Laughing Bag Toy - Probably 1970s. Is actually a tiny record player!

This video (without commentary) shows a 'Laughing Bag', which were fairly popular in the 1970s. When the item is inside the bag, it is easy to feel for and press the button which starts it. Like other talking toys back then, it turns out to be actually a miniature record-player. Pressing the button moves the stylus (attached to a cone to amplify the sound) and starts the motor. The record of someone laughing is then played, and when it reaches the end of the record the stylus arm touches a contact which breaks the connection to the battery, stopping the machine until the button gets pressed the next time. Under the battery there is a slider control to change the speed (and therefore the pitch of the laughter). This item has been modified (a long time ago) so that the back can be released to show the tiny record inside.

[@azizhamid7633]

I remember this during my childhood in the 70s

[@ianhuxstep211]

I should remember these as my Uncle worked on the design

[@Timothycan]

I wonder who's laugh is on the record!

[@rentslave]

This would make a great soundtrack for the next Democratic Convention.