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Toy like me Nov 3, 2015 6:47:19 GMT -8

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I recently read a couple of articles on the Toy Like Me initiative and was super impressed by what you can reach if you only dare to speak up. Articles: Business Insider UK & The Guardian
Don’t know if anyone here has heard of it, or knows more about it than I do – but I think it’s a pretty cool initiative and an idea worth spreading!

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Toy like me Dec 3, 2015 9:17:51 GMT -8

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Nov 3, 2015 6:47:19 GMT -8 jubejube said:

I recently read a couple of articles on the Toy Like Me initiative and was super impressed by what you can reach if you only dare to speak up. Articles: Business Insider UK & The Guardian
Don’t know if anyone here has heard of it, or knows more about it than I do – but I think it’s a pretty cool initiative and an idea worth spreading!

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jubejube - thats an AWESOME idea! I have stumbled across this post just a couple days ago on FB www.facebook.com/TrustedMobility/?fref=ts - apparently there was a petition in the Uk and they got 50 000 signatures!! (sorry i do not have any idea how to post a link to that post specifically, but if you scroll down a bit, you will see the original link to the petition and everything)
I wish we could bring this to North America, do you know if they sell the toys in the states or canada?

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Toy like me Dec 3, 2015 9:25:51 GMT -8

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Not sure to be honest. But a friend told me that American Doll apparently also has some "accessories" for their dolls like wheelchairs, crutches, and hearing-aids - his daughter loves them! So maybe have a look at their website. And there was also a similar petition. The world is slooowly becoming a better place if you ask me

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Toy like me Dec 4, 2015 10:32:37 GMT -8

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Post by kilg0retr0ut on Dec 4, 2015 10:32:37 GMT -8

Dec 3, 2015 9:25:51 GMT -8 jubejube said:

Not sure to be honest. But a friend told me that American Doll apparently also has some "accessories" for their dolls like wheelchairs, crutches, and hearing-aids - his daughter loves them! So maybe have a look at their website. And there was also a similar petition. The world is slooowly becoming a better place if you ask me

My daughter just purchased her first and has a giant list for her upcoming Birthday and x-mas, all American girl accessories. They do have a great selection right down to the hangers. Each doll has a history from many different time periods. My daughter created her own doll on their website, down to having her ears pierced.

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Toy like me Dec 9, 2015 9:46:46 GMT -8 via Inspired Mobile

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Dec 7, 2015 15:17:06 GMT -8 acrobatinmydreams said:

You poor dad you!!! lol Been there and done that. It gets expensive.

No kidding, to get everything on her list I'd have to mortgage the house. I was proud of her saving up to buy her doll. She had a job at a animal shelter. It wasn't a real job but they had her fill out a application and she really took it serious. That with working for the neighbors, cleaning, and baking cookies, selling eggs, and doing a few chores, she saved what she needed. She was so proud, it was cute as can be.

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Post by DJ on Feb 7, 2016 7:10:58 GMT -8

Feb 1, 2016 10:53:31 GMT -8 jubejube said:

hey everyone

a little update: this just popped up in my newsfeed on facebook: www.theguardian.com/culture/2016/jan/27/lego-unveils-disabled-minifigure-promobricks-nuremberg-toy-fair

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing that jubejube

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