"Puff the Magic Dragon" is a popular children's board book that tells the story of a friendly dragon named Puff. The book, which is based on the famous song of the same name, takes young readers on a magical adventure with Puff and his young friend, Jackie Paper. The board book format makes it perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, as it is durable and easy for little hands to handle. The book features colorful illustrations that bring the story to life, capturing the imagination of young readers. Throughout the book, children are introduced to Puff and his world of make-believe. They follow Jackie Paper as he embarks on exciting adventures with Puff, exploring the land of Honalee and joining the dragon in its playful antics.

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They follow Jackie Paper as he embarks on exciting adventures with Puff, exploring the land of Honalee and joining the dragon in its playful antics. The story of "Puff the Magic Dragon" has captivated young readers for generations. It engages the imagination and encourages creativity, as children are invited to imagine what it would be like to have a dragon as their friend.

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Build Your Own Retro 80’s Musical Toy

Now you can make your own custom version of one of the most iconic musical toys of the 80's.

• Time Required: 38 Hours
• Difficulty: Moderate
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By Bob Knetzger

Bob Knetzger

Bob Knetzger ([email protected]) is an inventor/designer with 30 years of experience making fun stuff.

Perhaps the most iconic 80’s music toy was the Magical Musical Thing from Mattel. The TV commercial featured a kid playing melodies with one finger on the toy’s keypad strip — and finishing by playing it with his head! It featured a sound circuit that was designed around the cheapest and most basic building block of digital electronics: the 4049 CMOS hex inverter chip.

Usually used for decoders and multiplexers, the lowly 4049 was re-imagined by Mattel’s thrifty engineers to create musical tones. Three of the IC’s six logic gates were linked head-to-tail with a resistor and capacitor to create a simple, self-oscillating on-off/on-off square wave generator. The output of this oscillator was hooked up to the remaining three inverters in parallel. Their combined outputs were just enough to directly drive a speaker, with no audio amplifier needed!

A network of resistors created the various musical tones. This was done using a cleverly designed membrane switch pad. The top and bottom layers were made from a single, folded piece of Mylar, printed with conductive silver traces connecting strips of resistive paint. The middle layer was a die-cut insulated spacer with holes positioned to make touch points, each labeled for a different color-coded musical note. Touching the membrane pressed together two conductive strips, which completed the circuit through a path of resistors, producing a single musical tone. The shorter the path, the less electrical resistance, the faster the circuit oscillates, and the higher the pitch! Beep boop! Follow the color-coded notes to play a song or slide the “Thing” over your body for a flourish of notes.

Now you can make your own custom version of this classic 80’s toy. Wire up the circuit, paint a membrane keyboard, and make a housing (or put it in some repurposed container). This DIY re-do has a new added feature: a circuit-bending touch point.

Mattel Magical Musical Thing 1979

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Magical Musical Thing: A vintage analog synthesizer

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In March 1979, Mattel Toys previewed their Magical Music Thing at the Dallas Toy Show. While it didn’t make a huge splash there, it did get a few mentions in newspapers. It would hit the market later that year in anticipation of being a hit for the 1979 Christmas season.

Invented by Franklin Eventoff, who also invented the technology at the core of the Musical Thing, the force-sensing resistor (FSR). These FSRs whose are materials where the resistance changes when you apply a force, pressure or mechanical stress.

Eventoff would license it to Mattel and the toy would be a nice hit for the company, selling 3 million units. It would live on afterwards because of its relatively simple design and a music-making ability that has given it a bit of cult status over the years.

What is the Magical Musical Thing?

The Magical Musical thing is a 25 button toy musical synthesizer with a single built-in speaker. Buttons are arrayed in two rows and by pushing a button you played a note. By following along with the music in a color-coded and numbered songbook, most kids (and adults) could play simple tunes.

The unit was about 21 inches (0.53 m) long by 3.5 inches (8.89 cm) wide and 2 inches (5.08 cm) high. It is fairly light to handle, which is great for kids, and ran on a 9-volt battery.

The form-factor resembled a very stripped down guitar. And while it is possible to play the Musical Thing while holding it like one, it is a lot easier to play it on your lap or on a tabletop. Here you can see it being used both ways in this ad from 1979

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The book also teaches important lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the power of imagination. Parents and caregivers can use "Puff the Magic Dragon" as a tool for bonding with their little ones. As they read the book together, they can encourage conversations about the story, helping children develop their language and communication skills. The repetitive nature of the song also allows children to join in and sing along, promoting early literacy and memory skills. Overall, "Puff the Magic Dragon" board book is a beloved classic that continues to capture the hearts and imaginations of young readers. Its engaging story, vibrant illustrations, and timeless themes make it a must-have addition to any child's library..

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