Abstract: A device and system of information exchange for an educational toy is disclosed. Inside an external shell is placed a small computer. The Device interacts through auditory and visual responses, and accepts input through buttons, RFID accessories, smart cards and speech. The Device communicates with other like devices through a wireless Bluetooth connection. The Device receives information updates via a Bluetooth dongle that plugs into the end user's computer. When the Device is synchronized with the end user's computer, new information is pushed to (and stored in) the Device's internal computer. The end user's computer automatically downloads updates and configuration information from a central web server, via a background software application, which can be transferred during synchronization. Updates and configuration information are available via an online store hosted on the central server. The Device leverages the end user's smartphone to partially replace functionality performed by the internal computer.