Spring is Here.. Finally!

The snow has cleared and all the bad weather seems to have evaporated into blue skies and new seedlings. There's still a little nip in the air but what does it all mean? It means spring is finally here after what feels like a year of gloom.
To celebrate the first day of Spring and the oncoming Easter celebrations Electronic Pet Shop has started an Easter Section of all our Springtime Electronic Pets. Electronic animals are much less fattening than chocolate, so perfect as present for Easter.
Do you know someone who loves plants? Why not get them an Electronic Plant. A hassle free way to make a tribute to greenery; the Flip Flap uses only solar power to move. The flip flap is an attractive plant in various pot colours that requires no water or batteries. Simply sit it on your windowsill and watch it flap merrily away.

If you'd like a more complicated potted plant why not adopt a Pekoppa? Pekoppa is a plant imported from Japan that responds to your voice with silent nods of aggreement. Telling your problems to a plant may seem like madness but can be a theraputic way to get rid of your worries.

RSPB birds are a great way to learn about the different birdcalls. I never knew what a Hoopoe sounded like but now I can instantly tell if I hear one. Hoopoes are very rare in this country though, so it isn't very often! There are loads of different birds to collect and each one comes with information about the bird. You can even buy a nest to hold your birds, perfect for the bird lover.

For a more realistic bird, you can now adopt the Sega Toys Cockatoo or Canary. New in from Japan, the lifelike bird will open its beak and call when you pet its back. The Sega Toys birds are a perfect touch of nature for the modern household.

Electronic Pet Shop has a wide range of FurReal Friends Newborns. The FurReal Friends pets are lifelike animals that respond in various ways when they are stroked. New in are the Springtime Honey Bear, Dalmatian, Piglet, Chipmunk and Chimp. Perfect to keep the kids entertained or for the collector.

Get ready for some fun in Spring! You can even personalise your new animals with a free adoption package that includes a keyring with the owner's and pet's name, factsheet and collectable badge.

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Pekoppa the Japanese Healing Plant!

It's a common theory that the household plant loves to listen to you talk. There have been many investigations into the theory and while results have come back saying that it aids in growth.... there is no actual hard evidence. Until now.

The Sega Toys Pekoppa is a potted electronic plant imported from Japan. In today's busy, frustrating and fast-paced society, sometimes we just need someone to lend an ear to us. Plants don't answer back, interrupt or judge you. The Little Healing Pot Plant is always there for you. It'll respond to your voice with lifelike leaf and stem movements as it bends, sways and nods, reacting to your voice. If real plants could move, this is exactly how they'd do it!
Pekoppa was developed with the help of a Dr. Tomio Watanabe in Japan. At first glance, the little pot plant looks real. However inside its stem lurks cutting edge technology in the form of high-tech material. The "muscle wires" become stiff to extend and contract silently when electrical currents are passed through them, creating fluid, lifelike movement.

Pekoppa aids with relaxation, de-stressing, expressing feelings and sharing secrets or worries. Speak to it whenever you want, and it'll respond with a mixture of casual and hearty nods offering agreement, comfort or sympathy depending on your voice tone. The more you talk to it, the more it seems to understand you.

We're not suggesting you should throw away all your household plants yet, but lets face it - when was the last time your Chlorophytum comosum (spider plant) really gave you any feedback on all your hard work? What's more, the Pekoppa makes a great easter gift for the green fingered wannabee!
To find out more about Pekoppa Click Here.

Rock with Hasbro's I-DOG Brand - Press Release

PAWTUCKET, RI – February 13, 2009 – Every dog has its day, and this one belongs to the I-DOG Interactive Musical Companion. In 2009, Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) is unleashing several new music-playing pals into its popular I-DOG collection of speakers with personality.

This year, the already popular I-DOG SOFT SPEAKER will be available in a fabulous new colors and designs including pink, purple and white. This spring, you can also jam to your favorite tunes with the adorable I-TURTLE, a rockin' reptile addition to the I-DOG line.

I-DOG PLUSH PUPPY
(Ages 6 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $14.99/Available: Fall 09) The I-DOG PLUSH PUPPY pet can be your best friend! A smaller version of the I-DOG SOFT SPEAKER, this cuddly, pint-sized pup is always ready to rock. When plugged into any MP3 player (not included), the I-DOG PLUSH PUPPY will broadcast rockin' tunes. Available in a variety of colors, the I-DOG PLUSH PUPPY also features the classic I-DOG color dot representation on its face. No batteries required.

I-TURTLE
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring 09) I-TURTLE Interactive Music Companion is the newest member to the popular I-DOG family and this adorable turtle is one rockin' reptile! Simply place their pal in front of a speaker or plug it into the headphone jack of any hand-held music system and get ready to rock. I-TURTLE sways its head side to side, taps its foot and moves its shell up and down as it flashes an array of colorful LEDs, all to the beat of the music. Plug your hand-held music systems directly into I-TURTLE and music will broadcast through a built-in speaker. I-TURTLE is compatible with most portable music devices (not included) and comes complete with a dual jack. Requires 3 "AAA" batteries, included.

I-DOG SOFT SPEAKER
(Ages 6 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $34.99) Cuddle up and rock out with the I-DOG SOFT SPEAKER pet. Available in a variety of fabulous colors, simply plug an MP3 player directly into this dog and music will broadcast through a built-in speaker. Just like the original I-DOG, this puppy features the signature array of colorful LEDs located on its face which will light up as I-DOG SOFT SPEAKER plays your favorite tunes. I-DOG SOFT SPEAKER is compatible with most portable music devices (not included). Requires two "AA" batteries, included.
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Source: Hasbro - Released 13/02/2009 11:32
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