Teddy Ruxpin

 

Teddy Ruxpin is an animatronic talking bear which was created by Ken Forsse with later assistance by Larry Larsen and John Davies. He was first produced in 1985 by toy manufacturer Worlds of Wonder. Teddy would move his mouth and eyes as he read stories via a standard audio tape deck built into his back. There was also a companion toy named Grubby which connected to Teddy via a cable; this allowed the two some (minimal) interaction. As well, there were several other non-animatronic companion toys and characters such as the bird-like Fobs, a hand puppet with a sock-like, extendable neck and the larger Wooly Whatsit hand puppet.

Wikipedia contributors. Teddy Ruxpin. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. October 4, 2008, 19:23 UTC. Available at: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Teddy_Ruxpin&oldid=243013246. Accessed October 8, 2008.

You can still get a Teddy Ruxpin today:

 

Teddy Ruxpin - Animated Storytelling Toy

Teddy Ruxpin - Animated Storytelling Toy

Meet Teddy Ruxpin...your child's personal storyteller! This adorable, animated bear makes bedtime, or anytime, fun with wholesome and educational tales that children will love! Teddy is easy to use and requires little or no adult supervision. Each Teddy Ruxpin comes with 1 picture book, 1 story song book and 1 program cartridge. Additional program software sold separately. For ages 2 and up.

 

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