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product_id: 458408238
title: "Retro | Speak & Spell Electronic Game | Classic Retro Interactive Toy, Educational Learning System For Boys & Girls Ages 4 09624"
brand: "basic fun"
price: "C$6822"
currency: NIO
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Basic Fun"
url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/458408238-retro-speak-and-spell-electronic-game-classic-retro-interactive-toy
store_origin: NI
region: Nicaragua
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# Spelling skill builder Speech synthesizer tech 5 interactive play modes Retro | Speak & Spell Electronic Game | Classic Retro Interactive Toy, Educational Learning System For Boys & Girls Ages 4 09624

**Brand:** basic fun
**Price:** C$6822
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🕹️ Spell, Speak, and Score: The Retro Learning Game That’s Still Winning Hearts!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Retro | Speak & Spell Electronic Game | Classic Retro Interactive Toy, Educational Learning System For Boys & Girls Ages 4 09624 by basic fun
- **How much does it cost?** C$6822 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/458408238-retro-speak-and-spell-electronic-game-classic-retro-interactive-toy)

## Best For

- basic fun enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted basic fun brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Speech-Powered Fun:** Innovative speech synthesis technology makes spelling interactive and immersive for early learners.
- • **Multi-Mode Learning:** Five dynamic play modes including Spell, Mystery Word, and Secret Code keep kids engaged and challenged.
- • **Nostalgic 80s Vibes:** Classic retro design with authentic sounds and graphics that spark instant childhood memories and social buzz.
- • **Ready Out of the Box:** Comes with batteries included and no assembly required—perfect for gifting and instant play.
- • **Iconic Pop Culture Status:** Featured in the legendary film E.T., this toy doubles as a collector’s gem and conversation starter.

## Overview

The Basic Fun Retro Speak & Spell is a classic 1980s educational electronic toy designed to help children ages 4-9 improve spelling through five interactive play modes and speech synthesis. Featuring authentic retro graphics and sounds, it’s a nostalgic yet effective learning tool that also holds iconic status from its appearance in the film E.T. Batteries are included for immediate use, making it an ideal gift for young learners and retro collectors alike.

## Description

Relive the nostalgia of the 80s with this classic Speak & Spell game that helps kids ages 4-9 learn to spell using speech synthesis and multiple engaging play modes.

Review: Brillant device - Years ago this helped my daughter I hope it will help my great grandkids aswell
Review: The original language and spelling tool - For youngsters just starting to learn the language and spelling, this is the "original" electronic tutor.

## Features

- CLASSIC RETRO TOY: This retro toy, designed to help children learn to spell commonly misspelled words using a speech synthesizer, features classic '80s graphics, sounds and gameplay ready for a whole new generation to enjoy with friends and family for years to come
- MULTIPLE PLAY MODES: This classic educational toy features five play modes - Spell, Mystery Word, Say It, Secret Code and Letter, plus multiple challenge levels, offering a huge variety of gameplay fun
- FUN AND EDUCATIONAL: With multiple play modes and challenge levels, this educational children's toy combines fun gameplay with learning. Please note that the speech is “American English”.
- AS SEEN IN ET: This famous learning toy had a starring role in the 1980s classic film E.T., with the iconic alien using the toy to create an interstellar communicator to phone home.
- IDEAL GIFT: This nostalgic toy is the perfect gift for boys and girls aged 7 and up, as well as budding collectors of retro games.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07PQT8DMB |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries | 3 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Batteries included? | Yes |
| Best Sellers Rank | 9,646 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 21 in Electronic Learning Systems |
| Colour | Red |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (9,797) |
| Date First Available | 1 July 2019 |
| Delivery information | We cannot deliver certain products outside mainland UK ( Details ). We will only be able to confirm if this product can be delivered to your chosen address when you enter your delivery address at checkout. |
| Educational Objective(s) | Spelling Skill |
| Item model number | 09624 |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 3 months and up |
| Material Type(s) | Plastic |
| Number of Game Players | 1 |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 3.81 x 17.78 x 25.4 cm; 453.59 g |
| Remote Control Included? | No |
| tech_spec_battery_description_toys | Alkaline |

## Product Details

- **Size:** 1.5 x 7 x 10 inches
- **Colour:** Multicolor
- **Brand:** Basic Fun
- **Theme:** Retro
- **Number of players:** 1

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does the word onion in the Computers vocabulary?**
A: No.

**Q: Can you free-type on this, or only do the 5 activities? I have a non speaking child and I wondered if he could type on it and communicate in that way.**
A: One of the game is definitely just typing: it says, you type. But I woudn't advise to buy for full proce as it has limited amount of words and it is American accent, my daughter cannot understand half of whats said . It is a good idea but execution is terrible

**Q: Is this based on UK Phonics?**
A: No

**Q: Can you tell me whether this is English or American spelling please?**
A: It’s English

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brillant device
*by E***R on 2 November 2025*

Years ago this helped my daughter I hope it will help my great grandkids aswell

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The original language and spelling tool
*by R***E on 31 December 2025*

For youngsters just starting to learn the language and spelling, this is the "original" electronic tutor.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great vintage fun
*by P***E on 17 November 2025*

This is great for your kids if they’re at that early primary stage and learning to spell. Functionally, it does what I remember from childhood. There’s the normal spelling tasks and a hangman game, and probably other tasks that I never got round to trying out (because my youngest kept playing with it!) Not sure if this has the same build as the original from the 80’s, but it does feel a bit on the light and flimsy side. It’s also not been updated in terms of power supply, so you’ll need batteries for it rather than charging an internal battery. The only real complaint I have is that it’s sometimes hard to make out what words the device is speaking. The voice is very much in the style of the original - think the robots from Buck Rogers - and can sometimes blend into background sounds. Oh, and sometimes it feels like you see the same words cropping up repeatedly , especially in Hangman mode. It could really do with some updates, both to the hardware, and the software, but that said, it’s still great value, and the kids love it.

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-01-24*