>The California Academy of Sciences is exploring a relationship with >a toy company with a line of gear related to exploring nature. We >have seen the prototypes and are impressed with the products and >the desire by the company to use toys to foster an enjoyment from >exploring the natural world. > >The products will be rolled out this fall nationwide and will be in >stores such as the Imaginarium, Nature Company, Natural Wonders, >Target, Kaybees, Learningsmith and others. The products include a >30 X microscope & 8X telescope item retailing for $14.95, a "Trek >Belt", a flashlight, collecting tools, and activity cards for varying >amounts . > >I am interested in determining whether other natural history >museums or science centers would be interested in being involved >with the national roll-out of this product. We would coordinate >the effort with participating museums. We are in the process of >preparing concepts of such a relationship that would result in some >publicity and promotion for both the museums and the company. > >If you are interested in participating please email back Internet >address, snail mail address and phone number. > >Thanks >Frank Tsai >[log in to unmask] >Voice: 415.750.7212 Mr Tsai, The New Mexico Museum of Natural History conducts many student research programs and I think that we would be interested in these products if they are of higher quality and are more reasonably priced than the products currently on the market. I do not handle the marketing of any products in our store, but if you send some of the materials I will forward them to our store manager. Thanks Tim Aydelott NMMNHS 1801 Mountain Road NW Albuquerque,NM 87104 505.841.8837 [log in to unmask]