Toys in the Playground

"Why are you looking so down, Woody Rational?" Bo Peep Angelique asked.

"Hey, EEE's birthday party is coming up. What are we going to do? She's bound to receive a new toy and forget all about us", replied Woody Rational.

"Gee, I don't know. Ever since we got the new playroom, she doesn't play with us the same!" exclaimed Nova Potato Head.

"Oh, I hear her mention Woody Rational all the time. When the dog Spot carted you off to the basement and you were gone for awhile until EEE found you, she kept pining after you Woody Rational. I don't think you have a thing to worry about. It's us others that might end in the Goodwill pile." Said Rex Garth.

"Well, once in awhile she'll pop quarters in me", mentioned Ham Tex.

"Oh, sure, pops quarters in YOU! She never gives me a whirl down the stairs anymore", complained Slinky Dog Race.

Tap, tap, tap. Bo Peep Angelique tapped her staff for attention. "Listen, everyone. All we need is a plan. We might have to open the soldier box."

All the toys GASPED.

"Bo Peep Angelique -- Sarge sometimes gets a little wild" cautioned Woody Rational.

"I haven't seen him in awhile, but I'm sure Sarge Polarity is still in there with his crew and would help. I'm sure the dolls -- Terri, Court, Stina, Flawless and Heart will help too."

"Ha! She still plays with them!" Rex Garth interjected.

"No, I've seen the dolls. They're collecting dust on the top shelf and Terri doesn't have a shirt and Court's briefcase has been crushed. Flawless' skirt is ripped all the way up the leg and Stina is missing a shoe. Hearts hair is all knotted, too." Ham Tex offered.

"No, they'll help. We'll get the Tinker Toys so we can build a ladder to get them down. Woody Rational, after we get Sarge Polarity and his men in here, you organize him taking charge of getting the dolls down".

"It will be my pleasure, Bo", Woody Rational said with a sly grin.

"Woody! It's EEE we're worried not wanting us. Don't go shooting your pistols off at the dolls, now!"

"Okay, okay -- sorry Bo Peep Angelique. They are darlings, though. Can't wait to see Flawless with the ripped skirt!"

"Rex Garth, open the soldier box" Bo Peep Angelique directed.

Rex made his way to the corner, underneath the desk to the box. The toys all followed a good bit away. Most of them were scared of the Sarge.

Rex took his teeth and gnawed the top of the toy soldier box off. All of the sudden, a handsome green man popped up.

"Sarge Polarity reporting for duty! Attention! Men, line up!"

All the soldiers, single file, jumped down from the box and lined up in perfect formation.

"Listen, here Sarge, we need your help" Woody Rational informed him. EEE's birthday is coming up and she's sure to get some new toys. Some of us might end up in the Goodwill box"

GASP! The toy soldiers couldn't believe their ears.

"Attention! Men, I won't tolerate speaking before you are requested to do so" Sarge Polarity barked.

"This is the plan", Woody Rational continued. "Well, part of the plan. We have to get the dolls down from the top shelf so they can help. We decided to build a ladder system using the Tinker Toys. Do you think you and your men are up to the task?"

"Yes sir!" Polarity Sarge shouted. "No task is too big or too small for me and my men. What's next after that?"

"Well, we will have to see what toy EEE receives for her birthday and what further action might be required. I'm assuming we will need everyone's cooperation." Woody Rational answered.

"It's bad enough we're losing some to the nasty kid next door, Feel the Heat Timmy." Slinky Dog Race said. "We probably wouldn't have lost as many, but doll Terri keeps flirting with Feel the Heat Timmy when she's down from the shelf. She doesn't mean any of it, but Timmy doesn't know that. That's how Terri lost her shirt. He thinks she means it, we know she's just distracting him from blowing up Mr. Potato Head Nova again on the rocket. It took us weeks to get all the pieces!"

"Yes, well, I remember that alright. None of us wants to end up in the sand pit nor in the Goodwill box. Rational, you seem to be her favorite. You have to stop being lost. Try staying away from Spot. You're lucky the dog didn't chew your head off," Bo Beep Angelique lectured.

"Oh! She's coming. Places everyone. Slinky Dog Race and Rex Garth, get the lights!", Mr. Potato Head Nova stage whispered.

Quickly, Rex Garth grabbed Slinky Dog Race and whipped him toward the light switch. One of his wires caught it just right and just in time to put the room again in darkness. The toys were still.

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Will Sarge Polarity and his men be able to get the dolls from the top shelf? Once they do, what will they plan? Will EEE get new toys for her birthday and will anyone go to Goodwill? Will Feel the Heat break any more of the crew? Stay tuned......