How to Find Sprout Character Toys
Sprout is a 24-hour channel geared toward preschoolers and their parents. With one-of-a-kind shows like "The Good Night Show" and family favorites like "Sesame Street" and "Barney," Sprout is a trusted source of entertainment for preschoolers. Toys depicting the characters from "Sesame Street" and "Barney" are readily available in most toy stores. However, character toys from original Sprout shows may be more difficult to locate.
- Difficulty:
- Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Names of Sprout characters
- Names of Sprout shows
- A printer
- Craft supplies
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Go to SproutforParents.com. Ask Sprout parents if and where they found Sprout character toys. This will also point to you to Sprout's Facebook fanpage where you can post on the wall and ask other users where to find Sprout toys. If you already have a Facebook account, you can "Like" the Sprout fanpage to stay updated on Sprout toys and shows.
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Contact the experts at Sproutonline.com. Go to the bottom left of the page. Click "Contact Us." Send an e-mail to info@sproutonline.com and ask if any merchandise is available for sale and where it is sold. Check the Help/FAQ page to see if there is more information about locating Sprout toys.
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Make your own Sprout character toys. Go to sproutonline.com. Click "Search" at the lower right part of the page. Select the program from the "Please Select a Program" dropdown and select "Crafts" from the "Please Select a Category" dropdown. The site will provide a list of materials and instructions for how to make the craft.
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Search eBay for Sprout character toys. Go to eBay.com and enter "Sprout Character Toys" or enter the name of the particular character toy you are searching for, such as "Super Why" or "Barney." This will give a list of toys and other items that are up for auction from sellers around the world, so you may find items that are discontinued in stores and would be difficult to locate anywhere else.
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Visit toy stores and department stores. Go to Toys R Us or Target and ask an associate or Customer Service Representative if they carry Sprout character toys. You can also visit the websites for the stores and conduct a search for Sprout toys.
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Tips & Warnings
Know your character and which Sprout show the character is from before you begin your search. Being familiar with the character's appearance and the content of the show will assist you, online experts and store associates in locating the toy.
If you are not having any luck finding the particular character you are searching for, you can contact Sproutonline.com and suggest that they start selling products of that type.
Entering the search term "Sprout toys" into a search engine will bring up other companies and toys that are not affiliated with Sprout, such as LearningSprout.com. Be very specific in your search.
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