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Toy Voyager
Swap Coordinator:babblingpanda (contact)
Swap categories: Challenges  Miscellaneous  Toys 
Number of people in swap:23
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:March 15, 2007
Date items must be sent by:April 3, 2007
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Ok so I got his idea from the movie "Amelie".In the movie she takes a garden gnome from her dad's yard and sends it all over the world in an attempt to get her dad to travel.Well he didn't know who took it and started to get all of these pictures in the mail of the gnome in front of the eiffel tower, in front of the pyramids and so on. He was quite confused and when the gnome was returned after it's worldly travels the dad took a trip of his own. So with this swap everyone will have one partner and must buy a toy and incorporate it into 10-15 pictures they take. The pictures can just be places in your hometown, your day to day life but they must have the toy in them. Everyone should post a favorite animal or toy so it can be made personal. But it is not a requirement because sometimes it can be hard. But the toy must be mailed with the photos so it can have a permanate "home".

Discussion

babblingpanda 03/ 8/2007 #

Oh and it will be an international swap to make it more interesting! I can't wait to see what everyone will do!

dandelion 03/ 8/2007 #

I love Amelie and this swap looks like so much FUN-just have to join. I'm up for any kind of toy, a small Volkswagen would be really cool (but maybe too difficult). I prefer cute & cuddly over creepy & crawly. :D

user5713 03/ 8/2007 #

Oh I love this idea! A little monkey would be great but I'd pretty much like any other little plushie/stuffie! Have fun!

Pink 03/ 8/2007 #

Does it have to be a big toy? Or can it be something cute and little for postage sake?

pesapoco 03/ 9/2007 #

it can be a handmade toy??

tIREEN 03/ 9/2007 #

I like cute and cuddly, except teddy bears :) I also like action figures of anime character, but that might be a little bit on a pricey side.. :)

omabluebird 03/ 9/2007 #

I totally love the idea of this swap and I signed up. It will be a lot of fun. I am, however, wondering if that is quite enough time since we really can't start until we learn what our partner would like in the way of a toy.

ozrob 03/ 9/2007 #

It would be easier if we could choose our own toy and start taking photos now. I would like to use an Australian animal toy, something you can't get in other countries. If I could do this, I would join.

user5957 03/ 9/2007 #

This sounds like fun!! I love anything cats especially cute and cuddly and small. Homemade or bought I don't care.

babblingpanda 03/ 9/2007 #

I think anything goes because ou can have even something small in the picture. If you hold it close to the camera it looks bigger. Like godzilla! haha! It's best if you can find something your partner likes(stuffie, toy, action figure, car, anything) so it makes it extra special but it' s not a requirement because sometimes it can be hard. So if you have to find a toy now and think someone would think its super cute I'm sure most people wont mind.

babblingpanda 03/ 9/2007 #

Oh,and I'm absolutely crazy about pandas! But any little character will be cute I'm sure!

threesweetpeas 03/10/2007 #

i would love to join, but i can not print out so many photos at home, sigh...if they could be e mailed....i guess that would be no fun, great idea though

i also have a traevling gnome atc swap, inspired by the same film. check it out if you like the concept of this swap:)

Mummybear 03/10/2007 #

This is a great idea, I love the movie! My toy can be anything you like but I'd appreciate it if it was labelled safe for babies as I have one on the way! Thank you

Aerochik 03/10/2007 #

This is an awesome idea!! I collect frogs and dragons and I love eeyore from Winnie the Pooh, just some ideas....

My little one (8 mo) will be helping me with this one, and she loves Elmo and the colors red and purple!!!.... I don't mind letting this one go to her!!!!hahaha

lucyellen 03/12/2007 #

If my partner found a teeny bird or squirrel or chicken - that would be awesome! But anything creative is fine. Thanks!

user5325 03/12/2007 #

I love giraffes, monkeys and turtles....

user5325 03/12/2007 #

or anything really.....starfish jellyfish

mouseybrat 03/13/2007 #

i love cats and teddy bears and bunnies.... but if you want to pick something YOU like that would be fine too

mouseybrat 03/14/2007 #

I also love goats too

:-)

pandagirl 03/14/2007 #

I like either a gnome, pink flamingo, gorilla, robots, Buddha, any Saint, dinosaur, or any small easy to mail kinda funny weird character.
:)

zanylady 03/15/2007 #

Moan, groan, whine, whine some more....I want to buy the toy now and start taking pictures while I am toodling around town.

Sounds like a number of people are specific on the toy they want so that means I have to wait til the 22 and then only have a little over a week to get the pictures all taken.

Any way we can close early? or extend the date? or be free to purchase our own choice of toy????

Sorry....I will go have some cheese for my whine!

Marlene

pandagirl 03/15/2007 #

I agree with Marlene.

I think we need a little more time to locate the voyager and take the photos.

:) marie

babblingpanda 03/15/2007 #

ok so it seems like everyone needs some more time so I'll close th sign up today and get partners out so everyone can get started. I'm excited to see what happens! Good luck taking pictures little toy voyagers!! HA HA!!

user6632 03/16/2007 #

I am a lover of dinosaurs, especially plush ones... anything soft and squishy really. I can't wait to run around town and take my little everywhere!

user5713 03/16/2007 #

Hi everyone! Yay I have more time to take photos! I'm so excited.. I love this idea.. oh wait I think I said that in a previous post haha.. anyway I see that not everyone put whether they have a toy/plush preference or not.. I'd like to find something my partner will love... Hint Hint to the lovely swapper I'm sending to hehehe

omabluebird 03/18/2007 #

I guess I better get busy and let my partner know my preferences in a toy. I realy don't have any preferences. So I will say, any sports mascot from your area, or an animal characteristic of your area or... figurine, stuffed toy, home made doll, altered doll, flat self dolls (a paper doll with your face and whatever amazing body/outfit you would like to put on it) are fun go for it have fun and surprise me.

user5780 03/19/2007 #

this is such a cute idea! I would love a Giraffe or kitten toy or something strange like a robot. or you can surprise me.I already bought a new roll of film for my camera heeehee!

pesapoco 03/23/2007 #

I realy don't have any preferences,if my partner want to see my profile for more information...

mouseybrat 03/24/2007 #

ok, so i have heard of this movie alot over the last few months but never heard of it before that.... i went out and rented the dvd to get the full experience.... what a terrific movie... i have to add that to my dvd collection. now i will appreciate doing this swap even more.
:-)

user7216 03/26/2007 #

If you love this idea, there is a website dedicated to this pursuit ...

Toyvoyagers.com has been up and running for nearly two years, and has an international community who host toys (ToyVoyagers) and send out their own ToyVoyagers to willing hosts around the world. Each ToyVoyager has his/her own unique ID tag which relates to a Travelog which tracks its global journey.

We also do 'random releases' into the wild - where tagged ToyVoyagers are sent off alone to find their own way, in the hope that, by fate or serendipity, a kind human will find them, look after them and keep them travelling.

The website started off as an experiment in karma and human goodwill, heavily influenced by 'Amelie'(!)and our own travels, and has become a real passion: it's strangely addictive!

If you like the idea, please check out the website.

dandelion 03/28/2007 #

Thanks isobel, what a FUN idea! :D

Clayshaper 03/28/2007 #

I love any cute plushie or action/plastic figures of animals. My otherhalf collects toy dragons that are primarily black, or dark purple or blue, so if you managed to find something that fit that... I would be especially happy. I do love do see someone else's creativity, so just be totally open to what seems silly and fun to you. A squid, for instance, can't help but be funny when posed having a 'vacation'... I leave it in your hands.

tIREEN 03/31/2007 #

Mr.Bwcat you're toy is on her way!! :)

zanylady 04/ 2/2007 #

What a really fun swap. I sent off toy and photos to AeroChik (hi again!). Just know that little one of yours will like the toy and I hope you enjoy the photos and "tour".

Marlene

pandagirl 04/ 2/2007 #

Sending my package off tonight. I just hope it fits in the mailbox. If not I'll have to go to the post office to mail this. :)marie

user5713 04/ 3/2007 #

Marlene ~ your package is on it's way! I hope you like it!

pandagirl 04/ 3/2007 #

It is too big for the slot. I am off Friday and I will drop it off at the post office. Sorry for the delay. :( marie

pandagirl 04/ 6/2007 #

I am on my way to the post office.
:)marie

zanylady 04/ 6/2007 #

Serenity Speaks.....thanks so much for Ella and Ally......loved your pictures in the day of...

I shall think of you fondly with them overlooking my time on the computer!

Wasn't this a fun swap?

Thanks!

Marlene

user5713 04/ 6/2007 #

Marlene~ I'm so glad you liked them! This was a very fun swap to do! I'm still looking forward to getting mine from my partner.. I'm sure it will be great. Have a great day!

lucyellen 04/ 9/2007 #

Panda Girl - Your traveler reached me today in a marvelous mapped box! Loved the little book and of course I LOVE the chicken! Thanks! :0)

dandelion 04/ 9/2007 #

Liam arrived in La Grande, Oregon today. A wee bit tired after his long journey all the way from Chicago! As we were helping him out of his travel pod, he has was quickly adopted by my three year old granddaughter. Kailee took one look at Liam and exclaimed, 'oh, Gram, I do LOVE him!' Liam wants me to assure Sam that he will write soon!

dandelion 04/ 9/2007 #

Liam arrived in La Grande, Oregon today. A wee bit tired after his long journey all the way from Chicago! As we were helping him out of his travel pod, he has was quickly adopted by my three year old granddaughter. Kailee took one look at Liam and exclaimed, 'oh, Gram, I do LOVE him!' Liam wants me to assure Sam that he will write soon!

pandagirl 04/12/2007 #

My dinosaur has arrived. :) It is so cute.
gracias

marieoday 04/17/2007 #

Still haven't recieved a package :[

mouseybrat 04/17/2007 #

I haven't received one yet either.... :-(

mouseybrat 04/23/2007 #

My package arrived today all the way from China... Thanks DinDin, I love the teddy bears.

Clayshaper 05/ 6/2007 #

I never got a package either. :( bummer.

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