Interactive toys are “where it’s at” this holiday season, and Mattel® is leading the way with its girl-friendly Fijit Friends™ line of animated robotic dolls. Promising to be the hit toy of the holiday season, Fijit Friends™ is a colorful, interactive robot line of dolls which promises hours of fun play alone and with friends.

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What colors do Fijit Friends™ toys come in?

Fijit Friends™ are available in four different characters: Willa, in purple; Sage, in green; Serafina, in pink; and Logan, in blue. The robots react to the child’s voice, dancing, singing, and chatting. Advanced robotic technology allow voice-recognition, so more than one child playing with Fijit Friends™ will have different reactions from the doll.

What is so cool about the Fijit Friends™ toy?

Lots! Each Fijit Friend™ has the remarkable ability not only to dance and sing to its own music, played from a well-incorporated speaker in the head, but to respond to questions and commands from the child. This is what really sets Fijit Friends™ apart; the ability to distinguish words which ask for a joke, a song, or a story.

Who is the Fijit Friends™ toy for?

The bodies are squishy and durable, just right for girls ages six years up. Each Fijit Friend™ is slightly different in structure, having different colors and ear shapes, but all do the same things. The large eyes and lighted “face” dial are cartoonish and cute, and the bodies are soft and rounded, giving them a friendly and bunny-like appearance. The unit requires 5 AA batteries.

Many children playing with Fijit Friends™ have found that the voice recognition is not perfect. There must be a minimum of background noise, and the child must speak in a clear, regulated voice, without shouting. This may encourage children’s good speech patterns, and emphasizes working to reach a goal, as the child may have to work a bit to find the right “tone” to activate the Fijit Friend™.

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The unit recognizes over 150 common keywords, so as the child talks to the Fijit Friend™, it will respond when it hears one of the words, and begin a dialogue. Fijit Friends™ can tell jokes and make funny sound effects. Best of all, beat-recognition technology means your Fijit Friend™ will dance with you to your favorite songs, adjusting its movements to the rhythm of the music. Your Fijit Friend™ also comes with four of its own songs to share with you.

How much is the Fijit Friends™ toy?

The unit stands 8.6 inches tall and weighs a mere 1.6 pounds, making it the perfect portable toy to travel with a child anywhere. Batteries seem to last quite awhile, so long-term play is not a problem. The suggested retail price is $49.99, although many stores are currently carrying the item for a bit less.

Who has the best prices on Fijit Friends™ toys?

If you want a Fijit Friend™ under your tree for Christmas, is it important to plan to shop early. Black Friday sales may be one of the best places to get good deals on these toys, but you have to plan your shopping so that you do not run into the problem of depleted supplies at your stores of choice.

Most retailers hold very early opening hours on Black Friday, some opening the doors as early as midnight. Many others open by 2 or 3 a.m., and almost all stores are open by 6 a.m. In order to take advantage of these sales, and not miss bargains on “hot” items, it is important to know what the store hours are on Black Friday and be there as early as possible. High-demand toys will disappear quickly, often within the first hour after opening, so be sure to plan your shopping carefully by looking in your local paper or at your favorite retailers’ websites for store hours, discounts, and even coupons for further savings.

On the other hand, if you try to avoid the Black Friday crowds, you can still save significant money on your Christmas purchases by shopping online. Many online retailers have sales all throughout the Thanksgiving Week, especially on Thanksgiving Day and the weekend following. Many “bricks-and-mortar” retailers also have online versions of their Black Friday sales. Search websites of your favorite retailers, or perform an internet search with your favorite items as keywords. You will find a variety of sales over the course of several days. You must, of course, be careful with shipping costs; being unwary about shipping can cause your total bill to be more than it would have been if you shopped at a store, although several retailers waive shipping costs during these sales. Be sure to read your bill carefully before agreeing to purchase. Even more important, be sure that your online retailer has adequate supplies of the item to ensure shipping to you by Christmas.

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