TEKNO is a life-like, 8-week old robotic puppy with an advanced micro-processor, similar to those used in handheld computers, giving the sleek puppy realistic emotions and functions, including walking, sleeping, snoring, eating, excitement, a number of easily recognizable barks and much more. TEKNO is voice, light and touch activated, and is trained by his owners, becoming smarter with age. Just like real dogs, TEKNO learns his name, he comes when called, he's happy when his belly is rubbed, he gets excited when his owners return home, and because of an internal biological clock, he'lleven wake you every day at the same time.

For Manley Toy Quest, TEKNO represents the biggest product launch with national television advertising support in the company's history. With over 1.5 million already sold into retailers, Manley will run ad spots supporting TEKNO throughout the summer and the month before Christmas.

"Manley's TEKNO is a prime example of a high tech toy at an extremely affordable price," said Jim Silver, publisher of The Toy Book. "TEKNO'sability to walk, wag his tail, twitch his ears, combined with a multitude of other features at a great price point, is why TEKNO will be one of the 'topdogs' in the toy market place."

Manley Toy Quest is the largest privately held electronic hand held game and toy company. The company develops, manufactures and markets high quality proprietary toys and toys licensed from popular entertainment properties worldwide, including MTV, Nascar, Kawasaki, Bruce Lee, BritneySpears, Dragon Ball Z and The Power Rangers. Manley Toy Quest uses innovative technology to design products that are fun learning tools, enabling children to stretch and develop their imaginations.

[Posted 5/09/2000]