[Noisebridge-discuss] Noisebridge Toy Drive

[doctor popular]

I don't know how I could help, but I have a very large collection of yo-yos
I could donate. I could also show up and teach some basic lessons with them.
The yo-yos would not be in packages though and I know that could be frowned
upon.

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 2:17 PM, alexhandy <alexhandy at gmail.com> wrote:

> While I agree the Meggy kit is very cool, I think the children that
> will be receiving this stuff will not have a computer, most likely. I
> think a more appropriate message would be to give kids standard toys,
> particularly those that make noise, and wrap them up with a set of
> screw drivers, and a soldering iron, for kids old enough for that.
>
> Not to shit on the Meggy, but if you give a little kid a Meggy, when
> his friends have Gameboys and PSPs, he will not be happy.
>
>
> >
> > It would be really neat if we could make toys for kids.  Perhaps we
> > could convince
> > Evil Mad Scientist Labs (BCCing them) to sell us some Meggy Jr kits at
> > wholesale,
> > and then have a build party?  They have discounted classroom packs.
> >
> > http://evilmadscience.com/component/content/article/115
> >
> > They're not the latest and greatest video games, but I think it would
> > be a cool gift
> > option.  Maybe we could even code up a special game?  I'd be willing
> > to pitch in at
> > least $100 to make this happen.
> >
> > Any other electronic toys that we could build that children might
> > enjoy?
> >
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