November 2010 Notable Toys — Electronics

Create your own art by sticking the LEDs into the rubber pad and watch them light up. Use the 50 LEDs of 8 colors to create personal designs.

Create your own art by sticking the LEDs into the rubber pad and watch them light up. Use the 50 LEDs of 8 colors to create personal designs.

Vibe IT is a fun way to listen to your favorite music, movie or play a game on your portable device. Vibe IT turns almost anything into a speaker, just remove the acoustic generator from the Vibe IT cube and place it on any hollow or an object that can vibrate. With the reusable sticky material found on the acoustic generator, it will stick to any object and turn that object into a speaker.

TamaTown is a revamped version of the Tamagotchi virtual pet. It includes the original nurturing play pattern and character customization, along with additional features including a larger egg, and interchangeable design sheet and a more detailed display. TamaTown is a base for Tama characters, sold separately. Tama characters can be attached to activate character-specific new games.

This system combines a quality sound monitor and a movement monitor in a single system. Whether baby is awake or sound asleep, Angelcare® under-the-mattress Sensor Pad will detect all of baby's movements. Rechargeable Parents Unit (4 AAA rechargeable batteries included).

A combination of a quality sound monitor and a movement monitor in a single system. Whether baby is awake or sound asleep, Angelcare® under-the-mattress Sensor Pad will detect all of baby's movements.

This movement monitor can be used with a sound monitor that you may already own or can be used on its own if there is no need for a sound monitor. Can be used anywhere baby sleeps (camping, chalet and other places without electricity).

This sound monitor can hear all of baby's sounds and can be used anywhere baby sleeps.

HeadPhonies are portable mini speakers shaped like designer toys. They are compatible with all iPod variations, and will also work with other MP3 and CD players, as well as computers, handheld video games and even certain cell phones. The speakers stand at only 3” tall, and are designed with high sound quality in mind. Each HeadPhonies includes a cable for connecting a music library as well as a charging cable for the internal battery. The internal battery can be charged in about an hour with a playback time of over four hours per charge. "The MOBI HeadPhonies provides the sound of a Boom-Box with the cute design of Hello Kitty," MOBI Technologies National Sales Manager Andrew Buckband told TDmonthly.
Awards: 2010 CEA Innovations Award for Design and Engineering

Combining music, design and attitude, Mobi Headphonies are playful, portable 3” characters with built-in amplified speakers. Available in a variety of quirky characters, Headphonies hosts a built-in hi-fi amplifier, internal rechargeable battery and can play for four to eight hours. It comes with an audio cable, a USB charging cable and a keyring clip for attachment to bags or other accessories. Headphonies can work with MP3 players, portable DVD players, computers and most mobile devices.

Bring the universe into your home! Laser Stars project thousands of moving stars onto the ceiling and walls. Realistic Blue Nebulae Clouds are realistic and adjustable. They can also be turned off for a brand new effect. An AC adapter is included as well.
— Laser Star was a Top 10 best seller at Figpickels Toy Emporium in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho in Aug. 2010. “We have one on display in a dark room,” said owner Brett Sommer. “It’s like a universe in a room. The blue cosmic nebulae clouds and moving green stars take most people’s breath away. Everyone wants to fall asleep floating in space.”

The Programmable Rover is a toy, a robot and a tool for learning the basic fundamentals on programming. Kids can program this Rover to navigate specified courses to deliver a treat to a pet, surprise a family member with a personalized message, carry a soda, guard a bedroom or just dance. With a spiral bound Owner's Manual, kids will begin work through guided projects building their knowledge for the more advanced operating techniques. This cleverly crafted guide helps get the Rover rolling and will inspire the next level of learning — charting one's own adventures.

This mail notifier connects to users' private e-mail accounts, Twitter, and Facebook when they cannot, to let them know when they have mail or other notificationa. Webmail Notifier works in the background to inform about personal emails and social media notifications, and even the capacity of unread emails. It comes equipped with red, green and blue illuminators and an optional sound indicator.

This exact replica communicator even produces the coveted "chirp" sound when flipped open. Exact dimensions and real metal mesh casing make this Skype, MSN, AIM and iChat compatible communicator a collector's item. It comes equipped with volume control and a mute button, and plays 21 authentic sound effects on both ends of the line when muted.

This original Starship Enterprise NCC-1701 USB webcam features engines that light up red to give users the full starship effect.

Squish the Fish is a durable, bouncy aquarium globe. It can be tossed, bounced and rolled around for hours. Done playing? Put the globe back on its stand and watch the fish swim around.

This smart stress ball is designed to combat the high-tech stresses of today. This USB-powered stress reliever can pulverize any uploaded photo, destroy documents and erase an email, and afterward it will restore everything back to its original place.

This friends message monitoring software incorporates color and sound alerts that can be personalized for up to 10 accounts. It supports Gmail, Yahoo, MSN, Outlook, Windows Live Hotmail, Facebook and Twitter.

This webcam-equipped desktop missile launcher can be hooked up to a messaging program and controlled from anywhere in the world, by anyone on the user's buddy list. It is capable of shooting four foam missiles on an automatic rotation up to 25' in any direction. Each direction plays a different sound effect. "This is the only webcam equipped USB missile launcher with internet control capabilities," Taylor Giovan, Dream Cheeky marketing representative, told TDmonthly.

This lightsaber plugs into a USB port to light a desk area. The base recharges the light and can be removed to adjust the illumination level. This singular lamp stands approximately 14" tall.

This unique USB hub has four ports and makes sounds every time a peripheral is plugged in. R2-D2 measures 8.25" x 4.75" x 3.75."

The Doctor's handy-dandy sonic screwdriver is the epitome of multifunctional gizmos. Whether it's driving a screw, picking a lock, or disabling an opponent, this amazing implement seems to exhibit the precise capability required by its owner at the time. This sonic screwdriver replica measures 9.25" x 2" x 8.5." This replica features button-activated light and sound effects, and includes a hidden ultraviolet pen and UV light that reveals secret writing.