Welcome to the U.B.Funkeys virtual computer game.

U.B Funkeys is the amazing new computer gameOnce you have installed your software and plugged in
created for young boys and girls that uses the latestyour U.B. Hub you are ready to go.
trend of computers and the Internet to bring toys toEach Funkey gives you access to different parts of
life in an totally new way.the world
Where you can explore a funky world filled withChange out your Funkey in the U.B. Hub to change
games, stories, quests and surprises. The collectableyour Funkey on screen
characters act as keys, hence their name Funkeys.You become the Funkey that is in the U.B. Hub
Each new Funkey you collect with great names like:When you start up the U.B. Funkeys game, you will
Boggle, Bones, Deuce, Lotus, Scratch, Twinx, Vroom,be brought to the Main Menu where you can create
Xener unlocks more of the funkeys world. The morea player, login, or change your settings.
Funkeys you have and there is 42 of them, come inCreate Player - You can enter and change your user
the categories Normal, Rare, Very-Rare. The morename and password
rarer the Funkey the more crucial zones it unlocks.Login - Log into the game, once you have set up
U.B. Funkeys transports you to the funky world ofyour user name and password.
Terrapinia - a virtual home to the Funkeys. Each newStory - Read the history of the Funkeys and what
Funkey that you collect gives you access to a newthey are all about. Watch this to explain things that
zone, with new games to discover and explore. Playyou will see in the game and help you to find your
each Funkeys game and earn coins to buy more thanway in the world and things to look for while you are
a 1000 items to decorate a player's "crib" And theexploring.
items you 'win' are themed to match your UBFunkey.Website -
So if you have a skeleton-themed UBFunkey, youOptions - change your view settings, enter codes,
might get a bone chair as a reward. There areand whether to check for the latest software
currently eight different UBFunkey Tribes available.updates.
You can select which Tribe to buy but you neverOnce logged in, your Funkey will be dropped into
know which colour of UBFunkey you are going to getFunkeys Town. This is where your Funkey's
- and this is what makes collecting Funkeys such fun.adventure begins.
Once you have created your funkeys home, uploadYour Funkey - Shows you which Funkey you are
it to show your family and friends. But be careful ! Inusing in the U.B. Hub
this virtual world, Master Lox and his evil henchmenMain Menu - Bring's you back to the Main Menu
are lurking in the shadows ready to steal your prizedMy Stuff - View the current items in your Funkey's
coins.inventory
Unlock the Funkeys Zones… playYour Coins - You can see how many coins your
the Funkeys games… and defeatFunkey currently has
Master Lox, bringing peace back to the Funkeys!Sound Options - Find out how to change the Music
The U.B.Funkey Starter Kit consists of twoand Sound Effects volume
U.B.Funkeys and a U.B.Funkey hub that acts as theGo to Crib - Go directly to your Funkey Crib
portal to Funkeytown. when you Connect a newMap - The map shows you a view of where you
U.B.Funkey to this hub you will unlock new games andhave been
puzzles, so the more Funkeys the better!Pay close attention to the Funkey characters you
"U.B. Funkeys embodies the way kids play today -see on screen, there are good guys and bad guys
they love to collect and they love to play computerstay away from the bad guys. You will also come
games - and now they can enjoy the best of bothacross exciting "distractions" that you can interact
worlds," said Jim Wagner, Senior Vice President ofwith. keep an eye out for them as you explore.
Radica, Mattel Brands. "By adding innovation and anAbout Mattel
interactive play experience to the popular trend ofMattel, Inc., is the worldwide leader in the design,
collecting vinyl toys, we are delivering a completelymanufacture and marketing of toys and family
unique game that will appeal to today's tweens."products. The Mattel family is comprised of such
Each Funkey character has magnets on their feetbest-selling brands as BarbieÂ(R), the most
that grab and lock the connectors in place to thepopular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot
large Funkey Port. The bases have a USB cable thatWheelsÂ(R), MatchboxÂ(R), American
plugs right into your PC, and come with two UBGirlÂ(R), Radica:Â(R) and
Funkeys figures to get you started. Additional FunkeyTycoÂ(R) R/C, as well as
figures start at $5 or £4.99 GBP.Fisher-PriceÂ(R) brands, including Little
The game has been directed to the Age 8+, but itPeopleÂ(R), Power WheelsÂ(R) and a
can be expected that even adults will get addicted towide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. Mattel
the Funkeys. The figures' are made of hard vinylis recognized as one of the 100 Most Trustworthy
plastic, FunKey Hub measures 5" tall; each characterU.S. Companies by Forbes Magazine and is ranked
measures 2.75" tall.and all are customized in differentamong the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by CRO
designs and colours each with their own personality.Magazine. Committed to ethical manufacturing
For more information and to BUY these products gopractices, Mattel marks a 10-year milestone in 2007
to:for its ever-evolving Global Manufacturing Principles
Minimum System Requirementsand focus on sustainable business practices. With
WindowsÂ(R) Vista/XP/2000/ME/98global headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel
800 MHz processor (1.3 GHz recommended)employs more than 30,000 people in 43 countries and
256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended)territories and sells products in more than 150 nations.
1 GB free hard disk spaceMattel's vision is to be the world's premier toy brands
USB port (USB cable included)-- today and tomorrow.
32 MB video card (64 MB recommended)RADICA: and associated trademarks and trade dress
8x CD or DVD driveare owned by Mattel, Inc.
Sound card, keyboard, mouseArticle Copyright- W H Saunders October 2007
Adobe Flash 9 (included)Please visit this website for more informationon this
Internet connection (broadband recommended)product and other children's toys.
Installing instructions