Ruxpin
Teddy Ruxpin is an electronic children's toy in the form of an animated-talking bear-like creature brand-defined as an 'Illiop'. The toy's mouth and eyes move while he tells stories about his adventures played on an audio cassette deck built into his back. While the character itself was created by Ken Forsse, the animated-talking toy was designed and built by Forsse’s Alchemy II, Inc. employees, including Larry Larsen and John Davies. Later versions replaced the cassette with a digital cartridge.
At the peak of its popularity, Teddy Ruxpin became one of the best-selling toys of 1985 and 1986. The 2006 version was awarded the 2006 Animated Interactive Plush Toy of the Year award by Creative Child Magazine. A cartoon based on the character debuted in 1986. More than 8 million Teddy Ruxpin toys have been produced. A live-action film adaptation is in development.
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