The Best App Controlled Toys For the Holidays

KELCOM and TELUS have been working hard to bring you the latest and greatest in smart accessories over the last year. Now, we are in the toy business! No we didn't hire elves or even open a toy shop. TELUS has partnered with some great technology companies to bring these app inspired gadgets:

WowWee MiP $109.99



WowWee MiP is your new robotic friend. MiP can dance, fetch and battle. This robot is perfect for children or the "young at heart" shopper.

How Does It Work?

Drive MiP yourself or draw a path using the downloadable application on your smartphone or tablet. You can also record videos with MiP's onboard camera, fetch a canned drinkl, play your favourite music or challenge other MiP to a battle (Rock'em Sock'em style)

Sphero SPRK $149.99



Sphero SPRK is a smart, programmable toy that is easy to use. This toy is perfect for young people who enjoy creating or building.

How Does It Work?

Combine SPRK's moves, like spinning, rolling and changing colour to create more complicated programs. You can then review what you've done and learned to use that knowledge to build even more complex programs. Explore an interactive 3D model of SPRK's insides to learn even more about how it works


Sphero Ollie $119.99



Another addition from Sphero line comes the "Ollie". Ollie is for the old school remote control lover. With water resistance, drift wheels and grip tires, this RC toy is fast and is built for performing tricks or stunts.

How Does It Work?

Ollie will give you real-time feedback when doing tricks. You can program the toy to do a variety of tricks using Sphero's Macrolab software. If you leave Ollie idle long enough, it will start thinking for itself!


Pick up any of these hot new toys at your KELCOM.

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