Sounds good, fun, but tacky and cheaply made, 27 Nov 2008
Stylophone - The Original Pocket Electronic Organ
As has been said elsewhere, it's fun, sounds OK but the build quality and finish leave a bit to be desired. I'm sure back in the 70's it was better quality than this. Nice retro packaging. Good stocking filler for Christmas.
Does Rolf still get royalties??

electro retro goodness, 24 Nov 2008
this is just a fun gadget everyone likes it who hears it or theyl say they dont because they can get a go.the other reviewer mentioned everything it does so i second his review.

It's a Stylophone... get one!, 23 Feb 2008
I was just browsing a gadget shop in town earlier and stumbled across this for £15. I thought to myself - this must just be for show, so I asked for a trial. It's awesome! I picked it up straight away

The sound is spot-on. It also features two new sounds (one is like a dirty amplified organ, which is excellent) and vibrato for a very different sound. The unit is capable of very impressive volumes - you will be able to drown out all your inferior friends with this little badboy. (Also includes headphone socket in case you don't want to lose your friends)

External input means you can plug in your MP3 player(/whatever) and jam along to your favourite tunes - the tuning knob on the back is so precise (and has a massive range) so you can really have a blast. And because it sounds so authentic, you could easily use this for recording purposes if the original Stylophone sound is what you are trying to capture

Most of all - experienced or not - this thing is just damn fun to use, and everyone you know will be jealous. Buy it now!

5/5

Electric Guitar with Microphone and stand including Amplifier. Realistic Sound of classic and rock Guitar. Tuneable, Volume Control. Led Power Indicator, Shoulder Strap. Requires 4 x C Batteries (Not included).

Sounds good, fun, but tacky and cheaply made, 27 Nov 2008
Stylophone - The Original Pocket Electronic Organ
As has been said elsewhere, it's fun, sounds OK but the build quality and finish leave a bit to be desired. I'm sure back in the 70's it was better quality than this. Nice retro packaging. Good stocking filler for Christmas.
Does Rolf still get royalties??

electro retro goodness, 24 Nov 2008
this is just a fun gadget everyone likes it who hears it or theyl say they dont because they can get a go.the other reviewer mentioned everything it does so i second his review.

It's a Stylophone... get one!, 23 Feb 2008
I was just browsing a gadget shop in town earlier and stumbled across this for £15. I thought to myself - this must just be for show, so I asked for a trial. It's awesome! I picked it up straight away

The sound is spot-on. It also features two new sounds (one is like a dirty amplified organ, which is excellent) and vibrato for a very different sound. The unit is capable of very impressive volumes - you will be able to drown out all your inferior friends with this little badboy. (Also includes headphone socket in case you don't want to lose your friends)

External input means you can plug in your MP3 player(/whatever) and jam along to your favourite tunes - the tuning knob on the back is so precise (and has a massive range) so you can really have a blast. And because it sounds so authentic, you could easily use this for recording purposes if the original Stylophone sound is what you are trying to capture

Most of all - experienced or not - this thing is just damn fun to use, and everyone you know will be jealous. Buy it now!

5/5

A great toy, 29 Dec 2007
Bought this for our 5 year old for Christmas as a cheaper version broke after a few weeks last year. She loves it. Sound is great for a toy guitar. We have a rock chick in the making!

Well worth the money!, 25 Jul 2006
I bought this guitar for my little boy's third birthday, he is autistic. He thinks this is great, he never puts it down he thinks he is a popstar. He has started to sing something he could not do before, it has helped to bring him out of his shell.
It works really well and just sounds like the real thing!

Crayola Clock Radio. Kids will feel all grown up with their own radio and alarm clock. And parents will love the help in getting kids up and ready for school. This brightly coloured, inviting unit includes a clock radio with AM/FM radio that allows kids to wake to the radio, an alarm buzzer, or even a personalized message that they can record. The 10 second voice message recorder lets them record their own first-thing-in the-morning reminder, a favourite joke, or verse, or personal message! Replaceable patterns on the front panel let kids customize their own look. Station presets make finding the right station easy. There's even a gradual wake system, and a snooze function for that little bit of extra sleep. An adjustable sleep timer lets kids drift off to music. There's even an auto-switching 3-color night light. Back-up battery remembers the time and alarm setting in the event of a power failure, and will activate the alarm. AC power with AC adapter included. Back up power requires 4 AA batteries (not included). It's the perfect way to introduce your child to the world of music and creativity. Only Crayola knows how!

Sounds good, fun, but tacky and cheaply made, 27 Nov 2008
Stylophone - The Original Pocket Electronic Organ
As has been said elsewhere, it's fun, sounds OK but the build quality and finish leave a bit to be desired. I'm sure back in the 70's it was better quality than this. Nice retro packaging. Good stocking filler for Christmas.
Does Rolf still get royalties??

electro retro goodness, 24 Nov 2008
this is just a fun gadget everyone likes it who hears it or theyl say they dont because they can get a go.the other reviewer mentioned everything it does so i second his review.

It's a Stylophone... get one!, 23 Feb 2008
I was just browsing a gadget shop in town earlier and stumbled across this for £15. I thought to myself - this must just be for show, so I asked for a trial. It's awesome! I picked it up straight away

The sound is spot-on. It also features two new sounds (one is like a dirty amplified organ, which is excellent) and vibrato for a very different sound. The unit is capable of very impressive volumes - you will be able to drown out all your inferior friends with this little badboy. (Also includes headphone socket in case you don't want to lose your friends)

External input means you can plug in your MP3 player(/whatever) and jam along to your favourite tunes - the tuning knob on the back is so precise (and has a massive range) so you can really have a blast. And because it sounds so authentic, you could easily use this for recording purposes if the original Stylophone sound is what you are trying to capture

Most of all - experienced or not - this thing is just damn fun to use, and everyone you know will be jealous. Buy it now!

5/5

A great toy, 29 Dec 2007
Bought this for our 5 year old for Christmas as a cheaper version broke after a few weeks last year. She loves it. Sound is great for a toy guitar. We have a rock chick in the making!

Well worth the money!, 25 Jul 2006
I bought this guitar for my little boy's third birthday, he is autistic. He thinks this is great, he never puts it down he thinks he is a popstar. He has started to sing something he could not do before, it has helped to bring him out of his shell.
It works really well and just sounds like the real thing!

great alarm clock for children, 12 Sep 2008
I bought this for my 7 yr old daughter to help her get up in the morning.She really likes it as you can record you own wake up message- Ours is a reminder to get dressed as she always wakes before the alarm. You can set 2 different alarm times if necessary and there is a snooze function too. The night light function is a bit wierd as the light sequence is very fast- it would be nicer if the lights changed more slowly. The radio reception is not brilliant but we can pick up our local stations.

Pink, funky, portable laptop with 80 amazing activities. Teaches English, basic French, maths, science and logic skills. Advanced arcade-style adventure games include memory challenges, strategy games and creative applications. Includes 2-player mode and 3 difficulty levels with a QWERTY keyboard and real mouse for easier access to activities. Includes 2 additional interchangeable cartridges for extra fun. Requires 3 x AA batteries, not included. Size: 356mm x 279mm x 71mm. 5 - 8 Years

Cheer the Wildcats to victory with great High School Musical songs! The Musical Pom Poms play 'We're All in This Together' and 'All For One'. Add real crowd cheering sound effects! Requires 3 x AA batteries (not included). 5 Years +

We're quite, quite sure that in the heady days of Prog Rock, you, like us took a sudden interest in tennis. Not for the genius of Borg or Connors, though. But for the equipment. It seems that generations of young men, deprived of the resources required to buy a Fender Stratocaster, sought sanctuary in the delights of the common-or-garden wooden framed tennis racket as a guitar substitute. All that was needed then was a suitably long mirror, one of your mother's scarves to tie around your head, some old makeup (in a nod to Bowie)... and the transformation would be complete. Now, of course technology is our friend. And, with the help of the highly technological V-Beat Guitar, your air guitaring tennis racketing days are well and truly over. This two-piece technical marvel is the bridge between the world of air and the world of The Shadows, with clever motion-sensing technology enabling the production of soarin' solos, rockin' rhythms and down-down-deeper-and-down chord patterns that would impress even the mighty Quo. Not arf. The V-Beat helps one get to grips, on a quite literal level, with the real thing, and, with built-in tutorials and rhythms, one will be chugging along in no time. All we ask is that you perform said chugging in the privacy of one's own bedroom. Rock on. You know you want to.

The Decepticons are inbound and seeking to destroy your music! Use Transformers Beatmix Bumblebee to amplify your MP3 player and transform your tunes! The Beatmix Bumblebee musical companion is the Transformers robot for your music. His built-in music speaker amplifies your music and a unique synchronising beat builder enables Bumblebee to dance to each new rhythm. In a twist of customized cool, Beatmix Bumblebee takes your tunes and plays them back to you with effects and sounds from the Transformers movie. Simply touch Bumblebee's Autobot symbol, situated on his chest, to record up to 60 seconds of music which can be played back on demand. Beatmix Bumblebee is also pre-programmed with a selection of dance moves, applying them whenever he has a beat played through him. Pose his arms and sit back to watch him dance to different sound effects. Transformers Movie Beatmix Bumblebee works with most music devices, connecting through any standard headphone jack (Jack-to-jack cable included). (MP3 Player / Portable music device not included.)

Sounds good, fun, but tacky and cheaply made, 27 Nov 2008
Stylophone - The Original Pocket Electronic Organ
As has been said elsewhere, it's fun, sounds OK but the build quality and finish leave a bit to be desired. I'm sure back in the 70's it was better quality than this. Nice retro packaging. Good stocking filler for Christmas.
Does Rolf still get royalties??

electro retro goodness, 24 Nov 2008
this is just a fun gadget everyone likes it who hears it or theyl say they dont because they can get a go.the other reviewer mentioned everything it does so i second his review.

It's a Stylophone... get one!, 23 Feb 2008
I was just browsing a gadget shop in town earlier and stumbled across this for £15. I thought to myself - this must just be for show, so I asked for a trial. It's awesome! I picked it up straight away

The sound is spot-on. It also features two new sounds (one is like a dirty amplified organ, which is excellent) and vibrato for a very different sound. The unit is capable of very impressive volumes - you will be able to drown out all your inferior friends with this little badboy. (Also includes headphone socket in case you don't want to lose your friends)

External input means you can plug in your MP3 player(/whatever) and jam along to your favourite tunes - the tuning knob on the back is so precise (and has a massive range) so you can really have a blast. And because it sounds so authentic, you could easily use this for recording purposes if the original Stylophone sound is what you are trying to capture

Most of all - experienced or not - this thing is just damn fun to use, and everyone you know will be jealous. Buy it now!

5/5

A great toy, 29 Dec 2007
Bought this for our 5 year old for Christmas as a cheaper version broke after a few weeks last year. She loves it. Sound is great for a toy guitar. We have a rock chick in the making!

Well worth the money!, 25 Jul 2006
I bought this guitar for my little boy's third birthday, he is autistic. He thinks this is great, he never puts it down he thinks he is a popstar. He has started to sing something he could not do before, it has helped to bring him out of his shell.
It works really well and just sounds like the real thing!

great alarm clock for children, 12 Sep 2008
I bought this for my 7 yr old daughter to help her get up in the morning.She really likes it as you can record you own wake up message- Ours is a reminder to get dressed as she always wakes before the alarm. You can set 2 different alarm times if necessary and there is a snooze function too. The night light function is a bit wierd as the light sequence is very fast- it would be nicer if the lights changed more slowly. The radio reception is not brilliant but we can pick up our local stations.

Hmm..., 29 Dec 2007
Gosh, where to start?

My first gripe; he's noisy. Really noisy. Really, really, really noisy. The movements of Bumblebee's head, wings and waist are far too loud and can be heard over any music playing, even if the volume is cranked right up to the highest setting. This has put me off using him as a speaker altogether, as you can't stop him dancing unless you either play no music or play it so quietly that his sensors don't detect it (and you can't hear it either). Not a great start to be honest.

I've noticed his door wings come off really easily, too. Sure, the lights on his eyes, chest and back are nice (if a little on the so-bright-it-blinds-you-if-you-look-at-it side, though), but they don't make up for just how many flaws this product comes bundled with. The startup tune is not only annoying and too long but it's rather embarassing at times, the movement of the whole thing is horribly limited, and when Bumblebee records random voice clips and plays them back randomly when music is playing you just feel like leaping up and hurling the thing out of the nearest window.

If for some strange reason you find all the above attractive in a product, go ahead and buy and enjoy it. Otherwise, steer well clear.

too noisy, 25 Dec 2007
Bought this primarily as a speaker for my boys mp3 player. the movement, lighting thing was just an added bonus. However as it turns out the movement is the loudest thing about this system. Every time its parts move (which is a lot of the time) it makes a electric whirring noise which is very loud so you cant hear the music!! very annoying, even my boy (who is 8 and also very annoying) is annoyed by this noise!! do not buy this as a speaker system.

Stereo Bot, 31 Oct 2007
I bought 2 of these and split the stereo feed to mono L & R. I now have my monitor surrounded by bumblebee pumping out twice as lound as normal. This is a very good mp3 speaker and seems well made. Only down side is it could do with a little more base.

Miley Stewart might seem like just another regular girl but she has something to hide. The only people that know her secret are her dad, brother and best friends; Lilly and Oliver. She is leading a double life; as famous pop superstar singer Hannah Montana! Rock out with Hannah Montana in 5 sell out stadium events! The better you play, the bigger pop star you become! Hannah Montana Guitar plugs straight into your TV! Choose from the 3 game modes with 3 different skill levels! The games feature 10 Hannah Montana hit songs! This awesome guitar has cool Hannah Montana purple graphics! A wonderful electronic game to encourage an interest in music! A great item for any Hannah Montana fan!

Digital drum set with 4 programmable percussion pads, each with guide light - Follow-the-light learning system - 49 styles - 22 percussion sounds assignable to pads - Demo - Main volume, Rhythm volume and Tempo control - 2 drumsticks - Headphones jack - Mains adaptor jack (9-12V) - Supply: 6 R14/C 1,5V batteries (not included). Dim: 395x280x105 mm.

Sounds good, fun, but tacky and cheaply made, 27 Nov 2008
Stylophone - The Original Pocket Electronic Organ
As has been said elsewhere, it's fun, sounds OK but the build quality and finish leave a bit to be desired. I'm sure back in the 70's it was better quality than this. Nice retro packaging. Good stocking filler for Christmas.
Does Rolf still get royalties??

electro retro goodness, 24 Nov 2008
this is just a fun gadget everyone likes it who hears it or theyl say they dont because they can get a go.the other reviewer mentioned everything it does so i second his review.

It's a Stylophone... get one!, 23 Feb 2008
I was just browsing a gadget shop in town earlier and stumbled across this for £15. I thought to myself - this must just be for show, so I asked for a trial. It's awesome! I picked it up straight away

The sound is spot-on. It also features two new sounds (one is like a dirty amplified organ, which is excellent) and vibrato for a very different sound. The unit is capable of very impressive volumes - you will be able to drown out all your inferior friends with this little badboy. (Also includes headphone socket in case you don't want to lose your friends)

External input means you can plug in your MP3 player(/whatever) and jam along to your favourite tunes - the tuning knob on the back is so precise (and has a massive range) so you can really have a blast. And because it sounds so authentic, you could easily use this for recording purposes if the original Stylophone sound is what you are trying to capture

Most of all - experienced or not - this thing is just damn fun to use, and everyone you know will be jealous. Buy it now!

5/5

A great toy, 29 Dec 2007
Bought this for our 5 year old for Christmas as a cheaper version broke after a few weeks last year. She loves it. Sound is great for a toy guitar. We have a rock chick in the making!

Well worth the money!, 25 Jul 2006
I bought this guitar for my little boy's third birthday, he is autistic. He thinks this is great, he never puts it down he thinks he is a popstar. He has started to sing something he could not do before, it has helped to bring him out of his shell.
It works really well and just sounds like the real thing!

great alarm clock for children, 12 Sep 2008
I bought this for my 7 yr old daughter to help her get up in the morning.She really likes it as you can record you own wake up message- Ours is a reminder to get dressed as she always wakes before the alarm. You can set 2 different alarm times if necessary and there is a snooze function too. The night light function is a bit wierd as the light sequence is very fast- it would be nicer if the lights changed more slowly. The radio reception is not brilliant but we can pick up our local stations.

Hmm..., 29 Dec 2007
Gosh, where to start?

My first gripe; he's noisy. Really noisy. Really, really, really noisy. The movements of Bumblebee's head, wings and waist are far too loud and can be heard over any music playing, even if the volume is cranked right up to the highest setting. This has put me off using him as a speaker altogether, as you can't stop him dancing unless you either play no music or play it so quietly that his sensors don't detect it (and you can't hear it either). Not a great start to be honest.

I've noticed his door wings come off really easily, too. Sure, the lights on his eyes, chest and back are nice (if a little on the so-bright-it-blinds-you-if-you-look-at-it side, though), but they don't make up for just how many flaws this product comes bundled with. The startup tune is not only annoying and too long but it's rather embarassing at times, the movement of the whole thing is horribly limited, and when Bumblebee records random voice clips and plays them back randomly when music is playing you just feel like leaping up and hurling the thing out of the nearest window.

If for some strange reason you find all the above attractive in a product, go ahead and buy and enjoy it. Otherwise, steer well clear.

too noisy, 25 Dec 2007
Bought this primarily as a speaker for my boys mp3 player. the movement, lighting thing was just an added bonus. However as it turns out the movement is the loudest thing about this system. Every time its parts move (which is a lot of the time) it makes a electric whirring noise which is very loud so you cant hear the music!! very annoying, even my boy (who is 8 and also very annoying) is annoyed by this noise!! do not buy this as a speaker system.

Stereo Bot, 31 Oct 2007
I bought 2 of these and split the stereo feed to mono L & R. I now have my monitor surrounded by bumblebee pumping out twice as lound as normal. This is a very good mp3 speaker and seems well made. Only down side is it could do with a little more base.

Bang bang went the drum., 28 Sep 2008
The best thing about this drum kit is the volume, high for the kids, low for the parents! Lots of learning if you are willing if not just hit the black bits! loads of buttons for sounds and rhythms. Runs on electric so no need for expensive batteries.

Cute Upsy Daisy wooden ride-on Chunky wheels for extra stability Sturdy wooden construction Fantastic bedtime doll trailer with Upsy Daisy blanket Trailer fits a variety of doll sizes. Age: 1-3 years

This 'Rock Drummer' Electronic Drum Set with Stool from Italian musical instrument maker Bontempi has all the feel and quality you would expect from real instruments. Click here for a larger image of the Bontempi Rock Drum Kit This Bontempi Rock Drum Kit is classical rock drum kit is complete with an electronic rhythm tutor to play and even sing along to. The Rock Drum's rhythm tutor features both light and sound impulses to guide accompaniment. The Rock Drum Kit with Electronic Rhythm Tutor is ideal as a first instrument or an upgrade to a larger instrument for younger children. Bontempi Rock Drum Kit with Electronic Rhythm Tutor features:

Metallic silver drum set finished in red

Bass drum measures 385 mm (153/16) with pedal

2 X side drums measure 170 and 210 mm (63/4 and 81/4)

2 x Drumsticks; Cymbal measures 210 mm (81/4).

7 Electronic rhythms to follow & learn; 14 pre-recorded songs to accompany

6 learning levels; Volume control; Start/Stop function.

Power supply: 3 x 1,5V R6/AA batteries included; Supplied with stool;

Sounds good, fun, but tacky and cheaply made, 27 Nov 2008
Stylophone - The Original Pocket Electronic Organ
As has been said elsewhere, it's fun, sounds OK but the build quality and finish leave a bit to be desired. I'm sure back in the 70's it was better quality than this. Nice retro packaging. Good stocking filler for Christmas.
Does Rolf still get royalties??

electro retro goodness, 24 Nov 2008
this is just a fun gadget everyone likes it who hears it or theyl say they dont because they can get a go.the other reviewer mentioned everything it does so i second his review.

It's a Stylophone... get one!, 23 Feb 2008
I was just browsing a gadget shop in town earlier and stumbled across this for £15. I thought to myself - this must just be for show, so I asked for a trial. It's awesome! I picked it up straight away

The sound is spot-on. It also features two new sounds (one is like a dirty amplified organ, which is excellent) and vibrato for a very different sound. The unit is capable of very impressive volumes - you will be able to drown out all your inferior friends with this little badboy. (Also includes headphone socket in case you don't want to lose your friends)

External input means you can plug in your MP3 player(/whatever) and jam along to your favourite tunes - the tuning knob on the back is so precise (and has a massive range) so you can really have a blast. And because it sounds so authentic, you could easily use this for recording purposes if the original Stylophone sound is what you are trying to capture

Most of all - experienced or not - this thing is just damn fun to use, and everyone you know will be jealous. Buy it now!

5/5

A great toy, 29 Dec 2007
Bought this for our 5 year old for Christmas as a cheaper version broke after a few weeks last year. She loves it. Sound is great for a toy guitar. We have a rock chick in the making!

Well worth the money!, 25 Jul 2006
I bought this guitar for my little boy's third birthday, he is autistic. He thinks this is great, he never puts it down he thinks he is a popstar. He has started to sing something he could not do before, it has helped to bring him out of his shell.
It works really well and just sounds like the real thing!

great alarm clock for children, 12 Sep 2008
I bought this for my 7 yr old daughter to help her get up in the morning.She really likes it as you can record you own wake up message- Ours is a reminder to get dressed as she always wakes before the alarm. You can set 2 different alarm times if necessary and there is a snooze function too. The night light function is a bit wierd as the light sequence is very fast- it would be nicer if the lights changed more slowly. The radio reception is not brilliant but we can pick up our local stations.

Hmm..., 29 Dec 2007
Gosh, where to start?

My first gripe; he's noisy. Really noisy. Really, really, really noisy. The movements of Bumblebee's head, wings and waist are far too loud and can be heard over any music playing, even if the volume is cranked right up to the highest setting. This has put me off using him as a speaker altogether, as you can't stop him dancing unless you either play no music or play it so quietly that his sensors don't detect it (and you can't hear it either). Not a great start to be honest.

I've noticed his door wings come off really easily, too. Sure, the lights on his eyes, chest and back are nice (if a little on the so-bright-it-blinds-you-if-you-look-at-it side, though), but they don't make up for just how many flaws this product comes bundled with. The startup tune is not only annoying and too long but it's rather embarassing at times, the movement of the whole thing is horribly limited, and when Bumblebee records random voice clips and plays them back randomly when music is playing you just feel like leaping up and hurling the thing out of the nearest window.

If for some strange reason you find all the above attractive in a product, go ahead and buy and enjoy it. Otherwise, steer well clear.

too noisy, 25 Dec 2007
Bought this primarily as a speaker for my boys mp3 player. the movement, lighting thing was just an added bonus. However as it turns out the movement is the loudest thing about this system. Every time its parts move (which is a lot of the time) it makes a electric whirring noise which is very loud so you cant hear the music!! very annoying, even my boy (who is 8 and also very annoying) is annoyed by this noise!! do not buy this as a speaker system.

Stereo Bot, 31 Oct 2007
I bought 2 of these and split the stereo feed to mono L & R. I now have my monitor surrounded by bumblebee pumping out twice as lound as normal. This is a very good mp3 speaker and seems well made. Only down side is it could do with a little more base.

Bang bang went the drum., 28 Sep 2008
The best thing about this drum kit is the volume, high for the kids, low for the parents! Lots of learning if you are willing if not just hit the black bits! loads of buttons for sounds and rhythms. Runs on electric so no need for expensive batteries.

Electronic Drum Set - Great, 13 Apr 2008
My daughter had this for her 6th Birthday and just loves it. Has lots of pre programmed tunes to play along too, includes Happy Birthday. Full instructions on how to learn to play the drums. My daughter just loves to play along with the tunes, which makes the drumming bearable with the tune in the background. Good durable toy, which can be packed back down into box when not in use.

Sounds good, fun, but tacky and cheaply made, 27 Nov 2008
Stylophone - The Original Pocket Electronic Organ
As has been said elsewhere, it's fun, sounds OK but the build quality and finish leave a bit to be desired. I'm sure back in the 70's it was better quality than this. Nice retro packaging. Good stocking filler for Christmas.
Does Rolf still get royalties??

electro retro goodness, 24 Nov 2008
this is just a fun gadget everyone likes it who hears it or theyl say they dont because they can get a go.the other reviewer mentioned everything it does so i second his review.

It's a Stylophone... get one!, 23 Feb 2008
I was just browsing a gadget shop in town earlier and stumbled across this for £15. I thought to myself - this must just be for show, so I asked for a trial. It's awesome! I picked it up straight away

The sound is spot-on. It also features two new sounds (one is like a dirty amplified organ, which is excellent) and vibrato for a very different sound. The unit is capable of very impressive volumes - you will be able to drown out all your inferior friends with this little badboy. (Also includes headphone socket in case you don't want to lose your friends)

External input means you can plug in your MP3 player(/whatever) and jam along to your favourite tunes - the tuning knob on the back is so precise (and has a massive range) so you can really have a blast. And because it sounds so authentic, you could easily use this for recording purposes if the original Stylophone sound is what you are trying to capture

Most of all - experienced or not - this thing is just damn fun to use, and everyone you know will be jealous. Buy it now!

5/5

A great toy, 29 Dec 2007
Bought this for our 5 year old for Christmas as a cheaper version broke after a few weeks last year. She loves it. Sound is great for a toy guitar. We have a rock chick in the making!

Well worth the money!, 25 Jul 2006
I bought this guitar for my little boy's third birthday, he is autistic. He thinks this is great, he never puts it down he thinks he is a popstar. He has started to sing something he could not do before, it has helped to bring him out of his shell.
It works really well and just sounds like the real thing!

great alarm clock for children, 12 Sep 2008
I bought this for my 7 yr old daughter to help her get up in the morning.She really likes it as you can record you own wake up message- Ours is a reminder to get dressed as she always wakes before the alarm. You can set 2 different alarm times if necessary and there is a snooze function too. The night light function is a bit wierd as the light sequence is very fast- it would be nicer if the lights changed more slowly. The radio reception is not brilliant but we can pick up our local stations.

Hmm..., 29 Dec 2007
Gosh, where to start?

My first gripe; he's noisy. Really noisy. Really, really, really noisy. The movements of Bumblebee's head, wings and waist are far too loud and can be heard over any music playing, even if the volume is cranked right up to the highest setting. This has put me off using him as a speaker altogether, as you can't stop him dancing unless you either play no music or play it so quietly that his sensors don't detect it (and you can't hear it either). Not a great start to be honest.

I've noticed his door wings come off really easily, too. Sure, the lights on his eyes, chest and back are nice (if a little on the so-bright-it-blinds-you-if-you-look-at-it side, though), but they don't make up for just how many flaws this product comes bundled with. The startup tune is not only annoying and too long but it's rather embarassing at times, the movement of the whole thing is horribly limited, and when Bumblebee records random voice clips and plays them back randomly when music is playing you just feel like leaping up and hurling the thing out of the nearest window.

If for some strange reason you find all the above attractive in a product, go ahead and buy and enjoy it. Otherwise, steer well clear.

too noisy, 25 Dec 2007
Bought this primarily as a speaker for my boys mp3 player. the movement, lighting thing was just an added bonus. However as it turns out the movement is the loudest thing about this system. Every time its parts move (which is a lot of the time) it makes a electric whirring noise which is very loud so you cant hear the music!! very annoying, even my boy (who is 8 and also very annoying) is annoyed by this noise!! do not buy this as a speaker system.

Stereo Bot, 31 Oct 2007
I bought 2 of these and split the stereo feed to mono L & R. I now have my monitor surrounded by bumblebee pumping out twice as lound as normal. This is a very good mp3 speaker and seems well made. Only down side is it could do with a little more base.

Bang bang went the drum., 28 Sep 2008
The best thing about this drum kit is the volume, high for the kids, low for the parents! Lots of learning if you are willing if not just hit the black bits! loads of buttons for sounds and rhythms. Runs on electric so no need for expensive batteries.

Electronic Drum Set - Great, 13 Apr 2008
My daughter had this for her 6th Birthday and just loves it. Has lots of pre programmed tunes to play along too, includes Happy Birthday. Full instructions on how to learn to play the drums. My daughter just loves to play along with the tunes, which makes the drumming bearable with the tune in the background. Good durable toy, which can be packed back down into box when not in use.

A great little toy and not too loud, 18 Aug 2008
This was originally given to my first child, a girl, who really loved the movement and music. My son then inherited it and has been fascinated from the first time he saw it. The gear ratio is low and it will not pinch fingers. Gears may be moved for different patterns, they can also be stacked. My children are both in school but will not let me pass this toy on to their cousins. They still like it very much.

The best place to store all your Roary cars! Roary is being fixed up in the workshop! Now that he's all ready to race he can shoot down the ramp and out onto the track! Hellie can also take off from the heli pad over head to follow the action! Silver Hatch workshop has real working garage doors! This cool workshop features awesome sound and even a ramp to take Roary round and down out onto the track! There is plenty of space in the parking bays for Roary's friends, including a heli pad on the roof for Hellie! Roary the Racing Car Workshop with Sound is a wonderful way to encourage roleplay!

Sounds good, fun, but tacky and cheaply made, 27 Nov 2008
Stylophone - The Original Pocket Electronic Organ
As has been said elsewhere, it's fun, sounds OK but the build quality and finish leave a bit to be desired. I'm sure back in the 70's it was better quality than this. Nice retro packaging. Good stocking filler for Christmas.
Does Rolf still get royalties??

electro retro goodness, 24 Nov 2008
this is just a fun gadget everyone likes it who hears it or theyl say they dont because they can get a go.the other reviewer mentioned everything it does so i second his review.

It's a Stylophone... get one!, 23 Feb 2008
I was just browsing a gadget shop in town earlier and stumbled across this for £15. I thought to myself - this must just be for show, so I asked for a trial. It's awesome! I picked it up straight away

The sound is spot-on. It also features two new sounds (one is like a dirty amplified organ, which is excellent) and vibrato for a very different sound. The unit is capable of very impressive volumes - you will be able to drown out all your inferior friends with this little badboy. (Also includes headphone socket in case you don't want to lose your friends)

External input means you can plug in your MP3 player(/whatever) and jam along to your favourite tunes - the tuning knob on the back is so precise (and has a massive range) so you can really have a blast. And because it sounds so authentic, you could easily use this for recording purposes if the original Stylophone sound is what you are trying to capture

Most of all - experienced or not - this thing is just damn fun to use, and everyone you know will be jealous. Buy it now!

5/5

A great toy, 29 Dec 2007
Bought this for our 5 year old for Christmas as a cheaper version broke after a few weeks last year. She loves it. Sound is great for a toy guitar. We have a rock chick in the making!

Well worth the money!, 25 Jul 2006
I bought this guitar for my little boy's third birthday, he is autistic. He thinks this is great, he never puts it down he thinks he is a popstar. He has started to sing something he could not do before, it has helped to bring him out of his shell.
It works really well and just sounds like the real thing!

great alarm clock for children, 12 Sep 2008
I bought this for my 7 yr old daughter to help her get up in the morning.She really likes it as you can record you own wake up message- Ours is a reminder to get dressed as she always wakes before the alarm. You can set 2 different alarm times if necessary and there is a snooze function too. The night light function is a bit wierd as the light sequence is very fast- it would be nicer if the lights changed more slowly. The radio reception is not brilliant but we can pick up our local stations.

Hmm..., 29 Dec 2007
Gosh, where to start?

My first gripe; he's noisy. Really noisy. Really, really, really noisy. The movements of Bumblebee's head, wings and waist are far too loud and can be heard over any music playing, even if the volume is cranked right up to the highest setting. This has put me off using him as a speaker altogether, as you can't stop him dancing unless you either play no music or play it so quietly that his sensors don't detect it (and you can't hear it either). Not a great start to be honest.

I've noticed his door wings come off really easily, too. Sure, the lights on his eyes, chest and back are nice (if a little on the so-bright-it-blinds-you-if-you-look-at-it side, though), but they don't make up for just how many flaws this product comes bundled with. The startup tune is not only annoying and too long but it's rather embarassing at times, the movement of the whole thing is horribly limited, and when Bumblebee records random voice clips and plays them back randomly when music is playing you just feel like leaping up and hurling the thing out of the nearest window.

If for some strange reason you find all the above attractive in a product, go ahead and buy and enjoy it. Otherwise, steer well clear.

too noisy, 25 Dec 2007
Bought this primarily as a speaker for my boys mp3 player. the movement, lighting thing was just an added bonus. However as it turns out the movement is the loudest thing about this system. Every time its parts move (which is a lot of the time) it makes a electric whirring noise which is very loud so you cant hear the music!! very annoying, even my boy (who is 8 and also very annoying) is annoyed by this noise!! do not buy this as a speaker system.

Stereo Bot, 31 Oct 2007
I bought 2 of these and split the stereo feed to mono L & R. I now have my monitor surrounded by bumblebee pumping out twice as lound as normal. This is a very good mp3 speaker and seems well made. Only down side is it could do with a little more base.

Bang bang went the drum., 28 Sep 2008
The best thing about this drum kit is the volume, high for the kids, low for the parents! Lots of learning if you are willing if not just hit the black bits! loads of buttons for sounds and rhythms. Runs on electric so no need for expensive batteries.

Electronic Drum Set - Great, 13 Apr 2008
My daughter had this for her 6th Birthday and just loves it. Has lots of pre programmed tunes to play along too, includes Happy Birthday. Full instructions on how to learn to play the drums. My daughter just loves to play along with the tunes, which makes the drumming bearable with the tune in the background. Good durable toy, which can be packed back down into box when not in use.

A great little toy and not too loud, 18 Aug 2008
This was originally given to my first child, a girl, who really loved the movement and music. My son then inherited it and has been fascinated from the first time he saw it. The gear ratio is low and it will not pinch fingers. Gears may be moved for different patterns, they can also be stacked. My children are both in school but will not let me pass this toy on to their cousins. They still like it very much.

Dont Bother, 18 Oct 2008
My son was really excited about getting this toy before his birthday but ultimately he has been disappointed. The quality of the product is poor considering the price - the worst thing being the roof which is ill fitting and made of cardboard. Any pressure on it and it caves in, not much good when this is the helipad.