Help! Penguin Teddy Bear?

Vanbis

People of Boards my 3rd old niece is driving me mad and wants Penguin Teddy Bear, i dont know where she got the idea from but i thought this would be easy to get but guess what its NOT. I tried Smyths and they have one alright but it was about 3ft, she's 3years old so something generally small.

Mod's sorry if this is the wrong but i did search the form.

phasers

The zoo have some DIY stuffed penguins

Vanbis

Thanks, but i didnt really fancy driving all the way out. I'll will keep it in mind though.

phasers

Vanbis wrote: »

Thanks, but i didnt really fancy driving all the way out. I'll will keep it in mind though.

Sure thing.

They're lovely things though, just a bit hard to catch.

TPD

Get her the 3ft one, she'll love it if its big enough to be a real penguin. Of course, you might prompt a crazy 'imaginary friend' episode.

Fun!

katzenjammer

The zoo have an online shop too.....

https://www.dublinzoo.ie/shop/product-details.asp?id=27

iamnotamoose

Hi, I have one if you want it. Its from the movie happy feet and its in perfect nick. was gonna drop it off to a charity shop after a cleanout of my daughters room. pm me with your address if you want it and i'll sent it to you.

are there no happy feet toys banging around any more?

Edit: Just had a quick goo on ebay and there's loads. Just do a search for happy feet.

Zillah

Get her the three foot one, what's wrong with you? She'll love it. She'll probably think it's another member of the family.

Now, I'm going to go google penguin teddy bear so I know what the hell is going on.

Vanbis

Zillah wrote: »

Now, I'm going to go google penguin teddy bear so I know what the hell is going on.

thank you Zillah, embarrassed enough without you high lighting "Teddy Bear" :rolleyes:

AckwelFoley

i know a guy who has a shed load of second had teddy bears that wont be used again, i'll have a look get him to have a look for the one you want

BlueSpiral

Have you tried the Imaginarium? I'm sure they've got a savvy looking one knocking around somewhere.

But I'd still say your best bet would be the Zoo.

snyper

snyper wrote: »

i know a guy who has a shed load of second had teddy bears that wont be used again, i'll have a look get him to have a look for the one you want

aw how nice are you is your mate!

hugs (for him obviously)

phasers

snyper wrote: »

i know a guy who has a shed load of second had teddy bears that wont be used again, i'll have a look get him to have a look for the one you want

You're a regular santy claus Snyper

You should host childrens' parties, you're so trustworthy

j1smithy

Surely its not a penguin if its a teddy bear?!

Vanbis

j1smithy wrote: »

Surely its not a penguin if its a teddy bear?!

If i had just said Penguin, no doubt i would still get smart comments :rolleyes:

AckwelFoley

phasers wrote: »

You're a regular santy claus Snyper

You should host childrens' parties, you're so trustworthy

http://www.zilefile.com/files/190_w9jsa/chances%20-%20dont%20be%20a%20pussy.%20this%20guy%20seems%20legit.jpg

Spear

Nice to see a Linux advocate starting young.

http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/plush/288e/

Vanbis

iamnotamoose wrote: »

Hi, I have one if you want it. Its from the movie happy feet and its in perfect nick. was gonna drop it off to a charity shop after a cleanout of my daughters room. pm me with your address if you want it and i'll sent it to you.

Thats great thank you for the offer but i might just buy the one at Dublin zoo.

juke

You can never have enough penguins

Wait a few weeks - if past presents from my friends and family are anything to go by, I can safely guarantee the shops will have loads coming up to Christmas.

Otherwise, try card shops that sell cuddly toys.

Vanbis

Vanbis wrote: »

If i had just said Penguin, no doubt i would still get smart comments :rolleyes:

smart comments? in after hours? have you no faith?

Vanbis

juke wrote: »

You can never have enough penguins

Wait a few weeks - if past presents from my friends and family are anything to go by, I can safely guarantee the shops will have loads coming up to Christmas.

Otherwise, try card shops that sell cuddly toys.

Good idea, i'll try Blanchardstown over the weekend and maybe even the Pavillions.

Deleted User wrote: »

smart comments? in after hours? have you no faith?

I should know better, especially at this time of night.

http://www.toys.ie/Penguin--!D05230-prod.aspx

Is this the 3 foot dude? you have so got to get him.

and while you're there will you get me this, it is the CUTEST!

http://www.toys.ie/Hedgehog-!E02869-prod.aspx

Vanbis

Deleted User wrote: »

http://www.toys.ie/Penguin--!D05230-prod.aspx

Is this the 3 foot dude? you have so got to get him.

and while you're there will you get me this, it is the CUTEST!

http://www.toys.ie/Hedgehog-!E02869-prod.aspx

Yeah thats Penguin alright, good value for €16.00.

I blame you for me posting this by the way, i saw your thread on Uggs and thought good idea.

I tried for Uggs in Las Vegas twice and failed both times but then again i am a man and wasn't exactly trying hard.

Vanbis

Vanbis wrote: »

Yeah thats Penguin alright, good value for €16.00.

I blame you for me posting this by the way, i saw your thread on Uggs and thought good idea.

I tried for Uggs in Las Vegas twice and failed both times but then again i am a man and wasn't exactly trying hard.

well have a look back at my thread and look at Pythias list of shops - I think I'll find them

GET THE BIG PENGUIN

Vanbis

Deleted User wrote: »

well have a look back at my thread and look at Pythias list of shops - I think I'll find them

I'd be amazed if you don't. Once you women set out you usually get or find what you want.

GET THE BIG PENGUIN

I would but think its a bit big for her, she was afraid of her own shadow not so long ago

Vanbis

Vanbis wrote: »

I would but think its a bit big for her, she was afraid of her own shadow not so long ago

yeh well giant penguins might not be the way to go so!

The Build a bear factory have a 16inch one online? There's a store in Dundrum

(www.buildabear.com and go to zoo friends)

Capt'n Midnight

http://www.free-penguin.org

IvyTheTerrible

OP, maybe you can just say no?

Otherwise you're being held to ransom by a three year old!

Bill-e

Here's one:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/sellinggeek/Linux-penguin-huge-704931.jpg

Capt'n Midnight

charity shops for the win,

buy a teddy bear
bleach it
and then get a black marker ...

Vanbis

Deleted User wrote: »

yeh well giant penguins might not be the way to go so!

The Build a bear factory have a 16inch one online? There's a store in Dundrum

(www.buildabear.com and go to zoo friends)

I'll will get one this weekend hopefully, if not i will buy the one from Dublin Zoo.

IvyTheTerrible wrote: »

OP, maybe you can just say no?

Otherwise you're being held to ransom by a three year old!

You ever said No to a 3yr old and got a positive response, plus i couldnt do that to her

Bill-e wrote: »

Here's one:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/sellinggeek/Linux-penguin-huge-704931.jpg

I was thinking i could print this out and stick on a piece of card board, she might never notice

TheTubes

I know its not a teddy but it is a penguin and you could program it to sing gentle lullabies to your niece, with the soothing voice and glow in the dark eyes she will be terrified love it

Or if she does something bold you can send messages to it when she is asleep and they will be read out to her, you can pretend to be god or a ghost or just an toy friend, like chucky (or you could set it up so we could send messages to her, mwah ha ha)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbzyBEeShEk

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Capt'n Midnight

Just get her a chicken.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Gq2ImzLPDI/SehFqPAI-1I/AAAAAAAAA5Q/D1xlF-CD4Bs/s400/FeathersMcGraw.jpg

Vanbis

I finally got a Penguin similar to the one from Dublin zoo :):). I only spent the last two nights searching and clocking up 40km, but thats not the point, it will be well worth it and thanks to eveyone who helped