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Overview
Ever wanted to just have fun with some of the gadgets you have and not worry about all the associated equipment, peripherals and what it’s compatible with? How about just plain ole’ fun? Then try these interactive characters from Spectrum Research, Inc. Aptly coined Unsound Advice Conversational Characters for those tired of listening to their wives, husbands, girl/boyfriends or the proverbial “expert” in the office; this “family” will provide you with good clean fun for hours.
Yes, remember what it was like to laugh during your day. Well, push the button on one of these cool machines and spend some time “conversing”, splitting your sides and relieving all that stress.
Have kids? Great; buy one for them too as they love high-tech toys they can interact with and not cost you a fortune trying to keep them happy with the latest game system. And, let’s face it, there is a kid in all of us and we need some respite from life’s entire hectic pace. You’ll even garner attention from your friends, family and co-workers while “playing”. Each of the characters represents their own unique way of dispensing advice as you ask them questions to help solve your dilemma of the moment. Choose one that fits your personality and people will immediately understand why you did so. They don’t argue, tell you what to do or even bother you. YOU control what they say and when they say it. How good life is when you can do that and still be able to keep your sanity.
 

There are four “characters” in the Unsound Advice family to date. Meet Buddy Kool. This is the guy who knows everything at your office and wish you could just turn him off. Well, now you can. Just pose some questions and get responses like “Of course—I heard it from legal” or over 100 other “advisories”. His voice evokes that try-to-be-cool “Elvis” persona.

Next, we have Madame Seemore. She is your personal fortune teller extraordinaire. You don’t have to consult your local or online astrologer or palm reader any longer. Throw your “future” queries at her and let her prognosticate without having to pay those nasty fees. Who knows, she may even be just as good at “seeing” what’s ahead of you. And, of course, your kids and friends will want to test their intellect by trying to stump the Madame. However, she will probably see that coming and be one step ahead of you. You might be entranced by her hypnotic, mysterious voice.
 

Of course, we must all have the “Einstein” as part of the pack and Dr. Fullbright provides that intellectual stimulus many of you need. He will psycho analyze every interrogatory you put forth and, perhaps, you won’t need to spend a fortune for a “shrink” and the couch that goes with it.
Spoken like a true “professor” of the trade.
 

We wouldn’t be replete without the all-encompassing Mom and Dad at the helm trying to take care of all life’s mysteries for their kids. The Lemons fulfill this requirement very nicely by dishing out parental advice to those children who may or may not decide to listen at that moment. At times, Mr.
Lemon will “bark” out his fatherly wisdom and, at others, Mrs. Lemon comes to the rescue with Mom’s nurturing effects. Ahhh, their voices will soothe your savage “beasts”.


Each character is packaged very tightly and securely in their individualized, form-fitted containers with clear instructions, a demo button for in store testing and, finally, you don’t have to have a chainsaw to remove them from the packages! Pull them out, place them where ever you wish to and get that “sound” advice you’ve been seeking. If you don’t like the suggestions they give, simply let them automatically shut down after a few seconds (don’t you wish it was that easy to do with humans...).



How to Buy
Each character retails for $24.95, are approximately 7 ½” tall and contains three AA batteries with many hours of entertainment for all.
Visit the Sprectrum Research, Inc. and the characters.
You can currently purchase them at the SpeakToMeCatalog or on Casual Living, and all 800 Canadian Circuit City stores (known as "The Source" beginning October 1, 2005). If those talking toys are not cute enough for you get a new Furby.