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The Neediest Dolls In The World

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the don't-get-enough-of-this-in-real-life dept.

captinsano writes "Forbes.com is taking a look at, 'The Needies,' the newest interactive stuffed toys, each one of which is fitted with an internal microprocessor and wireless antenna. They beg for attention (with varying levels of perversity) and when you finally pick one up the others complain loudly ("Throw him! Throw him!"). They're a cool example of the coming wave of wireless toys --and interestingly enough they are being designed for adults, not just children. There's a funny video showing the dolls in action, as well." These toys were originally designed after their NYU student creators and modeled after the horrible behavior they saw themselves exhibiting while trying to come up with a school project.

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  1. There's a funny video showing the dolls in action. by johncadengo · · Score: 4, Informative

    There's a funny video showing the dolls in action, as well.

    That video wasn't really that funny. I mean, the guy was laughing half the time at his own jokes and the lady... Well, the lady seemed bored of him and a little annoyed at the dolls. I would be annoyed at those dolls. I can't see how they would ever perform well, selling-wise. I wouldn't simply turn it off and throw it away. It incites rage-like, pyro-like tendencies in me... Grrr... I could already sense my temper flaming up just from watching the video...

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  2. Re:Ads. by tomhudson · · Score: 2, Informative

    Consider yourself lucky ... I had to stop half-way through (Suse Openlinux/Firefox).

    By the way - this toy is NOT original or new. About a decade ago, one of my nieces had a stuffed toy that, if you didn't pick it up every few minutes, would start complaining.

    If they try to sell these as "original", they may end up having to change their name from "Co-dependant Designs" to "Co-defendant Designs".

  3. Re:Ads by Stalks · · Score: 2, Informative
    Why not grab the free alternative to Real Player? It works in WMC, and also has a firefox/opera/ie plugin to work seemlessly as if it were the real Real Player.

    I just downloaded it and I'm really pleased =]