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	HOBBY GAMES
	Collectible Cards Taking Charge Ask a boy between ages 8 to 14 what he wants for a birthday or Christmas gift, you are as likely to hear clamors for “Yu-Gi-Oh Exodia!” as for old assorted favorites like Monopoly or Hot Wheel playset....READ MORE Collectible Card Game Hot ListClick on the link to read the full article... U.S. Fans Get All A-Board European Hobby GamesClick on the link to read the full article... Strategy Board Games Hot ListClick on the link to read the full article... A Miniature World of FortuneFrom Waterloo to Gettysburg, the Alamo to Normandy, these and other famous military encounters have long been fought and re-fought in miniatures games. A miniatures game is essentially armies of shrunken metal “action figures,” traditionally 15-28 millimeter tall, sweeping across a tabletop in tactical formations to engage and battle each other....

	LICENSED PRODUCTS
	Top Five Television Sources for Licensed Toy Products As licensed products prove to be bigger business than ever before, television has become an ever-growing source of hit characters. According to ratings supplied by the A.C. Nielsen Company, the top five television sources for hit toy tie-ins are as follows: ...READ MORE Licensing Trends for Infants and ToddlersNew vast and varied licensed products will please just about any baby or toddler. The following innovative toys are designed to stimulate the senses.... Children Ages 5 to 8 Find Familiar PlaymatesClick on the link to read the full article... Grown Up Fun: New Adult Licensed ProductsClick on the link to read the full article...

	TOY FAIR 2005
	Toy Fair 2005 Preview & Review Articles It’s time once again for TDmonthly Magazine’s Toy Fair 2005 Preview & Review articles. They include product information on some of the newest and most unique items offered by toy manufacturers presenting at this year’s Toy Fair 2005....READ MORE Make the Most at Toy Fair 2005Click on the link to read the full article... Play to Meet Profit at Toy Fair 2005As retailers begin stocking shelves for 2005, the big question remains, what will be a hot sell in the new year? Of the many resources available, one good place to commence research on toy trends is at the Jacob K. Javitz Convention Center this February 20-23rd, where once again the Toy Industry Association, Inc. returns with its annual American International Toy Fair.... What You Should Know to Protect Your DesignsSo, you’ve come up with the next best toy design since the Yo-Yo. Hello tropical adventures! But wait: The idea is so good that it’s bound to spawn similar designs from other well financed, but less clever, competitors. What can you do to protect your design?...

	RETAILING TIPS
	Tips on How to Compete With Wal-Mart Holiday shopping seasons have seen the growing trend of consumers turning to stores like Wal-Mart and Target to make toy purchases, due in large part to lower prices. But that doesn’t mean toy stores can’t bounce back. After all, selling toys is their business....READ MORE Anti-Design and Changing Consumer CultureClick on the link to read the full article... Getting the Word Out: Advice from MouseShoppeMouseShoppe is an Internet-based store that carries low-end licensed Disney mechandise, while its physical counterpart, CharmingShoppe, is a brick and mortar store that sells high-end Disney collectibles. Strategically located near Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix may have an edge on her competitors, but even this experienced retailer must advertise to draw sales.... Monogram International: Batman BeginsMonogram International is known for movie collectibles; everything from items based on animated tales to their newest licensing contract with Warner Brothers for the live action film “Batman Begins.”...

	TDMONTHLY COOL COMPANY
	Todd McFarlane Opens Showroom and Store in Tempe, Arizona In October 2004 Todd McFarlane, who has an 11-year history in the sports and movie licensing markets, held the official grand opening of a showroom and store in Tempe, Ariz. With Phoenix the hub of his business and his family living in the outlying area, Tempe seemed the most logical location....READ MORE

	RETAILER SPOTLIGHT
	Jay and Silent Bob´s Secret Stash: Kevin Smith Opens Westwood Store Bob Chapman, co-owner of the new Jay and Silent Bob´s Secret Stash in Westwood, Calif., has worked with cult figure and partner Kevin Smith for the last six years on movie licensing. He produces T-shirts and toys for the comic book market with Graphitti Designs, a business he started in 1982. Though he has friends in the retail business, Chapman never thought he would open a store....READ MORE

	TDMONTHLY BRASS RING
	Making A Fun Geometric Connection Whether you love geometry, science or just like having fun, Roger’s Connection Construction System is a unique building toy that will keep children thinking about how to create an architecturally sound structure....READ MORE

	TDMONTHLY MOM´S PERSPECTIVE
	Imagine Simplicity Seems like only yesterday our family crouched in the crawl space beneath the stairs, anticipating the bedlam that was prophesied to accompany the arrival of Y2K. Yet, five years later, here we still are. Time sure flies....READ MORE

	WHAT´S HOT IN 2005 SELECTED BY MANUFACTURERS
	What’s Hot: Fresh Manufacturers´ Picks for the Rapidly Evolving Toy Industry At this minute, toy makers around the world are devising fresh, exciting products to wow the young and invigorate the old. Why wait until every retailer in town hears about them? Preview these hot items now before they become yesterday’s news....READ MORE Arts & CraftsClick on the link to read the full article... Children´s BooksChildren´s books this year are destined to lure in even more young readers. ... CollectiblesClick on the link to read the full article... ConstructionThis year, construction toys are going to be super hot. ... EducationalClick on the link to read the full article... Furniture - Kid´sClick on the link to read the full article... Games & PuzzlesClick on the link to read the full article... Infant & ToddlerClick on the link to read the full article... Music/CDsClick on the link to read the full article... NoveltiesClick on the link to read the full article... Outdoor FunClick on the link to read the full article... PlushClick on the link to read the full article... PreschoolClick on the link to read the full article... Pretend PlayClick on the link to read the full article... Video/DVDClick on the link to read the full article...

	TDMONTHLY TOP-10 MOST-WANTED LISTS
	TDmonthly Top 10 Most Wanted Lists The TDmonthly Top 10 lists are mostly used by specialty retailers to better anticipate market demands and trends. These lists are based on thorough research and interviews....READ MORE TDmonthly’s Top 10 Most Wanted DollsThe research for this article was compiled by December 10, 2004. Interactivity and electronics are the season’s buzz words -- dolls are incorporating both these trends to encourage play. Movie tie-ins are also a huge trend. As parents pick up the first “American Girl” movie or Barbie’s big screen adventure, children are desperate to add these new characters to their collections.... TDmonthly´s Top 10 Most Wanted Board GamesClick on the link to read the full article...

	TDMONTHLY UPCOMING ISSUES
	Advanced Schedule of Articles Check out what you’ll find over the next couple of months in TDmonthly Magazine....READ MORE

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