🔡 Grillo Parlante – Italian Speak & Spell (1st Edition, Used & Working)
By Texas Instruments & Clementoni – Early 1980s
Travel back to a simpler time when spelling meant fun and learning was powered by early electronics. This is the iconic Grillo Parlante, the first Italian edition of the world-famous Speak & Spell, developed by Texas Instruments and released in Italy by Clementoni. 🧠📖🇮🇹
Released in the early 1980s, this talking educational device helped Italian kids learn to spell with the power of synthesized speech—an innovation far ahead of its time.
This unit is in excellent used condition and has been fully tested and is working perfectly. The famous robotic voice still delivers lessons in Italian with all the charm and nostalgia of its era. 🔊🔋
🔍 Key Features:
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Model: Grillo Parlante (Italian Speak & Spell)
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Manufacturer: Texas Instruments / Clementoni
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Language: Italian voice and interface
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Year: Early 1980s – First Edition
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Educational purpose: Spelling, reading, phonetics
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Runs on batteries (not included)
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✅ Tested and fully functional
📦 Condition Details:
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🟢 Used, in excellent cosmetic and functional condition
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🧽 Clean body, original buttons intact and responsive
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🔊 Speaker works, voice is clear and recognizable
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📦 Sold as a fully working collector's item
💡 Why You’ll Love It:
The Grillo Parlante is more than a toy—it’s a piece of educational and electronic history. This first Italian edition is highly collectible, and working units are becoming harder and harder to find. Whether you’re a vintage toy lover, a collector of retro tech, or reliving childhood memories, this is an essential piece. 🎓✨
👉 Rare and functional – bring home this charming Italian robot teacher today!