My Keepon
Are you ready for the latest release from the brains behind Dave the Funky Shoulder Monkey? Unless you’ve been living in Outer Mongolia for months, you’ll already be aware that My Keepon has thousands of Facebook fans and has racked up millions of YouTube hits. Now, kids big and small can take home the toy version of the kooky, bright yellow internet character.
Dave was one of 2010’s wish list toys and My Keepon is pretty much guaranteed to be a Christmas 2011 sensation.
The designers certainly haven’t been lazy. My Keepon is much more than your average character-based toy. His sophisticated interactive and responsive features make him a pretty impressive little chap! We’re talking state-of-the-art technology here, people.
My Keepon has 2 modes: dance and touch.
In dance mode, he moves and grooves like a dancefloor demon. My Keepon boasts a built-in mic and beat detection technology that allows him to move in time to music, clapping and patting. The movements are anything but clunky and awkward. My Keepon is a smooth little groover with fluid and realistic motions.
In touch mode, My Keepon will display all sorts of mood-based reactions to poking, tapping, squeezing and tickling. It’s all thanks to touch-responsive sensors under his textured skin. He’ll be curious one minute, excited the next and then sleepy. That’s just for starters. Expect to see the full spectrum of emotions, along with non-verbal noises and some adorable little movements.
My Keepon is a cute smart toy with universal appeal. When it comes to this year’s top toys, he’s already leading the pack with a legion of fans. Priced at around £35 it’s a great mid-range gift that’s sure to sell out in seconds.
