Flip Flap Rippletone

Juniper Foo | Mar 24, 2005

Gadget Buzz will take a short break over the Good Friday vacation, returning on Monday to bring you more updates to the gizmo scene. But before that, one of our fav Japanese toy makers Tomy appears to be going potty over the life cycle of a plant. Having rolled out the Flip Flap (two giant leaves that flap under a light source) and the Flu Fleur (a flower which responds to sound), it's about to unfurl the bud-shape Rippletone. This "blooms" under solar power, and even glows in the dark. Just watch that your cat doesn't take a swipe at it.

Click to see the Rippletone packaging

Price: 1,890 yen (US$17.80)
Availability: This month, though it's likely to make its way down to shops in Singapore
Device: Solar-powered desktop accessory
Basic specs: In a choice of Passion Orange, Mint Green or Ginger Brown, three movements

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Anonymous says...
its really soothing to look at it. It is not a hassle everyday to water a plant, just leave it in the the light it moves. this is a great replacement for a plant.

Jul 15, 2005 21:50