Alphie

Alphie is a toy robot manufactured by Hasbro under the Playskool brand. Multiple versions exist.

1978 Alphie
This is the first Alphie released. He is blue and his arms are sliders. You put cards in him. When activated the robot makes noises. First put a card in him, then move his arm to the answer, then press the button on his head. When you are correct, he plays "Stars and Stripes Forever". When you are incorrect he buzzes and flashes one of his lights. Alphie takes 1 x 9-Volt battery.

1980's Alphie (Alphie II)
This version is white and has a much friendlier appearance. Instead of sliders, he now has push-buttons on both sides of him that correspond to the section of that card. When turned on he makes a series of beeps. Then press a button on the left (or Alphie's right) or the right (Alphie's left). When you are correct Alphie makes another series of beeps as his face lights up. When you are incorrect he makes a two-note sound. Alphie II takes 4 x "AA" batteries.

1992 Alphie ("Talking Alphie")
This version is the "talking" version of Alphie II. When turned on he makes a series of beeps and talks. Then press a button on the left (or Alphie's right) or the right (Alphie's left). When you are correct Alphie tells you that you are right. When you are incorrect he tells you to try again. Talking Alphie takes 4 x "AA" batteries.

1996 Alphie ("On-The-Go Alphie")
This version is more "on-the-go", hence its title. On-The-Go Alphie takes 4 x "AA" batteries.

2010 Alphie
This version of Alphie has been updated for the 21st century. His eyes are now a LCD screen that shows animations and he has four buttons on the sides of him instead of five. He also has a carrying handle on the top of him. This version also talks but his voice is robotic, and his mouth lights up when he speaks. 2010 Alphie takes 3 x "AA" batteries.

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