Christmas Coup??

Every year, toy manufacturers advertise a few toys A LOT then they don't distribute as many of those toys to the stores so that the demand for those toys goes WAY UP. When I was little, it was the Cabbage Patch Dolls. My mom tells stories of looking at store after store for a Cabbage Patch doll that year and finally buying one from a neighbor who bought it at an auction. Now you can find Cabbage Patch Dolls everywhere...but don't expect to find the Playskool Tonka Bounceback Racer everywhere. This toy has been on "Jon & Kate Plus 8" and featured in the Wal-Mart and Toys R Us toy catalogs. We looked online and at store after store, only to be met with "currently out of stock" and empty labeled shelves. Finally, we found the LAST ONE at a Target 45 minutes from my parents' house. Jackson better like it.

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Pam Jorgensen said…
That looks like the thing G-ma got all the little boys last year and they all broke...hope this one doesn't!!

We are renting the theater! Sarah has worked pretty hard on it. We have a theater that seats 250 but we only sold 200 so we're golden! I thought about going to the midnight showing until this came up. Have fun!!
Carrie Anne said…
wow! that does look cool...i had no idea about that cool car! can you believe the cabbage patch kids are on their 25th anniversary? i remember getting mine in 1st grade & it was such a big deal!
yes...those oreos are divine...the perfect balance of mint flavoring where it doesn't taste like toothpaste, you know?
Celeste said…
It's a joke - I agree!
krysta said…
I hadn't hard about his gadget.. You now have me interested.
Betty said…
Enjoyed dropping by...you mentioned Cabbage Patch Dolls...we have a mountain cabin about twelve miles from where Xavior Roberts Cabbage Patch is located...our grandchildren enjoyed seeing the babies born there.....Betty @ Country Charm

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