Sing-a-ma-jigs
© 2010 Mattel, Inc.
See Sing-a-ma-jigs duet (CTR, February 2011). Out this month from Mattel, a choir of singing plush toys that are designed to sing in harmony. While they're sure to drive any Grandparent from the room, they are quite fun to squeeze. That's because they generate a random pitch that is synchronized to sound good with the other toys. In the default mode, they make a whole-tone; selected at random. When two or more toys are squeezed simultaneously, the two tones can form a chord that more-than-likely forms a chord with it's neighbor. By squeezing the $13 toys in rhythm, you can make silly songs, creating a fun way for a child to fool around with the elements of chord structure. The toys run on 2 AAA batteries, and can sing a variety of songs, including “Where Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone," “Skip to My Loo," and “When the Saints Go Marching In." The more kids collect, the larger the chorus. Additional characters will be available throughout the year, for a total of 12 by the end of the holiday season. According to Fisher-Price -- "The more you have, the better they sound." (And, the more you spend).
$13, Smart Toy
Teaches: music, harmony
CTR Rating: 90%