outnumbered Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 ...of course, the reason for it is sad (Katrina): http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/10/11/toys.cutback.ap/index.htmlToy retailers, preparing for a difficult season, plan big discounts and other promotions. "It's going to be extremely competitive to draw customers to their stores," said Jim Silver, editor-in-chief of Toy Wishes, a trade publication. Price wars are already under way. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. began by slashing prices up to 30 percent on toys including the latest version of Hasbro Inc.'s electronic pet Furby, and Fisher-Price's "Shout" Dancing Elmo. Toys R Us Inc. responded by lowering its prices.(there is more to the story in the link) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booterbunz Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Wow, it's sad for the reasoning, but good that everybody will be able to get a "deal". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raider Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Wow, it's sad for the reasoning, but good that everybody will be able to get a "deal".I'm not sure if that's the true reasoning or not, but over the years toys in general have been down, as most kids now want electronic stuff like video games, ipods, dvd players, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outnumbered Posted October 12, 2005 Author Share Posted October 12, 2005 I'm not sure if that's the true reasoning or not, but over the years toys in general have been down, as most kids now want electronic stuff like video games, ipods, dvd players, etc.Older kids, maybe, but my kids haven't asked for anything like that. They are still all about the toys! (They turn 2, 4, and 6 this fall/winter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booterbunz Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Older kids, maybe, but my kids haven't asked for anything like that. They are still all about the toys! (They turn 2, 4, and 6 this fall/winter) Man, if my dd asked me for anything other than a doll, ball, or tree..I may get worried! (She's only 19 months today) LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elena_398 Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Keep those pricing wars going! Especially on BF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadedmomof2 Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 I'm hoping for big, big sales on Fisher Price Little People sets, as far as toys go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deals4Me Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 woo hoo! Now that alex is about to be three, toys are gonna be my lookout... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genoandkiddo Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 I have three girls ages 12, 9 and 4. The 12 year old said she would like an ipod but not for christmas. She wants to buy one herself. But as far as the other two, I can't wait to see how low the prices go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairydustcrissy Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 I have a 6 yo DD, 4yo DD, and my son will be 1 on the 21st. I am definately hoping for good deals on toys!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elena_398 Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 I have to buy tons of toys for christmas every year. I buy for: My son My daughter My identical twin nieces My nephew My best friend's son and 2 daughters **BF is so important for this reason alone! With the great early morning deals, I can afford to get great gifts for the kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outnumbered Posted October 12, 2005 Author Share Posted October 12, 2005 I have to buy tons of toys for christmas every year. I buy for:My sonMy daughterMy identical twin niecesMy nephewMy best friend's son and 2 daughters **BF is so important for this reason alone! With the great early morning deals, I can afford to get great gifts for the kidsYep! I have my 3 kids and two nephews to buy Christmas gifts for. Then one nephew and my oldest child have birthdays the week after Christmas. So I'm buying up the toy store too LOL. Those "early bird" specials are what saves Christmas around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elena_398 Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 I hear ya. My best friend doesn't have much money as her husband left her (a whole story in itself). No support. Just skipped out. So my husband and I try to help out. She gets mad at us for buying so much, but its not the kids fault. Every cent I spend on those kids is worth it. Love them as if they were my own. Of course they stay with us every other week end so they mind as well. Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickkayleeaiden Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 My 11 year old son is all about video games lol. Now so is my 9 year old daughter! Thankfully my 2 year old still likes toys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gporter34 Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 My kids are getting older but my youngest two, 7&9, still like toys. I always get really good deals on the older one's gifts too. Wal-Mart always has a stereo, DVD player, or a video game on sale for Bf. That helps alot!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairydustcrissy Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 My 11 year old son is all about video games lol. Now so is my 9 year old daughter! Thankfully my 2 year old still likes toys!My kids (and DH) loves games as well. Thats where DH's employee discount comes in handy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elena_398 Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 I bought tons of video games for my son last year, but this year Im not. I don't want him sitting on his butt 24/7!! Haha. Im trying to get other items for him besides that. Though its hard. Hes really not into anything new this year. He will be 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 I bought tons of video games for my son last year, but this year Im not. I don't want him sitting on his butt 24/7!! Haha. Im trying to get other items for him besides that. Though its hard. Hes really not into anything new this year. He will be 11Elena, same here with Beorn, my 12 year old son. Are there any new hot outdoor use products this year? Like rollerblades or the Razor scooter was when they first came out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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