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Re: Of interest to *LEGO* Robotics list
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Thu, 6 Apr 2000 15:08:36 GMT
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simon_jensen-fellows@avid.com^AntiSpam^
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Through the magic of the internet, you can try:
http://www.zowie.com/
-Simon
"Marco C." <marco@soporcel.pt> on 04/06/2000 10:31:59 AM
To: lego-robotics@crynwr.com
cc: (bcc: Simon Jensen-Fellows/AM/Avid)
Subject: Of interest to *LEGO* Robotics list
> *** Lego buys interactive toy co. Zowie
> COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Lego is acquiring interactive toymaker
> Zowie Intertainment in a deal that will help Lego significantly
> increase its lineup of high-tech toys. Terms of the deal were not
> disclosed. The Danish toy giant, which is best known for its colorful
> building blocks, has been aggressively stepping up its
> technology-linked products in recent years and this purchase will
> help greatly expand its offerings. San Mateo, Calif.-based Zowie is
> known for its three-dimensional playsets that plug into a computer
> port. Kids manipulate the on-screen characters by moving freestanding
> figures around the playsets. Zowie's technology will begin appearing
> in Lego products in 2001. Zowie will stop making its own branded
> toys. See
> http://www.infobeat.com/stories/cgi/story.cgi?id=2565449261-7a1
What is Zowie Intertainment ?
Any info on what kind of products might result of this buy ?
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Marco C. aka McViper
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