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I-Dog: the perfect iPod accessory

If your kid is getting an iPod nano or shuffle for Christmas, a speaker is a must! A fun and affordable option is an I-Dog. Last year, I-Dog Dance was a big hit; new products in the 2009 I-Dog collection include:

I-Dog Amp’d

For ages 8 and up, this “Interactive Music Companion” has new funky graphic designs and features stereo sound. Simply plug it into the headphone jack of any hand-held music player and music will broadcast through the built-in speakers located in its back and belly. If you set it near a speaker, it will also tap its paw, bob its head, swish its ears, and wag its tail to the rhythm of the music. Colorful LEDs located on its face will light up to the rhythm. Requires 3 “AA” batteries, included. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on Amazon..com for $34.99.

I-Dog Soft Speaker

For ages 6 and up, and available in a variety of pretty colors, this is an I-Dog your kid can actually cuddle up with. Simply plug an MP3 player directly into this dog and music will broadcast through a built-in speaker or your headphones. Just like the original I-Dog, the lights on his face flicker and his ears move to the beat of the music. You can also place him near a speaker, press his nose, and watch him dance along. Requires 3 “AA” batteries, included. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on Amazon..com for $34.99.

I-Turtle

For ages 8 and up, this rockin’ reptile is the newest member of the I-Dog family. Simply place it in front of a speaker or plug it into the headphone jack of any hand-held music system and get ready to rock. I-Turtle sways its head side to side, taps its foot and moves its shell up and down as it flashes its colorful LEDs, all to the beat of the music. Music broadcasts through a built-in speaker. Requires 3 “AAA” batteries, included. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on Amazon..com for $19.99.

I-Dog Plush Puppy

A smaller version of the I-Dog Soft Speaker, my favorite feature is that no batteries are needed! This means that it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of the other I-Dogs, but it’s all my daughter needs to listen to her music. When plugged into any MP3 player, the Plush Puppy will broadcast tunes through the speaker on its back. Available in a variety of colors, the I-Dog Plush Puppy also features the classic I-DOG color dot representation on its face. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide for $14.99.

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Hasbro provided the I-Dog Plush Puppy pictured above for review and giveaway.

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148 Comments

  1. I’ve been listening to classical Christmas music lately!
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  5. After Christmas Carols I will be listening to classic rock.

  6. i’ve been listenig to praise and worship music. that turtle is just too cute!

  7. I have been listening to country music to kick back and relax.

  8. I’ve been listening to hard rock, thanks!

  9. I’m learning Russian, so I’ve been listening to Russian music a lot. It’s actually pretty good!

  10. My daughter would LOVE this :)

  11. alternative music

  12. christmas music

  13. The last few days it has been Christmas music with the kids putting on Dora every now and then

  14. Nothing but Christmas music lately!

  15. subscribed via reader

  16. Lots of Christmas music and Kenny Chesney and Dave Matthews song I’m Alive.
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  19. it seems that i have been listening to allot of Christmas songs lately,

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  21. I hate to admit this, but I am loving Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus! Her music is so fun and fresh and I just can’t get enough! Dorky, I know but I can’t help it! lol
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  23. Lately it’s been the Doctor Who television show soundtrack. Thanks for the contest!

  24. Trans-Siberian Orchestra :)

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    i’ve been listening to xmas music lately, i love when it comes out all over the radio and tv-helps get you in the xmas mood

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  27. I’m listening to Erasure.

  28. I subscribed by email.

  29. For the last 2 weeks it has been Christmas music but I do have multiple CDs of Broadway music. Thank you for the opportunity to win.

  30. some classic rock and some indie rock.

  31. I’ve been listening to alot of 90′s throwbacks lately, like MC Hammer, and The Spin Doctors.

  32. As always, I am listening to 70′s and 80′s!

  33. We’re mostly listening to kids music like Putamayo

  34. I’m listening to Celtic Women music.

  35. My car radio seems to be taken over Radio Disney most of the time. So it’s a lot of Hannah Montana and Jonas Brothers for me.

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  39. we love to listen to jonas brothers.thanks

  40. we are loving the glee soundtrack!
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  41. I’d love to win this! So cute! I listen to the Transiberian Orchestra right now.

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  43. I subscribe to your emails.

  44. Holiday music of course, but I’m also loving Susan Boyles new CD. Even tho it’s not a holiday CD, it’s easy listening and perfect for destressing!
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  45. I’ve been listening to Christmas music…and country!!

  46. I like Country