Pleo, Ugobe Go the Way of the Dinosaurs

gearlog.com - 4/21/2009

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Ugobe, the Idaho-based consumer robotics company that brought the world Pleo, the adorable robotic dinosaur, is extinct. The company filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy this week, according to a report in the Idaho Statesmen . Ugobe unveiled Pleo to great attention and acclaim almost three years ...

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Ugobe Folds, Pleo Goes the Way of the Dinosaur [Pleo]

— i.gizmodo.com — You can blame it on the grim economy, or you can blame it on the fact that Ugobe's entire business depended on plush robotic dinosaurs. Either way, the Pleo has antagonized its last Labrador. The company has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy—the ... (more) Ugobe Folds, Pleo Goes the Way of the Dinosaur [Pleo]

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idahostatesman.com - 4/22/2009

Eagle-based company Ugobe, creator of Pleo, files Chapter 7 bankruptcy | Business

— idahostatesman.com — Pleo, a robotic dinosaur with many of the same characteristics as a household pet, was introduced to the Treasure Valley two years ago with a lot of hoopla and exuberant predictions for the toy's future. On Friday, that future was put in doubt when ... (more) Eagle-based company Ugobe, creator of Pleo, files ...

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idahostatesman.com - 4/21/2009

Eagle company that made Pleo, the robot dinosaur, is now extinct | Business

— idahostatesman.com — Ugobe Inc. dismissed its workers and filed for liquidation of its assets under Chapter 7 of the federal bankruptcy code Friday in Boise. Ugobe ("you go be") moved to the Treasure Valley from Emeryville, Calif., earlier this year. Its chief executive ... (more) Eagle company that made Pleo, the robot dinosaur, is now ...

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Boing Boing Gadgets — Ugobe, the makers of the $350 robotic dinosaur "Pleo", have filed for Chapter 7.

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