MONTREAL, Aug. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- WowWee, a
leading manufacturer of hi-tech consumer robotic and entertainment
products, today announced the U.S. debut of the newest addition to
its robotic toy line, Fingerlings™ Baby Monkeys. Fingerlings are
adorable, mini interactive pet robots that curl around your finger
and come to life when you play with them, responding to sound,
motion, and touch. Today, August 11 -
aka #FingerlingsFriday - marks the launch of Fingerlings'
nationwide U.S. availability wherever toys are sold, including Toys
'R Us, Walmart, Amazon and Target. Get your holiday shopping done
now - this is the season's hottest toy!
Designed for children ages 5+, each sweet and silly Fingerlings
critter is just 5.5" tall and features over 40 sounds and
animations - including happy monkey sounds, adorable blinking eyes,
heads that turn, curly hanging tails, and hands that grip. These
perfect primate pets provide endless ways to play - you can swing
them, pet them, blow them kisses, and even rock them to sleep!
Inspired by the rare finger monkey species that are placed
at-risk when removed from their natural habitat, WowWee found a way
to create a safe and playful way to provide every child with a
fingertip friend. As part of its mission to bring these monkeys to
life without endangerment, WowWee will be donating $1.00 for every Fingerlings sold in the first
week of sales to WildAid, starting on #FingerlingsFriday. An animal
conservation nonprofit, WildAid aims to protect wildlife and end
illegal wildlife trade.
Fingerlings Baby Monkeys are available in six different colors,
all with unique personalities. Kids will fall in love as they meet
Bella (pink), Mia (purple), Sophie (white), Boris (blue), Zoe
(turquoise), and Finn (black).The entire line is perfect to play
with, share, and collect!
"We're always looking for fun and innovative ways to teach and
amuse kids with our products," said Sydney
Wiseman, Brand Manager at WowWee. "Fingerlings are like
having an interactive friend at your fingertips - they're
impossible not to love! We have been so excited by the positive
response across the UK and Canada
and we can't wait to see the reaction in the U.S. It's definitely a
highly anticipated launch and we're happy to have the opportunity
to support a great wildlife cause along the way."
For more information on how to play with your Fingerlings, watch
a tutorial video here or visit www.WowWee.com. MSRP $14.99. Ages 5+.
ABOUT WOWWEE
Founded in 1988, WowWee is a leading
designer, developer, marketer and distributor of innovative hi-tech
consumer robotic and consumer entertainment products. The
introduction of WowWee's Robosapien™ robot in 2004 revolutionized
the way people interact with robotic companions. One of the
most popular entertainment robots in the world with global sales of
more than 6 million units, the Robosapien robot was the first
commercially available biomorphic robot – a fusion of technology
and personality. MiP™ continues to be one of the world's most
popular consumer robots and the winner of more Than 10 major Tech
and Toy awards, including the Toy Industry Association's TOTY award
for Innovative Toy of the Year in 2015. With offices in
Montreal, San Diego and Hong
Kong, WowWee's focus on the development of breakthrough
consumer technologies continues to forge new categories in personal
robotics and entertainment with its imaginative, innovative,
award-winning gadgets and toys. Please visit www.wowwee.com
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