PlaymoMan: Great question!!!
Nope, I am buying 123 because they are adorable, and I want to play with them! I think that they need more playmofriends, don't you?
And yes, they do make wonderful first or second birthday gifts for children, so keeping a few on hand is a great solution to what to give a toddler.
Our local stores have most of the current PM line in stock and will order whatever else I need. We are so lucky to have Science Safari just two miles from home because it is fun supporting a small, local shop.
Cheers, Pgal