Noise “R” Us: The evolution of noisy toys
Twenty Thousand Hertz
Toys That Play Recorded Sounds
The history of toys that play recorded sounds dates back almost as far as recorded sound itself. Sound has been a component of toys really since Thomas Edison put a record player inside a doll. The toy company Mattel had struck gold with Chaddie Cathy in the late 50s when you pulled the string on her back. Chip-based toys had humble beginnings, but Milton Bradley's Simon was one of the first to have a chip in it.
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