Thanks, 3FG!
I just ordered the IR Toy from Seeed. Looks like it ships out of Hong Kong.
Just two years ago, I'd have been really worried about this.
But over the last couple years, those guys in HK have been making & shipping out some pretty cool DIY electronics type stuff.
Should have the IR Toy in ~15-25 days if they ship out this week.

SysIntegration, there is nothing wrong with the Pronto.
And prices have actually dropped dramatically for them since the last time I looked.
I do like the idea that the IR Toy gets a more accurate code from complex IR transmissions though. May come in handy someday.