Olympic stuff at silly prices!

uccalms

fiscalfreckles wrote: »

Sorry to go a bit off topic, but are everyone's children really into Olympic stuff now? This stuff clearly didn't sell during the games, so are you just getting it now because its a bargain, or do you genuinely want memorabilia & souvenirs?
And what did your kids think of the mascots?
Just curious (it is to do with my job) & I'd be grateful for some feedback!

I am getting these as souvenirs for myself and my 4-year old daughter, who seems to like Wenlock despite its strange look. I also have relatives overseas and they would make cheap presents for the kids!:)

jazzypinkpuppet

my seven year old is olympic obsessed, we bought a few things before and during the games, but couldn't afford much, so it's great to get a few bargains for him now.:j

Hsl500

I bought stuff as has family in the USA from here so little gifts, only eldest who's aspergers is into Olympics now , all are spec needs Asd but others gone back obsessions had before
As for mascot scary comes to mind but boys liked him

yunyun

The mascots are so hideous it is no wonder the sourvenirs didn't sell during the Olympics. Retailers must be drowning in all the old stock.

At these prices, I bought a few things to keep as momentos of the London Olympics. Still think they're ugly though.... so I suppose it's really for the 'keepsake' value than whether or not I actually like them...

fiscalfreckles

It seems that adults don't like the mascots, but kids do?!

yunyun

fiscalfreckles wrote: »

It seems that adults don't like the mascots, but kids do?!

Good point

They still freak me out though

dcockerton

You can now get a Scalextric Olympic Set for £19.99 reduced from £69.99 from The Entertainer.com £2.99 delivery or free for store collection.

http://www.thetoyshop.com/SuperSavings/All/Scalextric-Olympic-Velodrome-Set/EPN471409#BVRRWidgetID

:j:beer:

gentleorange

I want one!!! I have no small children to play with it though. Not sure I can justify buying it for myself!

mrsgreenwood_2

my kids arent interested at all in any of it.

gentleorange

fiscalfreckles wrote: »

Sorry to go a bit off topic, but are everyone's children really into Olympic stuff now? This stuff clearly didn't sell during the games, so are you just getting it now because its a bargain, or do you genuinely want memorabilia & souvenirs?
And what did your kids think of the mascots?
Just curious (it is to do with my job) & I'd be grateful for some feedback!

My son was interested, but old enough to understand that it was going to drop in price after the Olympics. As he only got hooked in the second week he didn't mind waiting.