Lite-Brite: A Classic Light Toy
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A Bright Lite-Brite Was My Night Light When I Was A Child
Or is it "Light Bright"? And to hyphenate or not to hyphenate? Okay, I looked it up on the manufacturer's website to be sure: It's Lite-Brite WITH the hyphen.
Anyhow....
Developed by Hasbro in 1967, Lite Brite
Nowadays, in addition to the classic flat screen Lite-Brite, there's a cube option, a travel-sized version, and many more refill themes to choose from. And lots of kids enjoy the blank black sheets, so they can create scenes of their own design.
As well as being pretty and fun and a good substitute for a night light, Lite-Brite designs are a great learning tool, teaching children eye-hand coordination, colors and how to match them to their first letters, the names of objects and animals, the alphabet, and more.
See below for options and also an online Lite-Brite simulator.
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The Newest Version of the Classic Lite-Bright
This cordless, flat screen console comes with more than 200 colored pegs, 8 design-picture sheets, 2 free-form sheets, a lightbulb and instructions. You place a design template on the screen and press the pegs into it, then turn on the screen and tah-dah! You've got a colorful light-up creation. There's an automatic shut-off feature, which conserves battery power. A convenient storage tray to holds all the pegs. Requires three "D" batteries, not included. Measures approximately 10"L x 8"W.
Hasbro Lite Brite Flat Screen Purple
Amazon Price: $21.99 (as of 06/02/2012)
Did You (Or DO You) Ever Play With A Lite-Brite?
This is an 80s version of the Lite-Brite set.
A Lite-Brite Cube
They didn't have these when I was a kid!
This is a new twist on the original light-up picture maker. The Lite-Brite Cube has four sides, which means more than one child can play at a time.
Lite-Brite Cube
Amazon Price: $44.99 (as of 06/03/2012)
With over 500 pegs in all, including all-new power pegs (multiple, already attached pegs), children let their imaginations run wild. Includes two storage drawers to hold all the pegs, eight design pictures, two free-form sheets, carry handle for easy portability and light bulb. Measures approximately 10"L x 10"W x 10"H.
A Travel-Size Lite-Brite
Hasbro Lite Brite Blue - Travel Game
Amazon Price: $14.64 (as of 06/03/2012)
The console comes with 120 colored pegs and a bulb.
It requires 2 C batteries (not included) and is available in 3 different colors.
Lite-Brite Refills
Pegs, Patterns and even blank Lite Brite Paper
Check Out The Lite-Brite Simulator
Kids (even the grown-up kind) can create Lite Brite designs online, then save, print or email them.
Lite-Brite - Online Activity
Lite-Brite Up For Bid
Lite-Brite in Motion
Leave Your Lite-Brite Comments Here
Did you ever play with a Lite-Brite or something similar?
Or just say hi and let me know you stopped by.
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Jinx
Apr 27, 2012 @ 7:51 pm | delete
- I had a Lite-Bright when I was younge, the 80's version. Let me tell you the new versions they have pale in comparison. The screen seems much smaller now, 10'' by 8'' while the original was 12'' by 9''. I know, doesn't seem like much of a difference, but I can tell.
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Showpup
Nov 28, 2011 @ 10:23 pm | delete
- They sure have evolved since I was little.
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Tolovaj
Jul 16, 2011 @ 11:47 pm | delete
- Looks like great fun. Thanks for sharing.
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Mac33
Dec 27, 2010 @ 10:02 pm | delete
- I had a Lite Brite as a kid and my kids now have the new version. Never heard of the Lite Brite cube before...cool idea.
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partybuzz
Dec 27, 2010 @ 5:17 pm | delete
- My daughter had a Lite-Brite in the 80's and she loved it. I didn't know they were still around. The newer versions are very cool. :)
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