Abstract: A system for transferring a multimedia file between a server (101) computer and a local computer (107), including: a graphical user interface generation element for generating a graphical user interface through which the functions of the system are controlled by a user; a multimedia file transfer element for transferring the multimedia file between the server and the local computer; a multimedia file type detection element for detecting the type of multimedia file being transferred; and a graphical user interface control element for being adapted to control the graphical user interface generation element. The system may also include a stand-alone multimedia file output device in the form of a toy for receiving and playing back the multimedia file.