Does Allysen Dream of Electric Sheep? - Science Fiction Fantasy Chronicles: forums

importscout · 15th September 2006, 12:27 AM

I recently purchased this 'Amazing Allysen' doll for my daughter... it talks and interacts with you... it's a pretty cool toy..

However, something caught my attention.. the doll goes to 'sleep' when you are finished playing with it for a while.. when she 'awakens' she talks about the dream she had...

One such dream was 'I was having the weirdest dream.. it was about.. ELECTRIC SHEEP!"

What a great easter egg find!

Dave · 15th September 2006, 02:13 AM

What does an 'Amazing Allyson' look like? I've never heard of one. It sounds like a 'Furby' shaped like a doll. All Furbies ever said was 'Big Light' though!

importscout · 15th September 2006, 07:42 PM

Her speech is quite a bit more complex than a furby... she's by Playmates toys.. I would link to it if i were allowed to...

I, Brian · 15th September 2006, 08:47 PM

Sounds interesting.

What sort of age group is it aimed at, if you don't mind my asking? Sounds like it's got some interesting programming in there.

carrie221 · 15th September 2006, 09:34 PM

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...cat=Baby+Dolls

Here is a link to a site that talks about it... I looked it up because it sounded interesting... 15 years ago they didn't have dolls like this, we had cabage patch kids

importscout · 15th September 2006, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by I, Brian

Sounds interesting.

What sort of age group is it aimed at, if you don't mind my asking? Sounds like it's got some interesting programming in there.

For sure.. it is very advanced.. the voice recognition is awesome!

all4help · 23rd November 2006, 04:50 PM

I also purchased the doll for my daughter. Today my daughter asked when the next holiday was. Allysen said tomorrow is Thanksgiving. However, today is Thanksgiving. My daughter can't find the instructions for the doll so we don't know how to change her time settings. Can anyone tell me how or tell me where I can find instructions?

j. d. worthington · 24th November 2006, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by all4help

I also purchased the doll for my daughter. Today my daughter asked when the next holiday was. Allysen said tomorrow is Thanksgiving. However, today is Thanksgiving. My daughter can't find the instructions for the doll so we don't know how to change her time settings. Can anyone tell me how or tell me where I can find instructions?

Probably the best bet would be to contact the manufacturer, either by email or by phone; they will generally send you a replacement of instructions without any problem.

all4help · 3rd December 2006, 12:56 AM

Do you know where I could find the email address or phone number?

j. d. worthington · 3rd December 2006, 01:30 AM

Simply Google for the doll (or the manufacturer's name) ... look at the various sites listed, and you should have no problem.

Dave · 3rd December 2006, 09:27 AM

If you follow the above instructions you can find a customer service number easily from the manufacturers site. The manufacturer has already been mentioned earlier.

I must say that from the customer reviews at Amazon I noticed two things - firstly it does sound like an amazing product - it reminds me of the 'Young Ladies Interactive Primer' from Neal Stephenson's 'Diamond Age' - something I thought was completely science fiction until now.

Secondly, while it is much easier to complain about something not working than it is to rave about it working okay, there does seem to be a few problems with it. Having to return 3 of them seems excessive.

Princess Ivy · 27th November 2007, 11:29 PM

must say, this thread seems very zen...

j. d. worthington · 28th November 2007, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Princess Ivy

must say, this thread seems very zen...

LOL. Bless you for that... I needed just such a line to make me chuckle.....

tangaloomababe · 28th November 2007, 08:05 AM

Whatever next! Gosh I remember my dolls if you cut their hair it didn't grown back, sometimes their eyes blinked, if they were working and thats just about it, maybe soon we can put them to working looking after the children!

15th September 2006, 12:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
importscout Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 3	Does Allysen Dream of Electric Sheep? I recently purchased this 'Amazing Allysen' doll for my daughter... it talks and interacts with you... it's a pretty cool toy.. However, something caught my attention.. the doll goes to 'sleep' when you are finished playing with it for a while.. when she 'awakens' she talks about the dream she had... One such dream was 'I was having the weirdest dream.. it was about.. ELECTRIC SHEEP!" What a great easter egg find!

15th September 2006, 02:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dave Wherever I Am, I'm There Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greater London Posts: 11,310	Re: Does Allysen Dream of Electric Sheep? What does an 'Amazing Allyson' look like? I've never heard of one. It sounds like a 'Furby' shaped like a doll. All Furbies ever said was 'Big Light' though!

15th September 2006, 07:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
importscout Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 3	Re: Does Allysen Dream of Electric Sheep? Her speech is quite a bit more complex than a furby... she's by Playmates toys.. I would link to it if i were allowed to...

15th September 2006, 08:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
I, Brian Admin and Tea-boy Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: UK: SCOTLAND: Posts: 5,330	Re: Does Allysen Dream of Electric Sheep? Sounds interesting. What sort of age group is it aimed at, if you don't mind my asking? Sounds like it's got some interesting programming in there.

15th September 2006, 09:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
carrie221 Darkness is my friend :) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 711	Re: Does Allysen Dream of Electric Sheep? http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...cat=Baby+Dolls Here is a link to a site that talks about it... I looked it up because it sounded interesting... 15 years ago they didn't have dolls like this, we had cabage patch kids

23rd November 2006, 04:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
all4help Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2	Re: Does Allysen Dream of Electric Sheep? I also purchased the doll for my daughter. Today my daughter asked when the next holiday was. Allysen said tomorrow is Thanksgiving. However, today is Thanksgiving. My daughter can't find the instructions for the doll so we don't know how to change her time settings. Can anyone tell me how or tell me where I can find instructions?

3rd December 2006, 12:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
all4help Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2	Re: Does Allysen Dream of Electric Sheep? Do you know where I could find the email address or phone number?

3rd December 2006, 01:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
j. d. worthington Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,221	Re: Does Allysen Dream of Electric Sheep? Simply Google for the doll (or the manufacturer's name) ... look at the various sites listed, and you should have no problem.

3rd December 2006, 09:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
Dave Wherever I Am, I'm There Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greater London Posts: 11,310	Re: Does Allysen Dream of Electric Sheep? If you follow the above instructions you can find a customer service number easily from the manufacturers site. The manufacturer has already been mentioned earlier. I must say that from the customer reviews at Amazon I noticed two things - firstly it does sound like an amazing product - it reminds me of the 'Young Ladies Interactive Primer' from Neal Stephenson's 'Diamond Age' - something I thought was completely science fiction until now. Secondly, while it is much easier to complain about something not working than it is to rave about it working okay, there does seem to be a few problems with it. Having to return 3 of them seems excessive.

27th November 2007, 11:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
Princess Ivy Damsel in this dress Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,763	Re: Does Allysen Dream of Electric Sheep? must say, this thread seems very zen...

28th November 2007, 08:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
tangaloomababe Living in Paradise Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 895	Re: Does Allysen Dream of Electric Sheep? Whatever next! Gosh I remember my dolls if you cut their hair it didn't grown back, sometimes their eyes blinked, if they were working and thats just about it, maybe soon we can put them to working looking after the children!

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