the news desk.
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>> Supply chain gridlock in
demand is impacting everything
from what we pay for groceries to finding things on store
to finding things on store
shelves and with the holidays
coming. That means toys are
also in short supply. Many of
you have planned for this. But others may still be looking
But others may still be looking
for that perfect gift up until
the last minute. Consumer
investigator bill Spencer has
several ways to beat the supply chain Scrooge this holiday
chain Scrooge this holiday
season.
>> The likes to
>> Angie calories, a Mommy on a
mission
this Christmas trying desperately to find the perfect
desperately to find the perfect
toys for her daughter gabby
Anderson gear. Eyes. It’s been
a nightmare. >> Garrett. He really was a
>> Garrett. He really was a
playstation 5 high looks online
at all. The retail shops.
Best buy. Walmart target. And gamestop. With no success.
And gamestop. With no success.
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>> And he’s not alone. A supply
shortage of toys is plaguing
parents nationwide shortages caused by cargo ships unable to
caused by cargo ships unable to
unload delivery trucks, mild
drivers, even the cost of
shipping containers
skyrocketing in the 10’s of
thousands of dollars.
Everything’s mom, Jan people have money they want to spend
have money they want to spend
it. We can get the goods in
fast.
store located in the Heights
in Kingwood. Angela Cook says
they’re seeing toy shortages
the board.
>> Well, we’ve got a market in
order. All of our toys, all
of our vendors spaceplay said.
Everything you want but expect
about half of every shipment to
come in.
>> So what the world can you do
when your child has their heart
set on one particular holiday
toys and you can
find it now. With the help of
2 toy experts Angelo with big
blue whale and Candace
Williams, owner of the toy
maven in Dallas.
>> We have several alternatives
to save your Christmas troubled
boy. Number one, the Sony
playstation 5.
>> The playstation 5 is a
confident to get fish here my
alternative is a great family.
Game called throw throw burrito
it’s a
jumbo inflatable breeders that
you get to throw at one
another. It’s crazy fun.
>> Trouble toy number 2, he
always in demand Legos. If we
can find lego’s, what is
your solution?
>> My alternative solution is
plus plus, it’s also a building
toy and it’s imaginative play
and troubled toy. Number 3 for
younger kids.
>> to squish mal toys. How
difficult
to get. >> I don’t even know where you
>> I don’t even know where you
could find that my alternative
Still awesome play toys
and flush.
>> Today. But what if there
is no alternative. There’s just
one tool. If your kid and none
of the big box stores
have it.
>> Candice’s shop, small shop,
local toy stores. Many parents
don’t even
>> Go seek out your local twice
for such a great resource for
the American specialty toy retailers Association for
retailers Association for
Local toy stores all across the
United States.
>> I can’t get the toy at any
store or
online retailer. Go to the
actual toy manufacturers
website. That’s what Angela
did. I guess what she was able
to get her son Garrett, that
>> I finally went to
manufacture 70’s website and
sign up to be a member and they
sent out a
mass email in August saying
that they were going really
something. I was fortunate to
secure. One in September.
>> And I’ve got just one more
idea for you. Parents trying to
find that perfect toy for get
that oil together and give them
an experience gift. You’re
going to take them Texans game
taken to opening day for the Houston Astros. Take them to an
Houston Astros. Take them to an
amusement park for an indoor
water Park. Put your kid’s
picture and a picture of the
venue you’re taking them to
into a box and wrap it up like