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TY fighst back in the kids toy wars..

It’s safe to say that the last time Ty was a household name was during the peak of the Beanie Babies era. That time is over; the innocent BBs have been shelved away, alongside Mattel’s ubiquitous Barbie, in favor of fat-lipped multi-ethnic Bratz. And like Mattel, Ty is fighting back. Meet...

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For all those Bubble Wrap addicts out there…

Posted by Happydude | Posted in Advertising, Fun, Gadget, Marketing, Technology | Posted on 19-10-2007

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This new toy Mugen Puti Puti produced by Bandai is being refered to as the “new tamagotchi.” It’s a simple square shaped keychain object, with tactile buttons that when pushed simulate the sound and sensation of popping bubble wrap. Every 100th push generates a random sound, like a “fart,” a “sexy woman’s voice,” or a “dog barking.” So far it looks like a success they have moved 300,000 of these in the first nine days, and is expected to sell more than 2,000,000 units by next March.

[Via PSFK]

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