Founded on that age-old truth that all professors, scientists and braniacs are characterised by ruddy cheeks, owlish spectacles and a mighty moustache, the Little Professor weedled its way onto the toy scene in 1976. Obviously, this professor wasn't like the fuddy-duddy ones who taught us in science class, because this one was at the front of cutting-edge technology!The hand-held device had been devised and manufactured by Texas Instruments, who would later be well regraded for its success with the Speak & Spell.
