Thank you so much for making this video the 2XL was and is my favorite childhood toy and I'm 35 so when I first started thinking about it and I found this channel it really made me feel great even though you use the 78 2XL I was actually happy to see that my favorite toy robot predated me. I've watched the entire 2XL playlist and this has been quite a journey for me and I really appreciate it. Keep up the freaking fantastic work I don't know anything about Teddy ruxpin really but I am very grateful for Teddy ruxpin because if it wasn't for that bear I would not have the coolest 2XL playlist in the history of playlists.
Thank you for making this video, very interesting! I can only imagine the pain it must have taken to program those 8 tracks in sync. I have recorded to 8 track before and it's tough keeping up with starting times.
This is so fascinating, thank you for the video!! I loved learning about that lil guy and his history, his creator seems like an absolute genius!! If I ever happen to run into one at a thrift store or yard sale I’ll pick him up for sure!!
I love the new intro in the video. Keep it up with the content. Just a quick question Blue what inspired yourself to taking an interest in animatronic toys was it the technology behind it or was it something else? I know Teddy Ruxpin's electronics were if I'm not mistaken developed by ex Atari employees
Thanks! And that's an excellent question... I think I was drawn to Teddy's character and the world of Grundo that got me first. I've always been a fan of fantasy stuff and Teddy and company are so likeable and so relatable. Then when my Teddy broke, I wanted to learn to fix him! I've always been kinda handy and I love tinkering with stuff so it just all kinda fit together!
I would have had no idea of its existence if it wasn't for your videos. It's absolutely fascinating and I want one now, haha. Also I think you should make a video on Little Leachim, it would probably be just as interesting.
I still have the Tiger version I got when I was a kid, and he still works. I've had a thing for robots since I was little, so 2-XL was a no brainer. His snarkiness was just icing on the cake of his adorable design, and I've only grown to love him more over the years. There's just something about the way Dr. Freeman accents certain words that adds to 2-XL's charm. I do have a question, though. The Tiger version is capable of playing regular music cassettes, and I've actually used mine as a really cute tape player, and I was wondering if the Mego version is able to play regular music 8-tracks, as well.
The 2-XL is adorable! Also, when I saw the beginning of your new intro, I though it was going to be an advertisement for something, then I was like "Oh, it's Blue's new intro!" Lol. Nice review! Have a good day! :)
I'm still obsessed with some of the music featured in 2-XL. Especially a couple of the tracks from Storyland:2-XL and the Time Machine. I know all of the music used was from Library records, but two of those songs, I still can't track down. I even contacted KPM a few months ago and they don't lay claim to those tracks.
To clarify: Do you have an 8-track player? I was wondering in that part where you were able to play more than one track at once. Anyway, great and informative video! Very nicely done!
i really want to see more jill. i was wondering if you could do a video for jill with the tape where she sings we’re making a scene. it’s my favorite jill song and there is only one video on it... well if you have it
I'm getting a teddy display! It is the same type of display you have. He needs repairs and doesn't come with the tape or background, eventually, he should be functional though! He also needs a new mouth as his mouth is missing.
Oh no! Poor Teddy!! I think I remember seeing that display on eBay, if that's where you got yours. I'm sure it's possible to rebuild him, but it'll definitely take time and work.
if it was the display with the dirty base with a teddy that has no mouth then yes that's probably him! I got mine off eBay. The seller wished me luck on repairing him. When I get him working again I will probably make a video of him functioning. Sadly it doesn't have the display tape.
Hi, i have bought one from UK. Manual says that works on 110v, IS correct? Do you know where i can get The 3 amp adapter? It works on 9 volts?i would like test It.Thanks from Spain.
I got the MEGO 2-XL and when I put a 8Track Tape in the machine It reds to tracks at a time. How can I fix this? is it something in the Machine or is it the Tape?
Hey blue there is an Amy later Where you can play either the 8 track version of 2XL or the Cassette version It also allows you to print out any booklets you want The Web address is 2xlbot.com
Frank Iezzi We may be in the same boat tape wise. I still can’t find “Riplees believe it or not”, the PowerRangers- Attack of the one hundred foot teenagers”, the “Are you afraid of the dark- Tale of the Fantom Manor”, or the scholastic Series title “Count on it”. If I could get these few titles, I think I would have the full set. Do you happen to have these titles or know where I can find them? There were two more tapes listed on the list I was using to re-buy my collection- “Robostronomy”, RobotTrivia, and, (this one was probably never made)- the Trylex game for the Tiger 2XL. Maybe we could compare lists and I could tell you the names of the sellers I bought from.
The dialect that 2XL talks in sounds very similar to a late 50s early 1970s Jewish New Yorker...like for second I thought a rabbi I knew did The voice for it sounds so similar just the he's little less snarky...
Can you do a face reveal video pleas? I know it's not your choice and you don't have to but i still want you to do one because I've always been curious to see what your face looks like.
2-XL is such a interesting little toy and its old yet impressive technology fascinates me
My favorite toy as a child! You really got a sense that 2-xl had its own personality and that laugh was pure joy.
Thank you so much for making this video the 2XL was and is my favorite childhood toy and I'm 35 so when I first started thinking about it and I found this channel it really made me feel great even though you use the 78 2XL I was actually happy to see that my favorite toy robot predated me. I've watched the entire 2XL playlist and this has been quite a journey for me and I really appreciate it. Keep up the freaking fantastic work I don't know anything about Teddy ruxpin really but I am very grateful for Teddy ruxpin because if it wasn't for that bear I would not have the coolest 2XL playlist in the history of playlists.
2-XL was definitely ahead of the times, very interesting :)
Thank you for making this video, very interesting! I can only imagine the pain it must have taken to program those 8 tracks in sync. I have recorded to 8 track before and it's tough keeping up with starting times.
A 2-XL Megazord would be AMAZING. btw I love the new intro!
Had the 90s version growing up and also found the emulator and am having fun with it! Thanks for making videos again!
One of my favorite toys as a kid. Thank you for sharing
Thank you for watching!!
13:30 I got my 2XL for Christmas 1978 🤖 he was and still is my favorite childhood toy.
This was so fascinating! I'm super excited to see you posting videos again!!
This is so fascinating, thank you for the video!! I loved learning about that lil guy and his history, his creator seems like an absolute genius!! If I ever happen to run into one at a thrift store or yard sale I’ll pick him up for sure!!
I love the new intro in the video. Keep it up with the content. Just a quick question Blue what inspired yourself to taking an interest in animatronic toys was it the technology behind it or was it something else? I know Teddy Ruxpin's electronics were if I'm not mistaken developed by ex Atari employees
Thanks! And that's an excellent question... I think I was drawn to Teddy's character and the world of Grundo that got me first. I've always been a fan of fantasy stuff and Teddy and company are so likeable and so relatable. Then when my Teddy broke, I wanted to learn to fix him! I've always been kinda handy and I love tinkering with stuff so it just all kinda fit together!
I would have had no idea of its existence if it wasn't for your videos. It's absolutely fascinating and I want one now, haha. Also I think you should make a video on Little Leachim, it would probably be just as interesting.
My old 2XL is sitting on my bookshelf. The power cord and the tapes disappeared years ago
Awesome work so much great information!
I have always liked history videos like these!
I still have the Tiger version I got when I was a kid, and he still works. I've had a thing for robots since I was little, so 2-XL was a no brainer. His snarkiness was just icing on the cake of his adorable design, and I've only grown to love him more over the years. There's just something about the way Dr. Freeman accents certain words that adds to 2-XL's charm.
I do have a question, though. The Tiger version is capable of playing regular music cassettes, and I've actually used mine as a really cute tape player, and I was wondering if the Mego version is able to play regular music 8-tracks, as well.
Yes! You can play regular 8-track tapes in the MEGO version.
@@blueoctopede Oh, wow. That's awesome to know! Thanks!
The 2-XL is adorable! Also, when I saw the beginning of your new intro, I though it was going to be an advertisement for something, then I was like "Oh, it's Blue's new intro!" Lol. Nice review! Have a good day! :)
Haha thanks! I'm thinking about doing different intros for the Teddy videos and the 2-XL videos... Not sure if I'll stick with it nor not yet though
I have one of these cost me a small fortune on eBay but worth it
I'm still obsessed with some of the music featured in 2-XL. Especially a couple of the tracks from Storyland:2-XL and the Time Machine. I know all of the music used was from Library records, but two of those songs, I still can't track down. I even contacted KPM a few months ago and they don't lay claim to those tracks.
Which songs are you looking for? I might be able to track them down.
To clarify: Do you have an 8-track player? I was wondering in that part where you were able to play more than one track at once. Anyway, great and informative video! Very nicely done!
I unfortunately don't have an 8-track player... The raw audio I got from archive.org
keep making great content, thank you, i didn´t know anything about cute 2-XL it was a great video !
i really want to see more jill. i was wondering if you could do a video for jill with the tape where she sings we’re making a scene. it’s my favorite jill song and there is only one video on it... well if you have it
Don't know why 2XL popped into my head, but it lead me here, and I got to be "like 100".
Also loved Teddy.
I'm getting a teddy display! It is the same type of display you have. He needs repairs and doesn't come with the tape or background, eventually, he should be functional though! He also needs a new mouth as his mouth is missing.
Oh no! Poor Teddy!! I think I remember seeing that display on eBay, if that's where you got yours. I'm sure it's possible to rebuild him, but it'll definitely take time and work.
if it was the display with the dirty base with a teddy that has no mouth then yes that's probably him! I got mine off eBay. The seller wished me luck on repairing him. When I get him working again I will probably make a video of him functioning. Sadly it doesn't have the display tape.
also 28:19 i remember playing with this robot, but strangely it was on a computer online
Hi, i have bought one from UK. Manual says that works on 110v, IS correct? Do you know where i can get The 3 amp adapter? It works on 9 volts?i would like test It.Thanks from Spain.
I got the MEGO 2-XL and when I put a 8Track Tape in the machine It reds to tracks at a time.
How can I fix this? is it something in the Machine or is it the Tape?
this video was educational, but i think a more interesting video like this is "evolution of teddy ruxpin and his tape-playing friends"
you should do a whole video on both lil leachim and kasey the kinderbot (not in the same video obviously)
Wait! Dr Freeman recorded his voice as 2XL?! ( The original??!!)
Great Review. 👍 You have a Beautiful voice. 👍👍👍👍
Wow, thank you! 😊
Wow cool video
Hey blue there is an Amy later Where you can play either the 8 track version of 2XL or the Cassette version It also allows you to print out any booklets you want The Web address is 2xlbot.com
I Have the cassette tape version of this With almost all of the tapes
Frank Iezzi We may be in the same boat tape wise. I still can’t find “Riplees believe it or not”, the PowerRangers- Attack of the one hundred foot teenagers”, the “Are you afraid of the dark- Tale of the Fantom Manor”, or the scholastic Series title “Count on it”. If I could get these few titles, I think I would have the full set. Do you happen to have these titles or know where I can find them?
There were two more tapes listed on the list I was using to re-buy my collection- “Robostronomy”, RobotTrivia, and, (this one was probably never made)- the Trylex game for the Tiger 2XL. Maybe we could compare lists and I could tell you the names of the sellers I bought from.
Sure let's do it Everything that I have his for the cassette one and I bought them when the toy was out in the nineties
Frank Iezzi awesome! I will try to list all of mine-if they will fit in a TH-cam reply. LOL!
@@crazyrobotlady3391 I just subscribed your channel I love it
I put a music 8Track tape in the Machine I it did the same thing.
The dialect that 2XL talks in sounds very similar to a late 50s early 1970s Jewish New Yorker...like for second I thought a rabbi I knew did The voice for it sounds so similar just the he's little less snarky...
Can you do a face reveal video pleas? I know it's not your choice and you don't have to but i still want you to do one because I've always been curious to see what your face looks like.