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CATALOGUE November 111 Page I A Christmas present from Canada the cent pedal dlt count stamp limed for the holiday season now on sale The stamps ore to be used on specially coded envelopes available In stores now The for the 1K8 Christmas were hunched In Toronto and poital employee Billy Wood helped out Santa Choosing good toys isnt childs play Choosing good toys Is far from child ploy say consumer experts The wind up assembly world of toys that so delights children often confounds their parents with the sheer number of products available Some stores offer acres of toys from which to choose says Pat of the Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Com Relations But It is possible to pick out the best playthings by comparing a few important factors arid do- research before buying One popular source of information The Toy Report will be released In October as part of national Consumer Week annually by the Canadian Toy Testing Council the report rates more than 1400 playthings The 196T edition is being published with the help of the Consumers Association of Canada CAC and will be available on newsstands across the coun try Each toy featured Is assessed in terms of safety play value and durability says Julie an executive on the coun The new report also includes a best bet list and other hints for toy hunters To get the most from The Toy Report and similar studies consumers should use the information they provide as a reference when comparison shopping Dont pick toy based solely on a good rating Be sure the product is suitable for your child Ms Children often ask for particular toys just because they are with popular television programs Ms explains Based on a Characters animated exploits children expectations of a toy can be unrealistic For maniple plastic figures may not ivcn be bcndablc or a cuddly looking creature could tum out to be heavy or unappealing to the touch think parents should oik a tot more with the child she soys Don be negative about the toy In question but try to find out If the child expectations era going to be fulfilled Often the best Ihlng is to go into the toy store and ask to see the toy out of Its box Visits to a few toy stores can settle many concerns and questions for child and parent alike Plan to make the trip well In advance of Christmas before hopes and dreams have settled on particular pro ducts Look at all the toys available In specting likely purchases carefully far safety ease of use and durability this Is where ratings can help Is the item j actual decorative Sales staff may I answer questions or offer advice about pa i products Th Dbutant Modal popular stitches Built in DropIn bobbin Adjusts to various thicknesses for sawing sleeves Built in carrying handle LK100 KNITTING MACHINE MODEL PUNCH CARD KNITTER SAVE SINGER Georgetown 211 Centre 8731853 ONTARIO OUTDOORS BAIT TACKLE LTD 1 McLaughlin Rd Unit B Brampton 4164593941 CHRISTMAS SPECIALS The Outdoor Persons Christmas Store