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New Harry Potter Broomstick A Vibrator For Kids?
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Posted on 09/11/2002 11:22:05 AM PDT by justme346


Bush Country came across this on the Internet just the other day and felt some of our readers might want to forward this email to others along with contacting the manufacturer to voice concern about this “Toy”. Here is the info we have found out.

The toy is marketed to children 8 years and up, It is called the “Harry Potter Nimbus 2000 Broom”. The toy is supposed to be put between children’s legs so they can “fly around”. This is not the issue we are concerned about. The issue is, the toy uses batteries, which make the broomstick “vibrate”, and when placed between girls legs, well, just read the reviews below from Amazon.com to find out what kind of effect it has on children. Click here to see a picture of the toy

Here are some reviews from parents who have purchased the gift for their children on Amazon.com:

This toy was #1 on my daughter's Christmas list. So what the heck, although it has no educational value I figured it would be good for imaginative play. It wasn't until after she opened her gift and started playing with it that I realized that the toy may offer a more than sensational experience. The broomstick has cute sound effects and ***VIBRATES*** when they put it between their legs to fly. Come on---what were the creators of this toy thinking? She'll keep playing with the Nimbus 2000, but with the batteries removed.

I recently bought this for my son, Vantro. He's a HUGE Harry Potter fan. Seen the movie 32 times (in the theaters) and made the paper. This toy gives him the ability to fly around the house zapping things. My only problem I see with the toy is the batteries drain too fast and his sister fights him over it, so now I need to buy her one.

When my 12 year old daughter asked for this for her birthday, I kind of wondered if she was too old for it, but she seems to LOVE it. Her friends love it too! They play for hours in her bedroom with this great toy. They really seem to like the special effects it offers (the sound effects and vibrating). My oldest daughter (17) really likes it too! I reccomend this for all children.

My 12 year old daughter is a big Harry Potter fan, and loved the part with the Nimbus 2000, so I decided to buy her this toy. I was afraid she would think it was too babyish, but she LOVES this toy. Even my daughter's friends enjoy playing with this fun toy. I was surprised at how long they can just sit in her room and play with this magic broomstick! A great buy for any Harry Potter fan! :)

To express your concern to the manufacture about this “Toy”, contact their customer service department at: 800-524-8697


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1 posted on 09/11/2002 11:22:05 AM PDT by justme346
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To: justme346
"Bicycle smile" bump.
2 posted on 09/11/2002 11:23:17 AM PDT by paulklenk
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To: justme346
It's the perfect Christmas gift from Bill to Hillary. It satisfies two of her desires at once, and relieves the pressure on Bill to 'perform'.
3 posted on 09/11/2002 11:27:15 AM PDT by TrappedInLiberalHell
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To: Marine Inspector; sleavelessinseattle; 2Trievers
lighter side ping of the day.
5 posted on 09/11/2002 11:27:47 AM PDT by PsyOp
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To: paulklenk
Interesting..........
6 posted on 09/11/2002 11:28:13 AM PDT by dcwusmc
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To: xsmommy
Vibrating object/teenage daughter ping.
7 posted on 09/11/2002 11:28:48 AM PDT by CholeraJoe
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To: justme346
I'm going to sell my stock in Tickle-Me-Elmo.
8 posted on 09/11/2002 11:29:14 AM PDT by dead
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To: justme346
I didn't see the quoted "reviews" when I clicked on your link to Amazon. You wouldn't be trying to start an internet hoax, would you?
9 posted on 09/11/2002 11:30:38 AM PDT by Lurking Libertarian
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To: justme346
That's nuthin' - they sell these thingies called "rocking horses..."
10 posted on 09/11/2002 11:31:09 AM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: dcwusmc
It's a line from "The Road to Wellville."
11 posted on 09/11/2002 11:31:41 AM PDT by paulklenk
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To: justme346
Betcha that witch Janet Reno uses one, er, wants one.
12 posted on 09/11/2002 11:32:55 AM PDT by BOBTHENAILER
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To: justme346
I think this is the third time this has been posted...
13 posted on 09/11/2002 11:33:36 AM PDT by Corin Stormhands
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To: Lurking Libertarian
I saw it, On Amazon, a week ago. It is the real deal.
14 posted on 09/11/2002 11:33:48 AM PDT by Charlie OK
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To: justme346
y oldest daughter (17) really likes it too

Ok, so the 17 yr old runs around on a broom? Unless she has a pointy hat and wart, this is strange!

15 posted on 09/11/2002 11:33:56 AM PDT by stainlessbanner
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To: Lurking Libertarian
Those reviews are not there (on Amazon). There are 5 reviews, and only one approaches the one listed:
"I bought it for my 10 yr old son and his sister likes it too."

Now, there's nothing stopping a few people with some good imagination for innuendo from posting a review... :)

17 posted on 09/11/2002 11:38:59 AM PDT by MrB
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To: justme346
This has GOT to be a hoax, or someone was duped SOMEWHERE.

When my 12 year old daughter asked for this for her birthday, I kind of wondered if she was too old for it, but she seems to LOVE it. Her friends love it too! They play for hours in her bedroom with this great toy. They really seem to like the special effects it offers (the sound effects and vibrating). My oldest daughter (17) really likes it too! I reccomend this for all children.

I mean come ONNNNNN........LOL

18 posted on 09/11/2002 11:44:04 AM PDT by FourtySeven
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To: FourtySeven
These reviews were there about a week ago. It's likely that Amazon found them and got rid of them.

Andrew
19 posted on 09/11/2002 11:49:56 AM PDT by Andy Ross
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To: BOBTHENAILER
buddy, she already has one built in :-o
20 posted on 09/11/2002 11:53:40 AM PDT by MassMinuteman
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