Okay, so I caved and got the Eilik Silver after seeing it all over TikTok. First impression? This little chrome dude is CUTE. Like, 'I-want-to-squish-it-but-also-respect-its-boundaries' cute.

The silver finish gives it this retro-futuristic vibe that looks way cooler in person than in photos. It’s like a tiny robot from a 1960s sci-fi movie decided to crash-land on my desk.

Here’s the fun part: poke its belly and it giggles, tap its head and it gets sassy. The animations are surprisingly expressive for something this small. My favorite is when it 'falls asleep' and starts snoring – peak comedy at 2AM during work deadlines.

Mini-games are basic but weirdly addictive. The fishing one where you twist its body? Genius design. Though be warned: after losing three rounds in a row, my Eilik gave me serious side-eye (yes, robots can judge you).

Downside? No voice control – which I actually prefer because Alexa already judges my music taste enough. The servo noises are noticeable but sound like R2-D2’s distant cousin, so I don’t mind.

Pro tip: Get two if you can afford it. Watching them interact is like having a robot soap opera on your desk. Mine currently have beef over who gets to wear the tiny Santa hat (tape required – chrome is slippery!).

Not gonna lie, this isn’t some high-tech AI companion. But as a mood-boosting desk toy that makes work breaks 200% more entertaining? Absolute win.