(request) - looking for a lost toy once sold in Roches Stores

seanryan

A couple of years ago I purchased a stuffed musical elephant in Roches Stores Waterford. My daughter (Dayna) has grown very attached, but the toy is falling apart.

It appears (see image attached) it was made by Jolly baby. I contacted the distributer in Ireland, who had no interest what so ever in helping me (???).

I contacted the manufacturer who seemed keen to help and then I found it hard to get a response. Finally they came back with no help.

Searched the web (e-bay, online toys etc etc). No luck anywhere.....

So finally I am trying to reach out to anyone on the web who may (by massive chance), have one of these stuffed toys.

Any help in any shape or form would be much appreciated.

If I have posted on the wrong area of this site, my apologies.

the-ging

Why dont you try Ray Darcy on Fix it Friday?
He usually helps people look for stuff like this!

seanryan

Thanks never heard of this. It this a radio or TV show?

the-ging

Radio, on TodayFM.
http://www.todayfm.com/sectional.asp?id=862

Have a look there and I'm sure you'll find some info.

c - 13

Is this the same one http://www.priceminister.com/offer/buy/49621706/Jollybaby-Doudou-Elephant-Jollybaby.html ?
Because its the Jollybaby DouDou Elephant if that help you any ?

seanryan

Very close. Her own has very similar face but colour (use to be) light (tanned) brown and you know kids....

I tried about half a different types and colours and she stills hugs the one with half a face....

But thanks. Will look into it.

MarkR

What about a teddybear hospital? Wash it first then send him off for repair. Course she'd be without him for a while so that may not work...

seanryan

Yep. Was thinking of hospital, but she wouldn't last a day.

It has been hand patched with a bean bag for stuffing.

Also looked into toy repair kits. But material is fraying so much on the outside I guess you would really need to be handy with a sewing machine and alike.

hansov

Reminds me tho' of how we got around a similar problem a few years ago. Arrived at Dublin Airport enroute Lanzarote for two weeks holiday. Oh, oh white teddy (aka joggy bear) missing, or should I say still at home in bed. Panic as this was his comfort. mrs hansov goes into the one of the Irish souvenir shops and who was there but joggy bear's brother kitted out in green for St. Patricks Day. A quick snip off of the greenery, joggy's brother came on holiday and everything was fine. Still have both teddies to this day. You could spin a similar yarn about Jollybaby DouDou Elephant?

seanryan

The joys of parenthood.

might work if they were similar sizes. will have to measure the "original" "nelly" as she calls it and see.

Was even thinking of a head transplant. Now how ugly would that be?

Thanks.

seanryan

contacted the maker once again - but alas no reply!!!!

zokrez

Try Jumbletown:

http://www.jumbletown.ie/forums/index.php

seanryan

thanks a million, will do.

Chonker

You could try to email a photo to newsun@newsuntoys.com they are an agent for most toy manufacturers in China. Put FAO Meggie if she has seen it, she can put you in touch with an agent who stocks it.

seanryan

Thanks. Just sent her an email with an image attached.

Ye never know.

Thanks again.

seanryan

have posted on a few boards and continued the ebay/internet search, combined with a few emails/letters.

Fingers crossed.

Lesson in this: if you have a young child buy two toys!

samo

If you havent already, try www.magicmum.com its an Irish parenting website and have seen many a similar request on the products corner board.

seanryan

thanks will do.

Sponge Bob

roches toyshops a few years back are nowadays the World of Wonder chain so go there as roches got rid of the franchise long ago.

seanryan

still looking but no luck.

Any one with suggestions?

justagirl

You could try posting on rollercoaster.ie ...... best of luck.

seanryan

didn't manage to track one of these down.

I purchased a couple of toy kits on the net, that "may" help repair it. But will still look a bit patchy....

Thanks to all for help and suggestions.

seanryan

Finally came up empty on this toy (brand maker was of little help)

Thanks to all that gave me suggestions.