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To: Mattel Games
Plastic Toy Manufacturers Mattel to Make Spare Parts Available
Its extremely disappointing to find that Mattel Toys refuse to sell or supply in any way spare parts for their plastic toys. I became aware of this after trying to find grey connecting pieces for the tracks of their popular "Hotwheels" range. My kids have a huge box of "Hotwheels" tracks which has now been in storage for some time as I couldn't find any spares. Having corresponded directly with the company today it turned out the reason it's impossible to find them is because they refuse to supply them. How many more plastic Mattel Toys, otherwise in good condition are being sent to landfill every single day due to this policy?
Why is this important?
Plastic Toys come under 'non recyclable' by most (if not all) local council's refuse departments. There is nothing wrong with these tracks otherwise and as we all know plastic lasts forever. These Hotwheels tracks, together with countless other Mattel plastic toys around the world could be enjoyed by children for years to come. Instead there is no alternative but to send them to landfill. There is no need whatsoever for this. Other toy companies provide spare parts. Why wont Mattel?
