Wacky pack toys

Or you could take them to a park and let them run off the grease you
just fed them. And why does any kid deserve a toy every time they get
food..

From what I read on the internet, according to California state law,
state lawmakers passed a law stating that toys WILL NOT be included in
kids meals. This applies to any fast food restaurant in California.

So if the op is upset about this, perhaps she should write the to
State of California about her unhappiness.

Seriously? Over a $0.10 toy??? Really???

There are just no words for this.

I am speechless too.

Okay, so let me get this straight. You're upset because Sonic chose to
be a good citizen rather than give you plastic junk? If the price of
that is losing you, so be it. It's doubtful they'll even notice the
loss in their ledger.

I do not live where the OP lives, but the Sonic near me does indicate
on the menu at that particular location that the toy which is included
in the wacky pack meal is only available upon request.

Personally I would rather give my business to a fast food place that
donates to charity instead of giving out cheap plastic toys that will
be used a short time, break and become a part of our landfills.

If your children desperately need these cheap toys, go to the dollar
or party store where I'm sure you can get like 10 of them for $.50 and
give them to your kids when you go out.

I know - what a horrible message to send to children - the last thing
we need in this world less small plastic junk being given to our
kids. I know as a parent when someone doesn't give my kid some mass
produced toy that they will lose interest in very quickly and will
then later need to be thrown away by me, I get very upset. I get even
more upset when people attempt to show my kids that there are other
things in the world besides them and that it is a good to give back a
little. I am sick and tired of people attempting to teach my child to
be less materialistic.

Actually - I am pretty happy to hear Sonic isn't giving out happy meal
toys anymore, we rarely do fast food but I like places like chic-fil-a
and other places that don't give out toys - the one place by us gives
out pencils and notepads, another gives out books - in all
seriousness, I honestly want my kids to eat their food and not worry
about the toys.

Connie M.,

This would ba a great time to educate your children on coming to terms
and learning how to deal with certain things in life that one has
little or no control over.

Good luck.

BillR.

From what I can see they started this in January. And although I
can't see the signs in front of the location I can see where they
posted this on their FB account - link is below - and where they
posted this on their official web page as well.

http://www.portlandsonic.com/twc/news.html


Both sites report the same information - they started doing this on
the FIRST day of the year.



Which makes me wonder why a "loyal customer" to that location didn't
know about it until July, over a half year after they started this
operation....

Sonic is donating to charity & to children's education. I call that
kid friendly.

My children want a pony.. They aren't going to get one.


Kids today are too pampered. I never got toys in my meals growing up..
Heck I got spanked, left by myself at home when I was 12, didn't have
an Iphone and yadda yadda yadda and I turned out ok.

The toy was free to begin with, Sonic isn't "stealing" from your kids
or "forcing" them to do anything.

So you are taking your business elsewhere just because your children
did not get a free toys.

Okay...

That is your perogative.

When I was a kid, I rarely ate kids meals. And I did not have to have
the toy that came with it. It did not matter to me whether or not I
received a toy with my meal.

I am curious as to why the OP feels that donating to youth charity &
sponsoring education is a bad decision.

Cos in California in at least one city (San Fran) and one county
(Silicon Valley) you don't get toys period.

The local legislation banned them from issuing toys with kids meals,
claiming it helps fight obesity.



And I love how you claim they're "taking away from children"....


I looked this charity thing up online and they're DONATING TO
CHILDREN.



http://www.facebook.com/SonicPortland/posts/10150458589881272


Welcome 2012! And with a new year, comes new ideas! Effective January
1st, we will no longer be offering toys in our Wacky Pack children’s
meals.

Instead, we will be making a donation to local youth charities for
every Wacky Pack meal sold. Donations will be made on a quarterly
basis with a focus on childhood education and youth outreach programs.
The selected charities and the amount donated to each will be
announced quarterly. **Like this post if you think this is a super
idea, like we do!




So while you claim they're stealing from your children, they're REALLY
donating to local youth charities and sponsoring education.

Yeah I can see how sinister that sounds.

http://www.sonicdrivein.com/kids/wackyPack.jsp

If you would like this month’s coloring sheet, you have to download it
using adobe acrobat. It looks like the coloring sheet is free. Maybe
you could use the contact us link at the bottom if you have any
questions.

As a previous poster mentioned, the wacky pack toys are free.

Why all the fuss over not receiving a free toy?

This decision could have been made by their Corporate office. Sonic
chose to donate the money elesewhere. Since you feel that was a bad
decision, it might be a good idea for you to write to their corporate
office & voice you feelings.

When you feed your kids at home do you give them a toy? When you goto
your favorite restaurant do they give you a toy with your meal?

It was free, and it was nice while it lasted. There is nothing in the
constitution that says you are owed a toy when you buy a kids meal.
Sure its nice, but ITS FREE be happy you got it when you did. If they
want to stop giving them its their business.

Seems to me kids now adays could use a little lesson in giving to
others and not always taking for themselves.

I agree, changing the product significanty without any sort of advance
notice isn't the best way to run a business. I think you have a good
idea that this should be an option.