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TDMONTHLY MUST READS |
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From fascinating art sets, to eco-friendly dolls and plush, to creative games and science kits, there are plenty of new product launches to consider for fourth quarter... 
When you’re not browsing through the current issue of TDmonthly Magazine, visit ToyDirectory’s recently launched retailer blog to see posts from Joe Mitchell of YoYo Joe’s Toys & Fun in Wilmington, Del.... 
Today marks the long-awaited U.S. debut of the Disney/Pixar animated feature "Up," reported Variety. It's booked at 3,766 theaters, including 1,530 that project in 3-D... 
TDmonthly Magazine is excited to announce open submissions for its annual awards program, which recognizes superior products in the toy industry... |
TDMONTHLY CHARITABLE KID CONTEST |
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TDMONTHLY TOY VIDEOS |
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M3 Girl Designs hit New York City for its first Toy Fair ever in February 2009, showing off Snap Caps, the interchangeable, magnetic bottlecap necklaces that have taken off in well over 400 stores nationwide since their introduction... 
Del Howison and his wife, Sue, founded Dark Delicacies in Burbank, Calif., almost 15 years ago... 
If you're placing orders and have already forgotten what you saw at Toy Fair or Pomona, take a look through these two categorical video articles... |
TDMONTHLY SHOP TALK |
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An atmosphere of friendliness and fun is a key element of business at Green Frog Toys in Portland, Ore.... 
When I saw that we only received three coupons back from a particular newspaper advertisement that cost $300 … it was easy to see that it still wasn't worth the cost when the newspaper discounted the advertisement.... 
The best-seller category was different for all the storeowners interviewed this month. For some, lines with broad numbers of small product, such as Lego or the Iwako erasers by BC Industries, soared.... 
Want to score some great samples for your store, or really get to check out new toys by having them in hand? TDmonthly Magazine's new Weekly Toy Giveaway Sweepstakes for Storeowners gives your store the chance to bring in extra product... |
TDMONTHLY TRADE SHOW COVERAGE |
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TDMONTHLY HOLIDAY PREVIEW |
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TDMONTHLY TOP-10 MOST-WANTED LISTS |
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To say that toys by Alex-Panline dominate bath time would be an understatement. Nearly 70 percent of 64 specialty retailers surveyed this spring named the Alex line, or particular products from it, when discussing best-selling bath toys,... 
Melissa & Doug rules in specialty sales of travel games, a recent TDmonthly Magazine poll of 64 retailers showed, taking the cake with Flip to Win games, such as Hangman.... |
TDMONTHLY TOY REVIEWS |
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TDmonthly Magazine’s Roundtable of 12 children from five families enjoyed coloring, decorating and assembling the Paintable Barn from Imagination Box Co.... 
TDmonthly Magazine’s Psychologist Mom recently discovered an intriguing twist with a morphed art project, watched her son start to master beginner yo-yo skills, and played with her senses in a game that brought lots of laughter.... |
TDMONTHLY NEW TOYS |
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See all the new toys we've uploaded in the last month to make your ordering easier... |
TDMONTHLY POPULAR STORIES |
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You barely have time to design or sell product, fill orders, and market your business in all the traditional ways, so why blog? Because the benefits of successful blogging are many... 
Social networking online is a lot like old-fashioned, face-to-face networking, only at a greater speed to a broader audience.... 
It is rare that a large retail chain totally controls a lucrative product segment, but this is definitely the case with GameStop and its used game business.... 
After the demise of KB Toys, the only second tier, year-round toy retailer left is Kmart. More and more insiders are whispering that Kmart, and its owner, Sears, could hit the dust this year.... |
TDMONTHLY MANUFACTURER'S CORNER |
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TDMONTHLY TOY BUZZ |
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Advertising executive Jim Bogner was at a crossroads in his career in the fall of 2006 when he noticed his 13-year-old son, Luke, and friends playing the same “sword game” daily.... |
TDMONTHLY UPCOMING ISSUES |
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This issue offers some insight into the experiences of avid — and brand new! — bloggers and Facebookers who are using online platforms to promote their toy stores... 
In addition to keeping you posted on the manufacturers exhibiting at this year's ASTRA Marketplace & Academy, June 14-17 in Minnesota, TDmonthly Magazine's video crew will hit the show floor... 
