Ben 10 Watch: Deluxe Omnitrix Review
Hot Toy From 2008
The Ben 10 Deluxe Omnitrix was one of the HOTTEST toys from 2008. With the release of the new "Alien Force" toy range in February, it's popularity in 2009 will continue to be off the charts.
Description
This Ben 10 Watch is packed with power - lights, sounds and a LCD screen featuring full screen aliens make this the most powerful Omnitrix in the collection. With each click of the dial another alien appears on the LCD screen. Be ready - when Vilgax attacks, you have just seconds to choose the correct alien for the job. It's a race against the timer to defeat evil and collect some bonus points!
What We Thought
Fantastic, entertaining and robust. It will send the imagination into overdrive. If you want to keep your Ben 10 fan busy using their imagination for play then this is the toy for you.
Build wise the quality is higher than that of its predecessor the Omnitrix FX. The thick fabric strap fastens with velcro so is easy for a young child to put on and off. The main watch part is made of chunky plastic and comprises a black and white LCD screen. It can be quite large on the child's wrist and is larger than the F/X.
There are three playing modes. Battle mode sees Ben 10 running around until a villain approaches at which point the omnitrix sounds an alarm to alert you. At the bottom of the screen you are then told which alien to choose and you are timed as you dial through the aliens until you find the correct one. When you hit the watch to select the winning alien you see them fighting the villain and then you find out if you won the battle. Normal mode allows you to select the alien by turning the dial and hitting the watch. You get to hear the Ben 10 sounds and are shown a few images of your chosen alien. Status mode shows statistics for battles won and lost and includes set up options such as sound.
For Ben 10 mad children under 5 years old the Deluxe Omnitrix watch presents a few obstacles. Battle mode is not suitable for children who cannot read yet as they will not know which alien they need to choose to fight the battle. Also moving between modes may take time for them to get used to as they are likely to get lost trying to get to where they want to be. But after a week or so for a persistent fan they will work it out and they'll be out of your hair for the rest of the holiday.
For the older child more used to gaming consoles the play and the graphics may be a bit weak but for those children who love role play and want to imagine themselves as Ben 10 this is a must have piece of kit.
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