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TDMONTHLY NEW TOYS |
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From an optical-illusion construction kit to books that reach the underserved audience of biracial kids, July's toys are all about relationships.... 
With “specialty” in sharp focus, the 2007 ASTRA Academy & Marketplace, June 24 to 27 at Las Vegas’ SouthPoint Hotel & Casino, proved to be an upbeat and successful show... |
TDMONTHLY HOT TOPIC |
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None of the 129 retailers surveyed by TDmonthly Magazine had much good to say about the following three companies ... except they’ve made a lot of money with some of their products!... 
Although TDmonthly Magazine’s recent survey of 129 specialty toy and gift retailers yielded black-and-white lists of “good” and “bad” suppliers, it also left a few in the gray.... 
Through a recent survey of 129 specialty retailers, TDmonthly Magazine learned which vendors toy- and gift-store owners believe are the most fair and accommodating for their businesses.... |
TDMONTHLY MUST READS |
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TDMONTHLY TOY VIDEOS |
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TDMONTHLY HOLIDAY PREVIEW - Part II |
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When babies read and kids blow up their own skeletons, you know something's going on... 
Card games are a quick, fun impulse buy that can be used as a last-minute gift, stocking stuffer or a self-treat for having suffered through the holiday shopping... 
When it came to vermin, great grandma reached for her broom, but kids nowadays just stick them on their hands... 
Little ones with a restless spirit can tool the sidewalks on their very own Vespa... 
Families who play together can now kidnap cows, train a horse, or just vanquish the enemy... 
Harried holiday shoppers who want a unique present that won't break their budgets or take much time can pick up these fun toys... 
Kids and the old folks can get their groove on with everything from zithers to electric axes
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Now any little girl can find a doll that (almost) looks like her ... and her friends... 
Pirates and knights are the action figures of choice, say specialty retailers, and are just right for stocking stuffing... |
ACTION FIGURES |
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DIE-CAST |
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NOVELTIES |
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Kids who can't afford a toy treat may be able to buy a candy one... |
TDMONTHLY TOY ROUNDTABLES |
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This month, TDmonthly Magazine’s Infant/Toddler Roundtable participants evaluated Smart Kids — Your Baby Can Read! from PENTON OVERSEAS INC.... 
This month, Dolls Roundtable participants reviewed Corolle’s Bébé Do — an infant doll they fell in love with before the package was even opened... 
Almost every Roundtable parent mentioned how sturdy Peg Perego’s Cub Cadet is. On the less positive side, they commented on the toy’s requirement for assembly... |
TDMONTHLY TOY REVIEWS |
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This month's DVDs go from updated Bible-inspired stories to old-time cartoony fun. And yet, somehow, they’re all kid friendly. Read away to find out how.... 
Dr. Wright doesn't just look at toys; she analyzes them. This month, TDmonthly Magazine’s Psychologist Mom packs up a fuzzy backpack, puzzles out an alphabetical dragon and more... |
TDMONTHLY SHOP TALK |
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After 31 years in business, Owner Sally Lesser of Henry Bear’s Park in Massachusetts, knows that staple items and best sellers go hand in hand.... 
Even if you don’t plan to sell toys online, having a website to market your store could boost your business... 
Selling online isn’t as simple as creating a website on your home PC and waiting for sales to roll in... |
TDMONTHLY BRASS RING |
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TDMONTHLY COOL COMPANY |
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TDMONTHLY TOY BUZZ |
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TDMONTHLY POPULAR STORIES |
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Toymakers and retailers may complain about age compression, but some say the market’s opened up on the other end: The way to lure kids back to toys is to sell to the adults.... 
July's Toy Sleuth goes from the primitive to the high-tech, taking familiar ideas and turning them on their heads... 
Blockbuster merchandise isn’t selling as well as everyone thought it would.... 
Imagine a toy that you control simply by concentrating ... Or one that can read your feelings and respond: a doll that knows you’re happy and invites you to play a game, or a robot that hears your angry voice and apologizes.... |
TDMONTHLY TOP-10 MOST-WANTED LISTS |
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Knights, pirates and even dragons rule, a recent survey of 34 specialty retailers told TDmonthly Magazine... 
Play Visions keeps stretching the limits of wackiness with the Flower Inside-Out Ball and Flex Net additions to its Hyperflex line... |
TDMONTHLY UPCOMING ISSUES |
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Canadian toy companies and retailers have a close relationship with their counterparts across the border... 
Over the past couple of months, several retailers have told TDmonthly that baby dolls are enjoying renewed popularity... 
Didn't make it to Las Vegas to network and find new companies? Don't despair! TDmonthly's ToyTV videotaped specialty retailers and new companies... 
In August and September, TDmonthly will have special Get Ready to Order issues to facilitate your holiday purchasing... 
