Abstract: Described is a twistable and connectable block. The block includes a first half and a second half. Each of the first half and second half having protrusions and recessions. The protrusions and recessions are formed to connect with other protrusions and recessions. Each of the halves is connectable with the other using a connection device. The connection device includes a post on one half that can fit in a corresponding hole in the other half. Thus, through the connection device, the two halves are twistable with respect to one another.

Abstract: Described is a twistable and connectable block. The block includes a first half and a second half. Each of the first half and second half having protrusions and recessions. The protrusions and recessions are formed to connect with other protrusions and recessions. Each of the halves is connectable with the other using a connection device. The connection device includes a post on one half that can fit in a corresponding hole in the other half. Thus, through the connection device, the two halves are twistable with respect to one another.

Abstract: An electronically actuated interactive audio toy system is disclosed. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, the audio toy is a “read-along” toy that is used in conjunction with a corresponding library item such as a book, such that a user can read the text as the audio toy articulates the text. The audio toy includes a number of stored predefined audio tracks that can be played back through audio reproductive means such as a speaker within the toy. The specific audio track to be played back is selected through the use of a sensor embedded in the toy, which detects a selection identifier located on a corresponding book. The selection identifier is a coded identifier, and a control unit within the toy decodes the coded identifier and proceeds to play back the corresponding audio track. Each audio track can include articulated text, music and sound effects.