🔤 Dictée Magique – Vintage Speak & Spell (French)
By Texas Instruments & Clementoni – 1980s
Take a nostalgic leap into the early days of electronic learning with the legendary Dictée Magique, the French version of the iconic Speak & Spell, produced by Texas Instruments in collaboration with Clementoni. 📚🔊
Released in the 1980s, this was one of the first educational toys to feature synthesized speech, helping children learn to spell and pronounce words through an engaging digital voice—all in French!
Known in Italy as “Grillo Parlante”, this version retains the same classic orange design, bold keyboard, and retro futuristic charm. Whether you're a collector of vintage electronics, educational tech, or '80s childhood memories, this is a must-have piece. 🧠🇫🇷
🔍 Key Features:
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Model: Dictée Magique / Speak & Spell (French)
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Manufacturer: Texas Instruments / Clementoni
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Release era: Early–Mid 1980s
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Language: French interface and voice output
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Battery operated (batteries not included)
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Collector's status: Highly sought after vintage educational toy
📦 Condition Details:
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✅ Original vintage item
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📦 Physically in excellent condition, no cracks or damage
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🔋 Battery compartment clean and intact
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Includes no box or manual
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Sold as-is, intended for collectors and display
💡 Why You’ll Love It:
Dictée Magique is more than a toy—it's a time capsule from the early digital age of learning. Its iconic voice synthesis and memorable design influenced generations of educational tech and still holds nostalgic magic for many.
👉 Rare French edition – perfect for collectors of Speak & Spell, retro electronics, or ‘80s tech history.