CES 2009: M&M’s for your ears, almost!

February 4th, 2009 |

LAS VEGAS – Maxell famous for iPod accessories, blank DVDs and other gadgets, now has a product that melts in your mouth.

No just kidding, the M&M’s candy-looking ear buds, was one of the fun portable electronics I saw at CES 2009.

The company teamed with candy company Mars to unveil M&M’S Stereo Ear Buds in the Maxell booth.

The clever eye catching packaging, might confuse young kids. It has an inscription saying ‘Sweet Sounds’, which in an attempt to classify the product as music and not the mmmmmm melt in our mouths candies.

Then there is another warning ‘Not candy’, which won’t help you if you grab one at the check put aisle. You’ll probably end up scratching your head, wondering what in the world is this doing in an electronic store!

Just like the real candy, these buds come in multiple colors: Red, pink, blue, orange, and white.

Makes a cute Valentine’s gift, but you probably need to put a warning on it, saying “Do not eat me”!

At $10, they’re super cheap, it does say “Not candy!” but could be choking hazard for the home with a curious toddler. Parents need to watch what their very young kids put into there mouths and ears.

A definite collector’s item for people who love to collect M&M branded products. And it will not be surprising if a large part of that demand are from kids and teens.

Available “soon,” every where, hopefully “NOT” in the candy aisle.

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(Photo Credit: Maxell, Roy Bassave)