iZ from Zizzle is a 9-inch tri-legged fusion of toy and music. The unique character, which will initially be available in red, green, and blue with other colors to follow, provides a broad aged audience a multitude of play opportunities. Kids get iZ going by pressing his stomach to start a beat. Once they find a sound they like, they move to iZ’s right ear to add a little rhythm to the equation, and turn his left ear to find a musical lead. An easy to use tempo control makes the sounds limitless. iZ’s eyes even independently rock out to the tunes created, bouncing up and down independently of each other. A special “flicker” switch dangling above iZ’s head controls sound effects and “scratch.” iZ has a whole other side too. This “toy” is also an animatronic interactive speaker. Simply connect any music source with a standard headphone jack such as an iPod, Walkman, radio or CD player and iZ comes to life. He plays music with his horn flashing lights, his eyes bouncing and will act as a DJ, adding his own commentary to any song. Available in October, iZ carries a suggested retail price of $39.99.
