Because Every Collector Starts as a Tot: Toys for Tots Receives $100K Toy Donation from Entertainment Earth

By Staff Reports

In the spirit of giving this holiday season, Entertainment Earth, Inc. (entertainmentearth.com) has donated $100,000 worth of toys to Toys for Tots for its annual holiday toy drive, bringing holiday cheer to less fortunate children in communities nationwide.

Entertainment Earth knows that every collector starts as a tot. “I’m a fan first, and the toys I got as a kid are what inspired me to become a collector and start this company. I’m thrilled that we are able to share our love of toys by donating to kids in need,” said Jason Labowitz, president and co-founder of Entertainment Earth.

“It’s really because of our clients that we’ve grown and are able to donate these toys. Without our clients, we wouldn’t have the resources to help kids experience the joy of the holiday season,” Labowitz said.

Toys for Tots holds an annual toy drive to collect new unwrapped toys, and distributes those toys as Christmas gifts to children in need across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

About Entertainment Earth®, Inc.
Entertainment Earth® – entertainmentearth.com – is the preeminent pioneer and innovator in the worldwide online retail and wholesale toy, gift, and collectibles industry, offering unparalleled expertise and an ever-expanding selection of over 22,000 licensed products. Founded in 1996 and based in Simi Valley, California, Entertainment Earth is renowned for its popular website and print catalog, and its groundbreaking best practices that include a Mint Condition Guarantee™, Risk Free Shopping, and Hassle Free 90-Day Returns.

About Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is a not-for-profit organization authorized by the U.S. Marine Corps and the Department of Defense to provide fundraising and other necessary support for the annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Now in its 66th year, Toys for Tots provides joy and a message of hope to economically disadvantaged children through the gift of a new toy during the Christmas holiday season. Their gifts offer these children recognition and a positive memory they will cherish for a lifetime. Many of the gifts they provide, such as books, games and sports equipment, make a significant contribution to the educational, social, and physical development of these children. In 2012, Marines distributed gifts to 7.1 million children in 740 communities nationwide. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation relies on individual donations from the American public as well as support from corporate sponsors, including Duracell. For more information, visit toysfortots.org.