Teddy Ruxpin "Classroom" Ad (1985)

If you spent any time watching Saturday morning cartoons in 1985 or 1986, you undoubtably remember this one!
Teddy Ruxpin was a popular animatronic toy bear that gained significant popularity in the 1980s. It was created by Ken Forsse and produced by toy company Worlds of Wonder. Teddy Ruxpin was one of the first interactive toys to feature storytelling capabilities.
The toy consisted of a cuddly teddy bear with a built-in cassette tape player in its back. Teddy Ruxpin's most distinctive feature was its animatronic face, which included moving eyes and a mouth that synchronized with the audio from the cassette tapes. When a compatible story tape was inserted into Teddy Ruxpin's back, it would come to life, moving its eyes and mouth as it "read" the story aloud.
Teddy Ruxpin was accompanied by a series of specially designed storybooks and cassette tapes that featured various adventures and educational tales. The audio cassettes contained audio tracks with character voices, sound effects, and music that would play alongside the story.
Children could follow along with the storybooks while Teddy Ruxpin narrated the tale, providing an engaging and interactive experience. The combination of the animatronic bear and the storytelling concept made Teddy Ruxpin a groundbreaking toy at the time, captivating the imaginations of children and becoming a commercial success.
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