Plastic is plastic, Don. There is nothing "quality" about the
boat...whether it's made here or overseas. However, I was surprised to see
a good "value" (99 cents) that was "Made in USA". It's hard to use good
materials, engineering, *and* "union" labor while still producing something
that is affordable to mainstream USA.


"Don White" wrote in message
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If the toy was of good quality and value, chances are it was 'union made'.

NOYB wrote in message
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My wife bought a plastic boat (on topic)for my 3 year old son today, and
I
noticed
something that almost made my jaw hit the bottom of the swimming pool.
When
I turned it over, it read "Tootsietoys...Made in USA". I looked up
Tootsietoys, and found they also make several games, die-cast toys, and
Mr.
Bubbles. I know that the Mr. Bubbles is made here too. I don't know
about
the other products, but it would be worth looking at the toys you're
buying
your kids and opting for the Tootsietoys ones...'cause it can't hurt to
support a company that's found a way to make a profit on a USA-made 99
cent
trinket.

PS--I wonder if they're "unionized"?

http://www.tootsietoy.com/strombecker_usa.html