T-Cat
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T-Cat is a Meow-Chi knockoff that was made and sold by many different companies.
Appearance[edit]
There are two types, walking models and bump and go models. Most T-Cats use the bump and go to model which has a similar appearance to an Aibo ERS-111. They can come molded in either metallic grey or white.
Versions[edit]
Several versions of T-Cat, including merchandise which uses the toy's design exist.
Electronic Toys[edit]
T-Cat & T-Cat 200X[edit]
These T-Cats have red faces and mostly use the bump and go model. T-Cat was distributed in Japan by TOHO as T-Cat 2000 in white, while an unidentified company sold the toy in silver with the same name.
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The walking model.
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The front of the box for TOHO's distribution of T-Cat 2000
Machine Cat[edit]
This version uses either model and usually has a red face.
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A version called 'Happy Robot Cat'
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Walking version with black face.
Guo Kai[edit]
This version uses the bump and go model and is named after the company that distributed them. There are cat and dog versions of T-Cat. The cat has a red face, and the dog has a purple face. The cat is only known to come in white or silver. The dog version has also been sold as "Walking Robot Dog".
- The dog version resembles Popito Jr. This could mean that Teamforce likely had some involvement with this version.
- Their boxes are based on Poo-Chi's.[1]
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Both of the cat versions.
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The version that resembles Popito Jr.
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A version called 'Walking Robot Dog'
Merchandise[edit]
Lighter[edit]
A lighter version sold by an unknown company is known to exist. It is only known to come in blue with a yellow visor that has black hearts.
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The front of the lighter
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Side view
Toy Keyboard[edit]
Sold by an unknown company as "Electronic Organ". It has pictures of fruits on its keys. The toy is only known to come in orange with a silver T-Cat on it. The T-Cat has a red visor with two yellow hearts.
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The orange version of the toy in its packaging
Functions[edit]
When turned on, they move about with bump and go action. Their faces also light up while their legs move.
Trivia[edit]
- The year in T-Cat 200X's name corresponds to the year of production.
- Teamforce could have produced these, while several different companies distributed them.
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