URGENT HELP NEEDED , To help sick child,

ROCKMAN

Hi all

A friend of a friends little 3 year old became for very sick during the week,
So much so that he was transferred from Cork to Kids Hospital , Crumlin.
And this is where help is needed during the transfer he lost his favour toy "A JEREMY JET " from Tomas the Tank Engine and friends.
The child has being up and down since arriving in Crumlin, But during his good spells in has being constantly looking for the toy.
Family and friends have tried every where shops , online etc in Cork ,Waterford and Dublin to a lesser extent. With no joy .
We have found out its rare toy and going to be every hard to find.
So this is a long shot but maybe there is someone out there who may be able to help.

slumped

Not looking very hard online are you?

http://www.google.com/products?q=GEREMY+JET+toy&rls=com.microsoft:en-gb:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7GGLR&um=1&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title

S

forbairt

slumped wrote: »

Not looking very hard online are you?

http://www.google.com/products?q=GEREMY+JET+toy&rls=com.microsoft:en-gb:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7GGLR&um=1&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title

S

I'm guessing they are looking in shops so they can pick up and by online they meant online irish shops ... as opposed to 2 week delivery times from the US

ROCKMAN

slumped wrote: »

Not looking very hard online are you?

http://www.google.com/products?q=GEREMY+JET+toy&rls=com.microsoft:en-gb:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7GGLR&um=1&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title

S

There lies the main problem , They are all the large size , what we are all looking for is the "dinky size " version. Kid has the bigger ones but its the smaller version that he is attached too and brings every where.

Sorry should have stated this in OP.

Fratton Fred

what about one of these http://www.flickr.com/photos/dsmash/2492344199/

or does it have to be jeremy

refusetolose

think it may be here but its part of a set......

http://www.tystoybox.com/ttp/Thomas-Friends-Playsets-Jeremy-and-the-Airfield/products_id/118124.html?keywords=playsets

Heisenberg.

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Eviledna

Did you try the Early Learning Centre? If they don't have it locally they might be able to order it in quickly from the UK for you?

galwayrush

The UK is probably the best bet in finding one.

Sleepy

One word - Hamleys.

They've almost an entire floor of their London shop dedicated to Thomas the Tank Engine. You could try contacting them through their Dundrum store or you could get in touch with the London store. I'm sure they'd be happy to help.

TequilaMockingBird

Toymaster usually stock alot of Thomas toys.

Here are the numbers of the Dublin stores if you want to call them and check:
http://www.toymaster.co.uk/index.php?page=storefinder&locationid=17&mapzoom=11

Smyth

A train set is a train set.
Pick one up in Argos.

monkeyfudge

It looks like the sort of toy a lot of kids would grow out of quickly. So hopefully there's a good chance some one has one lying about at home that their kid doesn't want any more. I'll be sure to ask around.

Here's a decent photo of the thing for anyone who wants to check:

http://www.monkeyfudge.com/images/jeremy.jpg

As far as I can tell this particular character was introduced in season 10 of Thomas the Tank Engine. Which aired in 2006 according to wikipedia... so the toy itself won't be too old.

Suaimhneach

Maybe try some second hand shops...?

Smyth

Smyth wrote: »

A train set is a train set.
Pick one up in Argos.

bloody hell, you clearly have no kids. And it's an aeroplane, not a train set.

Overheal

airplane*.

christ.

monkeyfudge

Overheal wrote: »

airplane*.

christ.

Aeroplane is a perfectly valid spelling and commonly used in the UK and Ireland.

Would you like people to start correcting you on the spelling of centre and colour?

I'm confused, I thought I posted this already, sugar, hope it's not in some other random thread hmmm.

Anyway, I was just saying I've sent the info onto fix it friday which will be on today fm in the morning, with a bit of luck someone will text in saying their kid has one and doesn't want it anymore, i'll send on any info I get. Also, sent you a pm there, i can pop into hamleys in the morning (is it definitely open?) and see if they have it in stock, i live close to dundrum......

okay, off I pop to find where I posted this already!

Overheal

Overheal wrote: »

airplane*.

christ.

aren't you marvellous, a thread about a very sick kid and you're concerned about spelling hmmm :rolleyes:

Loopy

My friends little fellow is obsessed with Thomas the Tank engine stuff - Im seeing her tommorow and will see if he has it, I will 'borrow' it, with her permission if he does, and pm you..

Evening Herald

Deleted User wrote: »

bloody hell, you clearly have no kids. And it's an aeroplane, not a train set.

phew. I thought I was the only one who though a few replies were a bit terse given the nature of the request. Was begining to wonder if I was oversensitive.

Evening Herald

Evening Herald wrote: »

phew. I thought I was the only one who though a few replies were a bit terse given the nature of the request. Was begining to wonder if I was oversensitive.

No - you're not, seriously, if people can't say anything of benefit in this awful situation, why bother saying anything at all? :mad: :mad: :mad:

eliza64

try a wanted notice on jumbletown.ie

monkeyfudge

I made a sig if anyone wants to stick it on their accounts.

Just copy and paste the following:

[NOPARSE][/NOPARSE]

Wow. It's amazing what you get when you type in "JEREMY JET" galway into google. It's NSFW by the way.

I'll see if there's anywhere around Galway tomorrow that has it and maybe can post it to you if i find something?

Overheal

Deleted User wrote: »

aren't you marvellous, a thread about a very sick kid and you're concerned about spelling hmmm :rolleyes:

Always staying on top of the priorities, ma'am.

ROCKMAN

Thank you everyone ,due the links and help put up here , we have found out the name of the box/selection the toy first came in and we think we have found one (let ye all know at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning ) .
For all the posters who understood the situation and try to help( showed some of the offers ie cork poster willing to give up lunch break etc etc to the kids parents and they were deeply touched )to ye all a very big THANK YOU


ps...
For all the online warriors who where trying to be smart-asses, hope karma does not come back and bite ye in the ass or I meet ye at a beers.:D

Overheal

whats wrong with being a smartass? this is after hours dont you know.

i dont convey much sympathy in PI either: but when you think about it - im reading your thread, so i probably care.

I checked in the Smyths in Galway. They seem to have everything else but the Jeremy the Jet dinky. I'll check in the Early Learning Centre today though.

_feedback_

Deleted User wrote: »

I checked in the Smyths in Galway. They seem to have everything else but the Jeremy the Jet dinky. I'll check in the Early Learning Centre today though.

I thought this would be some stupid chain email thing looking at the subject. But good to see the help offered !!

Hope you had some luck this morning OP, let us know how you get on.

Varkov

Why not get him one that has guns....and transforms!!!

http://www.collectiondx.com/gallery2/gallery/d/24334-3/Starscream07.jpg

Mr Magnolia

ROCKMAN wrote: »

There lies the main problem , They are all the large size , what we are all looking for is the "dinky size " version. Kid has the bigger ones but its the smaller version that he is attached too and brings every where.

Sorry should have stated this in OP.

OK, found 2 different 'Thomas and Jeremy Airport Sets'. I haven't seen them but the first set has a 'dinky size Jeremy Jet' the second is slightly bigger.

If this is any what you're looking for then let me know. Both sets are behind the counter in the store for me.

Overheal

Big Knox wrote: »

****in dumbass!! Oh, sarcasm. I get it. Ha ha.

Fixed it for you.

sonners

I'm not long back from Crumlin hospital myself, its a hard enough place to be in without the added stress this must be causing the poor child. I can drop into a few places in Waterford tomorrow if you still have'nt had any luck finding it at that stage.

Also, I'll be heading up to Dublin from Waterford on Sunday, if I can be of any help transporting the toy just let me know ok.

Best wishes, I'll be thinkin of your little boy and I hope he gets to pick out his own Jeremy Jet when he gets home from hospital

Demonique

Varkov wrote: »

Why not get him one that has guns....and transforms!!!

http://www.collectiondx.com/gallery2/gallery/d/24334-3/Starscream07.jpg

Where can you get one of those? SS looks so cool! I want one

Orange69

Deleted User wrote: »

No - you're not, seriously, if people can't say anything of benefit in this awful situation, why bother saying anything at all? :mad: :mad: :mad:

This is afterhours :rolleyes:

Tbh i dont think this thread belongs in here..

Varkov

Orange69 wrote: »

This is afterhours :rolleyes:

Tbh i dont think this thread belongs in here..

+1

When I was a kid the only toy I had was an old orange. And it was already eaten too.

Naos

Well Orange69, this forum would give the thread the most exposure on boards.

I understand the rules regarding choosing the right forum but before you go all Biko on it, remember this is to help a kid, a kid who's going regularly to hospital.

Sometimes the rules can be bent and this appears to be one of those times.

Good luck with the search OP.

arybvtcw0eolkf

Well if someone has one in or around Dublin, PM me - I'll arrange to meet you and drop it straight to the hospital immediately.

Alternatively tell me if you see it in a shop, I'll pick it up and get it over straight away.

Overheal

you might also try craigslist but it could be a longshot. Im not sure how many irish people use it:

http://dublin.craigslist.org

post an ad for dublin looking for the jet toy.

dory

Any update on Jeremy OP?

I got all excited and added the sig, but I may be too late to join the search.

Overheal

Would he not be even happier with a Tickle Me Elmo? That was the envy of my friend's baby brother - died from fluid retention in the lung when he was less than 2: spent most of that time on a respirator

smk135

>yeah kinda feel like i'm too late now too. But keep us posted and best of luck with everything, not tjust the toy search!

Honey-ec

monkeyfudge wrote: »

Aeroplane is a perfectly valid spelling and commonly used in the UK and Ireland.

Would you like people to start correcting you on the spelling of centre and colour?

Overheal wrote: »

airplane*.

christ.

Apologize at once, Overheal...

monkeyfudge

dory wrote: »

Any update on Jeremy OP?

I got all excited and added the sig, but I may be too late to join the search.

Yep. Let us know.

I'm sure I can get a notice put out on the radio station that I work with as well.

Orange69

Honey-ec wrote: »

Apologize at once, Overheal...

Jesus.. here we go.. this is exactly why this thread should be in PI or Parenting..

Honey-ec

Orange69 wrote: »

Jesus.. here we go.. this is exactly why this thread should be in PI or Parenting..

Congratulations, you entirely missed the point of the post...

monkeyfudge

Can we not let the thread descend into a flame war?

Just ignore any comments that you might consider ignorant and move on.

conceited

Whats the latest did they get a toy for the child or what?
If not ring 2fm?
todayfm?
96fm?

Rocketman pm'd me this morning, he found the toy! and showed the parents all of the kind posts and they were very happy that so many people were nice enough to help.

Lets hope the little fella is feeling well really soon

Varkov

I was hoping he wouldnt get it.