Yes they do exist. We got our during our stay in early March. Can't remember what they cost, $7 sounds right. They do "talk" and are really cool. I saw them in various stores around Disney, again can't remember exactly where (I'm a big shop-a-holic and am always going in and out of stores), but you won't have any problems finding one. I have out on thr fridge and we all love hearing our monorail!!!!