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| '''ActiMates''' were a series of interactive toys released by ] in February of 1997, which were in the form of licensed dolls which could interact with many episodes of their respective ] or on special Actimates-compatible ] videocassettes. | '''ActiMates''' were a series of interactive toys released by ] in February of 1997, which were in the form of licensed dolls which could interact with many episodes of their respective ] or on special Actimates-compatible ] videocassettes. | ||
| Microsoft released seven characters including ], his sister ], the four ] and ]. The company discontinued the dolls in 2000. The dolls could interact with the TV and the computer (the Teletubbies could not interact with the PC)using a special TV and PC Pack. The toys were marketed as educational tools and gave positive affirmations for correct answers from the user. They could also be played without the packs for the VCR and computer. <ref></ref> <ref></ref> | Microsoft released seven characters including ], his sister ], the four ] and ]. The company discontinued the dolls in 2000. The dolls could interact with the TV and the computer (the Teletubbies could not interact with the PC)using a special TV and PC Pack. The toys were marketed as educational tools and gave positive affirmations for correct answers from the user. They could also be played without the packs for the VCR and computer. There were three Actimates Barney PC games released. <ref></ref> <ref></ref> | ||
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Revision as of 01:35, 9 February 2013
ActiMates were a series of interactive toys released by Microsoft in February of 1997, which were in the form of licensed dolls which could interact with many episodes of their respective television series or on special Actimates-compatible VHS videocassettes.
Microsoft released seven characters including Arthur, his sister D.W., the four Teletubbies and Barney. The company discontinued the dolls in 2000. The dolls could interact with the TV and the computer (the Teletubbies could not interact with the PC)using a special TV and PC Pack. The toys were marketed as educational tools and gave positive affirmations for correct answers from the user. They could also be played without the packs for the VCR and computer. There were three Actimates Barney PC games released.
References
- Microsoft Launches ActiMates Early Learning System At Toy Fair: Unique Realmation Animation Technology Makes Interactive Barney Ideal Learning Partner
- ActiMates Arthur and D.W. Join the First Family of Interactivity, Teaching Kids That "Learning is More Fun With a Partner": This brother-sister act is now available, joining "cousin" Barney and bringing more "edutainment" to the neighborhood
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