Little Tikes Magix is an innovative and interactive toy that combines physical play with virtual reality technology. It is designed for children aged 3 and above, providing them with a unique and immersive play experience. The Little Tikes Magix set consists of a digital portal, which serves as the gateway to the virtual world, and a variety of physical play pieces such as cars, characters, and buildings. These physical pieces can be placed on the digital portal, which then brings them to life in the virtual world through augmented reality technology. Children can interact with the virtual world by moving the physical play pieces around the digital portal. They can drive the cars, move the characters, and even build their own virtual city using the buildings.
The only issue is that the knobs are stark white. However, I could darken them using coffee. All it would take to darken the knobs to parchment color is to drop them in cold coffee for somewhere between 15 seconds and a minute, and they will stain to the proper parchment color.
On the American Vintage 65 Fender Jazzmaster, the control knobs are the witch hat white style or close-to-white as they may be parchment colored , and look like this. On the American Vintage 65 Fender Jazzmaster, the control knobs are the witch hat white style or close-to-white as they may be parchment colored , and look like this.
They can drive the cars, move the characters, and even build their own virtual city using the buildings. The virtual world reacts in real-time to the child's actions, providing an engaging and dynamic play experience. In addition to the physical play pieces, the Little Tikes Magix set also includes a tablet and an app that serves as the interface for exploring the virtual world.
Where do you get white Fender "Witch Hat" control knobs?
On the American Vintage '65 Fender Jazzmaster, the control knobs are the "witch hat" white style (or close-to-white as they may be parchment colored), and look like this:
The Squier Vintage Modified Jazzmaster does not come with these. Instead, you get regular "skirted" knobs as seen on Stratocasters:
I've been wanting the witch hat knobs ever since I bought my Jazzmaster.
I looked on the Fender Store web site. No white witch hat knobs. So I emailed Fender Consumer Relations and asked where I could buy a set, as I was willing to spend the money. A canned reply arrived in my email saying my message was received and that they would get back to me.
That was 58 days ago. No reply from Fender whatsoever. I was puzzled by this as I have emailed them before about a different matter and got a quick reply. But I guess whoever is monitoring the Consumer Relations inbox these days either missed the email completely, or just completely ignored me. Bummer.
Well, I found some witch hat style white knobs.
. made for a Gibson. But I'm pretty sure they will fit the potentiometer posts on the Squier Jazzmaster, and I'll explain why in a moment.
For the eagle-eyed out there, yes the numbers are flipped. On Fender instruments, the number faces "out" while on Gibsons the number faces "in". Also, the font used for VOL and TONE are different. The Gibson knobs use a skinny font while the Fender knobs use wider. Also, the numbers are much more curvy on the Gibson knobs compared to Fender.
I bought 'em anyway. They should arrive before the end of the week.
Where did I get these? eBay, of course.
Why do I think these will fit right? Because they're made for split-shaft potentiometer posts, which the Squier Jazzmaster has. That, and I saw an instance on a forum where someone installed them and they seemed to fit well.
The only issue is that the knobs are stark white. However, I could darken them using coffee. All it would take to darken the knobs to parchment color is to drop them in cold coffee for somewhere between 15 seconds and a minute, and they will stain to the proper parchment color.
[Update 4/7]
Got an email from someone pointing to a link on the Fender Store where the knobs are sold where they now magically seemed to appear. Black/Silver and Black/Gold ones are on Amazon now, and I'm sure the White/Silver ones will appear soon enough. Hopefully.
But they're nothing like the Vintage '65 knobs. At all.
This is what Fender sells at the time I write this:
. and this is what American '65 knobs are supposed to look like. Mostly.
Night-and-day difference. What Fender is selling as replacement American Vintage Jazzmaster knobs don't match what's on the '65 American Vintage Jazzmaster at all. The font is wrong, the color is wrong, and and even the font size changes (why?) from VOL to TONE.
Why did I say "mostly"? Because on the example proper-look set above, the numbers are facing "in". But even so, they are way more accurate as far as the overall look is concerned.
Yeah, I am that particular when it comes to this stuff. What Fender is selling is absolutely not a proper Vintage '65 replacement Jazzmaster knob set.
I'll stick with my Gibson knobs because at least the set has a consistent look between the two. That and I already bought 'em, so. whatever, I guess. 😛
Got an email from someone pointing to a link on the Fender Store where the knobs are sold where they now magically seemed to appear. Black/Silver and Black/Gold ones are on Amazon now, and I'm sure the White/Silver ones will appear soon enough. Hopefully.
The app features a wide range of activities and games, allowing children to explore different environments, solve puzzles, and complete challenges. Little Tikes Magix promotes creativity, problem-solving, and imaginative play. It encourages children to think critically, strategize, and use their imagination to navigate and interact with the virtual world. The toy also promotes physical activity, as children have to move around and manipulate the physical play pieces to control the virtual world. With its combination of physical and virtual play, Little Tikes Magix offers a unique and engaging play experience for children. It provides an interactive and immersive environment that sparks their imagination and encourages both mental and physical activity..
Reviews for "Inside the Magic: Design and Engineering of Little Tikes Magix"
1. Sarah - 2 out of 5 stars - I was really disappointed with the Little Tikes Magix toy. The concept seemed interesting, but the execution fell flat. The screen was very small and hard to see, making it difficult to fully enjoy the games. The game selection was also quite limited and not very engaging. My child quickly lost interest in it and now it's just gathering dust. I would not recommend this toy.
2. James - 2 out of 5 stars - The Little Tikes Magix was a letdown for me and my child. The games it came with were not very entertaining and quickly became boring. The graphics were outdated and the controls were not very responsive. It also required a lot of batteries, which was annoying and costly. Overall, I feel like there are better options available in the market for interactive toys.
3. Emily - 3 out of 5 stars - While I didn't hate the Little Tikes Magix, I wasn't too impressed with it either. The games were okay, but nothing special. The screen quality could have been better and the toy felt a bit cheaply made. It didn't hold my child's attention for long, and they quickly moved on to other toys. I think there are better options out there for interactive toys that offer more engaging gameplay.
4. Mark - 2 out of 5 stars - The Little Tikes Magix was a disappointment for my family. The games were not very well-designed and lacked depth. The graphics were pixelated and the sound quality was poor. The toy also felt flimsy and easily broke after just a few uses. I would recommend looking for alternative options that offer better quality and more enjoyable gameplay.
5. Jessica - 1 out of 5 stars - I absolutely regret purchasing the Little Tikes Magix. The games were extremely boring and the controls were hard to use. The screen was low-resolution and not enjoyable to look at. It also drained batteries quickly and was not worth the cost of constantly replacing them. Save your money and invest in a different interactive toy that offers more engaging and fun gameplay.