New Generation of i-Dog - The i-Dog Dance!

The i-Dog dance has joined the Electronic Pet Shop! i-Dog World is a series of electronic pets that plug into your music player and act as a dancing speaker and interactive pet. i-Dog Dance was released in the USA at the end of 2008 by Tiger Electronics as a new addition to the i-Dog series. Upgrades to the pet include new dance moves and a touch sensitive face.

Multicoloured LED lights appear on the Dog's face to the beat of your music and it will tap its paw along to the music. The new dance moves includes the ability to stand on its hind legs and "twist" to the music.

The i-Dog Dance's touch sensitive face obeys eight different commands. You can even run your fingers over either side of its face to make DJ scratching noises. Available in black and white, the i-Dog Dance is on sale at the shop for £39.99.
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Hasbro's Official list of FurReal Friends 2009 - Press Release

PAWTUCKET, R.I. – February 13, 2009 - In 2009, Hasbro, Inc.'s (NYSE: HAS) FurReal Friends line, the #1 selling Special Feature Plush brand for 4-8 year olds(Source: The NPD Group / Consumer Tracking Service, YTD 2008 through November), once again delivers the amazing “wow” factor that kids have come to expect with the introduction of LULU, MY CUDDLIN’ KITTY pet. As the newest member of the FurReal Friends family, LULU, MY CUDDLIN’ KITTY is a fun-loving feline that preens, cuddles, and mews just like an actual kitty, making her the most realistic cat to join the brand.

Since its 2002 debut, Hasbro’s FurReal Friends brand has offered children loveable plush electronic toys that “come to life” and provide realistic, nurturing animal experiences. In 2006, Hasbro introduced the popular FURREAL FRIENDS BUTTERSCOTCH PONY, a classic 'dream toy' for girls -- a virtually real pony that girls can love and care for, which became one of the biggest hits of the holiday season. Squawkers McCaw the FurReal Friends Parrot followed in 2007 and FurReal Friends Biscuit, My Lovin' Pup, one of the most talked about toys of 2008, continued to deliver the magical play experiences that have become synonymous with the brand.

LULU, MY CUDDLIN’ KITTY
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $54.99/Available: Fall 09)The FurReal Friends brand launched in 2002 with the introduction of a lifelike cat and this fall, the brand returns to its roots with the introduction of LULU, MY CUDDLIN’ KITTY pet, the most realistic feline to join the family. The "purr-fect" pet for little girls, LULU, MY CUDDLIN’ KITTY pet features soft white and marmalade fur and preens, cuddles, and mews just like a "real" kitty cat. LULU, MY CUDDLIN’ KITTY loves to snuggle; gently rub her back and she will “purr" and "meow" to show that she is happy. Once she's relaxed, LULU will roll over onto her back, indicating it’s time to have her tummy rubbed. Just like a "real" cat, LULU preens as she "licks" her little paw, then lifts it up to clean her adorable face. Requires four “C” batteries, included.
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 to get moving! The LIL' PATTER PUP pet loves to walk around and wag his tail. Show him his bone and he will sniff it and then make eating noises! The LIL' PATTER PUP pooch loves to be petted and will respond to touch by walking and barking happily. Pet lovers can choose between two types of puppies - an adorable auburn Pomeranian or a loveable tan, white, and grey Shih Tzu. Each puppy is sold separately. Requires three “AAA” batteries, included.

FURREAL FRIENDS CUDDLE CHIMP
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $49.99/Available: Fall 09)FurReal Friends' Cuddle Chimp pet is sure to bring lots of laughs and love to children this fall. This realistic-looking chimpanzee loves snuggle and cuddle - give him a hug and he hugs you back! After being “fed” from his banana bottle or stroked along his back, Cuddle Chimp lets kids know he is ready for a hug by stretching out his arms. When hugged, the adorable chimpanzee snuggles into his owner’s arms and makes "real" happy chimp sounds. Cuddle Chimp loves to be tickled - but watch out, as this loveable chimp will go bananas by clapping his hands and crying out excitedly with baby chimp noises. Requires three “C” batteries, included.

FURREAL FRIENDS LUV CUB PANDA
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $49.99/Available: Fall 09)Cuddly and cute with arms open wide for a hug, children will love to snuggle and play with the FurReal Friends' Luv Cub Panda pet. This adorable black and white panda bear loves to be held and makes "real" bear sounds to show his delight. Give him a “bear hug” and he’ll give a hug right back! FurReal Friends Luv Cub Panda loves to play peek-a-boo and will move his arms up to his face to cover his eyes. FurReal Friends Luv Cub Panda comes complete with a “bottle” that he loves to slurp up, but be careful, if you “feed” him too much, he’ll get the hiccups! Requires three “C” batteries, included.
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Source: Hasbro - Released 13/02/2009 11:32
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Pets with Pulling Power

With less than two weeks until Valentine's Day, it's time to start thinking about what to get for that special someone in your life. An electronic pet makes an original and fun gift that won't be forgotten in a hurry. Here we have a select few electronic pets from our range, which would be perfect for Valentine's Day:

• Walkie Bits miniature Robotic Turtles from £12.99
• FurReal Friends Newborn Chipmunk - £14.99
• Plush RSPB Bird with real Bird Call - £5.99
• Solar Powered Flip Flap Plants - from £6.49
• Flu Fleur Sound Activated Pink Tulip - £6.99
• FurReal Friends Cuddle Chimp - £29.99
• i-Dog Interactive iPod Speaker from £24.99
• Interactive Fuzz Luvz Pets - £29.99
• Hush Little Monkey - £19.99

We also have a great value Gift Wrap service. Your pet will be carefully wrapped in quality paper and tied with a ribbon, and you can even include a hand-written gift tag at no extra cost. This is excellent for lazy or time-challenged people, or those who just can't get the hang of the whole present wrapping thing. It's also great if your loved one is not nearby; why not get it sent directly to them, all wrapped up nicely ready to open. We've just introduced a new Love Heart design especially for Valentine's Day.

Your fail-proof guide to a hassle-free Valentine's Day:

1 - Select an electronic pet at http://www.electronicpetshop.com/
2 - Enter the owner's name, and choose the pet's name and favourite things, to get your free unique personalised Adoption Package. Find out more here.
3 - Choose 'Love Heart' gift wrap and enter a personal gift tag message.

And hey presto, you have a completely original and personalised Valentine's Day package that is sure to be adored.

Hasbro releases 'Kota and Pals', electronic pet dinosaurs for 2009 - Press Release

Toy Fair 2009
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--Hasbro, Inc. Comes to Toy Fair ’09 with a powerful and versatile portfolio of brands with a focus on providing unique forms of entertainment for children and families at a great value. The following pets are new to the Kota and Pals Electronic Pet Range.

KOTA & PALS MONTY REX Dino
(Ages 3 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $74.99/Available: Fall 09)
Preschoolers will delight in the awesome animated MONTY REX dinosaur. Standing over 15-inches tall, this lifelike dino not only moves its head, tail, and arms, but also actually walks. Toddlers can enjoy fun filled adventures with this realistic T-Rex pal that responds to touch, roars back when spoken to, and dances along to four engaging onboard songs.

KOTA & PALS HATCHLINGS
(Ages 3 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $14.99-$16.99/Available: Spring 09)Preschoolers will want to collect all of the adorable HATCHLINGS dinosaurs! For the first time, dino-loving tots can have their very own newborn T-Rex, Pterodactyl, Hadrasaur, Stegosaurus, Brontosaurus or Triceratops as a playful pet. The HATCHLINGS dinosaurs respond to touch with a variety of lifelike movements and prehistoric sounds, and each comes with a fun dino fact card. Requires three "AAA" batteries, included. Each sold separately.

KOTA & PALS STOMPERS DINOSAURS
(Ages 3 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: Fall 09) With exciting movements and lifelike sounds, these walking dino pals are sure to become toddler's best friend. Push a sensor on the dinosaur's back to see it "come to life!" The lively triceratops stompers pal marches and throws its head back, and the adorable anklysaurus stompers dino swings its tail as it stomps forwards. Each realistic, roaring dinosaur friend is sold separately. Requires three “AA” batteries, included.
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Source: Hasbro - Released 11/02/2009 10:00
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Hasbro, Inc. Launches PROJECT ZAMBI for Children Orphaned by AIDS in Africa - Press Release

PAWTUCKET, RI, February 10, 2009 – Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) announces the launch of PROJECT ZAMBI, a global cause initiative dedicated to raising awareness and supporting programs that help care for the estimated 15 million children who have been orphaned as a result of the AIDS epidemic in Africa.

This latest initiative, which was employee driven, complements the work Hasbro conducts in the U.S. and around the world in helping children in need through the Hasbro Children’s Fund and product donations. In 2008, Hasbro impacted approximately six million children through its charitable programs and product donations.
To bring PROJECT ZAMBI to life, Hasbro will introduce ZAMBI THE BABY ELEPHANT, a special edition FURREAL FRIENDS plush toy. ZAMBI THE BABY ELEPHANT will be available this fall in Australia; Canada; Germany; France; Spain; the United Kingdom; and the United States.

“Hasbro has long understood the important role our company, and our employees can play in helping to address critical children’s issues in the United States and around the world,” said Brian Goldner, Hasbro’s President & CEO. “PROJECT ZAMBI will raise awareness and funding for this important initiative, providing hope for children in need in Africa while reinforcing Hasbro’s ongoing commitment to children and families everywhere.

ZAMBI THE BABY ELEPHANT (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $49.99/Available Fall 09) features soft and cuddly ears and feet that are covered in a special fabric pattern designed by boys and girls from Zambia in one of the communities dedicated to caring for children orphaned by AIDS. Like the other animals in the FURREAL FRIENDS line of “come to life” plush pets, when you play with ZAMBI THE BABY ELEPHANT, he will play, blow kisses, raise his trunk, and trumpet his elephant call. He’ll also have a sensor on his trunk, so he can hold onto your finger and “shake” your hand.

Hasbro has committed to donate a minimum of $500,000 (in U.S. dollars) to the PROJECT ZAMBI Fund, part of the Hasbro Children’s Fund, in 2009. This fund will benefit programs that help make life better for children orphaned by AIDS in Africa. The company hopes to expand this global campaign to include additional Hasbro products and brands in the years to come.

Hasbro employees developed the PROJECT ZAMBI concept after being inspired by the Chikumbuso Women’s and Orphans’ Project in Zambia. For a number of years the Hasbro Children’s Fund has supported programs in Zambia that assist children in need.
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Source: Hasbro - Released 10/02/2009 11:32
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WowWee Alive Animals

In 2008 WowWee Robotics released 'Alive pets,' a new range of electronic animals. There are four Alive pets in the range; a Lion, Polar Bear, Panda and White Tiger.

The WowWee Alive pets are quite similar to the FurReal Luv Cubs and Jungle Cats but are more interactive and highly realistic. The pets all make different sounds and respond to motion and touch.

You can't ignore the similarities between the two ranges. Even the tag lines 'If it's not FurReal, it's not For Real' and 'So Real it's Unreal' seem to hold a clear resemblence. The WowWee animals are slightly more expensive than the equivilant FurReal Friends but well worth the extra. They retail at £49.99 but will undoubtably go up in price when the range gets discontinued. Hopefully the new competition for Hasbro will encourage new ranges of realistic pets with more features.

The Alive Panda and White Tiger were Exclusives but have now been released for general distribution. Electronic Pet Shop are currently the only place where you can choose from all four Alive Pets. To celebrate, for a short time we have reduced the price of the WowWee Lion and Polar Bear to £39.99. As always, this will include a free adoption package if you select the details.

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New Teksta Robotic Pets!

Electronic Pet Shop now stocks Teksta Newborn Monkey! Teksta Newborn Monkey is the latest in the Teksta line and is available at the same price as the Teksta Newborn Dalmatian.

The Teksta Newborns come in at £24.99 which is quite a difference from the Teksta Playful Pup. The newborns are perfect for a younger child who wants a Teksta but probably lacks the attention needed for the larger dog.

Unlike the playful pup, the newborns only move in one direction and cannot avoid objects. However, do not let this put you off. The newborns have most of the same features as the larger Teksta including the ability to 'sense' your hand when it is near. In a similar way to the playful pup, it can also be controlled with the included remote control.

Children will also appreciate the mood changes of the monkey. Most of all, the newborn is perfect for someone who loves robots but doesn't want a dog. If only it was legal to keep a real monkey...



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