This afternoon we are off to a 6 year old's birthday party. The 'Present Problem' arose over breakfast this morning.
Me: 'Would Ed like a wooden sword and shield for his birthday, do you think?'
James (aged 6): 'No way, he's into action figures.'
Me: 'are you sure he won't like these fantastic mechanical lego bits... or this environmentally sound silent ride-on bike...?'
James: 'I'm sure. He likes battles with stuff from the tv.'
Me: 'or this little cricket set...?'
James: 'Mummy. No. Ben 10, Star Wars or Doctor Who'.
It appears our product range is lacking when it comes to anything over the age of 5 for birthday gifts. With TV adverts pushing large pieces of expensive plastic at the children, it is small wonder that they want to play with the latest figure who comes equipped with green goo and battery-powered sword-wielding retro-blasters inter-galactik laser shooter blammers. So it is with some reluctance that I went to a local toy shop and bought a Star Wars Lightsaber.... and as cool as it is with the flashing lights and swishing noises, I know our LPC classic wooden swords and shields are more long-lasting and a better gift all round (especially at only £7.95 for a sword and £8.95 for the shield = cheaper than the Star Wars tat).
So it is my mission to set about improving the range of birthday gifts available for boys and girls, for affordable but fun things which will be well-received and won't break the bank. EEeeeek!
With love
Emily x
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