What is Tengu?
Tengu is a sound reactive USB character

How does he work?
He plugs into the USB port of a computer and then he responds to sound.

Does Tengu require any special software?
No, Tengu is a self-contained device - he just draws power through the USB port.

Will he work with my computer?
Yes, he should work with all types of computer - Windows, Mac and Linux (as long as it has a USB port)

Will he work with a USB hub?
Yes, but with a caveat - some Tengu owners have reported problems with connecting Tengu to the USB port on an Apple keyboard. This problem can be solved by connecting Tengu directly to the USB port on the computer.

How big is Tengu?
Tengu is 70mm high, 43mm wide and 14mm deep (the packaging is 168mm x 98mm x 34mm). He comes with a 1m white USB cable.

Who produces Tengu?
Tengu is produced by Solid Alliance of Japan.

Who designed Tengu ?
Tengu was designed by Crispin Jones, you can read about the evolution of Tengu here.

Why is he called Tengu?
A Tengu is a character from Japanese folklore that plays tricks on people and generally gets up to mischief. The name was chosen by the designer Crispin Jones, who explains, "The early prototypes of Tengu featured some slightly different behaviour which was more aligned with the kind of tricks that Tengus get up to. Later we changed the behaviour of the character, but we really liked the name so it stuck! We plan to introduce some of the more mischevious behaviours into future Tengu characters"

Where can I buy Tengu?
If you are looking for delivery within the EU then you can order from here. Alternatively you can check the Stockists page for the retailer closest to you.

I have a shop and I would like to stock Tengu - who should I speak to about wholesale options ?
Great! Please write to us with details of your shop and we'll be happy to begin discussions:
info@tengutengutengu.com

I am a journalist, where can I get high-resolution images of Tengu?
You can download print-resolution image files here. If you have any additional questions (or you would like a Tengu for press review) then please send an email to:
info@tengutengutengu.com

have a question that isn't answered here - who can I contact?
Please send an email to:
info@tengutengutengu.com

Can you keep me informed about new Tengu developments?
Of course - we'd be delighted to. Please sign up for the mailing list so that we can keep in touch with you.

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