a b c Raphelson, Samantha (5 December 2017). " 'Grinch Bots' Attempt To Steal Christmas By Driving Up Toy Prices". NPR. The instructions in the box clearly outline all the different interactive elements of Fingerlings Hugs, of which there are many, with basic actions such as patting and pressing to trigger the response. a b Corkery, Michael (9 December 2017). "How the Fingerling Caught On (Robot Grip and All) as 2017's Hot Toy". The New York Times. Fingerlings is a toy line released in 2017 by WowWee. The toy is a robotic creature that wraps around a finger and reacts to touch and sound with actions like blinking and blowing kisses. [1] Fingerlings Hugs are larger plush toys that have the same interactivity. To wake up the Fingerlings Hugs you simply press the button in his left ear and he springs to life with a funny voiced “hello!!”

White, Martha C. (September 8, 2017). "Meet Fingerlings, the Adorable Robot Monkeys Poised to Be the Holiday Season's Hottest Toy". Money. Archived from the original on September 9, 2017. Overall the Fingerlings Hugs has been a massive hit with Neve, and I love the fact that he is a cuddly comforting toy as well as being fun and interactive. Neve enjoys snuggling with him on the sofa whilst watching TV before bed. From a parent’s perspective, the sounds aren’t too loud or annoying, and there is the ability to turn him off so that the sounds aren’t present at all should you wish (although where is the fun in that!) a b c Montag, Ali (25 December 2017). "Can't figure out Fingerlings? This season's hottest holiday toy craze is actually a pretty sophisticated robot monkey". CNBC . Retrieved 20 February 2018. This Autumn has seen the launch of Fingerlings Hugs– a larger plush style alternative, with all the interactive Fingerlings elements we know and love, and I have a feeling these are going to be pretty popular on the Christmas wishlists for 2018! With Neve having recently turned two, I thought this would be a great option for her as a birthday gift. About Fingerlings Hugs

Fingerlings Hugs are recommended for children aged 3 and above (however with parental supervision I personally found these are fine for Neve at 2 years). They are available in two different colours and characters – Boris (Blue) and Bella (pink) Montag, Ali (16 December 2017). "Fingerlings are selling out everywhere—here's how a 28-year-old engineered the viral toy frenzy". CNBC. We were sent Boris, the Blue version of the Fingerlings Hugs, and the first impressions are that he really is really very cute. Not only does he have a friendly welcoming face with eyes that open and close and a big tuft of ginger hair, but he is pretty much life size for Neve, meaning that he is perfect for a nice big snuggle. Since the original Fingerlings range launched in 2017, Erin has been a massive fan, with her beloved pink cheeky monkey hanging upside down on his climbing frame in our lounge and regularly getting into mischief. Neve is always desperate to get her hands on that pink little monkey, which inevitably results in a bit of squabbling as Erin tries to keep him out of reach! The Fingerlings range has recently expanded to include unicorns, pandas, dragons and even dinosaurs, but their most recent addition to the range is even more exciting!

In 2018, WowWee released Fingerlings Hugs for the Holiday season. The interactive plush toy is much bigger than the original Fingerlings, but have the same interactivity. The Fingerlings Hugs monkeys have long arms that kids can wrap around themselves. [5] Controversy [ edit ] Fingerlings are capable of over 40 different sounds and reactions, including singing, blinking, burping, and farting. With built-in microphones and motion sensors, they react differently depending on how you interact with them. [1] The original lineup was designed to resemble the pygmy marmoset, an animal that Sydney Wiseman, WowWee's brand manager and niece of the company's owners, has been "obsessed" with since childhood. [3] History [ edit ]