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I Wanna - Bob The Builder Friction 'Packer'

He's the new guy everyone (well, 3 year old son) wants for christmas - and yet I can't find anyone even taking pre-orders for him.

I can't believe he won't be out in time for Christmas (previous years have always seen at least one new friction character at this time of year) - does anyone know how to find out when he'll be released, or even better, where I can get him from?


Son doesn't ask for many things - so when he does ask I like to try to get

:)
DFW Nerd no. 884 - Proud to [strike]be dealing with[/strike] have dealt with my debts

Comments

  • I was in Toys R us the other day and there was loads of Bob friction toys in there. I couldn't tell you if there was the one you want as i was just grabbing a birthday pressie. it's been a while since Bob was popular in my house.
    Try their web site?
  • Already tried TRU, Amazon, Google, a few independant stores that are usually good and the official Bob website with no joy

    Either they're going to make it a last minute release, or it's not going to be made.


    Steady Eddie PJs are the second choice apparently - not going to have much luck this year I don't think, lol

    :)
    DFW Nerd no. 884 - Proud to [strike]be dealing with[/strike] have dealt with my debts
  • Here are the contact details for the company. Hope they can give you more info.
    http://www.martinyaffe.com/Customers.htm
  • Thank you - I'll send an email :)
    DFW Nerd no. 884 - Proud to [strike]be dealing with[/strike] have dealt with my debts
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