![]() “I turned 60 this year, and it's an ugly number. “I had a big birthday this year,” laughs Mancini. Now, 35 years after his creation, Chucky is starting to get old. As the series progressed, Mancini began exploring queer themes that reflected the alienation he felt growing up as a gay kid facing abuse from his father. In 1988, he was a reflection of his creator’s disdain for commercialized kids toys like Cabbage Patch Kids and My Buddy dolls. It can't just be a doll saying ‘Fuck’ and knifing people because that would get old.” “You have to ground this stuff in something identifiable,” Mancini tells IGN. He wrote or co-wrote all seven films in the franchise and spearheaded his current cable outing, all the while using Chucky as an expression of his inner feelings. Check out the IGN's Festival of Fear schedule for the full rundown on everything that's going on in the countdown to Halloween!ĭon Mancini is the rare horror auteur who has stuck with his creation throughout the decades. ![]() We're celebrating the spookiest season in style this year with over 20 articles, videos and more. Buddi Cloud and Buddi Phone are based on features that can connect to devices (such as MacBook, iPad, and TV for example).The truncated run of four episodes was cut short due to the double whammy of writers and actors strikes that put the kibosh on production, so as we await the back half of episodes, we spoke with Chucky creator Don Mancini about the doll’s dealings in the White House, the cast of victims new and old, the shocking celebrity cameos and, of course, the kills.Buddi Video is based on surveillance footage apps (such as Ring, Blink, and Arlo for example).Buddi Drone is based on apps that can control drones.Buddi Art is based on Multiplayer and online drawing apps with friends.Buddi Game is based on Multiplayer apps and online games with friends.The six functions on the Buddi app seem to be a hodgepodge of various real life apps/features.Accessories for the Buddi 2 dolls include a Leprechaun costume, pirate costume, cowboy hat, diving helmet, and a Santa hat. The five different models advertised for the Buddi 2 dolls are not all shown, but include a red-haired Buddi, blonde-haired Buddi, black Buddi, and the Buddi Bear.However, Kaslan's founder Henry insists that the dolls will eventually be back on the market, as every child deserves a friend to the end. After Chucky's massacre, all Buddi 2 dolls are recalled for the time being. One Buddi Bear attempted to lunge at Andy, but was struck and decapitated by Falyn. The Bears begin attacking people and biting their throats. It is given a special midnight release at the Zed-Mart store, but during the launch Chucky takes control of all of the electronics, including the Buddi Bears. The newer model, the Buddi 2 doll, is more technologically advanced with AR integration and improved self-learning technology. The first generation Buddi doll came out a year prior, intended for children of all ages but mainly attracting younger children. Finally, Buddi comes pre-loaded with the ability to fluently comprehend and converse both in English and Spanish. ![]() The dolls are also able to record audio and video, and play these back through either their speakers or on phones and televisions. It is equipped with a voice recognition engine that is capable of identifying speech, and learns from both human interaction and through 20 sensors and cameras, which provide detailed real-time information about its environment. This allows the doll to become their best friend for life, and its state-of-the-art AI safeguards ensures that children will always be safe. When a Buddi doll is first activated, it scans the child to imprint on them. When controlling another device remotely, the Buddi's right index finger will light up. The app comes with six different selections to choose from, including playing video games, drawing, flying a Kaslan drone, watching a live video feed from the Buddi's perspective, connecting the doll to other Kaslan devices, and connecting the doll to on-phone Kaslan services. It is remote-controlled through the Buddi app on the user's smartphone. It is able to connect and control all Kaslan products and smart home devices. The Buddi doll uses advanced self-learning technology to constantly find new ways to entertain, and can adapt to the user's daily routine. ![]()
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