The recording and sound effect features are working (as can be seen in the video). Pen sas been in storage for many years, and just put in some batteries to test it. The ink does not work and whilst trying to open the pen, the swivel mechanism on the pen at the tip portion doesn't function 100% as the tiny paper ribbon between the compartments seems to have lost its shape. You can still get the pen to come out and in, but the fit is looser on that section of the pen. The actual electronic section fully works and all buttons and functions are working.
The Talkboy F/X+ Recording Pen is a legendary 1990s electronic toy manufactured by Tiger Electronics as a spin-off of the iconic voice recorders from the movie Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. The handheld, solid-state toy combined a functional writing pen with a 12-second digital audio recorder.
Key Features
- Built-in Voice Changer: It featured a three-speed playback mechanism that allowed kids to alter the pitch and speed of their recorded voice.
- Sound Effects Board: Six dedicated buttons on the pen’s shaft played classic novelty sound effects.
- Functional Pen: Despite being heavily geared toward novelty and pranks, it featured a fully retractable ballpoint pen. [1, 2]