Work
We have helped our partners deliver over 7,000 products. Here is a sampling of some of our work.
We have helped our partners deliver over 7,000 products. Here is a sampling of some of our work.
Invention, Audio, Voice, Art
Books You Can Talk To
Readyland™ transforms storytime into an interactive adventure through voice-enabled children's books that come to life with Amazon Alexa. Kids can talk directly with characters, answer questions, play games, make music, and shape the experience through conversation, creating a unique blend of storytelling, play, and learning.
Designed as a screen-free experience for families, Readyland combines engaging narratives, original artwork, music, and voice interaction to encourage imagination and active participation. By bringing together physical books and conversational technology, Readyland reimagines how children connect with stories.
Ready for the book that's more fun than a toy?
Our Contribution
Product Concept & Experience Design
Story Development & Writing
Illustration & Book Production
Voice Experience Development
Original Music, Voiceover & Sound Design
Child Testing & User Research
E-Commerce, Operations & Fulfillment
Marketing & Brand Development
Publishing & Product Launch
Invention, Audio, Voice, Art
Books That Talk Back
Ready Activated™ transforms books into interactive, voice-enabled adventures powered by Amazon Alexa. By combining beautifully illustrated print books with conversational technology, readers can ask questions, play games, hear sounds, and unlock new content beyond the page.
Designed to make reading more engaging and immersive, the Ready Activated platform brings together learning and play in a screen-free experience that keeps children coming back for more. Ready Activated reimagines what a book can be.
Our Contribution
Product Strategy & Experience Design
Voice Technology Platform Development
Interactive Content Design
Original Music, Voiceover & Sound Design
Voice Experience Development
Child Testing & User Research
Marketing & Brand Development
Product Launch
Gameplay, Art
Bringing Stitch's Personality to Life
Many Moods Stitch is an interactive plush that captures the lovable chaos and charm of Disney's favorite alien. Featuring expressive animated eyes, engaging reactions, and a wide variety of sounds, the toy responds to play with an ever-changing range of moods and emotions.
Designed to encourage imaginative play and emotional connection, Many Moods Stitch combines character-driven animation, audio, and gameplay to create a highly interactive experience. Each interaction reveals a new side of Stitch's personality, making every play session unique and entertaining.
Inspired by Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch film, the Many Moods Stitch interactive plush toy brings Disney Stitch’s personality to life! This 14-inch Stitch plushie features expressive, LCD screen eyes and over 50 sounds and reactions. Scratch his head to reveal his lovable side, rub his belly for playful antics, or “feed” him when he’s hungry. Jiggle, tilt, or hold Stitch upside down to activate silly phrases, sound effects, and animated eye reactions—but too much bouncing might make him grumpy! When it’s time to wind down, gently rock Stitch to hear adorable yawns as his eyes close for sleep.
Our Contribution
Gameplay Design & Development
LCD Eye Animation & Visual Content
Sound Design & Audio Production
Gameplay
Bringing Gabby's World to Life Through Play
Inspired by DreamWorks Animation's Gabby's Dollhouse, the Deluxe Dollhouse brings the magic of the hit series into an immersive play experience filled with surprises, games, and interactive fun. Featuring animated LCD eyes, character-driven expressions, and engaging gameplay, the dollhouse creates a dynamic experience that encourages imaginative storytelling and creative roleplay.
Designed to capture the excitement of Gabby's world, the playset invites children to explore, discover, and interact with their favorite characters in new ways. Interactive games, expressive animations, and playful activities throughout the dollhouse create a highly engaging experience that blends physical and digital play.
From Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie, The Meow-Mazing Interactive Dollhouse really comes alive! It’s Purr-fect!
Bring home the magic of Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie! The Meow-mazing Interactive Dollhouse is over 2-feet-tall and packed with surprises! Enjoy full 360 degree play across 7 themed rooms and cat-tastic play areas. This interactive dollhouse also features animated LCD eyes that light up with digital expressions, and 60+ interactive animations.
Our Contribution
Gameplay Development
Interactive Play Design
Project Management
Audio, Gameplay, Art
Digital Pets You Can Really Touch
Bitzee reimagines the virtual pet experience with interactive digital characters that respond to touch, motion, and play. Housed inside a compact device, each Bitzee character comes to life through charming animations, expressive reactions, and engaging gameplay that encourage nurturing, discovery, and collection.
Players can care for their Bitzee pets, unlock new characters, and watch them grow through different stages of life. Combining nostalgic virtual pet gameplay with innovative display technology, Bitzee delivers a unique interactive experience that feels both digital and physical.
Enjoy playing with your favorite digital friends from Bitzee Disney & Magicals. Digital pets you can really touch and interact with. Over 20 characters you can collect and play fun little games with. They're so adorable.
Our Contribution
Voice & Sound Effects Production
Gameplay Documentation
Pixel Art Animation
Animation Team Management
Audio
Stories, Songs, and Imagination Come to Life
Tonies transforms audio entertainment into a hands-on experience for children through collectible characters that unlock stories, music, and educational content on the Toniebox. Designed for independent, screen-free play, Tonies encourage listening, learning, and imagination through a growing library of beloved characters and original content.
By combining engaging storytelling with intuitive physical interaction, Tonies create immersive audio experiences that children can easily control on their own. From bedtime stories and sing-alongs to educational adventures, each Tonie delivers memorable moments through the power of sound.
Say hello to your little listener's new favorite storytime friend! The Toniebox is an imagination-building, screen-free digital listening experience that plays stories, songs, and more. Designed for kids ages 3 and up, it's everything a growing explorer's mind needs.
Our Contribution
Voice Recording
Sound Design
Audio Mixing & Mastering
Audio
A New Way to Experience Storytime
Story Dream Machine transforms storytime into an interactive experience by projecting stories, characters, and scenes onto walls and ceilings while accompanying narration, music, and sound effects bring each adventure to life. Designed for young children, the device combines visual storytelling with immersive audio to create engaging moments for learning, imagination, and family fun.
Featuring a growing library of story collections and beloved characters, Story Dream Machine encourages independent exploration while making reading and storytelling more accessible and entertaining. The combination of projection technology and rich audio creates a unique experience that captivates children and inspires a love of stories.
Storytime comes to life with the easy-to-use Little Tikes Story Dream Machine. Children can watch, listen, and read along to their favorite stories.
Our Contribution
Voice Recording
Sound Design
Audio Mixing & Mastering
Gameplay Documentation
Audio, Engineering, Apps, Gameplay, Art
Every Dog-E Has a Personality of Its Own
Dog-E is an interactive robot dog that combines technology, personality, and play into a one-of-a-kind pet experience. Each Dog-E develops its own unique traits, communicates through expressive animations and sounds, and responds to interactions in ways that make every pet feel distinct.
Through a connected mobile app, children can nurture, customize, and engage with their Dog-E while discovering new behaviors, games, and interactions. Featuring dynamic audio, expressive persistence-of-vision tail animations, and evolving personality-driven gameplay, Dog-E creates a highly personalized play experience that grows with every interaction.
Introducing Dog-E, the one-in-a-million robot dog!
As soon as you uncrate this pup, the minting process begins, revealing a unique combination of colorful lights, sounds and personality traits. Dog-E moves and sounds like a real dog with a cute forward run, wagging tail and over 200 sounds and reactions. Dog-E talks with its tail, using persistence of vision (POV) technology. Unlock even more interactive play with the connected app. Train Dog-E to do tricks, track its needs or even toss it a treat! Multiple people can mint, save and load unique profiles with the app, so Dog-E is a robot dog for the whole family! Ages 6+
Our Contribution
Experience Design & Gameplay Development
Mobile App Design & Development
UI/UX Design & Graphic Production
Persistence-of-Vision Tail Animation
Original Music Composition
Voice Recording & Audio Production
Sound Design & Audio Editing
Child Testing & User Research
Audio
Prehistoric Creatures Come to Life
Primal Hatch combines the excitement of collectible creatures with interactive play, allowing kids to discover, hatch, and care for their own prehistoric companions. Featuring unique characters, engaging sounds, and surprise-filled interactions, the experience encourages curiosity, imagination, and repeat play as children uncover what awaits inside each egg.
Designed to spark a sense of discovery, Primal Hatch blends creature play, nurturing activities, and interactive entertainment into a fun and memorable experience. From the moment a creature hatches, kids can explore its personality and enjoy a world of prehistoric adventure.
Hatch your own dinosaur with the Primal Hatch Jurassic World T-Rex. Hatch your T-Rex from an egg then train it into adulthood. Feed it, play games and keep it happy – or else you might make it ROAR! With five sensors, color changing eyes, and a clicker, this interactive dino brings the prehistoric past into the present.
Our Contribution
Audio Production
Sound Design
Audio Mixing & Mastering
Gameplay, Audio
A Lovable Companion Full of Personality
FurReal Maggie the Feed & Follow Highland Cow brings nurturing play to life through interactive responses, expressive sounds, and playful movement. Children can feed, care for, and walk Maggie as she reacts with adorable behaviors that encourage imaginative storytelling and emotional connection.
Designed to capture the charm of a real Highland cow, Maggie responds to play with lifelike interactions, engaging audio, and personality-filled moments that make every experience feel unique. Through nurturing activities and interactive gameplay, children can build a special bond with their furry companion.
Get ready for farm pet fun, maximum giggles and furReal Maggie the Feed & Follow Cow. This a-MOO-zing mini pet comes from the Scottish Highlands, and features over 50 different combinations of sound-and motion reactions. Sized 11 inches tall, this animated plushie is always up for a snack and a walk.
Our Contribution
Gameplay Development
Voice & Audio Production
Audio
High-Seas Rescue Adventures Await
The PAW Patrol Aircraft Carrier HQ brings the excitement of the hit animated series to life with an action-packed playset inspired by the pups' biggest rescue missions. Featuring multiple play areas, vehicle launch features, lights, sounds, and room for the entire PAW Patrol team, the carrier serves as the ultimate headquarters for imaginative rescue adventures.
Designed to encourage storytelling and creative play, the Aircraft Carrier HQ lets kids recreate their favorite moments from the show or invent new missions of their own. Interactive features and immersive audio effects help bring each rescue to life, creating an engaging experience for young PAW Patrol fans.
Our Contribution
Voice Recording
Sound Design
Audio Mixing & Mastering
Audio, Engineering, Gameplay
Music, Creativity, and Play in One Interactive Experience
KidKraft Beat Board transforms music-making into an engaging hands-on experience where children can explore rhythm, sound, and creativity through interactive play. Featuring a variety of musical activities, sounds, and guided experiences, the Beat Board encourages experimentation while making music accessible and fun for young learners.
Designed to inspire creativity and self-expression, the Beat Board combines interactive gameplay, original audio content, and intuitive controls to help children discover the joy of making music. Through a blend of physical and digital interactions, it creates an immersive experience that keeps kids engaged while developing confidence and musical curiosity.
Our Contribution
Gameplay Design, Scripting, & Development
Software Development
Original Music Composition
Voice Recording & Audio Production
Sound Design
Localization
Invention, Engineering, Audio, Gameplay
An adorable interactive pet, launched in partnership with Far Out Toys - NOW A TAGIE 2020 NOMINEE
The Funfare and Far Out Toys product development teams worked together to develop a truly one-of-a-kind interactive pet. Playful Pandas are the magical, musical friends that you can teach to sing ANY song, thanks to a feat of engineering called Intelligent Tone Recognition. You sing to them, and they will sing back to you in their own panda language, getting more and more in tune as they practice with you. Playful Pandas interact with each other and create amazing harmonies. Not only do they respond to your voice, but they will wiggle, giggle and roll about when you touch one of their multiple sensors. Each Panda has signature songs and their own unique personality!
“We have Sweetie Panda and my daughter has had so much fun singing with her.”
Check out what other Moms are saying: Mama Likes This, The Jersey Momma
Check out New York Toy Fair 2020 Unveiling
Audio, Engineering, Gameplay
BriteBrushTM Interactive Smart Tooth Brush
BriteBrushTM, the new line of "smart" toothbrushes, is committed to helping change the tooth brushing experience for kids ‐ and their parents ‐ by finally making it fun to brush right!
BriteBrushTM uses revolutionary oral care technology such as smart sensors, side change recognition, and live feedback complete with brushing tips, all of which makes BriteBrushTM the perfect solution for parents trying to teach their kids proper oral care habits. BriteBrushTM’s most coveted feature for parents is the Parent Check, a light that rates the brushing sequence to let you know how your little ones have done!
BriteBrushTM GameBrushTM is a 2020 National Parenting Award Winner!
Here are some of the evaluation comments on the product:
“This toothbrush has been a game changer for our family”
“My son never liked brushing his teeth and now he doesn’t mind at all”
“Great packaging”
“very innovative and useful. My kids love the interaction with the toothbrushes”
“my kids love the idea that they are playing a game. Even my youngest loves the songs and enjoys the toothbrush”
“I really like this toothbrush. We have a hard time getting my son to brush his teeth an he really enjoys this toothbrush. There isn’t a whole lot of vibration, which he prefers.”
Available now in select retail stores, the Baby Shark toothbrush is recommended for kids 3+ with adult supervision. The GameBrushTM is recommended for kids 5+.
“Getting your little ones to brush their teeth before bed can be a struggle, but something tells me this adorable, singing "Baby Shark"-inspired toothbrush from Target might encourage the little shark in your life to keep their chompers clean.”
Chanel Vargas, PopSugar
“Having recognized the need for an interactive, smart, and fun brush that can make parents' lives easier and their kids' teeth cleaner and brighter, WowWee teamed up with the leading product designers behind ToothTunes™, the hit musical toothbrush, to carve out a new category in oral care.”
Gameplay, Voice
Interactive Play with Help From Alexa By KidKraft
Imagination meets innovation with the KidKraft Alexa 2-in-1 Kitchen & Market. Amplify make believe with the guidance of Alexa, the cloud-based voice service from Amazon and the brain behind Echo and other Alexa built-in devices. Double-sided play lets kids run to the “store” for their groceries and then cook up meals in a safe, creative way on the kitchen side. Parents can choose to include Alexa’s instruction or not. (Amazon Echo not included; sold separately.) Either way, kids will stay entertained through numerous activities including cooking meals with 24 recipe cards, checking out at the grocery store, playing games and more! With 360˚ play for multiple kids and realistic kitchen and market sounds, the fun is magical, inspirational and unlike anything seen before.
“We've seen games use Alexa as a timer and score keeper, but KidKraft's creation takes things to a whole new level: It uses a mix of RFID sensors and Bluetooth to tell Alexa which pretend food items kids are buying and cooking.”
Bridget Carey, CNET
Smart connected toy works with Amazon Alexa skill to provide interactive play across 4 modes: Classic, Free Play, Recipe Cards, Games
Learn to shop in the Market with self-checkout, working smart scanner, bagging area, cash and drawer, storage shelves, freezer
Cook in the lights and sounds kitchen, which includes fridge, freezer, sink, smart faucet, smart stovetop, smart oven, smart cutting board, microwave, storage hooks, chalkboard sign, storage shelves, utensils, plates, smart pot and pan
34 interactive food items plus pot and pan interact with the stove, cutting board and checkout scanner through built-in sensors
Fabric tote bag included for carrying groceries “home”
Free Play mode provides sounds and lights as well as play prompts and suggestions through the onboard speaker
Learn to cook with Recipe Card mode that guides kids through whipping up a recipe based on the card inserted into the reader
Guess what’s needed! Secret Ingredient game lets kids find the missing ingredient by scanning items on the cutting board RFID reader
Be the fastest checker around in the Speed Checkout game where kids try to scan as many items of a specific type in a set time period
Step-by-step assembly instructions included
Smart, sturdy wood construction
“No modern kitchen, even a toy one, is complete without a digital assistant.”
Igor Bonifacic, Engadget
Audio, Engineering, Gameplay, Voice
First kid-directed Amazon Alexa plush, by Jazwares
Fuzzible Friends™ offers a new and exciting way for your child to play, interact, learn and so much more! These adorably soft, plush animals feature light and sound and speak in a unique language. When paired with a compatible Amazon Echo device, the Fuzzible skill for Alexa magically translates their funny little language so children can understand their new friend.
Experience a magical interaction as Fuzzible Friends™ work though an enabled Fuzzible skill for Alexa on your compatible Amazon Echo device (parental consent required). Once you’ve successfully paired your cuddly Fuzzible Friend with your Echo device, just enable the Fuzzible skill and start by saying “Alexa, let’s play Fuzzible Friends™.”
Once Alexa indicates your Fuzzible is ready to play, squeeze its left paw to begin interacting and watch as its antenna lights up. When paired with your Amazon Echo device, your child can interact with their Fuzzible by playing color guessing games, choose your own story, and more! Your Fuzzible Friends™ plush have over 40 sounds and 140 translated phrases!
New plush range Fuzzible Friends works with Amazon's Gadgets tech to create an interactive experience for kids that doesn't break the bank or privacy laws.
Elizabeth Foster, Kidscreen
Kids can also enjoy their Fuzzible Friend when it's not connected to an Echo device. Even though it won’t be able to give translations, every press of the left paw will still prompt your new pal to talk to you and its antenna to light up.
There are 4 Fuzzible Friends™ to collect - each with its own unique personality and language. Watch Cubby the Fox, Fluff the Bunny, Sparkles the Unicorn, and Cuddles the Puppy come to life today!
Check out the instructional video:
Voice
A Fun Music Trivia Game for Amazon Alexa
The Disney Hits Challenge is a game that tests your knowledge of the titles, characters, and lyrics from Disney's most popular songs. Discover who is the biggest Disney music expert among your family and friends when you try to score the most stars! In this Skill, you will also have the option to hear fun facts about Disney and the classic movies and characters you love. Just say "Alexa, play Disney Hits Challenge."
Voice
An Audio Adventure for Google Assistant
Join the Stranger Things kids on an immersive audio adventure from Season 2 of the hit show on Netflix. Featuring all four boys from the show, your choices help advance the gameplay and determine whether you are eligible to join the AV Club. To play, just say, “Hey Google, talk to Dustin from Stranger Things.”
Check out what people are saying in the press: Uproxx, CNET, Fast Company, Trusted Reviews
Watch the trailer to learn more about this popular Google Action.
Audio, Engineering, Gameplay
Interactive, Unboxing Fun! from Spin Master
One of the hottest toys from 2016, Hatchimals are magical creatures that live inside colorful eggs. Each Hatchimal is special—it’s up to you to help them hatch and raise them.
When you first unbox your Hatchimal egg, it’s not clear which Hatchimal you are going to get! During the hatch, children eagerly watch to discover what’s inside the egg.
After hatching and the excitement of finding out which Hatchimal is inside, you get to help your Hatchimal grow up! Each stage has lots of features, music, and games to unlock and explore. You can even teach your Hatchimal your name, and she’ll repeat it back to you!
Hatchimals - there’s magic inside every egg!
Invention, Engineering, Audio, Gameplay
An electronic up-and-active game for the whole family to enjoy! Developed in partnership with Wowwee.
Hands Full is endless, tangled fun for the whole family! The challenge is to keep your hands full while you jump, high five, shake, dance, twist and more! Don’t let go - or you lose! Put your twisting to the test with this family game night essential! Master your moves in Solo Mode, play together to beat a twisted challenge in Team Mode, or get competitive as you play to be the last one standing in Survivor Mode! 15 crazy moves and over A MILLION combinations! With over a million tangled combinations that you can jump into right away, Hands Full gets you moving with fast interactive fun!
Hands Full made it onto Time’s “The Best Toys of 2020,“ Today with Hoda & Jenna’s “Best Educational Toys,” and the “2020 Holiday Gift Guide” from The Toy Insider. Check out this review from TTPM:
Audio, Engineering, Gameplay
Frozen 2 Interactive Figures, from Playmates
Now you can be part of the new Frozen 2 epic adventure with Disney’s Frozen 2 Interactive Adventure Figures, the only Frozen figures that invite you on their adventure and let you decide what to do next! These figures interact with you and with each other. With IR technology, they also recognize each other, and sing and talk together! With more than 50 phrases & sounds, the figures are also equipped with motion sensors to trigger character appropriate responses.
“As Anna says, we should always try to do the next right thing. And for Frozen fans, these dolls are definitely the next right thing.”
-Madeleine Buckley, The Toy Insider
Audio, Gameplay
An Interactive Pet by WowWee
With Fingerlings, fun is always close at hand—literally! These miniature baby monkeys cling to your fingers and go wherever you go. They react to sound, motion and touch, make fun little monkey noises, and move in ways that will make you squeal with delight. Friendship really is at your fingertips!
With over 40 animations and SFX, these adorable newborns are a lively bunch. Clinging to your finger is only the beginning! They also make kissing sounds, chatter away in monkey babble, open and close their eyes, hang by their tails and more. Discover all of the fun, wild and wacky ways that they respond to your touch and voice.
SWING THEM! These little babies are monkeys after all, and they love nothing more than hanging by their tails. See what responses you activate when you turn their world upside down.
PET THEM! Give your baby monkeys some tender loving care, and they’ll soak it right up. From soft cooing sounds to happy eye blinks, you’ll see that a little love can go a long, long way.
ROCK THEM TO SLEEP! Baby monkeys need their nap-time. Cradle them in your hands, rock them to sleep and watch them drift off to dreamland.
Engineering, Audio, Gameplay
An Interactive Companion Pet for Kids Facing Cancer, by Aflac and Sproutel
My Special Aflac Duck gives kids with cancer the chance to find joy through play. From feeding and bathing the duck to singing with it and hearing its heartbeat, this interactive companion helps kids find a distraction from their diagnosis. The duck plays soothing sounds, calming heartbeats and takes deep breaths. Interactive features let kids feed, bathe and treat their duck just like they are being treated.
“I’ll say, ‘How are you feeling outside?’ and he’ll pick the emoji that is silly, and then I’ll say, ‘How are you feeling inside?’ and when he’s feeling horrible he’ll pick up the emoji that show’s he’s feeling really bad.”
-Rachid Abdallah, father of 2-year-old leukemia patient, The Washington Post
Earning several important awards including Best of CES 2018 and the 2019 SXSW Interactive Innovation Awards, this product is also beloved by the press. Hear more about what makes this product special: Time, PR Newswire, The Drum
My Special Aflac Duck is just one element of Aflac’s $130+ million philanthropic commitment to children with cancer, which began in 1995. In addition to this interactive, supportive tool, Aflac is dedicated to funding childhood cancer research and treatment.
Learn more about the benefits of My Special Aflac Duck in these videos.
"Moments of Joy," a documentary by Chispa House, provides a window into the emotional challenges and triumphs of pediatric cancer through the children, families, and caregivers on the front lines, with the help of a robotic duck—an unlikely and most endearing hero.
Audio
The Ultimate Batman Headquarters
The Batman Bat-Tech Batcave transforms from a towering Batman figure into an expansive multi-level playset packed with action features, gadgets, and mission-ready accessories. Standing over 33 inches tall, the playset includes interactive areas throughout the Batcave, giving young heroes countless ways to create their own Gotham City adventures. Featuring lights, sounds, and more than 40 phrases, the Bat-Tech Batcave brings the world of Batman to life through immersive play.
Designed for imaginative storytelling and action-packed missions, the Batcave includes multiple play zones, a working elevator, an armory, a garage, and other iconic Batman-inspired features. Combined with interactive audio and transformation play, it delivers an engaging experience for fans of the Dark Knight.
The Bat-Tech Batcave goes from a mega sized Batman figure to an epic Batcave playset!
Our Contribution
Voice Recording
Sound Design
Audio Mixing & Mastering
Audio, Engineering, Gameplay
An Interactive Pet for Seniors, by Hasbro
The Joy For All Companion Pet cats look, feel and sound like real cats. But they're so much more than soft fur, soothing purrs and pleasant meows. These cats respond to petting, hugging and motion much like the real ones you know and love, but don't require any special care or feeding. This personally rich experience can bring joy and comfort to aging loved ones without any vet bills to worry about.
“Sometimes life requires us to broker deals with forces that we can’t understand. In my grandmother’s world, there are few constants except for this robot cat, and I am eternally grateful for its existence.”
-Jeremy D. Larson, NYTimes Letter of Endorsement
Check out what the press shared: NYTimes, People, Robots in my Home
Voice, Gameplay
A Voice-activated Guide For How to Play The Classic Card Game
Mattel and the National Federation of the Blind have partnered together to create a Braille edition of UNO®, the iconic family card game. Now, with easily readable Braille dots on every card, blind and low-vision players can participate in the fun.
“Just being able to go to a store and pick it up and be able to play it right off the shelf, that's an experience that people haven't been able to have.”
-Emily Gibbs, Teacher of blind students in Texas, CBS News
To accompany the experience, Mattel also launched a voice application to help people along. Launching the UNO Braille experience through Alexa or Google Assistant will open an audible tutorial of how to play the game. The tutorial is interactive, so you may ask questions as they walk you step by step through a few rounds of play. Or, if you know how to play but just have a question about action cards, how to score, or other rules of the game, they can provide the answers! Just say “Alexa, open Uno Braille” or “Hey Google, talk to Uno Braille,” depending on the device you’re using.
“It’s very cool that everyone can see this because now they know that there are blind people out there that want to play and interacting with people just like the sighted world does.”
-Derrick Day, Baltimore Sun
Watch this review from the Assistive Technology Blog:
“UNO Braille is doing more than making this beloved game more accessible.”
-Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind, Mashable
Audio, Engineering, Gameplay
Interactive Ride-On Toy Pony by Kid Trax
Giddy-up with Scout! This Rideamals Scout Interactive Ride-on Toy from Kid Trax combines battery-powered ride-on fun with real interactive play, thanks to fully motorized eyes, ears, head and wheels. Your little animal lover can hear munching noises as they feed Scout a tasty treat, watch the pony’s ears move as they brush its mane, take Scout for a walk, and, of course, ride Scout! Your kiddo can ride along safely on Power Trax™ rubber traction strip tires while listening to musical melodies in the background. Scout comes with a grooming brush, carrot, apple and saddlebag for hours of pretend play fun. With over 100 unique sounds and movements, including a special dance, Scout will create magical memories for your family.
Hear why people love Scout! Fatherly
Voice
An Audio Adventure for Google Assistant
There’s a Wiggles concert today, and we need your help to get to the show! Follow Emma on a fun, Wiggly adventure as she travels through town to find her friends and bring them with her to the concert. Your decisions guide what path to take and determines who you will meet along the way! On your journey, you can also dance, play games, and listen to fun songs with Emma, Lachy, Anthony, Simon, and more Wiggly friends. Just say "Hey Google, talk to the Wiggles."
Join us on a fun, magical adventure through The Wiggles’ World with the Google Assistant. Just say, "Hey Google, talk to The Wiggles" to get started! 💙💜💛❤️ pic.twitter.com/BHQkdpgAoY
— The Wiggles (@TheWiggles) December 21, 2019
Check out what people are saying in the press: Mashable
Watch the trailer to learn more about this popular Google Action.
Audio, Engineering, Gameplay
Interactive Robot Raptor, by Mattel
Now you can train your very own realistic, interactive dinosaur with Alpha Training Blue! Based on Jurassic World’s Blue, learn how to train, control and play with your responsive, lifelike Velociraptor using a remote controller, much like the clicker Owen uses in Jurassic World.
Alpha Training Blue is fully interactive, containing sensors in the chin and head that respond to human touch. When you give the raptor a pet on the head, she'll close her eyes and wiggle her body in response. Seven motors and numerous points of articulation make her movements and animation surprisingly realistic. Alpha Training Blue can walk around and scare off predators, while her every move can be controlled - right down to the way her eyes shift, open, and close.
“I spent a few days trying to reach Chris Pratt-levels of raptor mastery. It took some patience and practice -- but man, is it fun. Mattel just may have the hottest tech toy of the year with Alpha Training Blue.”
—Bridget Carey, CNET
This fully interactive dinosaur has 4 modes of exciting play: Training Mode, Guard Mode, RC Mode and Total Control Mode. Training Mode teaches you how to control your dinosaur using the accelerometer-based controller that allows Blue to mimic movements, give treats, reward Blue by petting her, and move her using responsive motion commands.
“Sony Can Keep Its Plastic Dog, This Robotic Raptor Is My New Perfect Pet.”
—Andrew Liszewski, Gizmodo
As you train, you will unlock levels and her behavior improves. Guard Mode allows you to set Blue in a location and monitor movement. If any "prey" gets within a foot of the motion sensors, the controller will vibrate. You can then issue appropriate commands to warn intruders. RC Mode uses the joystick portion of the controller to move around. Like a vehicle, you can control Blue to move forward, backward, and side to side. In Total Control Mode, you control Blue's movements, from her eyes and mouth to her head, you decide how she comes to life. With incredibly lifelike movement, Alpha Training Blue moves, blinks, roars, chomps and responds to your commands for a truly immersive interactive experience.
“Mattel has succeeded in (almost) bringing dinosaurs back from extinction.”
—Annie Palmor, The Daily Mail
Check out Alpha Training Blue in this video.
Voice
An Audio Experience for Google Assistant
This Action let fans immerse themselves in Season 16 of ABC’s American Idol. Fans could learn all about the contestants, the judges, and the show, and also test their Idol knowledge with trivia. As a special treat, this Action linked to playlists with Idol music.
Check out the official trailer.
Voice
Voice-powered Christmas Lights
Create holiday lighting for any holiday or occasion with your Alexa or Google Home devices and NOMA Advanced Voice Command Christmas String Lights. These amazing LED string lights deliver unparalleled results with dozens of unique effects and an astonishing array of colour and style possibilities that respond to voice commands. Time-saving features let you group your lights (Ex: Living Room Minis, Christmas Tree Lights, Roofline Icicles, Porch Lights) by location, style or whatever suits your needs. Manage multiple strands with group or global voice commands to control power, brightness and colours. You can also set routines. Available exclusively in Canada.
Watch Fred VanVleet of the Toronto Raptors demo his custom lightshow.
Voice
An Audio Experience for Google Assistant
This Action for the Coachella music festival enabled users to discover music from festival artists, get information on the festival from performance times to travel info, and play trivia to test their knowledge of past Coachella performances and moments.
Check out what people are saying in the press: Digital Trends, Mobile Marketer
Audio, Engineering, Gameplay
Interactive Dinosaur Friend By Spin Master
Control him if you can! Boomer is the incredible Zoomer Dino that only you can tame! Just like a real Dino, he can get angry, spin around, chomp and roar!
Using True Balance Technology™, Boomer perfectly balances on two wheels as he roams freely, exploring your home. With real dinosaur movements, sounds and incredible dino-sense abilities, Boomer can detect when you’re nearby and interact with you. Use your hands or the included controller to tame his Dino nature and build your friendship. But don’t make him mad by pulling his tail! He might let out dino-sized burps and farts!
“Zoomer Dino, from Spin Master is an interactive dino friend that will be completely sassy at times, but will then love kids to pieces.”
Deanna Atkins, The Toy Insider
Voice
An Audio Adventure for Google Assistant
Help the Robinsons from Netflix's Lost In Space survive on an unfamiliar planet with Google Home. Just say, "Hey Google, play the Lost in Space game."
Check out what people are saying in the press: Variety, Digital Trends, Android Police, BeeBom
The Robinsons are “Lost in Space” on @netflix and you can help them with your Google Home. “Hey Google, play the Lost in Space Game” 🚀 → https://t.co/sQ7GEKCuRI pic.twitter.com/vOpBvTqkkN
— Google (@Google) April 13, 2018
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An Interactive friend (or foe!) from WowWee
Meet the Untamed Velociraptors! These ferocious and unpredictable dinos respond to sound, motion and touch in two modes: Tamed and Untamed. Tap into their soft side and they’ll nuzzle and purr. Unleash their inner beast and they’ll roar, hiss and chomp!
Do you have the touch to tame your raptors? Or will you flip a switch and trigger their wild side? You are the master, but you better be fast to keep up with these dinos!
Read more about why people love Untamed! Parents Best Toys for Big Kids 2018, PopSugar
Voice
An Audio Experience for Google Assistant
Leading up to the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards, YouTube joined forces with native New Yorker and hip hop legend NAS to throw one of the biggest parties of the year. To find out the details, guests received a Google Home Max and then asked the Google Assistant for details in this custom Action designed by Creativity, Inc.
Check out the press coverage on this Google Action: GRAMMY.com, Digital Trends.
Watch how Google and The Recording Academy prepared for the 2018 Awards Show in this video:
Engineering, Audio, Gameplay
An Interactive Robot by Spin Master
Meet Boxer: your real robot pal! This plucky little bot comes to life right out of the box and is raring to go – no assembly required! With a love for fun, your new buddy is always ready to play.
To start, place one of the 10 activity cards (included) in front of Boxer. Once he rolls over the card and scans it, the fun begins! Play games like Bot Bowling, Paddle Bot and Go Kart, or use the interactive ball accessory (included) to play a fast-paced game of soccer!
As you play with this lovable bot, you’ll get to know his quirky personality. Sometimes happy, sad, grumpy, or even sleepy, Boxer displays a full range of emotion. Interact with him in multiple ways: use the included remote control to race Boxer around and do tricks; download the free app to your phone to discover brand new games; or get hands-on! Equipped with multiple IR sensors, an internal rechargeable battery and more awesome tech features, Boxer responds to your hand movements and interacts with you in silly ways. With real-life responses, funny expressions and sounds, this little guy makes one hilarious sidekick!
Discover Boxer: Enormous Play. Tiny Bot.
Boxer was named a 2018 Top Holiday Gift in the Robotics Business Review. Check out Mashable’s list of Tech Gifts You Can Feel Good About Giving to Your Kids.
Utilising technology I'd previously only seen in the larger Zoomer range of toys, Boxer can balance on his back wheels and display a range of adorable pixelated expressions. But more impressive is the way the robot can ride over special cards to trigger new games and activities.
Andy Robertson, Forbes
Check out more reviews at The Toy Insider, and TTPM.
Voice
An Audio Adventure for Google Assistant
I Am the Night is a limited series inspired by the true story of Fauna Hodel and Hollywood’s most notorious murder, The Black Dahlia, that premiered on January 28th, 2019 on TNT. Fans were able to dive deeper into the incredible true story that inspired the series using the Google Assistant, specially created for the show’s launch.
Engineering, Audio, Gameplay
Interactive Plush, from Hasbro
The Ultimate Co-pilot Chewie figure is a kid-trusted companion in adventure! This amazing interactive plush friend features 100+ sound-and-motion combinations, responds in the Wookiee language, and reacts whenever he is in motion - sometimes in surprising ways! Kids will love their favorite Wookiee’s fun facial expressions and the way he responds when they talk to him. He laughs, roars, and even snores! He raises his arms when he roars and makes contented sounds after a friendly scratch on the head. This furry best friend is always ready for the next mission, big or small!
“If you've always wanted your own pet Chewbacca, this toy's as good as it gets.”
Raymond Wong, Mashable
Audio, Engineering, Gameplay, Art
An Interactive Friend by Hasbro
Get ready to discover a world of surprises with Furby Connect and the Furby Connect World app.
This Furby Connect friend has lots to say! Even when Furby speaks in Furbish, it's not hard to figure out what Furby means. Interact with a Furby Connect friend by petting, tickling, or shaking Furby, turning Furby upside down, or even moving its antenna like a joystick -- then see how Furby reacts! Furby has colorful eyes that display more than 150 animations to help express what Furby wants. Does Furby need some beauty sleep? This Furby Connect friend comes with a sleep mask. Just put the sleep mask on, and it's good night Furby! To wake Furby up, remove the sleep mask -- Furby will be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for more fun!
“From what I saw, the Connect looks like it's the best Furby yet.”
Raymond Wong, Mashable
When this Furby Connect friend syncs with the Furby Connect World app, there are more physical and digital ways to interact and more surprises to discover. Furby Connect has a light-up antenna that glows when there's something new to discover in the app -- including music and videos! Watch videos together, feed Furby with the app, and raise virtual Furblings in the app. The Furby Connect friend gets updates and new content by connecting to the app.
“.. the Furby Connect is the latest toy to bridge the gap between our wistful remembrance of the toys we grew up with and our modern compulsion for connectivity.”
Julie Sprankles, Bustle
Watch the video to learn more!
Engineering, Apps, Gameplay, Audio, Art
An Interactive STEM Learning Toy from Hasbro
Bring the original lovable Star Wars droid to life with the Star Wars Smart R2-D2. This is a programmable and interactive toy droid that will respond to your voice, your hand movements, and your favorite music.
“It can’t hack Imperial computers and WIRED hasn’t been able to find any encoded distress messages from Princess Leia hidden within, but this little droid still has an impressive number of tricks up his sleeve.”
Matt Reynolds, Wired
Within the figure, there are three modes of play: 2 “Hang-Out” modes, and a guard mode where R2-D2 will act as a sentinel. All three modes include responses to sound and motion. There’s even a way to dance with R2-D2 to a droid-centric version of the “Cantina Band.”
“The Smart R2-D2 is an entertaining, surprisingly feature-filled Star Wars toy that works well as both a remote control vehicle and a programmable robot.”
Will Greenwald, PCMag
Download the app to remotely control R2-D2’s movements, in real time or in learn how to program more complex movements through in-app missions. Unlock more content in the app including a holographic gallery with fun surprise reactions from this loveable droid.
Check out the trailer!
Here’s a review from TTPM:
Apps, Art, Audio, Invention
An Educational Music App on the App Store and Google Play
Let your ears do the learning while you play! This educational app brings to life childhood melodies, allowing your child to make music with cute characters while learning how to play them. DoReMi 1-2-3 is loved by educators, with over 221k downloads!
Find DoReMi 1-2-3 on the App Store or Google Play
Apps, Art, Audio, Invention
Available now in the App Store
Always dreamed of directing a music video? You can in this app! Make your RokLienz fly through the air, or throw them across the screen and watch as they come to life and play solos through the power of your fingertips. Dress up the characters, pick their instruments, and record videos of your well-dressed RokLienz jamming on their instruments. Unlock more out-of-the-world songs through constant gameplay and share your music videos!
Read why everyone loves RokLienz - Rok Out! Review
Watch the trailer to learn more about this fun app!
Apps, Art, Audio, Invention
A Mobile App on the App Store
The RokLienz are competing in the Galactic Grooves Battle of the Bands and they have picked YOU to help them become the "Best Band in the Universe!"
Help them score higher than their competition on their home planets by keeping them on beat and protecting them against food that gets thrown on stage! Tap the beats, slice your way to victory, and help Runkle Rux, Yuppi, and Klimp gain more and more fans! They need YOUR help to make their way through tiny café stages, small clubs, and eventually to MEGA venues!!
Read why people love RokLienz - On Tour! Review
Watch the trailer to learn more about this fun app!
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Invention, Audio, Gameplay
A Musical Toy, Invented by Funfare LLC
With the LeapFrog Poppin' Play Piano, your little maestro can explore a variety of sounds and tones on a colorful, interactive keyboard. This toy piano features various instrument tones and silly sounds, offering your child a way to explore their creative side. It also features four different learning modes that teach early-childhood concepts, including colors, numbers, and musical sense. The Poppin' Play Piano is recommended for children one and older.
A rainbow of musical learning fun!
Select from 8 instruments and silly sounds to explore Music, Color/Colour, Number and Song modes
Count along from 1 to 8 and play along with 8 fun preschool songs
When pressed, each of the 8 colored/coloured key makes a corresponding ball pop up
The Poppin' Play Piano is appropriate for children ages 12+ months
Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning insights and ideas to expand the learning
Gameplay, Engineering, Audio
An Interactive Doll by Playmates
Tiny Toes are very small dolls that come to life in the palm of your hand! These adorable little dolls love to play and are full of unexpected humor and fun. Tickle them, kiss them, play with them and rock them to sleep. There are three dolls to collect: Giggling Gabby in her Panda beanie, Ticklish Tess in her Bunny beanie, or Laughing Luna wearing a Unicorn beanie. Children can enjoy hours of fun with this set of talking and interactive dolls. Tiny Toes dolls have six sensors (on right foot, tummy, back, mouth, eyes and head) to activate fun reactions.
So much interactivity in a tiny package!
Tiny Toes dolls react to touch, motion and light
Its eyes open and close and its head and arms move
6 sensors (on right foot, tummy, back, mouth, eyes and head) activate many fun reactions
Blow them kisses, play games, rock them to sleep
Tiny Toes talk, laugh, blow kisses, move, toot, play peek-a-boo, sleep and burp
Voice
Queen Trivia Challenge - We Will Rock You!
Legendary rock band Queen has teamed up with Amazon for the newest Alexa interactive skill experience.
With over 400 questions, the Queen Trivia Challenge takes fans on an immersive trip through Queen's music and history, revealing some surprising facts and insights into one of the most iconic bands in the world.
Queen Trivia Challenge skill for Alexa includes clips from the band's greatest hits, documentaries, and live performances. On Alexa-enabled devices with screens, not only can you hear the music, you can also see the videos.
Test your Queen knowledge! Just say “Alexa, open Queen Trivia Challenge!”
"Alexa, open Queen Trivia Challenge!” 🔊
— Queen (@QueenWillRock) July 8, 2021
Queen Trivia Challenge is packed full of trivia questions including clips from their greatest hits, documentaries, and live performances. On Echo devices with screens, not only can you hear the music, you can also see the videos.@alexa99 pic.twitter.com/wfILrJnQGB
See what the press are saying: Blabbermouth, TechBeezer
Audio, Gameplay, Engineering, Invention
Stretch, Twist, and Hear the Heroes in Action
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Stretch N Shout brings the action-packed world of the TMNT to life through an interactive stretching experience packed with character phrases, sounds, and iconic turtle attitude. As kids stretch and play with their favorite heroes, the figures respond with exciting audio that captures the energy and humor of the beloved franchise.
Combining tactile play with interactive sound, Stretch N Shout encourages imaginative adventures inspired by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe. With expressive character reactions and action-driven play patterns, the toy delivers a fun and engaging experience for fans of all ages.
