Ron and others,

> On another 'note' ;-) I just returned from Walmart and can't find the
> controversial little Music Box!  Could someone please clarify what it
> is, exactly .. and, WHERE it is located in the store??  Is it in the
> 'toy' section??  Is the version available at Sears the same design??
> (My nearest Sears is 30 miles away)

I have not seen it at Walmart but I have seen it at Sears. It is in
their Christmas decorations department. As I recall, about 2 weeks ago
it was on sale at Sears for about $89.95. They also had the carousel
mentioned. The manufacturer is Mr. Christmas. You cannot miss it. Now
that Halloween is over, everyone has a big Christmas display so maybe
some other places will carry it also. But don't buy it from H & S for
$129.95. Last year the Musical Santa's Workshop which also works on the
paper roll mechanism sold for $99.95. A couple weeks after Christmas
Sears was selling them off for half price. Of course by waiting you
might miss getting one if you want it but the point is that there is
price leverage to be had on these things.

Bob Conant