We know that a little while later Hasbro busted out Kid Sister to help boys be nice to their ‘fairer siblings’ (Side note: Was there an epidemic of brothers beating up their little sisters in the 80s? Quite possibly the research isn’t complete.) but even if that was their intent, the company quickly realized the error of its ways, just as soon as little girls started snatching them up off the shelves and not you. Hell, it STILL plays in our heads on occasion, almost 20 years later. In 1985, you and your ‘typical boy’ look (overalls, ball cap, tennis shoes, requisite button nose) stormed the shelves as Hasbro bombarded our brains with that song… that jingle that we heard practically every time we turned on the TV. Forsee also had some other good hookups used to record various voices over the stories including the voice of Minnie Mouse, Goofy and the guy who would go on to do the voice of Furby. And if you were lucky enough to be adopted by a boy with a sister, you were pretty much guaranteed (during at least some point in your life) that you’d be subjected to some sort of girlie play. Teddy Ruxpin and Chucky always seemed to go hand in hand but actually, Chucky was based more on the ‘My Buddy’ toy of the ‘80s. And sure, they may have stuck you in a dress and forced you to play tea party, but that was simply the life you were destined for, it seems. Hasbro really just wanted to make it cool for boys to play with dolls.ĭid they succeed? Maybe… to a select few boys, but come on, all those little girls liked having you around just as much. We know what you were intended for (and, no, it wasn’t to creep people out. Yes, you did happen to be close to life-size, and some folks may even say that the horror movie doll Chucky was based on you, but don’t let that bring you down. Man, did you come along at a great time! The 80s really were the cream of the crop (if you ask us), and honestly, boys really DID need a doll that they could latch onto and love… one that no one would think was (ew!) girlie.Īnd you’re a BOY doll so, you know, there you go. Buddi Cloud and Buddi Phone are based on features that can connect to devices (such as MacBook, iPad, and TV for example).♫ ♪ My Buddy… my Buddy… Wherever I go, he gooooes! My Buddy… my buddy! My buddy and me! ♩ ♫.Buddi Video is based on surveillance footage apps (such as Ring, Blink, and Arlo for example).Buddi Drone is based on apps that can control drones.Buddi Art is based on Multiplayer and online drawing apps with friends.Buddi Game is based on Multiplayer apps and online games with friends.The six functions on the Buddi app seem to be a hodgepodge of various real life apps/features.Accessories for the Buddi 2 dolls include a Leprechaun costume, pirate costume, cowboy hat, diving helmet, and a Santa hat. The five different models advertised for the Buddi 2 dolls are not all shown, but include a red-haired Buddi, blonde-haired Buddi, black Buddi, and the Buddi Bear.However, Kaslan's founder Henry insists that the dolls will eventually be back on the market, as every child deserves a friend to the end. After Chucky's massacre, all Buddi 2 dolls are recalled for the time being. One Buddi Bear attempted to lunge at Andy, but was struck and decapitated by Falyn. The Bears begin attacking people and biting their throats. It is given a special midnight release at the Zed-Mart store, but during the launch Chucky takes control of all of the electronics, including the Buddi Bears. ![]() The newer model, the Buddi 2 doll, is more technologically advanced with AR integration and improved self-learning technology. The first generation Buddi doll came out a year prior, intended for children of all ages but mainly attracting younger children. Finally, Buddi comes pre-loaded with the ability to fluently comprehend and converse both in English and Spanish. ![]() The dolls are also able to record audio and video, and play these back through either their speakers or on phones and televisions. It is equipped with a voice recognition engine that is capable of identifying speech, and learns from both human interaction and through 20 sensors and cameras, which provide detailed real-time information about its environment. This allows the doll to become their best friend for life, and its state-of-the-art AI safeguards ensures that children will always be safe. ![]() When a Buddi doll is first activated, it scans the child to imprint on them. When controlling another device remotely, the Buddi's right index finger will light up. The app comes with six different selections to choose from, including playing video games, drawing, flying a Kaslan drone, watching a live video feed from the Buddi's perspective, connecting the doll to other Kaslan devices, and connecting the doll to on-phone Kaslan services. It is remote-controlled through the Buddi app on the user's smartphone. It is able to connect and control all Kaslan products and smart home devices. The Buddi doll uses advanced self-learning technology to constantly find new ways to entertain, and can adapt to the user's daily routine.
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