{"product_id":"1986-ideal-big-bird-story-magic-sesame-street-talking-plush-cassette-player","title":"1986 Ideal Big Bird Story Magic Sesame Street Talking Plush Cassette Player","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOriginal 1986 Ideal Big Bird StoryMagic electronic plush from Sesame Street. Exceptionally clean example with bright plush, clean controls and battery area, and very little apparent use.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Big Bird StoryMagic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Big Bird\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFranchise:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sesame Street\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1986\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopyright:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1986 Muppets Inc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistributor:\u003c\/strong\u003e View Master Ideal Inc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plush with molded plastic components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow with orange feet and multicolor eyelids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20 inches based on comparable examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built in cassette player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnimation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for synchronized beak and eye movement with compatible StoryMagic cassettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eject slide lock and volume controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satellite jack for compatible accessory characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery compartment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visually exceptionally clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCassette mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visually very clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCassette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Untested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStoryMagic was introduced by Ideal in 1986 and used special synchronized cassette tapes to animate Big Bird's beak and eyes while stories played. Contemporary reporting confirms the Talking Big Bird retailed for about 68 dollars in 1986. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional vintage cosmetic condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright yellow plush remains full and clean with very limited visible wear. Face, eyelids, beak and body present extremely well. Battery and cassette areas appear remarkably clean with no obvious battery corrosion visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor age related marks are visible on the orange feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall appearance suggests very limited use, but prior use cannot be verified. \u003cstrong\u003eUntested and sold with electronic functionality unknown.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly strong display example because these electronic plush toys frequently show heavy handling, fur wear and battery compartment issues. The clean electronics area and strong cosmetic presentation are the major selling points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e🚚 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ FREE Shipping Included! 📦\u003cbr\u003eAll items are carefully packed for safe arrival. Orders ship within 1–3 business days via USPS, UPS, or FedEx, with full tracking provided. Larger or fragile items may require additional handling time, but we always ensure secure, reliable delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Judy Moore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49220498915563,"sku":"CRZ-1034","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/6115\/8050\/files\/BigBird-1.jpg?v=1786642539","url":"https:\/\/crazefurniture.com\/products\/1986-ideal-big-bird-story-magic-sesame-street-talking-plush-cassette-player","provider":"Craze Furniture and Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}