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This one's for all of you sour-pusses who say things like "Why don't you just play a real instrument?" every time the subject of Guitar Hero comes up. A new toy by Jada Toys, Inc. takes it to the next level, allowing non-musicians to rock without a guitar or the use of a videogame system and guitar peripheral.
 
The Guitaro Hero Air Guitar Rocker ships with a belt, guitar pics, and mini-amplifier. When wanna-be rockers strap on the belt and strum across its buckle, a guitar will sound. The kooky gadget ships with an "Air Cartridge" featuring 10 guitar riffs, including those made famous by Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Motorhead, Van Halen, and Boston. While how fast you strum determines the tempo, I'm not sure where difficulty comes into play; Jada says the riffs range in skill level from one to five. 
 
To anyone who thinks this neat little gimmick concept sounds like a quick cash-in on the popularity of the Guitar Hero franchise, think again! 
 
"The Air Guitar Rocker is a unique product that captures the attitude of the Guitar Hero franchise perfectly," said Charles Huang, vice president of business development at Activision/Red Octane, "allowing rock fans and air guitar enthusiasts the opportunity to jam at will to some of the greatest guitar riffs of all-time."
 
The Guitar Hero Air Guitar Rocker will be available in stores this March for a suggested retail price of $29.99.

JADA UNLEASHES GUITAR HERO® AIR GUITAR ROCKER™ AT 2008 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW

Innovative Electronic Toy Extends the Fantasy with No Guitar or Video Game System Required

First Ever Product for Air Guitar Enthusiasts and Rock Fans to Hit Shelves March 2008

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA - January 8, 2007 - Jada Toys, Inc. unveiled today at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the Guitar Hero Air Guitar Rocker, an innovative electronic toy based on Activision, Inc.'s  (Nasdaq: ATVI) blockbuster video game franchise, Guitar Hero®.   With this new toy, consumers are able to unlock their inner rock star anywhere and jam to signature guitar riffs made famous by Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Motorhead, Van Halen and Boston, as well as five original Air Guitar Rocker™ freestyle riffs.  Available in stores in March 2008 for a suggested retail price of $29.99, the Guitar Hero Air Guitar Rocker will be on hand for demonstrations at CES in the Jada Toys, Inc. booth # 72349 at the Sands Hotel Convention Center.

"Jada has a stellar reputation of delivering high quality, trend-setting toys," said Charles Huang, vice president of business development at Activision/RedOctane. "The Air Guitar Rocker is a unique product that captures the attitude of the Guitar Hero franchise perfectly, allowing rock fans and air guitar enthusiasts the opportunity to jam at will to some of the greatest guitar riffs of all-time."

The Guitar Hero Air Guitar Rocker features patented technology which includes guitar pics and a rockin' belt buckle that, when connected to a wearable, mini-amplifier, allows run-of-the-mill rock fans to transform into legendary guitarists.  With an air guitar in hand, the user waves the pic over the belt buckle to determine the tempo of the song.  The product comes with an Air Cartridge™ that features 10 guitar riffs, ranging in skill level from 1-5, including Black Sabbath's "Iron Man," Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water," Motorhead's "Ace of Spades," Van Halen's "You Really Got Me", Boston's "More Than a Feeling," and five original Air Guitar Rocker freestyle riffs.  Users are encouraged to listen to the demo tracks, then try to master the riffs on their own.  The product can also be connected to external speakers to really rock the house!

"Jada's motto is 'Keeping It Real' and we're confident we did just that with the Guitar Hero Air Guitar Rocker," said Jack Li, chief executive officer of Jada Toys, Inc.  "Our innovative product pays homage to the great Guitar Hero brand by extending the fantasy of being a rock star to an exciting new format."

The Guitar Hero Air Guitar Rocker will be available at retailers nationwide in March for a suggested retail price of $29.99.   In the months following launch, Jada will introduce new buckles and new Air Cartridges,™ featuring more legendary heavy metal and new 80's rock riff assortments.

 


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Jordan Devore's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2008 08:25
Jordan Devore
You've got to be shitting me...
DeusPayne's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2008 08:31
DeusPayne
Wow... lame doesn't begin to describe this concept.
Teta's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2008 08:36
Teta
*Insert pnis joke here*
BigPopaGamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2008 08:51
BigPopaGamer
Can people get anymore gullible to spend their money on shit they don't need?
BluDesign's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2008 08:56
BluDesign
I can't wait to get this so I can finally have a cheap spare guitar for Rock Band.

Oh wait.
Maldom's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2008 09:02
Maldom
Most awesomest thing I've ever seen
itemforty's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2008 09:37
itemforty
That guy is terrible at Air Guitar.
CCGames Mike's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2008 09:39
CCGames Mike
that is so fucking lame..i..oh god damnit i can't even conjugate or emote how fucking stupid this idea is. anyone that spends their money on this deserves to have their eyes ripped out with a claw hammer and then allow their loved ones to piss in the empty sockets [/christmas critters]
s0lesurviv0r's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2008 10:02
s0lesurviv0r

This news is most heinous, righteous dtoiders.
Cheeburga's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2008 10:07
Cheeburga
Wicked.
Radical.
Gnarly.
stewy's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2008 10:13
stewy
It would spin people out if you started playing your buckle in the street, and guitar sounds start coming out!! I can see it now, he he
brad drac's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2008 10:38
brad drac
Bjuh?
Professor Pew's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2008 10:48
Professor Pew
I want the Barry White edition for when I take my local strippers backstage. Ohhhh yeah!
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2008 10:52
king3vbo
Thats a really fucking strange idea
GENACON's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2008 11:15
GENACON
With this you can rock out with your cock out.
Technophile's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2008 11:32
Technophile
Ok, so if real guitar players can get all high and mighty towards guitar hero players for "not playing a real instrument" then does this mean those of us that play only guitar hero can bring the same attitude towards the idiots that buy this?

because seriously, I'm gonna punch everyone I see using this.

Right. in. the. face.
weedgan's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2008 12:14
weedgan
Am i alive? Like, am i really here right now?


I am starting to question the reality of this world.
Tiff's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2008 12:19
Tiff
That fellow had no grasp on what it takes to be an Air Guitarist. Also, I think it's rather dumb to try and cash-in on something that's all together imaginary in weight, shape, and form.

In other news, Air Guitar Nation is a really fun Documentary!
vexed alex's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2008 13:16
vexed alex
If you're an air guitarist or if you find it cool, you're a tool. I think I can safely say that without getting much backlash. Right?
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2008 13:52
Samit Sarkar
...You have got to be shitting me.
wobblefunk's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2008 14:02
wobblefunk
"...You have got to be shitting me."

so its not just me?
braulio09's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2008 17:57
braulio09
...You've got to be shitting me.
TabascoMan's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2008 18:42
TabascoMan
W... T... F... epic fail.

also, you've got to be shitting me.
Bacchus's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2008 19:23
Bacchus
neat, now i can look even more like a tard

and for the sake of consistency;

you gotta be shitting me
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2008 22:47
Necros
I considered buying this for lulz...until I saw the price.
BigKev's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/09/2008 03:55
BigKev
I'd buy it.
Fuck all you guys.
Fading Star's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2008 01:21
Fading Star
Cool.
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