World Wide Christmas Drop

We're still working behind the scenes - patterns, maybe a zine and an exhibition and some exciting ideas for co-ordinated drops, but in the mean time, the end of the year is coming upon us super fast!

We know you have all loved doing the Christmas drops in the past, so, while we get all the other bits sorted, we would like you to join the World Wide Christmas Drop once again.

Details for how to post you drop will be available soon - but we thought you might want to start making.

Have a look at the tags for the past Christmas Drops on the blog - here's a link to the 2011 Christmas Drops and you can find the rest by clicking on the tags in the tag menu.

We're thinking of making a bunch of christmas tree softies to hang in a few local trees - is anyone interested in a pattern? They are an easy beginner project.

Don't forget to check back soon for details of how to do your Christmas Drop.

We're Back

Yes! We’re back!

Sorry we’ve been absent for a while but recently over here at TSTS headquarters, we’ve been busy discussing all the positive changes we would like to implement.

Firstly, we are cleaning our email list up. If you would like to stay on the mailing list, please click here to visit our sign up form and add your details. Even if you are already on the mailing list you will need to do this as we are starting from scratch with a new system and we want to start clean. 

We would also like to invite you to share your feedback on what you would like to see from The (secret) Toy Society in the future. Head on over to our Facebook page and let us know your thoughts! 

Or if you would like to be an active TSTS leader and be involved in posting, and the daily running of all things toy society related, please drop us a line at thesecrettoysociety@gmail.com.

To keep The (secret) Toy Society going and get it running smoothly, we need to upgrade some of our systems. In order to do this, we have been discussing crowd sourcing options. We would really love to hear your opinion on this, and what type rewards you would like to see to motivate you? Would it be something you would like to invest in?

Would you like us to bring back our co-ordinated drops in time for a (secret) Toy Society Christmas? 

We are really looking forward to hearing your thoughts, and keeping the project going. We’ll keep you updated as things change!

Don't forget to share your thoughts on Facebook and re-subscribe to our mailing list!

Xx The (secret) Toy Society Team

DROP #1944

Dropped: Fremont Public Library, Mundelein, IL, USA
Number of toys: One
Made by: Annie
Dropped by: Annie
When: February 3, 2014
Comments: My 2nd drop!  I guess this little guy is a brown bear.  I made sure to dress him appropriately for our Illinois weather with a warm scarf!  The library was so busy due to the cold weather that I ended up dropping him off in a quiet corner of the adult section.

DROP #1943

Dropped: Kaunas, Lithuania
Number of toys: 1
Made by: Rosita
Dropped by: http://melsvaizalia.blogspot.com/
When: 27/01/2014
Comments: This little guy was dropped in a park, near the children's playground.

Drop #1942

Dropped: Olive Garden in Rockford, Illinois USA
Number of toys: 1
Made by: Deanna Finzel
Dropped by: Deanna Finzel
When: January 19, 2014
Comments: A little crocheted Scottie Dog with a heart and collar.

DROP #1941

Dropped: Westfield Hawthorn Mall, Vernon Hills, IL, USA
Number of toys: One
Made by: Annie
Dropped by: Annie and 3 yr. old son
When: January 10, 2014
Comments: Our first drop today was an orange and gray rabbit finger puppet.  Very exciting to drop it without being noticed!

Drop #1940

Dropped: West Sacramento, California, USA

Number of Toys: 1

Made by: ropetrix

Dropped by: ropetrix    

When: 30 December 2013

Comments:  Marnie Doll with 2 outfits

Drop #1939

Dropped: West Sacramento, California, USA

Number of Toys: 1

Made by: ropetrix

Dropped by: ropetrix    

When: 30 December 2013

Comments: Kelebek the monster

Drop #1938

Dropped: Los Osos, California, USA

Number of Toys: 1

Made by: ropetrix

Dropped by: ropetrix    

When: 28 December 2013

Drop #1937

Dropped: Los Osos, California, USA

Number of Toys: 1

Made by: ropetrix

Dropped by: ropetrix    

When: 27 December 2013

DROP #1936

Dropped: National Zoo, Washington DC, USA, Asia Trail
Number of toys: 1
Made by: decapod
Dropped by: decapod
When: 28 Dec 2013
Comments: felted wool cat

DROP #1935

Dropped: National Zoo, Washington DC, USA, near Invertebrate Exhibit
Number of toys: 1
Made by: decapod
Dropped by: decapod
When: 28 Dec 2013
Comments: felted wool cat

Drop #1934

This is my first toy drop for you.  I dropped in yesterday, Dec 23^rd, so it could be considered a Christmas Drop.

Dropped:  Suisun City Library in Suisun City, CA

Dropped one egg to crocodile toy

Made by:  Val Reinking

Dropped by:  Val Reinking, valreinking@gmail.com

When:  Dec 23, 2013

Comments:  I left a note to tell them to turn the egg inside out to see what hatches.  I also put it next to a Lyle, the Crocodile book that was sitting on the counter.  I hope it inspires them to read the book.  J

DROP #1933

Dropped: Kathryn Linnemann Library children's section, St. Charles, MO, USA
Number of toys: 1
Made by: cbooth
Dropped by: cbooth
When: Dec. 23, 2013
Comments: Ginger the Gingerbread Man, made from a Funky Friends Factory
pattern, www.funkyfriendsfactory.com

DROP #1932

Dropped: Hungry Jacks, Chirnside Park, Victoria, Australia

Number of toys: 1
Made by:  Mrs M
Dropped by: Miss M
When: 20^th December, 2013
Comments: How exciting – our second drop!  We’ve done two drops this weekend for the Christmas Toy Drop.

DROP #1931

Dropped: Hookey Park Playground, Mooroolbark, Victoria, Australia

Number of toys: 1
Made by:  Mrs M
Dropped by: Miss C
When: 20^th December, 2013
Comments: How exciting – our first drop!  We’ve done two drops this weekend for the Christmas Toy Drop.

Drop #1930

Dropped: Apartment Complex Mailbox in Tigerland  Baton Rouge, LA USA
Number of toys: 1
Made by: RealTruck
Dropped by: RealTruck
When: 10 December, 2013
Comments: Getting a toy at the mailbox station is better than bills!

DROP #1929

Dropped: Wheaton, MD, USA
Number of toys: 1
Made by: decapod
Dropped by: decapod
When: 8 December 2013
Comments: felted wool tabby cat

Drop #1928

Dropped: Children’s playground, just North of Semaphore Palais Military Road, Semaphore, South Australia
Number of toys: 1
Made by: Gorker
Dropped by:  Kerrie
When: Sunday 8^th December 2013
Comments: Toy was dropped in the playground.  A number of children picked it up and put it back.  Then we say someone collect it and take it home.  We were picnicking in the area.  My grandchildren were so excited to see the toy go.  One of them actually found it, so I had to tell them about the Secret Toy Society so they would understand why they couldn’t keep it.  They were so excited about being a part of my secret drop.

Drop #1927

Dropped: Virginia Playground, Old Port Wakefield Road, Virginia, South Australia
Number of toys: 1
Made by: Gorker
Dropped by:  Kerrie
When: Sunday 8^th December 2013
Comments: This was my first drop and I think I got caught. .. .I hope the girls took the toy and give it a good home.