10 July 2007
Intelligent Options(HKTDC Toys & Games , Vol 02,2007)
Innovative/ Hi-Tech Toys
A child's imagination needs to be engaged, which is exactly what these innovative toys from Hong Kong companies aim to do. From laptops and musical instruments to robots and electronically-controlled aircraft, the toy industry is recognising the potential of combining fun with learning
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E-Learning Vtech Electronic Ltd's pink Nitro Notebook offers a host of science, maths, vocabulary, phonics and social studies activities, while the V. Flash home "edutainment" system, which operates with a series of V. Discs, connects to a TV to deliver a full range of exciting, age-appropriate educational fun |
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Jam Session Hello Modern Toys Electronic Mfy Ltd presents this battery-powered Guitar Mixer that is just the thing for an up-and-coming rock n' roller. It features sound effects, tempo control, a whammy bar, scratch pad and five different rhythms (rap, rock, funk, hip hop and pop) for endless hours of music-making fun |
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Computer Whiz Grand & Well Enterprises Ltd provides tons of fun with this multifunctional computer that teaches children about maths, music, English and calculators, and also features a number of games. The lightweight body looks like the grown-up version, with a full, working keyboard |
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Smart Stuff IDT Electronic Products Ltd presents the Oregon Scientific SmartGlobe and a Barbie B-Smart learning laptop to help teach children about the environment. The SmartGlobe works with a Smart Pen to bring a new world of information about history, culture, geography and languages |
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Flying High Silverlit Toys Mfy Ltd lets kiddies fly miniature helicopters with precision speed and rudder control. Durable and realistic-looking, the helicopters are equipped with LED lights and feature built-in Li-Poly batteries for extended flying time |
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Plug & Play Tai Kee Industrial Co Ltd encourages learning with a do-it-yourself TV Phone, TV Games and a TV Computer. They plug into the TV or VCR, as no console is required, and teach many new skills and promote creativity |
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Robo World Wow Wee Ltd's RS Media robot offers advanced technology with cutting-edge multimedia hardware and personality-editing software. The robot features a full-colour LCD in its chest, speakers in the armour and a head-mounted camera. Humanoid body movements and speech response add to its appeal |
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TEXT BY ANDREA PAWLYNA
FEATURED SUPPLIERS
Grand & Well Enterprises Ltd
Flat E, 8/F, Power Ind Bldg
9-15 Wo Heung St, Fo Tan
New Territories, Hong Kong
Tel: 852-2688-2780
Fax: 852-2688-2779
Email: sales@wellpioneer.com
Web: www.grandandwell.com
Hello Modern Toys Electronic Mfy Ltd
Unit 1001D1, East Ocean Centre
98 Granville Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui East
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: 852-2341-4339
Fax: 852-2343-7782
Email: info@hmtoys.com
Web: www.hmtoys.com
IDT Electronic Products Ltd
9/F, Blk C, Phase 1, Kaiser Estate
41 Man Yue St, Hung Hom
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: 852-2764-7873
Fax: 852-2765-6620
Email: idthk@idthk.com
Web: www.idthk.com
Silverlit Toys Mfy Ltd
Rms 1701-03, World Trade Centre
280 Gloucester Rd, Causeway Bay
Hong Kong
Tel: 852-2834-4168
Fax: 852-2834-8797
Email: sltoys@silverlit.com
Web: www.silverlit.com
Tai Kee Industrial Co Ltd
Suite 6, 9/F, Blk B, Delya Ind Centre
7 Shek Pai Tau Rd, Tuen Mun
New Territories, Hong Kong
Tel: 852-2456-1270
Fax: 852-2462-4870
Email: info@taikee.net
Web: www.taikee.net
Vtech Electronic Ltd
23/F, Blk 1, Tai Ping Ind Centre
57 Ting Kok Rd, Tai Po
New Territories, Hong Kong
Tel: 852-2680-1382
Fax: 852-2262-7438
Email: hotline_toys@vtech.com
Web: www.vtech.com
Wow Wee Ltd
Suites 301 A-C, Energy Plaza
92 Granville Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui East
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: 852-2739-5288
Fax: 852-2724-6931
Email: wowwee@wowwee.com.hk
Web: www.wowwee.com
