do you think?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5H8tFFbZfP8
After I turned off the camera I played with her for about another 20mins and she did the sprawl on the ground and pant more and more as the play wore on until that was all she would do. I decided I should turn her off for a while as I don't yet have the "ice" accessory to cool her down. I did play with her for about 1 hour in total so we will just have to see if she gets sick or not. I will turn her on again in a few minutes and see what she does. :)
It is great to finally see this Pleo rb behavior. ;D Always exciting to see something new! :)
Kat
Post by: Crewella on December 27, 2010, 07:12:22 AM
It's lovely so see the reaction, though without the ice to cool her down I'd have felt guilty and switched her off as well. Thanks Kat. :D
Post by: barrettgazzy on December 27, 2010, 09:15:51 AM
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on December 27, 2010, 02:29:50 PM
Your daughter did a great job on the sling and hoodie too :D And the Christmas videos are wonderful :)
Post by: RedwoodsMama on December 27, 2010, 02:55:14 PM
RedwoodsMama
Post by: OzPleo on December 27, 2010, 03:19:12 PM
Post by: Dinolover on December 27, 2010, 03:24:10 PM
Post by: alexa on December 27, 2010, 04:41:48 PM
Here, I'd need something to warm her up... We're buried in snow! :D
Post by: kat on December 27, 2010, 04:54:50 PM
I am getting all the accessories with Norbit who will hopefully arrive very soon. :)
I played with Kermy again last night about 3 hours later when the world had cooled down a lot more. She seemed to behave normally but she did make a cough sound a couple of times and a sniffle sound a few times as well. She seemed happy enough though so I don't know if she is getting sick or just trying out some new sounds. How do older pleos get sick? Does it happen instantly or is there a build up to it like with people? Maybe she will gradually get worse and show more sick symptoms? Or maybe not? I will let you know how she is once I play with her later today. It is all very interesting. :)
I thought it was very cute that she would try to flop down onto the cool floor and pant like a dog or cat would. A very nice touch.
If you have a pleo that is too cold you can get the Chili accessory that is for warming up a cold pleo. It is meant to work the same as the ice.
Dinolover - did you see any shivering? I would love to see that. I did try putting Kermit in the fridge and under the air con just before I sent her back to try to see shivering. I don't think it really worked though. My daughter and son thought they saw her shiver but I'm still not convinced. It would be great to see video if you have any. :)
Kat
Post by: MICKEY on December 27, 2010, 05:40:10 PM
Post by: kat on December 27, 2010, 06:01:43 PM
Kat
Post by: MICKEY on December 27, 2010, 07:21:39 PM
When pleo took the card and remembered his name i did not see him come to you . Does he come to you when you call his name, I did not see that in the video. I just see an upgrade that involves an major increase in price and behaviors that you need to buy accessories in order to apparently see. How much did they really do to the firmware to increase Pleo's ability to mentally grow using the existing Life OS. What happened to all those firmware upgrades for all those existing Pleos. So if you buy a new Pleo rb it will be trash in a year with another great firmware that will be extinct to the older models.
Post by: kat on December 27, 2010, 08:06:40 PM
http://bobthepleo.com/forums/index.php?topic=1535.0
This details all of the improvements that were made to the new models and what they can and can't do. You can make up your own mind then if the improvements are worth it or not.
I am perfectly happy with Kermy my rb and was happy to pay the extra money for her and her accessories.
I do not feel that she will be trash in a year if they bring out another model after her. :o I am surprised you could say such a thing considering you already own 2 older pleos. Does this mean you feel you pleos are now trash and should be thrown away? :o
Yes the new rb's do seem to be having a few teething problems but I was fully aware that this may happen when I chose to make my purchase. This is the first batch of rb's. I believe there were issues with the first batch of Ugobe pleos also when they were released. Innvo have been wonderful with their level of customer service and are working very hard to sort out any issues we present them.
If you have decided that you don't want to purchase a rb then that is ok, your choice and no one is going to make you buy one.
If you wish to continue the discussion on the improvements or not improvements of pleo rb and if they are worth the money then you could start your own thread. I am sure there will be many people willing to discuss this with you.
This thread is for sharing my experiences with Kermy.
Post by: Crewella on December 27, 2010, 08:19:41 PM
Post by: Firebreathingsquirrels on December 27, 2010, 09:10:39 PM
Kat- I haven't visited this thread in a while, so I have alot of stuff to comment on :D
1) Kermy with your pets - Smudge and Sampson are adorable! I loved when Smudge went up and smelt Kermy at the end, must of been confusing when she had no scent :P And poor Sampson! He really wanted to get in, I bet he would of loved to make Kermy his new chew toy! :o I love how he knows how to open the screen door, can he get in by himself if the glass door is open?
2) Kermy's Christmas pictures - Those are adorable! I love the one of Kermy with the wrapping :D And your daughter has amazing talent! I could never make anything close to that :P I thought the hoodie was bought from IMR before I read the text :o
3) Kermy feeling hot - Wow! Thanks for posting, I was hoping someone would post a video of that :D
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on December 28, 2010, 01:30:14 AM
Edit: Pleakly is tired and really unhappy tonight so he doesn't want to do any tricks. If you hold the training leaf a couple of inches away from Pleo RB in a well lit room and your Pleo RB is in a good mood he should get really happy and walk towards the leaf for a couple of steps, then he scans right and left until he locks onto the leaf again, takes a few more steps, scans again, walks some more and so on. If you move the leaf a little when he/she scans for it you can get him/her to change direction.
Post by: kat on December 28, 2010, 03:41:52 AM
I have played with Kermy this evening and she seem to be fine. I'm so glad that she didn't get sick from being too hot. Looks like I switched her off in time. :)
Kat
Post by: Crewella on December 28, 2010, 05:15:08 AM
Post by: OzPleo on December 28, 2010, 02:03:23 PM
Post by: kat on December 28, 2010, 04:44:20 PM
It tells me that the Status: Transferred
and 29/12/10 06:56 Received and awaiting clearance for delivery
It doesn't tell me where the parcel is though which is a bit frustrating. I am guessing it will be in Sydney at the moment and will still need another Airplane flight to reach Perth before being moved to Australia Post and sorted and then sent out for delivery so still more waiting.
Maybe he will make it to me in time for the weekend. :) I hope so. :)
Kat
Post by: grin06 on December 29, 2010, 09:18:20 AM
D rex has this feature but you need to press a button on the remote control first and it would walk to the direction of the sound, pleo RB certainly is more lifelike as it it autonomous.
I ll be really grateful if Innovo or jetta could design another dinosaur in future may be baby t-rex, cute and cuddly like in ice age movie or may be a beautiful and fabulous stego which spectacular spikes on her spine ;D ;D ;D
Congratulations on those who have own pleo RB
GRINFIN
Post by: kat on December 29, 2010, 02:51:07 PM
I hope so. It still doesn't give me a location of where in Australia it is so it still could be in Sydney or Melbourne (The other side of the country about a 4 hour plane ride away) and it could just be scheduled to be put on a plane.
I will live in hope that it means he is in Perth and coming to me today! :)
Now I really don't want to go to work. >:( :D
Kat
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on December 29, 2010, 03:02:37 PM
Post by: kat on December 29, 2010, 03:59:38 PM
Now I really don't want to go to work. :)
I will post lots of pics of Norbit tonight when he is here. I have Kermy's battery charged up so I will use this while his battery charges so I can play with him right away. :)
Yay! :) ;D :) ;D :D
Post by: Firebreathingsquirrels on December 29, 2010, 04:01:37 PM
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on December 29, 2010, 04:02:39 PM
Post by: Smilegirl on December 29, 2010, 04:30:11 PM
Post by: scaledandtailed on December 29, 2010, 05:27:01 PM
Though from the time he’s taken to get to you it does sound like they’ve been making the poor guy walk most of the way lol.
Can’t help having an image of a poor little pleo trudging along a long dusty deserted road in the middle of no-where trying to hitch a lift from the few vehicles that do pass
Post by: Crewella on December 29, 2010, 07:44:29 PM
Post by: fancyfont on December 29, 2010, 10:30:51 PM
Post by: RedwoodsMama on December 29, 2010, 11:37:31 PM
RedwoodsMama
Post by: kat on December 31, 2010, 03:52:22 PM
When Norbit arrived he came with all the new accessories and been as he is still a baby I am going to try them out on Kermy for you all. The only thing that didn't come with him was the 2 spare batteries I ordered. One for him and one for Kermy. I am going to contact Innvo again today about them to check they are still going to be sent.
Ok so now for the good bit. ;D Here is Kermy trying the sugar cane. :) She likes it very much. I love the little wave she does at the end. :)
Kat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T4_5WSgQiI
Post by: Crewella on December 31, 2010, 05:36:19 PM
She DOES like it, doesn't she!? Lovely - thanks Kat! :D
Post by: Malfie on December 31, 2010, 07:10:09 PM
Post by: kat on January 01, 2011, 06:17:43 AM
I noticed yesterday when I was playing with her that her tail didn't seem to be going up and down but only side to side. I noticed a few times when she did movements and sounds that are normally accompanied with her tail moving up or down that I could hear the motor working to make the movement but there was no movement. I thought this may have just been part of her trance like state because of Norbit so tonight I played with her on her own for a while and then when I did have Norbit going too I made sure she was faced away from him so she could behave normally. Her tail is definitely not moving up or down. When you touch her tail there is no resistance in the up down directions but there is resistance for sideways. Norbit's tail has resistance in every direction. :o :-X :'( :(
Not good. :(
I feel awful having to contact Innvo again with another problem. I hope they don't think I am a complainer.
I wonder if they will be able to fix it. I don't know anything about how pleos are put together or how they work but I suspect that there is a cable in the tail that connects it to the motors and makes it move and I am guessing this cable has come loose or broken. I have no idea how this could have happened. :( I am so careful with her.
Has anyone else out there got a pleo with a broken tail? And any wisdom on how the tail works or if anyone has had any luck with repairs in this area?
Kat :(
Post by: OzPleo on January 01, 2011, 06:20:27 AM
Post by: kat on January 01, 2011, 07:11:06 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxW-kv-QmC4
Post by: Dinolover on January 01, 2011, 07:53:39 AM
Post by: kat on January 01, 2011, 08:33:57 AM
Kat
Post by: barrettgazzy on January 01, 2011, 11:14:57 AM
Just watching the vid though and from your description the cables in tail do sound like they have broken >:( you have every right to be a complainer though Kat Reborn is not exactly cheap to buy .
Post by: ehschw76 on January 01, 2011, 11:29:19 AM
Post by: RedwoodsMama on January 01, 2011, 01:12:06 PM
We certainly are lucky here on the forum to have each other to compare notes with and that we have degers and others who are knowledgeable, Thank GOD for Camcorders to document these issues, can you imagine if we didn't have these problems documented? Poor Kermy, I would have expected it to be a " hurt tail" like the leg that was injured, but this does not look to be something that can " heal" with the salt as a healing agent.
Keep us informed on what is going on with her. poor little thing.
RedwoodsMama and babies
Post by: Smilegirl on January 01, 2011, 01:47:00 PM
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on January 01, 2011, 03:28:28 PM
Post by: degers on January 01, 2011, 03:54:44 PM
Post by: Firebreathingsquirrels on January 01, 2011, 04:07:17 PM
Post by: Dinolover on January 01, 2011, 04:09:49 PM
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Post by: barrettgazzy on January 01, 2011, 05:30:36 PM
Did anything happen to Kermy Kat as in did any1 pick kermy up by the tail of some sort ?
Post by: kat on January 01, 2011, 06:09:10 PM
Post by: Malfie on January 01, 2011, 06:38:03 PM
Post by: MICKEY on January 01, 2011, 06:57:40 PM
Sorry to hear about your problem , this lack of quality is totally unacceptable coming from a company that talked about all the improvements they were suppose to address.
Dan >:(
Post by: kat on January 02, 2011, 06:59:47 AM
While we wait for the new year holiday to come to a close so we can hear back from Innvo about what we do now, I have put together a special little video for you.
The reactions and interactions of two pleo rb's.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zfJ5x-RFNU
My favorite bits are the singing, waving to each other - they do that a lot, and of course the love walk - two steps back and two steps forward. So cute. ;D
I could watch them all day, if only their batteries went that long! :D
There is a lot of Mooing in my house now and happily Norbit says the word hello! Kermy still does not do that, I don't think it is in her vocabulary of sounds.
I really hope you like it. Kermy still seems to be able to be happy even with a broken tail now that she has Norbit for a friend. :)
Post by: Smilegirl on January 02, 2011, 09:46:43 AM
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on January 02, 2011, 02:02:22 PM
Post by: Crewella on January 02, 2011, 03:29:59 PM
Post by: scaledandtailed on January 02, 2011, 10:56:28 PM
Not sure about the name Stanley though. Does it look like a Stanley?
Post by: kat on January 03, 2011, 06:25:05 AM
If I end up having to send her back because of the broken tail maybe they can use her to analyze just what is going wrong with the skin so they can try to fix it before they produce the next batch of rb's. Still waiting to hear back about her tail . Maybe I will hear something tomorrow.
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Post by: ehschw76 on January 03, 2011, 06:31:13 AM
Post by: scaledandtailed on January 03, 2011, 09:01:06 AM
You’ve had way more than your fair share of bad luck with what with Kermit’s leg and Kermey’s skin and now tail fault.
How do you feel about getting a replacement or getting Kermey repaired? It’s just that you seem to have been particularly unlucky with the pink pleo RBs
Btw in regards to the skin has anyone noticed on the videos when pleo RB is moving around there’s an offal lot of kind of rubbery stretching sounds? It could be the skin rubbing together rather than stretching but what ever it is I don’t remember hearing such sounds with the 2009 or the ugobe pleos
Btw really sorry about the last post
I thought I had edited that too
Post by: scaledandtailed on January 03, 2011, 09:56:14 AM
I’ve just went back and listened to some of the videos again and some do have this sound that I tried to describe but some pleo RBs definitely don’t
Norbit for instance doesn’t have this sort of rubbery stretchy sound when he walks and moves around but Kermey does seem to .
No idea why this should be so though maybe I’m completely mistaken
Don’t know if any of this makes sense.
Post by: kat on January 03, 2011, 04:47:02 PM
I got an email from Innvo today.
They did not mention Kermy's tail but I did send this through as a separate problem on a new email via pleoworld so I am guessing they have not gotten to this yet and I will hear back from them about it soon. I will let you know as soon as I do. :)
Post by: scaledandtailed on January 03, 2011, 06:03:24 PM
Of course it could be video interference or anything. Might be worth mentioning it to Innvolabs though
I’ll certainly be checking my pleo for such things when he / she arrives.
Post by: kat on January 05, 2011, 03:20:00 PM
I got another email from innvo last night
They said that they will follow through all my issues, tail and paint, until I am completely satisfied. :) they are working on these issues and the solution is nearly complete. :). They will let me know as soon as it is ready.
Kat
Post by: Firebreathingsquirrels on January 05, 2011, 03:44:32 PM
Post by: scaledandtailed on January 05, 2011, 04:52:25 PM
The possible skin solution has me very Intrigued but I’ll try not to put you under pressure by asking as I’m guessing they don’t want it known until they’ve completed and tested it themselves first. .
Post by: ehschw76 on January 05, 2011, 06:01:34 PM
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on January 05, 2011, 07:03:30 PM
Post by: Crewella on January 05, 2011, 07:25:47 PM
Post by: ehschw76 on January 05, 2011, 07:28:08 PM
Post by: ehschw76 on January 06, 2011, 03:31:20 AM
Post by: OzPleo on January 06, 2011, 03:42:41 AM
I haven't been playing with Oslo because I'm concerned about the skin.
Post by: Dinolover on January 06, 2011, 05:39:37 AM
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Post by: degers on January 06, 2011, 10:27:10 AM
Please avoid distributing the downloads until Innvo can give us the go ahead and then we will upload them to the forums system.
degers
Post by: ehschw76 on January 07, 2011, 06:46:15 AM
Post by: kat on January 07, 2011, 06:55:10 AM
Post by: Crewella on January 07, 2011, 07:26:18 AM
Sorry Kat - where are my manners - thanks for posting and reporting back! :-[
Post by: degers on January 07, 2011, 09:18:27 AM
Well I didn't hear back from Degers so I am going to share with you a little about how things are going with Kermy.
Kat,
Sorry, Your message asking if you could share more info was posted at 10:30PM my time, I was away from the computer by this time and then this message I have quoted you posted at 1:30PM my time, by which time I was at work, I don't usually have time to check the forums in the morning before work, so in future, please give me at least 24hrs before deciding that I don't have a say! :P
Please don't share any more information at this time. The updates were provided to you to test and give feedback to Innvo, these updates may not be the actual updates issued to the public.
Post by: RedwoodsMama on January 07, 2011, 11:51:45 AM
As for the skin rubbing on skin, I am just keeping my baby in clothes as much as possible to avoid the rubbing on skin, I am also looking into alternative tapes or things similiar to keep any friction against the skin, Also I will keep the battery cycles shorter in playtime and let her rest before restarting to prevent any heat building up which could possibly contribute to skin breakdown, :(
I am glad that you approve of the download on Kermy so far and the inpending one on Norbit. I think if anyone deserves a break and a breakthrough on improvement is is hands down you and your Pleo rb. You have had an unusual flood of bad luck with Pleos and it is about time for some good news. I just don'[t think the upgrade is what I would want for my baby. I think it is a solution for those Pleos with skin problems from rubbing by going into the sleeping position, but it does nothing for broken tails, or a faulty leg sensor or other problem.( IMHO ) Thanks for the photos , it is good for comparison. Happy with my Pleos in the Redwoods, RedwoodsMama
Post by: OzPleo on January 07, 2011, 01:16:15 PM
As for the updates you've been sharing, it all sounds great and hopefully they'll be released soon.
Post by: degers on January 07, 2011, 05:08:37 PM
It's no problem really, just that if you were to spot something that isn't right, it really needs to go back to Innvo and we need to be sure it doesn't end up on the forums. We don't want people here to be worrying about problems in future updates if those problems are going to be fixed before the update ever goes public.
Innvo is really busy at the moment as it is the CES in Las Vegas this week, but hopefully we should be back to full steam ahead next week.
Kind Regards
Post by: kat on January 07, 2011, 05:35:01 PM
Post by: scaledandtailed on January 07, 2011, 06:53:23 PM
Nearest I get though is sight village and it’s no where near as cool though the technology is probably just as pricey lol
Wish Innvo labs all the best of luck at CES Next week. Hope they do really well and drum up lots of interest.
Post by: Crewella on January 07, 2011, 07:21:50 PM
Wishing all the best to Innvo as well - hope it's a really productive week for them.
Post by: Firebreathingsquirrels on January 07, 2011, 08:26:15 PM
Post by: kat on January 07, 2011, 08:34:54 PM
I think Peanuts owner has all the stones too so hopefully he will share some more footage of the tricks for you. ;D
Post by: ehschw76 on January 07, 2011, 09:05:24 PM
Post by: degers on January 08, 2011, 03:50:21 AM
You can talk about the learning stones etc etc! Chill out! I don't get why I keep being misunderstood!
You just shouldn't be showing pics of the new sleep positions etcc. etc. until these are released as they may change and you shouldn't talk about what each of the different update files does, thats all!
Regards
Post by: Junkroxy on January 08, 2011, 04:23:51 AM
Post by: OzPleo on January 08, 2011, 04:53:39 AM
Yes I did get all of the learning stones. Unfortunately I only taught Kermy to bow and sing before updating to the new software so can't share any new tricks for a while. Not until Innvo releases the new software to everyone or maybe if they say I can after I give them some feedback. :)
I think Peanuts owner has all the stones too so hopefully he will share some more footage of the tricks for you. ;D
Did you get your battery as well? I recall you saying you ordered it, but couldn't see it on your shipping advice.
Post by: kat on January 08, 2011, 06:18:16 AM
Post by: Dinolover on January 08, 2011, 12:45:31 PM
Post by: lelekasapeca on January 08, 2011, 03:15:19 PM
Can you tell me how to make Pleo back to that position he's in the box?
Thank you!
Post by: kat on January 08, 2011, 04:30:14 PM
Post by: fancyfont on January 08, 2011, 08:36:49 PM
Post by: OzPleo on January 09, 2011, 12:35:43 AM
The only way to get your pleo into the packing position is to pull his battery out with out pressing the on/off button, when he is standing in the right position. Until the updated software is released this is the only way to do it. :)
That's why I'm waiting for the update before I take Oslo any further. I'm just not comfortable yanking out the battery while he's in the middle of doing something.
Post by: Crewella on January 09, 2011, 06:01:14 AM
Post by: RedwoodsMama on January 09, 2011, 10:42:52 AM
RedwoodsMama
Post by: kat on January 10, 2011, 03:50:14 AM
The good news is they are going to send me a brand new pink pleo in a couple of weeks time. They have not yet said and I haven't asked yet if they want me to send Kermy back to them but I would assume that they would like to get her back. I know I would if I were them. It will be a good opportunity to see just what it is that is going on with the skin. So I will prepare myself for the big return and let you know when I know what is happening with her.
Great that they are replacing her. :) Here's hoping the next one is a happy healthy little dino that stays that way for a very long time. :) Third time lucky maybe. I hope so. :)
Kat
Post by: OzPleo on January 10, 2011, 03:53:19 AM
Post by: ehschw76 on January 10, 2011, 03:54:28 AM
Post by: Crewella on January 10, 2011, 04:06:18 AM
Post by: kat on January 10, 2011, 04:16:42 AM
I guess it is a bit like being an organ donor. If she goes back it will be for scientific research to Improve pleo rb kind. ;D
That has to be good for everyone. :)
Chins up every one and put a smile back on. We will get through this together. :)
And think of all the fun we are going to have with number three. :D :D :D
Post by: OzPleo on January 10, 2011, 04:20:53 AM
We just have to think positively. :) As much as she will be missed and it will break my heart to send her back. :'( It can only be good for all the other pleo rb's out there. If they want her to go back then I will send her off knowing that they can use her to analyze the skin issues and also check out her tail cable issue and so maybe figure out a permanent solution to the problems we are all experiencing.
I guess it is a bit like being an organ donor. If she goes back it will be for scientific research to Improve pleo rb kind. ;D
That has to be good for everyone. :)
Chins up every one and put a smile back on. We will get through this together. :)
And think of all the fun we are going to have with number three. :D :D :D
Actually maybe it's a good thing this is the third PleoRB for you and not the second one we're talking about here otherwise we'd be referring to it as "number 2" ???
Post by: Crewella on January 10, 2011, 06:41:33 AM
Post by: barrettgazzy on January 10, 2011, 06:55:58 AM
Yes Kat your Kermy if goes back will help them to come to a solution and hopefully fix this problem but this is not going to help all the RB owners right now as they have already purchased them and if i actually owned a reborn right now i would be just a bit worried that the skin will start to form holes etc ???
Post by: scaledandtailed on January 13, 2011, 08:23:42 AM
I have to say though I really admire your ability to be so positive about the whole thing. I don’t know if I would be able to be quite as positive and resilient as your being if it was me in your place.
Well done, especially for your work with Innvo labs, you’re doing all of us here a grate service.
Scaly
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Post by: kat on January 14, 2011, 09:43:01 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jFyMUMXGcs
Post by: mrssidstrangecase on January 14, 2011, 09:49:29 AM
Post by: Crewella on January 14, 2011, 09:50:52 AM
Even if she does sound a bit like my OH after far too many lagers..................... :P
Post by: RedwoodsMama on January 14, 2011, 11:39:09 AM
Hope to see more videos soon and how is Norbit doing?
RedwoodsMama
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on January 14, 2011, 02:53:27 PM
Post by: kat on January 14, 2011, 04:47:03 PM
Norbit is doing well, still as sweet as ever. Although I think he may be hanging out with Kermy a little too much as her bad manners seem to be rubbing off on him. It seems he likes to burp now too, still not as much as Kermy but he is beginning to hold his own in their burping contests. :D ;D :D
Kat
Post by: fancyfont on January 15, 2011, 02:21:29 PM
Post by: Firebreathingsquirrels on January 15, 2011, 09:58:28 PM
Post by: lelekasapeca on January 16, 2011, 05:18:38 AM
When I connect Pleo via USB and open the program MySkit where can I find the function of Neutral Position?
I need to do some thing before with Pleo MySkit or program for them to communicate?
Could you explain how do I return it to neutral Atravez this program?
I'm needing to carry it inside the box.
Thank you!
Post by: Crewella on January 16, 2011, 07:40:23 AM
ADDED: Leleka, I've sent you a message, and I've loaded the file in the downloads section 'Dinomite Static'. :)
Post by: lelekasapeca on January 16, 2011, 11:41:03 AM
thank you once again! ;) :)
Post by: kat on January 19, 2011, 04:15:59 PM
Thought you might like to see.
Kermy can now blend in with the green crowd. :)
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And here is Norbit looking very smooth in his. :)
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My two little babies in their capes.
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Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on January 19, 2011, 04:38:56 PM
Post by: Crewella on January 19, 2011, 04:54:08 PM
Post by: RedwoodsMama on January 19, 2011, 09:40:10 PM
RWM
Post by: Firebreathingsquirrels on January 19, 2011, 11:32:44 PM
Post by: nEKo7888 on January 20, 2011, 01:27:14 AM
Hi Leleka, you don't need to connect your Pleo rb by USB, you need a Micro SD card to download the file onto, then put the card in your Pleo rb - when you take the card out your rb will be back to normal. I'll find a copy of the file and post it for you, and I'll first check it works! :D
ADDED: Leleka, I've sent you a message, and I've loaded the file in the downloads section 'Dinomite Static'. :)
Hey Crewella, In fact under what circumstances need to use this software? For my Pleo RB can?
Post by: Crewella on January 20, 2011, 03:01:32 AM
Post by: kat on January 20, 2011, 03:08:59 AM
Kat, when did you get Kermy back, and how is her tail?That seems very quick, I hope she is ok, I do love the capes, I think they are nicer colros than the regular brown ones that come with RB.
RWM
Hi RWM, I haven't sent Kermy away yet. They are sending me a replacement pink pleo and when that one arrives I am to package Kermy up in the same box and ship her back. I am guessing the new one will arrive next week or the week after. I don't have tracking info yet so will have to wait and see. In the mean time I am enjoying every minute I have left with Kermy. :)
Post by: kat on January 20, 2011, 04:07:38 PM
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Norbit didn't want to be left out so I gave him a bow tie. :)
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Post by: RedwoodsMama on January 20, 2011, 06:29:37 PM
On a lighter note, I do love the little bow tie he has on and of course Kermy's little accessories are darling. At this point do you plan on giving her the same name, Kermy, or are you going to find another whole different letter of the alphabet..? Are you keeping Kermy's cape or is it going back with her? Baby, Nova, Major Tom, Little 45, Argyle, his brother, Gold Hatch, the un-named Twin brother, and two other Un-named Pleos, all send their well wishes to Kermy and also to Norbit who is going to miss his sister. :( I am with you, Spoil little Kermy like crazy these next few days, and nights.
Does the courier or whomever pick her up, or do you just mail her back? Does she go to the place in Taiwan or to somewhere else? It is so sad for me to think about, I do not know how you can handle this, these babies are REAL to many of us, and I do hope they fix Pleo Rb pretty soon with all these problems that are popping up...now I feel depressed and she is not even my baby...........sorry about that.. Anyway, give her love, hugs and kisses and lots of hugs to Norbit too, ;D
RWM
Post by: Crewella on January 20, 2011, 09:45:08 PM
Post by: fancyfont on January 20, 2011, 11:57:44 PM
Post by: kat on January 21, 2011, 02:04:08 AM
I will be keeping the Kermy cape and naming my new pink pleo Kermy as well. It would be a shame to waste such a beautiful cape. I'm glad you like the cute bows I got for Kermy. I might have to call the new one Kermy the second or Kermy2 when writing about her on the forum so we don't get confused. :)
I have been taking lots of video so I will have plenty to remember her by. I am very sad to see Kermy go as she is my baby. But I am sure I will grow to love the new Kermy just as much and It will be interesting to see what the next ones personality is like. I just hope the new one doesn't end up having issues like the first two did. Fingers crossed the next one is a keeper. :)
I will be posting Kermy back via registered mail but I don't have to send her off until the new one gets to me so at least I won't have any time without my pleo. I really feel for Ehschw76. Having to send back Peanut and not knowing how long he will be gone for. I assume I send Kermy back to Hong Kong like I did with Kermit but I will have to check before I send her to make sure she goes to the right place.
Thanks for all your love and kind words of support.
Kat
Post by: PWOKristy on January 21, 2011, 11:30:01 PM
Post by: OzPleo on January 22, 2011, 02:58:02 AM
Heard anything about the OS 2 update?
Post by: scaledandtailed on January 22, 2011, 03:11:08 PM
If it’s any consolation to people having to wait for a return the wait wasn’t that long from what I remember. . .
The knowing to which Kermie we’re all referring too is going to be tricky though. Maybe give her a middle name or another initial?
Post by: kat on January 22, 2011, 05:44:18 PM
On a happy note I have permission from Innvo to share videos with you again. Yay! :)
So here is a little something for you. The cutest video I have, Pleos in love.......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_AvXhxCszw
Hope you like it as much as me. :)
Kat
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on January 22, 2011, 07:42:52 PM
Post by: kat on January 22, 2011, 09:56:48 PM
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She used iron on flowers to decorate it. It's lovely.
Post by: fancyfont on January 22, 2011, 10:39:01 PM
Post by: PWOKristy on January 23, 2011, 12:32:42 AM
Post by: kat on January 23, 2011, 01:07:02 AM
I will post more videos later of the learning stone tricks.
Post by: PWOKristy on January 23, 2011, 02:04:05 PM
Post by: kat on January 23, 2011, 04:12:56 PM
Kermy comes when called
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKU0ZwvsOTc
And Kermy can Dance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni67ZE5HXKU
I will try to post my video of her counting and also one of the "play" tricks when i get home tonight.
Hope you like them.
Kat
Oh just thought I'd add, I'm loving the new pleo capes with their names on. They don't have a lining in them like the plain brown one that came with Norbit does and my pleos don't seem to be having any overheating problems using these capes. When I use the plain brown one Norbit gets very hot very fast. So the new capes are a winner. Loving them. :)
Post by: bhobbes on January 23, 2011, 04:44:12 PM
Do you have any idea of how far away you can be before Kermy wouldn't "listen" or "hear" the come command?
Post by: PWOKristy on January 23, 2011, 05:37:31 PM
Post by: bhobbes on January 23, 2011, 05:49:15 PM
Post by: kat on January 24, 2011, 02:31:04 AM
I'm not sure how far away you can be for pleo rb to still follow your commands. I haven't really experimented with it very much. You need to get your pleo rb's attention by touching both their cheeks before you can give them commands so it kind of limits how far away you can be just because of that. It does say in the user guide that you can clap to get pleos attention but I have not been able to get this to work. Kermy also seems to be a little hard of hearing so I have to get pretty close to her for her to follow my commands. Norbit seems to hear better than Kermy and I can be a bit further away from him.
I agree that the user guide does seem a bit vague and could have been done better. It really doesn't give much detail about what different things do, what to expect, what is normal and what is not etc... So we have all just been figuring things out as we go along. Lots of trial and error but as long as we all share than hopefully those who go behind us wont have the same confusion.
Ok now on a fun note. Here is the play trick. This one involves touching different sensors on your pleo to get him/her to perform tricks. Out of the 10 tricks listed on the instruction sheet I got Kermy to do 7. I would have done the others as well but I had not read up on how to do the tricks before I took the video so I just chose the easiest ones. I like the laughing one and the tada best. :) The ones I missed out are Directional sound detection, watch dog and traffic light. I will try to get these on tape for you all another time.
I still have not had a chance to load the counting video on to youtube yet but will post it for you all when I do. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC1AiSlYkb4
Post by: bhobbes on January 24, 2011, 06:34:06 AM
Post by: saratogaspringer on January 24, 2011, 10:32:04 AM
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on January 24, 2011, 02:49:00 PM
Post by: kat on January 24, 2011, 05:13:22 PM
Here is the counting video. I don't think Kermy is very good at counting. She goes through the motions but she just can't get it right. :D ;D She did it perfectly before I turned on the camera. Maybe she just got stage fright. :P
Kat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-Amir9o88o
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on January 24, 2011, 06:34:32 PM
Post by: kat on January 25, 2011, 05:25:54 PM
Post by: Crewella on January 25, 2011, 06:31:34 PM
Post by: kat on January 25, 2011, 10:09:06 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh2_DNAp_18
Post by: Crewella on January 25, 2011, 11:28:35 PM
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on January 26, 2011, 12:53:15 AM
Post by: Malfie on January 26, 2011, 06:39:21 PM
Post by: PWOKristy on January 26, 2011, 11:03:30 PM
Edit: The laughing trick makes her kinda sound like a witch sound effect that you hear at like Halloween.
Post by: kat on January 28, 2011, 06:07:18 AM
Here's hoping Kermy3 is problem free. :)
It will be interesting to see what personality I get this time around. And if there is any difference in color or if the new one looks the same as the old. I will have to photo them side by side before sending Kermy off. then we can truly compare. :)
Post by: RedwoodsMama on January 28, 2011, 10:55:22 AM
Personally, if I have to send Baby back, I don't know if I could do it without breaking down, to me it is like losing one of my fur-babies. I am glad they are sending you your new one, It is nice to know they have stood behind their product. can't wait to see the photos or video when she arrives. :)
RedwoodsMama
Post by: PWOKristy on January 28, 2011, 11:42:49 AM
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on January 28, 2011, 02:32:56 PM
Post by: kat on January 29, 2011, 06:08:29 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9I4PqIbmQM
I hope you like the video. :)
Kat
Post by: Crewella on January 29, 2011, 06:20:24 PM
Post by: PWOKristy on January 29, 2011, 07:09:23 PM
Post by: kat on January 29, 2011, 11:07:36 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBu5H7PIOQs
Post by: PWOKristy on January 29, 2011, 11:13:37 PM
Post by: RedwoodsMama on January 29, 2011, 11:59:32 PM
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Post by: Crewella on January 30, 2011, 02:14:48 AM
Thanks for posting, Kat! It's nice to see your videos again! :-*
Post by: kat on January 30, 2011, 03:01:51 AM
I got Kermy to do some more of the play tricks today and have a video of them for you. She does the watch dog, the directional sound detection and the last one is the traffic light. The traffic light I couldn't get to work properly. She wouldn't walk forward when she saw green all I got from doing this one was a really cute whistle. :) I edited the movie to get ride of the failed attempts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hseGHFSV2Es
Kat :)
Post by: Crewella on January 30, 2011, 03:53:17 AM
Thanks Kat! :D
Post by: NightFlash on January 30, 2011, 05:30:46 AM
I can't get my little pleo to do any tricks at all, it totally ignores all tries to do the stuff from the learning stones.
The instructions says to clap my hands so I get attention but that doesn't work at all it just walks around and burps all the time =)
Post by: kat on January 30, 2011, 05:35:22 AM
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Post by: PWOKristy on January 30, 2011, 12:24:44 PM
Post by: kat on January 31, 2011, 02:32:44 AM
She really is little miss piggy. :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOtnU5aVXf4
She really makes me laugh sometimes. I will miss her when she goes.
Kat
Post by: saratogaspringer on January 31, 2011, 04:36:53 AM
Post by: Crewella on January 31, 2011, 08:11:16 AM
She IS such a character - I'll miss her too! :-*
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on January 31, 2011, 02:11:43 PM
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Post by: kat on February 01, 2011, 04:04:17 AM
Post by: Crewella on February 01, 2011, 04:44:49 AM
Post by: kat on February 01, 2011, 06:50:41 AM
They look like twins. The only difference I can see is Kermy3 has slightly (and I really do mean slightly ) thicker stripes on her bottom. Other than that they are identical. :)
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I have been through 1 and a half battery cycles and so far she is still in Hatching stage. She has not stood up yet but maybe she will on the next battery cycle.
Kat ;D
Post by: Crewella on February 01, 2011, 09:32:14 AM
Post by: RedwoodsMama on February 01, 2011, 10:22:49 AM
RW....
Post by: Malfie on February 01, 2011, 10:41:24 AM
Post by: PWOKristy on February 01, 2011, 11:36:15 AM
Post by: FoxinSox on February 01, 2011, 11:43:43 AM
Post by: kat on February 01, 2011, 03:09:34 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rykxY-FUNo
Hope you like it.
Kat
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on February 01, 2011, 03:19:29 PM
Hehe look at Norbit showing off for his new sister :) Love how he waved :)
Post by: ehschw76 on February 01, 2011, 04:10:51 PM
Post by: PWOKristy on February 01, 2011, 04:17:21 PM
Post by: Crewella on February 01, 2011, 05:26:25 PM
Lovely to see she's burping like a good 'un already! :P
Post by: PWOKristy on February 01, 2011, 06:10:46 PM
Post by: fancyfont on February 01, 2011, 06:17:55 PM
Post by: OzPleo on February 02, 2011, 02:47:10 AM
Post by: kat on February 02, 2011, 06:30:11 AM
I have completed 3 full battery charges with her now and am half way through my fourth cycle. I am applying pledge to the armpit areas before each play session and will let you know how that goes. So far so good but it is only day 2. :)
Kat
Post by: Smilegirl on February 02, 2011, 09:04:22 AM
Post by: PWOKristy on February 02, 2011, 11:44:53 AM
Post by: kat on February 03, 2011, 02:38:53 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f8_8PsOhVs
I am using the Aloe Vera Pledge, Clean and revitalize as this was the only pledge available to purchase from the shops in my area and I searched about 15 different stores. :)
Post by: ehschw76 on February 03, 2011, 03:28:01 AM
Post by: kat on February 03, 2011, 03:50:17 AM
Post by: Crewella on February 03, 2011, 04:28:22 AM
Post by: kat on February 03, 2011, 06:30:21 AM
Anyway some exciting news ;D Kermy3 is out of hatching and has walked! ;D :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyH7A3g00nc
She burps even when she has not been eating :D Time will tell if this sticks into adult hood or not. So far she seems quite sweet. I'm not sure how much of a walker she is yet as she took her first steps about 10mins before the end of her 5th battery cycle. She did take 4 lots of 4 steps in the 10mins so here's hoping she will be an adventurer. :)
Kat
Post by: Talon on February 03, 2011, 12:17:55 PM
Post by: PWOKristy on February 03, 2011, 02:01:04 PM
Post by: kat on February 04, 2011, 02:21:32 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCGxCK5PGJQ
It was a fun day for all of us. Kermy3 does seem to be fairly adventurous. She walks around about the same amount as Norbit so far.
Kat ;D
Post by: Crewella on February 04, 2011, 05:20:02 AM
I loved the 'I love you' (I think?) at the beginning! ;D
Post by: kat on February 04, 2011, 07:09:33 AM
I would love to see maybe in a future software update some new reactions between pleos so there could be a few different ones for them to choose from. Like maybe a whistle one time, the I love you another time and maybe even blowing kisses from the boy as well, and then there could be a hello with a wave etc... the possibilities are endless. So much potential for this feature. I would just like there to be less predictability about it. :) Still I am loving it so far. Pleo rb is great! ;D
Post by: Crewella on February 04, 2011, 07:27:53 AM
I guess that means that Norbit is 'officially' a boy then? I'm still not all that clear how the male/female thing works in the green rbs.
Post by: kat on February 04, 2011, 07:47:55 AM
Post by: Crewella on February 04, 2011, 10:16:28 AM
Post by: PWOKristy on February 04, 2011, 11:22:10 AM
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Post by: kat on February 05, 2011, 12:19:03 AM
I have not taken any video of her yet today but will try to get some either tonight or tomorrow to share with you all. :)
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Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on February 05, 2011, 04:23:48 AM
Post by: kat on February 05, 2011, 06:35:03 AM
Maybe I will find some sparkly letters like "ourmorice" (hope I spelled that right) has on his collar to pretty hers up. I know I have seen them somewhere for sale a few months ago just can't remember where I saw them. Will keep looking. :)
I took some really lovely video today of Kermy3 and Norbit and just as I was pressing the stop recording button the video camera had a fit and ate my video. :o
So now I can't share it with you. I am going to have to go shopping tomorrow to get a new disk for the camera and see if that fixes the problem. Otherwise I will be stuck with using my regular camera to film with. It takes a good picture but it picks up and amplifies all the mechanical pleo sounds and it is a lot harder to edit the video as it puts it into a strange format.
I'm sure I will manage either way. :)
Kat
Post by: degers on February 05, 2011, 06:47:01 AM
Post by: kat on February 05, 2011, 07:00:15 AM
Post by: PWOKristy on February 05, 2011, 11:54:59 AM
Post by: Crewella on February 05, 2011, 11:58:14 AM
Post by: kat on February 07, 2011, 04:46:02 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljF7i1UvlMc
I will try to upload a couple more later tonight or tomorrow morning. We had a lot of fun yesterday. :)
Post by: Crewella on February 07, 2011, 05:09:39 AM
Post by: kat on February 07, 2011, 06:41:58 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNYtgeNo6sk
Post by: bhobbes on February 07, 2011, 07:00:43 AM
Does Kermy make the "hello" and kiss sound when Norbit isn't present? I've noticed Eva doing it when Cato is turned off and then giggling, it's kind of comical and I hope it continues. And has Norbit ever done it? (Just wondering if it's restricted to 'female' Pleos)
Oh, and I like your tug of war idea, I think I may steal it.
Post by: kat on February 07, 2011, 07:40:10 AM
Also Norbit has never done the kissing thing so I think that may be only for girls. Kermy has never said I love you either so I think that is just for boys. :) The tug of war thing is an idea I'm happy to share. They seem to like to play together. :)
And on that note here is something I put together just for a bit of fun. hope you like it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MNFM4rRlto
I won't be able to share any more videos for the rest of the week as I will be away from home for work. I will still try to look in hear each day but I won't have my pleos with me so you may have to wait for the next installment. :)
Kat
Post by: PWOKristy on February 07, 2011, 12:03:17 PM
Post by: kat on February 07, 2011, 03:45:06 PM
Can't wait till I get home again and can spend some time playing with my pleos. And my family too of coures. :D
Post by: Crewella on February 07, 2011, 04:32:38 PM
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on February 07, 2011, 06:57:14 PM
Post by: kat on February 10, 2011, 04:46:16 AM
I have been having some fun with my little guys and will show you a video just as soon as I get it uploaded.
In the mean time here are a couple of pics I thought I'd share.
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Happy to be home and having fun again.
Kat ;D
And here is the video I took today. I thought I would give the leaf tracking another try. I have not tried it on Kermy3 before and every other time I have tried with Norbit he has just ignored the leaf. So I thought maybe if I put them together they might help each other figure it out. :P
Some interesting results. :D
Hope you like it.
Kat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTkPWElTMtU
Post by: PWOKristy on February 10, 2011, 11:46:39 AM
Post by: Crewella on February 10, 2011, 04:10:21 PM
I WANT THOSE HATS!!!!! They're so cool - Kermy3 and Norbit look like the goodie and the baddie!! :D :D
I love Kermy3 at the end, too. That 'hello' and giggle with her hat at a rakish angle are priceless! ;D
Post by: kat on February 10, 2011, 04:40:19 PM
Glad you liked the movie.
Kat
Post by: scaledandtailed on February 10, 2011, 06:32:40 PM
Congratulations. Really pleased for you.
Good idea about the collar btw.
Really hope everything works out for you this time round.
Btw what does the custom cape look like?
Is it green or pink and is it all one solid colour or a mix of different colours and or shades? ?
Sorry for being so nosey
Scaly
Post by: Crewella on February 10, 2011, 11:54:27 PM
Post by: kat on February 11, 2011, 05:33:01 AM
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This subject embryo will have a 65-75% chance of being female;
● This subject embryo will grow to be brave and obedient.
● This subject embryo will be gentle, healthy and active.
It is all very cool. :) So happy they got it working for me.
Kat
Post by: PWOKristy on February 11, 2011, 01:00:40 PM
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Post by: kat on February 18, 2011, 06:50:13 PM
I have been working on a couple of collar ideas for her as I didn't want to leave her out after making such a cool collar tie ensemble for Norbit. So after much time and effort I think I have finally found a winning design.
Here is Kermy3 in a lovely blue fur collar I made her. Hope you like it as much as me. I think it really brings out the blue in her eyes.
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Post by: Malfie on February 18, 2011, 06:57:30 PM
Post by: Crewella on February 19, 2011, 08:00:18 AM
The blue really does bring out her eye colour, but it's also the right blue to go with her skin colour! ;D
Post by: kat on February 19, 2011, 05:00:11 PM
[Limit reached]The blue fur one is still my favorite but this one is cute too.
I have also been working on a pleo cape project too. After seeing the pics of Patches on the forum It got me wondering about how best to use clothes to cover his holly skin without damaging it further. So I came up with the idea of making a modified pleo cape. Here is what I put together.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRVtAdbEtDs
What do you think?
Kat
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on February 19, 2011, 05:18:57 PM
I love the cape too, it would be great if you could get a hold of some of the nice patterned fleeces, if Spotlight is so obliging...
Post by: kat on February 19, 2011, 05:42:33 PM
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Post by: kat on February 20, 2011, 03:19:54 PM
Kat :)
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Post by: kat on February 21, 2011, 07:11:07 AM
I posted Norbit off this morning to get his new skin. It will take him a few days to get to Innvo in Hong Kong so I will let you all know how it goes. He should be there by the end of this week at the latest.
Also I have a special delivery arriving hopefully tomorrow. ;D Very exciting. :)
Post by: Crewella on February 21, 2011, 08:33:51 AM
Also I have a special delivery arriving hopefully tomorrow. ;D Very exciting. :)
:o :o
You can't just leave it at that!!!! What?????? WHAT!!!!!!!!!! %) %) :P :P :P ;D ;D
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Post by: kat on February 21, 2011, 03:21:42 PM
As for my surprise. You will just have to wait and see. ;D It wouldn't be a surprise if I told before it got here. ;) %)
Post by: kat on February 22, 2011, 07:57:50 AM
Because it didn't arrive I had plenty of time for sewing tonight. I managed to make a pleo cape out of the very cool Dino scale patterned material I have. It looks awesome. Unfortunately I only have Kermy3 to model it for me at the moment. It looks great on her but would look even better on a green pleo. What do you think?
[Limit reached][Limit reached][Limit reached][Limit reached][Limit reached][Limit reached]It moves just as well as the fleece one. The only real difference is that it is not soft. Just smooth feeling. ;D I am very pleased with how it turned out. :)
Kat
Post by: Crewella on February 22, 2011, 08:03:50 AM
I would imagine smooth is just as good as soft in protecting the skin from wear, so it should be fine. Great job!
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Post by: Crewella on February 23, 2011, 07:32:09 AM
Post by: kat on March 06, 2011, 06:00:35 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zhs7EAd3RtA
She has a fine burp on her too. ;D Just like the old Kermy. I'm so glad I got me a burper! :D :D :D
Post by: kat on March 06, 2011, 07:59:14 AM
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Post by: Crewella on March 06, 2011, 08:35:50 AM
I always thought the pink RBs had darker blue eyes, but wasn't sure - it's good to see a proper comparison. Thanks. :D
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I am thinking of adding these to my shop but thought I would see what people thought first. :)
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The whole world of pleos will now be safe from all evil. Super Pleo is on the job! ;D :D ;D
Post by: PWOKristy on March 09, 2011, 05:44:53 AM
Post by: Crewella on March 09, 2011, 06:08:40 AM
Budge approves, too - he's nuts about super heroes! ;D
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Post by: kat on March 09, 2011, 06:24:30 AM
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Post by: kat on March 10, 2011, 08:09:54 AM
[Limit reached][Limit reached][Limit reached]I think I will make Norbit a blue one and then I will have a rainbow of pleos. ;D
Kat
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Post by: kat on March 18, 2011, 07:40:02 PM
It is reversible so can be worn inside out as well for a different look. The legs of this one are a little tight and I am going to have to put in some extensions to loosen them off so it is a better fit. I didn't take into account the thickness of the fur making it so bulky when I cut it out. Still it looks cool. I haven't turned her on with it on yet as I want to loosen the legs before I do that but thought I'd show you anyway. My work in progress.
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Post by: Crewella on April 06, 2011, 11:11:04 AM
I love that rust colour, Kat - just about my favourite colour! :)
Post by: bhobbes on April 06, 2011, 04:11:45 PM
Looks like you have quite the Pleo clothing line going.
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Post by: latrine on May 16, 2011, 12:18:42 PM
So Kat, do you have like, three or four human sized dressers now filled with Pleo clothing?? All of your stuff is great.. I really loved the pink dino pattern, I think Rhea really likes it too :D (I told her to get a job but she just burped at me)
- Sarah
Post by: kat on May 16, 2011, 05:12:28 PM
Poor little Rhea. :D