I was sitting down for a meal at El Rodeo in downtown Raleigh, NC and my mom pointed out the window and brought to my attention a tiny green toy soldier staring at us from the sill. I went outside and picked him up and found the website. I agree, we must keep our mouths open, we need action.The website is a good idea.
Mel C., Raleigh, NC April 6, 2006

Greetings from Hobart Tasmania, Australia. (that’s the little bit at the bottom) … Your little soldiers have made it all the way down here and are adorning the tables in an internet cafe. We are fully in support of troop withdrawals here and applaud and appreciate your efforts. It is certainly food for thought for a local based campaign. All the best with it and for the future for us all. Cheers,
Jonathon M., Tasmania, Australia April 2, 2006

I placed a half a dozen of these guys that I got from a friend on Maui and the Big Island during a recent trip. I have ordered more and will be placing them around the Pacific NW where I live.
Roger P. March 13, 2006

I love this army men project.
Meg, Memphis, TN March 11, 2006

Just want you to know the CODEPINK in North Carolina has enthusiastically embraced  the Army Men (we prefer "Army People") Project. We have numerous women and men from our vibrant pro-peace organization distributing labeled army people around our state. It has been a pleasure buying the little folk from you and your support helps us to know we are connected to other like-minded (real) people throughout the world. It is also fun to read the comments of peace activists who are as excited about this project as we are. Next weekend, at the March peace march and rally in Fayetteville, NC, more than 1,000 army people, labeled and ready to be dispersed, will be available through CODEPINK. Please come and see us if you are at the event and get some soldiers to help spread the word. Peace,
Celia H., North Carolina March 10, 2006

…. Tagged about one thousand and distributed several hundred so far … They look fine at ATMs, fuel pumps, drive through windows, ledges, windowsills on busy sidewalks, grocery aisle shelves, film drop boxes, where ever folks might spend more than a second looking.  Here in Charleston, we are affixing letter sized photos of U.S. casualties on a rope, thousands on a rope each 8x11, in waterproof sleeves & all of us will hold up a section of rope at the U.S. Customs House, once the site of slave selling here in Charleston. Art can make peace. This is reminiscent of the AIDS quilt, whether photos, names or miniature combatants, people must not forget this illegal war must be ended.
Larry C., Charleston, SC March 8, 2006

Someone emailed MWO about this "weird" attachment that one so easily and quickly develops for the little green army men. I find myself calling them "my." Where at first they stayed stuck in a big baggy in my purse... I find that today they have taken over my "spaces." While they await new assignments, they practice drills along my bookcases...my kitchen counters ... they even enact battle plans atop my fridge while I stand with the door open wondering what to eat! And, I’ve no idea how it/they managed to slip past me, but I did find a group on my toilet tank all pointed at the empty paper roll....  peace ; )
Sigrid Mari, Puget Sound March 8, 2006

Dear Fellow Armymen Deployers,

I was unaware of you web site until someone sent me the link. The reason they sent me the link is that they know I have army men in my office at work, at my home, and have placed them in public places for the past 20 years. I started placing them in Connecticut at the local train stations up and down the line. My friend and I next started placing them in restrooms and doctors offices at schools and so on. Then, from time to time we recheck and replace them as needed. I have placed them on the U.S.S. Massachusetts battle ship in North Carolina, I always have a package in my truck and place them anywhere I can. I am glad to have found your web site and will continue to place my men and will be looking for yours...

Thank You,
Dave, March 6, 2006

I am a student at DePaul University.  As I was walking to class today I
almost stepped on an army man.  I thought nothing of it.  After class was
over and a quick stop at the store, I spotted another army man in a tree.  I
thought to myself, "this cannot be something that just happens, seeing two
army men i one day".  After getting the army man down from the tree I noticed he had a website on him. Thank you for you true activism and roots movement. (See March First – next!)
Mike M., Chicago, IL March 2, 2006

The March First Action in Chicago
In mid-February, some artists/activists in Chicago decided to make use the Army Men Project as a way to protest the war. They began by putting out a call to get involved:
Are you feeling

• Angry with our current administration's War efforts?
• Frustrated without a way to take a stand?
• Motivated to make a difference in a fun and artistic way?

If you answered yes to any of these, we hope you will come to our
informational meeting to discuss "March First: A Review of Troops," a fun
and artistic peace activism project to take place on February 28, 2006 at
9:00 PM.  Come by the Bookcellar this Thursday and hear about how we plan to march 4,500 plastic army men 4.6 miles down the sidewalks of Lincoln Avenue, between Lawrence and Clark.  Have a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us to hear about the various ways you can get involved!
By the end of February, they were ready to roll:
READ THE complete e-mail
READ 'Men of War' ARTICLE

Hi. You wrote: “ If you want at least 1000, 7 gross is 1,008.” That sounds great.  I have accumulated about 150 army people around town (although they are harder and harder to find) so that will cover any defectives if I stop giving them out and putting them around town myself, 1,008 will be fine.   I wish I were better with my digital camera so I could send your website some pictures.  I have put army men numerous places and I know many of my Codepink sisters have also.  I gave them out as Christmas gifts and left them in rest stops all the way from NC to NJ over the New Year's holiday. If I manage a pix with my phone camera, can I send that?

Peace, Celia H., Carolina February 22, 2006

One of the best viral guerrilla marketing campaigns I've ever seen.
J.G. Sandom, February 16, 2006