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February 2012 | Vol. XI - No. 2
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TODAY'S FEATURES
TDMONTHLY MUST READS
February Staff Picks  February Staff Picks

Parents won't have to worry about losing their marbles with Boikido's Wooden Marble Game to keep kids occupied. See this and the other TDmonthly Magazine Staff Picks — new toys we're suggesting for specialty stores — inside...READ MORE


TDMONTHLY TOY VIDEOS
Watch Toy Videos of the Day (2/6/2012-2/10/2012)  Watch Toy Videos of the Day (2/6/2012-2/10/2012)

We want you to see the toys we see, so you can determine if they're right for your store!...READ MORE

TDMONTHLY 2012: A YEAR OF CHARITY GIVEAWAYS
Schoenhut®  Stays In Tune With Children’s Needs  Schoenhut® Stays In Tune With Children’s Needs

Because charitable giving continues to be a top priority for Schoenhut’s owners, Len and Renee Trinca, this year they wanted to give again and were the second company to sign up to TDmonthly’s new “2012: A Year of Charity” program...READ MORE



TDMONTHLY TOP-10 MOST-WANTED LISTS
Top-10 Most-Wanted Arts & Crafts Toys  Top-10 Most-Wanted Arts & Crafts Toys

When TDmonthly interviewed 13 retailers in January 2012 about their best selling arts and crafts toys, 10 of the 13 said that items from THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED were top sellers...READ MORE



TDMONTHLY TOY FAIR PREVIEW
Retailers Speak: 2012's Hot New Toys  Retailers Speak: 2012's Hot New Toys

It's the New Year, and there is one question on everyone's mind - what will be the hot toy of 2012? TDmonthly had the opportunity to ask retailers what toys they want to bring into their store the most, and how they go about hunting for the best new products....READ MORE


TDMONTHLY GUEST EXPERTS
New Year, New Look: 5 Signs Your Store Needs a Makeover  New Year, New Look: 5 Signs Your Store Needs a Makeover

When you opened your business however many years ago, everything was fresh, but that once shiny layer of paint is now faded, the shelves are chipped, and the merch isn’t looking too good......READ MORE
TDMONTHLY COOL COMPANY
Q&A With Thierry Denoual, co-founder of Blue Orange  Q&A With Thierry Denoual, co-founder of Blue Orange

Blue Orange Games may only be ten years old, but since its founding, the company has been creating high-quality, eco-friendly games that could arguably be called "new classics"...READ MORE


TDMONTHLY POPULAR STORIES
Video Games – Who Will Win the Cyber War?  Video Games – Who Will Win the Cyber War?

With the bad numbers being announced by the NPD group and retailers, it is not easy to fathom who could possibly emerge as a winner in what increasingly appears to be a hopeless situation


TDMONTHLY MANUFACTURER'S CORNER
Event Marketing Guru’s Corner: Selling Too Much  Event Marketing Guru’s Corner: Selling Too Much

The pure, anecdotal sales pitch is dead, and few observers are mourning its passing. Have you noticed how difficult it is for anyone with the word “sales” in his or her title to get a simple appointment?...READ MORE
TOYS TO TALK ABOUT
Pretend Play  Pretend Play

Check out these recently added mass market and specialty pretend play toys!...READ MORE

TDMONTHLY NEW TOYS
Notable and New Toys by Category — Specialty Only  Notable and New Toys by Category — Specialty Only

See all the new specialty toys we've uploaded in the last month to make your ordering easier...READ MORE

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