What toys for toys for tots run?
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10-29-2008, 07:23 PM
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PLEASE !!!! PLEASE !!!! As someone / "club" that is running the toy run this year. No more stuffed animals. Everyone brings stuffed animals. Not that they are not appreciated but that 6 foot stuffed dinosour is tough to find a kid for. Lots of times these kids move around alot and need toys they can pack up and move on. I try and get games like monopoly and clue and just anything a group of kids could find amusing and distracting. Tonka toys and tough stuff like that is good and like was mentioned think about those young men out there 13 - 15 and include them if ya can. God bless ya, some of these kids , we are all they got for Xmas.
Lisa
#14
10-29-2008, 07:31 PM
8 gig Ipod clones go for about 30 usd on a good day.... I have 3 !!!!
Just a thought..................
#15
10-29-2008, 07:50 PM
Not sure about a "toys for tots" run, but we've been to a "toy run" sponsored by the Shriners up in Vermont, and we found out that they prefer NOT to have stuffed animals because they can't give them to the kids in the hospital because of allergies, or something like that?? Definitely board games are something you can find for all ages. I was going to suggest hand held electronic games, although put some batteries with it.
#16
10-29-2008, 08:21 PM
there's a lot of toys for the younger kids... but there are still many older kids as well.... I usually give more than one toy.... maybe a football... a soccer ball, as well as something for the smaller kids.... board games are good too, monopoly and the like
#19
10-29-2008, 11:51 PM
Having Served on I-I Duty (Inspector-Instructor) in the Corps for 6 years, I can tell you from experience that the Toys most needed year after year are toys for 12-16 year olds. Everyone grabs a Stuffed Animal or Barbie because of convenience. Take Basketballs, Footballs, Video Games, etc. You can always donate cash and the Marines will ensure that the money goes where it is most needed. SEMPER FI!
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10-30-2008, 06:41 AM
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This helps the wife & I alot as we are a Toys For Tots drop off point. We were burning brain cells trying to come up with toy ideas. Thanks for all the help. We are going shopping today.