I've been thinking: just for fun, let's do a Free Toy Giveaway!Getting a package of toys in the mail makes me really happy. I bet it makes you happy too. I think what the world needs right now is more people trying to help each other be happy.
So: I've got an extra 1960s Frankenstein Monster gumball machine prize and King Kong ring available. (Seriously, how many of these things do I need? I can only wear 2 Kongs at a time, and I've got enough Frankies to start an army and take over a small town.) Scroll down a few posts for details on these guys, if you're wondering what the heck they are.
If they appeal to you, send me a comment and tell me why you like/need them. Think of it as an adoption screening. (Please, no dealers looking to resell: my faith in the intrinsic goodness of humanity is wobbly, at best, and seeing these things for sale on ebay next week would really shatter it. Dealers who want to give them a happy home at their own house are fine, though.) Don't put your address in your comment unless you're okay with me posting it: when I announce the winner, you can send me another comment with your address, and I won't post that one.
There are no strings at all, just a few caveats: any toy giveaways are meant for adults only, as vintage toys can sometimes be dangerous for small children. Who knows how many kiddies choked on these Frankies back in the day...Also, I'm going to limit these giveaways to United States addresses only. Postage, customs, etc. etc., you know. Speaking of which: I'll pay the postage, so no worries there. I'll take comments through Saturday and pick a winner at random from all the ones I like on Sunday. Good luck!
*UPDATE: 10/11/09: We Have a Winner!
Morgan from Missouri is the winner, and here's her entry: "i would LOVELOVELOVE one of those little frankenthings because they are cutecuteCUTE and because i work at a library and just decorated the children's area yesterday AND because i love mail and love sending mail myself!" Morgan: I'll get these in the mail to you later this week. Hope you like them!
Watch for another free toy giveaway in December!
Wonderful idea! I think making people happy is very important! Check out my short fictions here: chasingwonderwithwords.blogspot.com . Stories, are to me, a kind of giveaway as well!
ReplyDeleteTracy, you made my day. I'm going to walk around for the rest of the day with a smile on my face thinking about that King Kong ring. You are the best. Don't send those to me though. I just did the house purge 6 months ago and jettisoned snow globes, pez dispensers, rubber snakes and other priceless treasure. I should have done what you're doing. Would have been a lot more fun than Goodwill.
ReplyDeleteWell, if you just cleared out all that stuff, that means you've got room now for more! Plus, they're TINY. Come on. You know you want them... ;)
ReplyDeleteAnyway, my postman would see those goodies and keep them for himself. Does King Kong ring ward off biting dogs? Might be the perfect thing for him.
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