Toronto Mike

The Freeplay Ranger

Freeplay Ranger

I have a rather strange obsession.  It's with the Freeplay Ranger, a wind-up, solar and rechargeable powered radio.  Sure, it's only an AM/FM radio, but I haven't been able to stop thinking about it for months now.  Admittedly, I have a strange fascination with the radio (see July 24, 2003 / 10:51 EST), but the Freeplay Ranger will play for approximately 35 minutes per 30-second wind, and can be rewound at any time for as much playtime as you want. The sunlight charging feature is a bonus.  I simply love the concept of a self-sufficient radio.

So why haven't I gone out and bought myself this new toy?  I can't find it anywhere.  Coleman is carrying it in the USA, but not in Canada.  Radioshack and Home Hardware were supposed to be carrying it, but when I talk to them they plead ignorance.  I've found a couple of places online that will ship it, but some place in the GTA must carry this sucker.  If you know where I could pick up the Freeplay Ranger, I will forever be in your debt.

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