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This page was last updated on April 26, 2000.
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JACK IN THE BOX
I am looking for a Jack in the Box. No one seems to carry them anymore. Can you help? Thanks.
JACK IN THE BOX - RESPONSE
There is an online toy store at this address: Live and Learn that sells an old-fashioned jack-in-the- box that plays "Pop Goes the Weasel."
JACOBS LADDER
I am searching for a Jacob's Ladder toy. It consists of three or four blocks, shaped like thick credit cards. These are colored brightly with different colors on each block, and different colors on each side. They are held together with elastic straps that allow them to flip flop when you rotate an end block 180 degrees. Christopher.
JACOBS LADDER - RESPONSE - DR. TOY
Yes, that is a great classic toy! I think Francis Family Toys stocks it. Try them at (505) 473 4501.
JOHN DEERE CRAWLERS
Do you know where I could find ERTL production John Deere Crawlers models 1010, 440, and 450? Thank you, Matthew.
JOHN DEERE CRAWLERS - REPONSE
Check out www.everstoystore.com. They have a huge selection of Ertl tractors and equipment. Bradley.
KEEPERS
I played with Keepers in the late 1980's. The one I had was a medium-sized pink plastic snail with a shell that would twist open, allowing you to hide stuff inside. I believe there were also blue and a mint green ones. Where can I find them?
KEY CHAIN
Where can I find a picture of a little car flash light key chain? Geoff
KICK AND GO - By Honda
I am looking for some one who might know something about a Kick and Go made by Honda. It was made in the 1970's.
KIDDEROO FLANNEL BOARD PLAY SET
I am looking for the Kidderoo flannel board play set by Creative Toys. I was able to purchase additional play pieces (foam shapes, letters, and numbers) in sets from a store in Minneapolis. The store closed, and I can't locate this item anywhere. We have had our sets since the late 1980's and mid 1990's, and we need to replace many of the foam pieces. Our pediatric dental office patients will be disappointed if we can't find this anymore; they love playing with the Kidderoo set. Terryl.
KITCHEN
I have a child with club feet. He has recently had surgery and is now in physical therapy. The therapist recommended a rounded or circular play kitchen set to encourage his walking around in a circle. This will strengthen his tendons and improve his walking. Do you know of a circular play kitchen set?
KOOSH WOOSH
I am looking for a Frisbie Toy called Koosh Woosh. It's made of soft stretchy material covering a light pliable plastic ring. EToys use to sell them, but they were discontinued. Patty K.
LABYRINTH - NEED DIRECTIONS
Where can we find directions for the Labyrinth game by Ravensburger? Discovery Toys distributed it in the late1980's. Nicholas and his Mom.
LADYBUG - SAFETY FIRST
Do you have information on a recent hazard warning for Ladybug from Safety First?
LANGUAGE TEACHING ITEMS
I'm looking for toys, books, software etc. to teach my children other languages specifically Chinese, German and French. Could you give me any recommendations? Thank you, Celia.
LEAP FROG LEARNING PAD
I am searching for a toy that I saw advertised on television. I did not catch the name of the toy or the manufacturer. It is a book with words that the child can scan with some kind of pen. There is an audio output that sounds the words out phonetically. I would appreciate it if you could tell me the name of the toy and the manufacturer. Thank you, Richard
LINCOLN LOGS - 1
I would like to know what company makes Lincoln Logs and where you can buy the logs in a tub or bucket. Toy R us are out of them. Thanks.
LINCOLN LOGS - 2
I, too, would like to know who makes Lincoln Logs. Thanks!
LINCOLN LOGS - RESPONSE - DR. TOY
Playskool makes Lincoln Logs. You can find their phone on Dr Toy's Customer Service Numbers Page.
LITE BRITE
I was looking for a Lite Brite. They are no longer in any stores in my area. I was wondering if you could inform me of a place to find them! Thanks.
LITE BRITE - RESPONSE
I live in Colorado and they are sold here. Try www.walmart.com, or www.toysrus.com.
LOVIE BLANKET
Where can I buy a "Lovie Blanket" by Dakin Baby, either on the internet or in Oklahoma City? Thanks, Tracey.
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