Robby's entrepreneurial adventure was a rousing success. He was tending to customers almost as soon as we placed the first colorful toy on the table. The bright sunshine reflecting off of the colorful toys certainly drew attention to his stand. Priced to sell at $5, he was busy throughout the event. Before we knew it, FlexiFriends were completely sold out!
Encouraged by his success, he immediately began to replenish his stock. He is planning to work a flea market in Pennsylvania (near my Mom's house) later this month and he is working on a website. He is saving all of his profits in the hopes of enrolling in the WWII Museum Normandy France trip next summer (assuming he does not receive a scholarship.)
FlexiFriends were popular because they were so different from everything else being sold. Rob knows that this business opportunity is going to be short lived. 3D printed flexible toys are a novelty because most people aren't familiar with the technology. As soon as the printers are more widely used, the interest in his toys will probably wane. He figures he has 12 months before the craze ends and he doesn't want to miss the wave.
In other news, my Mom has finally resumed her physical therapy. I am hoping that the movement will spark healing and improvement. It has been a long 2.5 weeks and I know that she is anxious to start getting back to life.
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