Dave The Funky Shoulder Monkey
The brainchild of genius robot inventor Nick Donaldson, Dave The Funky Shoulder Monkey is a real talking point. This cheeky Capuchin has caused quite a stir in the toy industry and on TV, and is all set to be one of this year’s hottest sellers.
Why all the fuss? Let’s take a closer look at Dave, the Funky Monkey and find out why he’s making headlines…
Smart design and some very clever science lies at the core of the success of Dave The Funky Shoulder Monkey. Creator Nick joined forces with the people at Wow Stuff to make this interactive toy something really special. Activated by an easily secreted remote control, this cheeky chappie sits comfortably on his owner’s shoulder and can do everything from moving his hands and turning his head, to making realistic monkey gestures and motions.
Controlling Dave the Funky Monkey can sometimes be a tricky business! On a basic level, you can choose what he does by selecting 1 of the 4 behaviourial modes on the remote control. Choose between conversation, greeting, puppet and action modes. However, you may find Dave has a few surprises up his sleeve! He’s been programmed with 33 individual actions which combine to create literally thousands of different behavioural performances.
It’s not just the technical wizardry that makes Dave the Monkey such an awesome toy. His supersized personality makes him more than simply your average science project. You’d have to look hard to find another interactive animal that can match his cheeky persona and winning charm. You never quite know what Dave will do next! From burping and laughing to scratching, waving, yawning, and crying, he’s a bit of a wild card.
Dave the Funky Monkey is one of those rare toys that has universal appeal. He’s an equally great gift for a child or adult of either sex from the age of 8-80. Look out for the TV adverts and prepare to be seriously charmed! Wow Stuff has a good track record of producing quality gifts, gadgets and toys and has worked in conjunction with the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum.
As if all that wasn’t enough to win you over, the rather reasonable price tag of around £24 also includes a shoulder strap and batteries, which makes a refreshing change!
