The Talking Machine Forum — For All Antique Phonographs & Recordings

Well, my oldest daughter is about to turn 6 this week, and she has reached the "American Girl doll" phase that infects all middle class little girls. Not a total loss....I found a way to indoctrinate her into the world of phonographs:

Not a bad little toy. Comes with three records that play "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," "Maple Leaf Rag," and "You're a Grand Old Flag." Looks more convincing than most crappo-phones out there.

http://store.americangirl.com/agshop/ht ... 009/ctc/SI

So these are real records, I'm impressed! I always thought it was just like a music box that would make some sounds. That should get her interested in the right direction.

Andreas

Her first Vic IV.

James.

Well, not quite "real" records. The records have different patterns on the underside that hold down a different series of buttons, which than triggers an electronic recording of the song while the record turns.

Zeppy wrote:Well, not quite "real" records. The records have different patterns on the underside that hold down a different series of buttons, which than triggers an electronic recording of the song while the record turns.

I gave my granddaughter one for Christmas and she loves it. She is eight and into the dolls also. Every time I go to their house she plays it for me. I think it's time to upgrade her to a real phonograph and I have one in mind.

Rich Gordon

I wish that had been available when my daughter was in her American Girl stage.

She's turning 30 in a couple of weeks so we're well past those days. On the other hand, she requested a phonograph for her apartment so I gave her and her husband a Gem B and some records.

Zeppy wrote:Well, not quite "real" records. The records have different patterns on the underside that hold down a different series of buttons, which than triggers an electronic recording of the song while the record turns.

Oh phooey! I was going to add this to my own collection! Still a nice toy, it's the perfect gift for her!