Electric Friends (www.BeMyElecrtricFriend.com), which produces animal-themed speakers for the iPhone and iPod, says its products will be available in Toys ‘R Us stores nationwide beginning this Friday, Sept. 28.
The Electric Friends collection includes Sing Sing the Panda, Chew Chew the Dog, Kwack Kwack the Duck and Ki Ki the Cat. They’re available as two 5-watt speakers and two 40 mm full-range neodymium drivers. Touch controls are located on the ears adjust volume level.
The Electric Friends speakers offer a built-in charging dock for the iPod or iPhone and a 3.5mm stereo auxiliary input to connect other audio devices. They’re powered by the included AC adapter or four AA batteries.
Electric Friends are compatible with the iPhone (4/4S, 3GS/3G), iPod touch, iPod Classic and iPod nano (first through sixth generations). In addition to Toys ‘R Us, they’ll also be available at Staples.com, BestBuy.com, JR.com and a variety of other retailers for for US$59.99.