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Post by d.ruxpin on Oct 7, 2016 6:44:04 GMT -7
Well, ya see... I'm getting him repaired and I have to because the person offered me a free restored Grubby. So...yeah... Also as far as now, maybe the snap came from his nose and broke it, causing a buzz. Secondly, I'm pretty sure I know how to fix Teddy motors and players- but... boards are my main issue, hehe. Plus I can't really stitch.
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Post by d.ruxpin on Oct 6, 2016 14:03:10 GMT -7
How long did you leave this Teddy sitting on a shelf without putting a tape through him? While discussions on WoW toys concentrate on the problem of freezing servos, failing to use Teddy can sometimes cause the tape player to operate badly. Dirt can build up on the shafts and internal parts and then dry up from non-use. This will obviously interfere with operation on the player mechanics. Leaving Teddy's switch on would not seem to cause what you describe. Even if you left him on with the tape left in, all that would happen is that the batteries would drain and go dead...and it would not take 7 days. Generation 1 Teddies (the ones with the metal player) must be turned off when finished listening to stories, as the motor does not shut down automatically as with Generations 2 and 3 with the plastic tape players (assuming the spring in the player that does this still works as it should...and some do not.) But leaving him on would not cause any damage to the servos. Once the tape is finished there is no signal going into the servos. Although they are drawing power from the batteries, they aren't operating at all. Is the buzzing sound coming from the speaker or does it sound as if its inside? You say that you are getting sound...and not just static. So I suspect it could be a problem with the motor. All electric motors work by creating a magnetic field that causes the commutator to spin. If something shorts internally, the motor will buzz but fail to spin. If the bearing (more likely bushings in these small electric motors...I've never taken one of these apart to see) have worn badly, the motor might still operate but operate poorly. But none of that would not be caused by simply leaving it on. That kind of problem developed over a long period, and is sort of ticking time bomb waiting to blow. While leaving him running while the batteries drained might have sped the malfunction, it would have happened anyway at some point in the near future (assuming that is the issue. But as suggested, buy and install fresh batteries and see if the problem persists. If it does, you really are going to have to open him up to diagnose the problem...or get his to someone who repairs WoW toys to do so. If a motor problem as I suspect, you'll likely need to find a parts donor and replace it. And if you are going to repair or have him repair, you ought to get the frame in his head replaced at the same time. ...huh? My Teddy's speaker buzzes. Not his motors. I'm sure of that. Also, I've left him alone for... 7 months, I'd say- I think he broke in Jan.-Feb.
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Post by d.ruxpin on Oct 6, 2016 12:34:40 GMT -7
Ok, I will.
when the hurricane passes over and publix re-stocks ;-;
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Post by d.ruxpin on Oct 6, 2016 12:02:32 GMT -7
Dolly, please don't accuse me of mistreating my Teddys. I brush their fur and fix their clothes nearly every day. Only reason I think this one Teddy broke was because of two incidents. First, I tripped really bad and fell into my seat, accidentally hitting Teddy who was next to me at the time. I couldn't stop that. Secondly, when I accidentally left him on for 7 days, I didn't realize. He was so quiet and still. I can usually tell.
Since you asked to elaborate, I will. So basically, I left Teddy on display to be left alone after the nose incident. 7 days later, I hear some sort of "buzzz..." as he's sitting on my shelf. I was confused, thinking it was my television as it buzzes, similar to Teddy. But as I got closer, I realized it was one of my Teddys- not the television. I turned the one Teddy off. I gave him fresh new batteries and for some reason, he didn't really do anything but look around. I couldn't hear anything, but I might not have turned the volume up, maybe that's why. Does that help?
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Post by d.ruxpin on Oct 6, 2016 10:51:31 GMT -7
Nonono, wait... I was giving some backstory, thats all. I know I broke his frame and all... I'm sad about that, but it's not loose anyway. I put some new batteries in him after draining them for 7 days and it seemed nothing really happened, that's my problem. I want to know if I put new batteries in Teddy, would he work. I thought the drive belt would end up misshapen after keeping shape for 7 days or if the pinch roller would be damaged. Something like that. I just want to know if after the 7 days on issue, would he work?
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Post by d.ruxpin on Oct 6, 2016 9:49:12 GMT -7
Hey guys, I have a 1st generation Teddy. One time, I accidentally leaned on him and I heard his nose snap... it worked still, and didn't appear to be loose at all. So I stopped using him to prevent loosening (if he was broken.) So I accidentally left him on for a week... I heard his buzz just a little too late. I tested him with new batteries and he didn't really have any audio and he was just... moving barely. Is he possibly broken (could he have broken from 7 days of being on? Is it even possible for him to last that long?)? Or could it be that I turned him on at a time in the tape where somebody else was talking and Teddy simply wasn't moving? I'm scared to turn him on and hear "cooommmeee drrreeeaaammm wiiithhh mmmeee tooonnniiighttt......" in a super low pitch. Please tell me if he cold have broken.
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Post by d.ruxpin on Oct 3, 2016 12:07:01 GMT -7
REACT got me there. I had an interest in animatronics before, but watching the REACT video for Teddy Ruxpin (kids react to Teddy Ruxpin) really got me interested. I now have 3!!
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Post by d.ruxpin on Oct 2, 2016 14:03:02 GMT -7
Yay!!
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Post by d.ruxpin on Oct 2, 2016 11:19:18 GMT -7
Oh my, I am so jealous! That is amazing! Was it a working prototype? Do you have any pictures? yea I would love a picture your luckey Guys... do you really think he would take pictures at such an epic moment? (lol, Josh, if you prove me wrong, it would be really funny)
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Post by d.ruxpin on Oct 2, 2016 5:50:37 GMT -7
If only... This would be at least a LITTLE better. Still horrible, but a little better. It is surprising how such little changes can do such a big difference. He looks better. Those LCD eyes are still ugly though. I cannot really tell by the picture if you photoshopped this or not, but a moving plastic piece for the eyelids would improve the Teddy more. Believe me, I tried making the eyelids plastic... It's hard. I couldn't do that.
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Post by d.ruxpin on Oct 1, 2016 11:50:01 GMT -7
If only... This would be at least a LITTLE better. Still horrible, but a little better.
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Post by d.ruxpin on Sept 30, 2016 13:35:49 GMT -7
Thank you for your inquiry and for taking the time to share your feedback with us. While we can’t share more information on Teddy Ruxpin at this time, please note that we are working side by side with the original creators and team of Teddy Ruxpin. We are balancing a passion and desire to bring Teddy Ruxpin to a new generation of kids with a deep appreciation to those who have embraced Teddy Ruxpin for so many decades. With that being said, we will be happy to pass along your feedback to our team for their consideration.
We thank you for your patience and understanding and for taking the time to reach out to us with your feedback.
Best, Roxanne
My friend sent me this... and it really annoys me...
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Post by d.ruxpin on Sept 29, 2016 18:20:46 GMT -7
Misshapen snout, too. And really? Ken's name stitched into Teddy's foot?
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Post by d.ruxpin on Sept 29, 2016 18:09:38 GMT -7
Keep that open mind, because I'm sure he's probably gonna end up great after they hear this. I'm sure Wicked is observing us right now. They want opinions, they got some. I hope so, but I doubt it. It is true, the majority of the Teddy Ruxpin community, and even most of the comments on YouTube, have been critical of the design choice (especially the eyes). There are people on both sides, but so far more people seem to prefer the older designs. However, even if they did see these criticisms, they might just ignore them and do it anyway. Because it is cheaper. Yeah, why are people obsessing over criticism of the eyes? The whole thing is just a bad egg.
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Post by d.ruxpin on Sept 29, 2016 17:58:28 GMT -7
Yep, you're really starting to sound like a Geewunner now. I have never heard the term until now. I don't quite know what it means, or if you are trying to needlessly insult me. Even I am being more open-minded then you are at the moment. I am not completely against rebooting Teddy Ruxpin, I even suggested things they could have done instead, and improvements they could make. Even suggesting Furby Connect style eyes, which I don't even like. Just because it's new, does not mean it is good or better. But, you don't even have to share my opinion. Lets keep this a discussion, not a flame war. Geewunner is a "Generation 1 obsessed loser". So yes, they are trying to insult you. Ignore it, they don't seem to want to hear other's opinions.
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