A Groan Tube is a toy, which when turned on one end, makes a distinct 'groan' sound. This is due to a noise maker in the tube, that when it falls, vibrates in the air making the noise. The groan tube was invented in the early 1960s by Japanese toy manufacturer Kureo. The toy was first sold as 'Magic Noise Tube" (魔法音管).

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was the first company to sell the product in the

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in 1973. The Jibba Jabber toy, made by Ertl, produced a similar sound.

In popular culture

It was also utilized in the Italian comedy show '' LOL: chi ride è fuori'' released on

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. The Italian comedian

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used the Groan Tube for comedic purposes and it immediately went viral in all the country.

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1960s toys Toy instruments and noisemakers Party favors Plastic toys {{toy-stub

In popular culture

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