The Original San Francisco Toy Makers Yano Interactive Storyteller

Pros: Absolutely adorable, interactive, and a whole lot of fun.
Cons: Takes a lot of batteries. Not a lot of story cards...

My mother sent this toy this Christmas for my son. I can't say which of us loves Yano more. Being largely an 80's kid he reminds me of Gizmo a little and I wanted one of those after seeing the movie but of course they didn't exist. Yano is about as close...

Pros: robust, educational
Cons: Difficult for little children, prices vary immensely

My boyfriend brought a Yano into the house just before Christmas. It was to be given to my son for Christmas! No, dont worry! No strange rules like 'Dont feed them after midnight!' although Yano was a creature I hadnt seen before! Yano is ...

Pros: Small. Can be overpowered.
Cons: Insatiable bloodlust. Pentagles appearing on house walls. Disappearance of children and family pets.

Yano told me he wanted to play...with my blood.

He will kill again.

If you see Yano:

1) Do not approach him
2) Lock up knives
3) Run