Thrifty Mommy » thomas-the-train http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy Time and Money Saving Tips from Thrifty Mommy Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:18:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Free Things at Toys ‘R Us This Weekend http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/free-things-at-toys-r-us-this-weekend/ http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/free-things-at-toys-r-us-this-weekend/#comments Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:57:17 +0000 Karen Weideman http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/?p=5576 Post from: Thrifty Mommy

]]> This weekend Toys ‘R Us is giving away free Thomas wooden trains.  You get to choose one of four trains.  Choose Thomas the Tank Engine, Lights & Sounds Percy, Sir Handel, or Peter Sam.  To get your train, you’ll need this printable coupon.  Limit 1 train per customer.  This coupon can be used Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22.

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Also, on Saturday, Toys ‘R Us will be celebrating the 50th birthday of Little People.  Stop by between 12 and 2 pm for coloring activities, storytime, playtime with Little People toys and a free Little People DVD for you to take home.

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Thanks to Freebies 4 Mom and Coupon Cravings for the tips.

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]]> http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/free-things-at-toys-r-us-this-weekend/feed/ 1 Free Thomas the Train activities at Toys r Us http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/free-thomas-the-train-activities-at-toys-r-us/ http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/free-thomas-the-train-activities-at-toys-r-us/#comments Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:17:12 +0000 kellys http://www.thriftymommy.com/free-thomas-the-train-activities-at-toys-r-us/ Post from: Thrifty Mommy

]]> Toys R Us is having a Thomas the Train day this Saturday, June 28th.  There will be story time every half hour, Thomas the Train and friends wooden railway play table time, and coloring fun.  Nothing like some free entertainment for your kids as long as you aren’t tempted to buy anything while you are there.  This is very good advertising so be careful not to spend any money there.  Keep it free!

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]]> http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/free-thomas-the-train-activities-at-toys-r-us/feed/ 1 More Recalled Toys http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/more-recalled-toys/ http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/more-recalled-toys/#comments Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:05:36 +0000 Karen Weideman http://www.thriftymommy.com/more-recalled-toys/ Post from: Thrifty Mommy

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Just when you think the madness might end . . .

Schylling Associates has announced a recall of about 66,000 spinning tops and 4,700 tin pails in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).  Surface paints on the wooden handles of the tops and pails contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

The recalled tops and pails are primarily metal and have wooden handles. The tops are painted with Thomas and Friends, Curious George, or a circus scene. The pails are painted with Thomas and Friends, Curious George, or a solid red or yellow color. Tops with plastic handles are not included in this recall.

recalled toys3The toys were sold at specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from July 2001 through July 2002. The tops were sold for about $13, and the pails for about $6. They were made in China.

For additional information, contact Schylling toll-free at (800) 767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website.  You can also visit the CPSC website.

I have to say that this recall concerns me because these toys were made many years ago and they’re just now catching this.  At least the recent recalls of toys are ones that are current. 

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]]>  It seems that here recently there have been many recalls for toys, clothes, etc… due to high lead levels.  Thomas the Train has fallen victim this week.  Turns out, I heard on the radio from one of the major talk show hosts that we will be seeing a lot more.  China doesn’t have as strict of manufacturing restrictions as we do, so they are finding more and more of the products being manufactured there with unsafe lead levels according to our restrictions. 

According to the recall, you need to contact  RC2 Corp if you have bought a Thomas the Train wooden railway toy from January 2005 – June 2007.  The recalled toys have “WJ” or “AZ” on the code.  So take a look and see if you have any of the recalled toys and call RC2 Corp for instructions on how to exchange them. 

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