You’ve heard of Neon, but have you heard of Meon?
February 22, 2011 1 Comment Daily Giz Wiz -- Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011, Netcast 1293
February brings one of my favorite trade shows, Toy Fair!
At the Javits Center, a new company called Skyrocket Toys unveiled Meon. This electroluminescent tube lets kids (and adults) create and display their own "Meon" signs. (They really need to be displayed in darkness to look their best.) Some of the Meon kits feature famous TV and movie characters; or kit builders can use their own images to create their “Meon masterpieces”. I was quite surprised when I asked the price range. Kits will sell for as low as $10, and they include a plastic display frame. There are several different kits. The most expensive is the Meon Interactive Animation Studio with prices that range from $29.99 to $34.99. That kit features a 15" frame, 10-12 feet of Meon wire, and six licensed picture templates. This deluxe version can feature animation, games, sound effects and voice activation. I only saw a demo of the animation, which is quite nice. The Meon Picture Maker Kit ($19.99 - $24.99) features a 12" frame, 7-8 feet of Meon wire and two licensed picture templates to create and display. And the lowest price kit (SRP: $9.99 - $12.99) features a 7" frame, 3 feet of Meon wire and one licensed picture templates. All the kits are recommended for ages 5 and up. They’ll be available in toy stores starting in late spring. Meon is powered by two AA batteries. Right now the company website just has a rocket animation, but no info. (As of February 21, 2011.)
A video I shot at Toy Fair showing Meon:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kKuaFBwC-I
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