At the American International Toy Fair this week in New York City, Hasbro showed off its latest line of Furreal Friends, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the line of realistic furry animal pals. They’re getting even more lifelike touches this year, as Hasbro displayed two of its brightest new stars.
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Furreal Friends Cookie, My Playful Pup
Cookie, My Playful Pup is the latest furreal friend. She also might be the softest, most huggable animated dog yet! The pint-sized golden retriever will respond to you through voice recognition technology, by moving her head, blinking, and barking, just like a “real” dog!
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FURREAL Friends GOGO, MY WALKIN’ PUP Won’t Poop or Pull You
FURREAL has introduced a whole new line up off lovable friends for 2010. FRIENDS GOGO, MY WALKIN’ PUP is perfect for ages 4 and up and comes with a leash that you can attach to your new friend. She’ll wag her tail, pant, and bark just like a real pup to let you know she is excited to get moving. You can direct GOGO to were you want to go and you don’t have to worry about her dragging you. She also likes to be petted and barks to let you now how happy she is. FRIENDS GOGO, MY WALKIN’ PUP will retail for $59.99 and be available in the…
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FurReal Friends Intros LULU, Their Most Realistic Kitty Yet
It has been a while since we heard about any new FurReal Friends, so we’re excited to see that there is a new kitty joining the FurReal family. LULU, MY CUDDLIN’ KITTY is the most realistic FurReal cat yet. LULU features soft white and marmalade fur and preens and she cuddles and mews. By rubbing her back you’ll elicit a purr and a meow from her, indicating that she is happy. LULU also preens as she licks her paw and then lifts up her paw to clean her face. And when she is relaxed she’ll even roll on to her back – which is her way of saying that she…
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New FurReal Friends Include a Chimp, Duckling, Lamb, Bird and Puppies
Our favorite cuddly pals – FurReal Friends have a whole new assortment of new animals to welcome this year. That includes a duckling, an assortment of newborn pups, a bird, a piglet, a bunny, a lamb, a puppy and a chimp. Each make their own unique sound sand respond to interaction in a different way. Check out the press release below for more details on each of these new little guys. FURREAL FRIENDS LIL’ PATTER PUP (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: Spring 09) The FURREAL FRIENDS brand has gone to the dogs with the introduction of the LIL’ PATTER PUP pet. This perky little pup cannot wait…
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Adorable New Interactive Pets Join FurReal Friends
We got a chance to see FurReal Friends Biscuit MyLovin’ Pup in person a few months ago, and even then we were quite taken with him. FurReal Friends are life-like plush electronic plush animal toys that respond and interact with you. For example, Biscuit is the newest Furreal Friend to join the family. He is able to obey six voice commands including “sit,†“sit up and beg,†“lie down,†“give me a paw,†“speak†and “do you want a treat?†He also moves his head and ears, he can blink his eyes, wag his tail and bark. He also has special sensors behind his ears, on his head and on…
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FurReal Friends Squawkers McCaw
This toy takes on a whole different meaning of “polly wants a cracker.” Cute yet creepy FurReal Friends Squawkers McCaw is a talking parrot that really looks like the real thing and doesn’t stop talking apparently just like the real one as well. McCaw comes equipped with more than 45 words and phrases in its vocabulary as well as noisy sound effects. It can also dance, flap its wings, coo and kiss. For $49.99 you get a remote control, toy cracker, perch and 4 triple AAA batteries. Cuddly and talkative this is the perfect pet for those kids not yet ready to give a real polly a cracker and you…
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The 2010 Holiday Toys Gift Guide for Kids
Honestly I wish I was a kid again. Certainly the toys of my youth were alot of fun but as years go by and toys get more advanced, Tickle Me Elmo and Masters of the Universe figures seem so passé. Well this years list of toys certainly trump last years and only make us excited for what’s to come next year. So check it out and if you haven’t shopped yet for your young one, hopefully this list will get you excited to start pushing and shoving with other parents in your local retailer.
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Last Minute Gift Guide for Kids 2009 Edition
Dora’s Links Doll has been one of the most talked abut toys this season, and for good reason. Dora Explorer has grown up and she is smarter than ever. Kids can connect the doll to their PC and control her not just online, but offline as well. Using their computer they can make Dora’s hair grow, her eyes change, and more. This doll is truly cutting edge. You can pick up the Dora’s Explorer Girls Dora Links for $49.99 and you can also check out the full review here.
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Zambi the Baby Elephant Extends His Trunk to Help Kids in Africa
Zambi the Baby Elephant is one of the latest members of the Furreal Friends family to incorporate built-in sensors. Zambi has sensors on his back, trunk, and chest. If you pet, tickle of touch one of those areas, he will move his trunk up and down, wiggle his ears and he’ll even make trumpeting and chewing sounds. He also will blows kisses at you and will even take his trunk and curl it around your finger. Zambi, who is an African elephant, has specially decorated ears and comes with a bracelet that is covered in artwork that has been created by Afican children. By wearing the bracelet, and playing with…
