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The Tale of i-Dog: The iPod Accessory That Ruled the World
Jul 8, 2024
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The Tale of i-Dog: The iPod Accessory That Ruled the World
Introduction
i-Dog
: An accessory and virtual pet for iPods.
Release Date
: April 2, 2005, in Japan by Sega Toys.
Functions
: Plays music through a built-in speaker, reacts with movements, and lights up.
Emotions
: LEDs on the face show emotions:
Green: Happy
Orange: Content
Red: Angry
Interaction
: Responds to touches and changes behavior based on interaction and neglect.
Variants and Designs
Japanese Variants
: Several colors and special editions (Happy Version with star LEDs, Lovely Version with heart-shaped LEDs).
American Version
: Slight redesign by Hasbro and Tiger Electronics; added back legs and other updates.
Differences in Sounds
: Japanese version uses electronic noises, while Hasbro version uses more dog-like sounds.
Design and Aging
Design
: Maintained a modern look over the years with glossy white plastic and silver accents.
Material Issues
: Susceptibility to yellowing due to UV light; older units often suffer from this.
Battery Issues
: Corrosion from old batteries is common, which can be cleaned to restore function.
Collectability
Numerous Variants
: Various colors and special editions, some exclusive to certain stores or collaborations (e.g., Sapporo, Atmos, Kiss, Spider-Man).
Subsequent Releases
i-Cat
: Touch-sensitive face LEDs, introduced cat-specific designs and features (e.g., light-up whiskers).
i-Fish
: Non-waterproof, spins and reacts to music in a complicated manner.
i-Cy
: Penguin-themed, with LEDs on its belly; limited variations.
i-Dog Pup and i-Dog Amp’d
i-Dog Pup
: Smaller, cuter, but lacks audio in; only dances to sounds it hears.
i-Dog Amp’d
: Second generation, better audio output with stereo speakers but retains poor sound quality.
i-Dog Dance
Features
: Fully motorized, including ears and legs; limited to two colors.
Behavior
: Slightly aggressive sounds and movements.
i-Dog Clip and i-Dog Soft Speaker
i-Dog Clip
: Very small, clip-on accessory with built-in audio pass-through.
i-Dog Soft Speaker
: Largest model, plush design with surprisingly good sound quality.
i-Turtle
Features
: Rare, more dolphin-like sounds, LEDs on its shell, and moving shell and head.
Limited Success
: Not very popular at the time of release.
Burger King Promotions
2007 and 2008
: Offered miniature versions with limited functionality.
Themes
: Different themes like Halloween in 2008.
End of i-Dog Franchise
Final Product
: Plush speaker with no i-Dog functionality, released in 2009.
Legacy
: All available products run simultaneously to create an i-Dog symphony.
Additional Information
Sponsor
: VPN services for secure browsing.
Community Engagement
: Invited to join Discord server, follow on Twitch, and subscribe to YouTube channel.
Acknowledgements
: Special thanks to supporters and collaborators.
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