We are in the heart of the digital age. The buzz of the "Internet of Things" has almost become so ubiquitous as to be antiquated. Of course your car will tell you when you need an oil change, send you an email alert when the tires are low, and notify the dealer's service department if there is a problem with the engine. And why wouldn't your coffee maker send you a text message that the filter is needing replaced? My daughter's stuffed animal connects to a computer so you can upload her name so he can talk to her correctly. So you ask yourself, in this age of electronic everything being connected to everything - can my analogue heap of metal and plastic compete?
Absolutely. Not only does it compete but it is in demand more than ever. Parents want to give their kids a chance to plow though all that pent up energy that has been stored up from sitting in a chair playing Bubble Pop and texting their friends. And kids are fascinated with the mechanics of real play things more than ever since many times they only see the digital version of these things. There's even an iPhone app for Pick Up Sticks - can you imagine? So yes, your play system is in more demand than ever and it is growing. As there are more reports of ozone days and online predator registries, the indoor play system is one of the few very attractive alternatives for a parent wanting to get their kids out of the house. And they will come buy a meal for everyone. And I know you're dying to play Pick Up Sticks
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