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Worlds of Wonder (toy company)
Overview
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toy
Toy
A toy is any object that can be used for play. Toys are associated commonly with children and pets. Playing with toys is often thought to be an enjoyable means of training the young for life in human society. Different materials are used to make toys enjoyable and cuddly to both young and old...
company, founded by former Atari
Atari
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employees, including Don Kingsborough and Mark Robert Goldberg.
Their products included:
- Teddy RuxpinTeddy RuxpinTeddy Ruxpin is a children's toy talking bear. The bear would move his mouth and eyes while 'reading' stories which were played on an audio tape cassette deck built into his back. It was created by Ken Forsse with later assistance by Larry Larsen and John Davies. Later versions would use a digital...
, a story telling bear, in 1985 - Grubby, Octopede companion to Teddy, helped him tell stories.
- Lazer TagLazer TagLazer Tag is a brand name for the infrared pursuit game generically known as "laser tag," "lasertag," or "lazertag."The brand name was created by the toy company Worlds Of Wonder in 1986, appearing at approximately the same time as the home version of the Photon brand.The Lazer Tag brand name was...
, an early version of Laser Tag in 1986. - Action MaxAction MaxAction Max is a console using VHS tapes for games. It was created in 1987 by Worlds of Wonder.The system required its owner to also have a VCR, as the console did not have a way to play tapes itself. Using a light gun players would shoot at the screen. The gaming was strictly point-based and...
, a VCR and light gun game in 1987 - Julie, an interactive talking doll in 1987
- The Talking Mickey MouseThe Talking Mickey MouseThe Talking Mickey Mouse, was an animated character toy, created by Worlds of Wonder in 1986, and based on the Disney character Mickey Mouse. Worlds of Wonder was also responsible for Teddy Ruxpin.-How Mickey Mouse worked:...
, an animated version of the iconic mouse, in 1986 - Goofy Helped Mickey tell the stories
- The Talking Mother GooseThe Talking Mother GooseThe Talking Mother Goose was an animated character toy created by Alchemy II and Worlds of Wonder in 1986. An interesting fact about this incarnation is that Mother Goose is a goose, not a human as usually portrayed.- How Mother Goose worked :...
, an animated animal version of the famed storyteller, who tells fairy tales instead of rhymes, in 1986. - Hector the ugly duckling, Helped Mother Goose tell the stories
- "Express it":The Locker Answering Machine, a sound (high-pitch whistle) activated tape recorder that could be mounted on the inside of your locker.
