Popular kids toy from 2000-2003
HitClips player with NSYNC cartridge.
HitClips is a digital audio player created by Tiger Electronics that plays low-fidelity mono one-minute clips of usually teen pop hits from exchangeable cartridges.[ 1] It first launched in August 2000[ 2] with 60-second microchip songs featuring Britney Spears , NSYNC , and Sugar Ray . The following year songs by Destiny's Child , Backstreet Boys , Dream , and Pink were additionally released.[ 3] There is a version for young children called KidClips.[ 4] Tiger Electronics had licensing agreements for HitClips with popular major record labels including Atlantic Records , Jive Records /Zomba Label Group ,[ 5] and Capitol Records .[ 6] HitClips was first promoted by McDonald's , Radio Disney , and Lunchables .[ 7] By June 2002, HitClips players and music disks combined had sold more than 20 million units.[ 2]
Hilary Duff became the spokesperson for HitClips in 2003. In 2004, she was succeeded by Raven-Symoné when the format was changed into a 2-minute mini circular cartridge. At that point 30 million units had been sold.[ 8]
Song list
HitClips
In June 2002, 80 singles from 30+ artists were available.[ 2]
HitClips Disc
See also
References
^ Willis, Barry (2002-05-05). "HitClips Are Hot" . Stereophile . Retrieved 2009-09-16 .
^ a b c Traiman, Steve (June 15, 2002). "Licensing Likenesses: stars lend their faces to everything from dolls to ducks to video games" (PDF) . Billboard . p. 71.
^ a b "Music Artists Hit Toy Market" (PDF) . Billboard . March 10, 2001. p. 66.
^ Lee, Jennifer (2002-02-12). "Making Toys For Children Too Mature For Most Toys" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2009-09-16 .
^ "Jive Talking" . Forbes . 19 March 2001.
^ a b Kukec, Anna Marie (2000-09-28). "Tiger Electronics hopes music system is big hit with kids" . Daily Herald . Retrieved 2009-09-16 .
^ Wasserman, Todd (2000-07-31). "Tiger's HitClips Rings McD, Fox for $10M Blitz" . Brandweek . Archived from the original on 2012-06-16. Retrieved 2009-09-16 .
^ Traiman, Steve (March 6, 2004). "Toy fair showcases new product by Kiss, others" (PDF) . Billboard . p. 37.
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