In a recent episode of the popular talk show, “David Letterman“, host David Letterman welcomed toy expert Shannon Ice to the program. Shannon, who joins the show every year around the holiday season, showcased some of the best new toys for kids.
The conversation started with Letterman discussing the impressive sales of toys, despite the state of the economy. Shannon revealed that toy sales reach a staggering $20 billion annually, and this doesn’t even include video games. Video games alone account for an additional $25 billion in sales.
As the discussion continued, Letterman couldn’t help but joke about the high price of certain toys. When Shannon presented the “Cuddlin Kitty”, a lifelike toy cat that reacts to touch and even sheds, Letterman playfully questioned its $49 price tag. He humorously remarked that he could get a dozen cats for free on Broadway.
The next item showcased was the “ZhuPets” hamsters, small robotic hamsters that interact with each other and their environment. Letterman displayed his signature wit by joking that these robotic hamsters were the solution to the alleged cat shortage in the country. He even quipped that we’re not far from creating lifelike robots of humans.
Next up was the “Zyclone”, an outdoor toy that doesn’t require any batteries. Letterman eagerly tried it out, initially underestimating its power. The toy shot off with such force that it surprised and delighted him. Letterman jokingly mentioned that he only expected a price of $20 for this exciting toy.
The conversation then shifted to the “Hexbug Nano” vibrating bugs, which Letterman had a blast playing with. As he dropped them on the table, he couldn’t resist the opportunity to make a humorous comment about having fun in the emergency room if a child accidentally swallowed them.
Lastly, Shannon demonstrated the “Blue Vectron”, a UFO-like helicopter that could be controlled by hand. Letterman was amazed by its ability to hover in mid-air without any visible means of support. This toy truly defied the laws of gravity in an entertaining way.
In a grand finale, an extraordinary motorized cupcake car worth a whopping $25,000 was brought on stage. Letterman couldn’t resist hopping in and taking it for a spin. With a helmet on his head, he zoomed around the stage to the amusement of the audience. Although the cupcake car only moved forward, Letterman managed to entertain and awe with his enthusiastic driving skills.
The segment concluded with Letterman thanking Shannon Ice for sharing these incredible toy inventions and wishing her a Merry Christmas. The audience was left entertained and excited about the holiday season and the possibilities that these toys offered for children and parents alike.
