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Article Archive: Gifts
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February Staff Picks
From arts and crafts to construction kits, these are our February staff picks...
2/1/2016
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Toy Fair 2016 - New Toys
Toy Fair 2016 is here, and toy manufacturers are showing off their latest and greatest toys...
2/1/2016
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2016 Toy Fair Videos
TDmonthly was on the ground at Toy Fair 2016, scouting for the latest and greatest specialty toys...
2/1/2016
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2016 Toy Fair Booths to Visit
It's hard to believe another year has come and gone, but it's time to start preparing for the toy industry's yearly pilgrimage to the Javits Center in New York for the American International Toy Fair...
1/1/2016
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January Staff Picks
Looking for new toys to fill your shelves after a busy holiday season?...
1/1/2016
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 Why We Go To Toy Fair - Or Stay Home!
New York International Toy Fair may be the biggest toy event in the US - but is it the most important? TDmonthly Magazine interviewed several specialty retailers to get the inside scoop on why so many attend the show (starting today, February 16th) - and why others opt out...
1/1/2016
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 6 Tips for Finding Hot New Toys
It's the beginning of the new year, and after the holiday season has left your shelves bare, it's important to start thinking about what new toys you want to bring in to your store...
1/1/2016
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The Role of IP When Growing Your Business by Going Overseas
Whether attracted by the lure of new market potential or reduced production costs, American businesses of all sizes have considered expansion overseas, especially in China. For businesses that rely upon brand recognition, that have know-how or technical advances, or that have a product with a unique appearance, intellectual property is a must to keep copycats and competitors in check...
12/1/2015
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Top-10 Most-Wanted Toys
Just in time for the holidays, we asked retailers about their best-selling toys. See the products that are raking in sales below...
12/1/2015
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December Staff Picks
Looking for some top-notch specialty toys? Then check out these products, our favorites from the past month...
12/1/2015
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November Staff Picks
The holidays are coming, and TDmonthly's Staff Picks for November are all about great gifts...
11/1/2015
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Is ToysRUs getting ready for an IPO?
Ever since TRU was taken private by Bain, KKR and Vornado in 2005, the investment community has been asking when, not if, TRU was going to go public again. Recent developments suggest that it could be as soon as early next year...
10/1/2015
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October Staff Picks
This month's staff picks features a variety of high-quality toys, from scientific superstars to fluffy plush puppets...
10/1/2015
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2015 Holiday Gift Guide
The Back-to-School countdown has begun, which means one thing to retailers - the holidays are right around the corner too!...
10/1/2015
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Top-10 Best-Selling Toys Overall
With additional reporting by Chris Lundy and Brenda RuggieroIn August 2015, TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers to find out about their best-selling toys across all categories. From ride-on toys to plush, there are the products that are flying off retailers' shelves.*No manufacturer paid to be included in this list. All products...
9/1/2015
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The changing toy landscape in the U.S.
Gurus and experts – there is this talk about how the toy space is changing. You have to give the consumer a new narrative, says one. No, you have to address the fact that mothers now hate the toys they loved as children, says another. Smart phones are taking over...
9/1/2015
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August Staff Picks
This month, TDmonthly's favorite toys included science kits, arts & crafts, and a bouncy ride-on toy...
8/1/2015
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Spotlight on: Women in Toys
This month, we're putting the spotlight on women who have invented toys or started their own toy companies...
7/1/2015
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July Staff Picks
From board games to arts & crafts, this month's staff picks will keep kids occupied when it's just too hot to get outside...
7/1/2015
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Toys to Talk About
TDmonthly researches hundreds of products each month, but some of them deserve extra attention...
7/1/2015
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RedwoodVentures Sues to Protect its IDO3D Brand of 3D Drawing Products
RedwoodVentures, Ltd., an innovator in the toy and 3D Drawing categories, today announced that it has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas against Irwin Toys, Ltd. and Tech 4 Kids, Ltd. and their affiliates.The suit seeks to prevent the continuing infringement...
7/1/2015
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June Staff Picks
Summer is here, and with it, a new selection of our favorite specialty toys...
6/1/2015
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May Staff Picks
TDmonthly Magazine is always on the lookout for the best specialty toys. You can see our top toys each month in our Staff Picks. This May, we fell in love with train games, mosaic blocks and more! You can learn more about these and all of our favorites below...
5/1/2015
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LeapFrog has lost its way
In the past six years I have written five articles in this space chronicling the ups and downs of LeapFrog...
4/1/2015
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The Current State of the U.S. Toy Space
Some, particularly those not too familiar with the U.S. toy market, are confused by the fact that there are three very distinctly different ways of assessing it...
3/1/2015
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March Staff Picks
Toy Fair has come and gone, and there are a ton of great new toys headed your way in 2015...
3/1/2015
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2015 Toy Fest West Booths to Visit
TDmonthly Magazine will be at the 2015 Toy Fest West show in Las Vegas, March 8-11, where we'll be on the hunt for the latest and greatest in specialty...
3/1/2015
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February Staff Picks
2015 is underway, Toy Fair is almost here - it's an exciting time for specialty toys!...
2/1/2015
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TDmonthly LIVE Toy Fair Coverage 2015 - Day 1
You can follow us on TWITTER and FACEBOOK for more up-to-date coverage, and you can see more Toy Fair articles and a live feed of our videos on the TDmonthly homepage. 2/14/2015 12:48 PM PST Mattel and Google have finally unveiled their new product - the View-Master® Sizzle. The new...
2/1/2015
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TDmonthly LIVE Retailer Reporter Coverage 2015 - Day 1
TDmonthly's Retailer Reporters (meet them here!) are on the floor at Toy Fair, scouting out the best new toys in specialty. See their feedback below! You can also follow us on TWITTER and FACEBOOK for more up-to-date coverage, and you can see more Toy Fair articles and a live feed...
2/1/2015
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TDmonthly LIVE Retailer Reporter Coverage 2015 - Day 2
TDmonthly's Retailer Reporters (meet them here!) are on the floor at Toy Fair, scouting out the best new toys in specialty. See their feedback below! You can also follow us on TWITTER and FACEBOOK for more up-to-date coverage, and you can see more Toy Fair articles and a live feed...
2/1/2015
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TDmonthly LIVE Toy Fair Coverage 2015 - Day 3
You can follow us on TWITTER and FACEBOOK for more up-to-date coverage, and you can see more Toy Fair articles and a live feed of our videos on the TDmonthly homepage. 2/16/2015 11:19 AM PST Alex Toys announced that they won a 2015 Family Fun Award for their Shrinky...
2/1/2015
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TDmonthly LIVE Retailer Reporter Coverage 2015 - Day 3
TDmonthly's Retailer Reporters (meet them here!) are on the floor at Toy Fair, scouting out the best new toys in specialty. See their feedback below! You can also follow us on TWITTER and FACEBOOK for more up-to-date coverage, and you can see more Toy Fair articles and a live feed...
2/1/2015
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TDmonthly LIVE Retailer Reporter Coverage 2015 - Day 4
TDmonthly's Retailer Reporters (meet them here!) are on the floor at Toy Fair, scouting out the best new toys in specialty. See their feedback below! You can also follow us on TWITTER and FACEBOOK for more up-to-date coverage, and you can see more Toy Fair articles and a live feed...
2/1/2015
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TDmonthly LIVE Toy Fair Coverage 2015 - Day 4
You can follow us on TWITTER and FACEBOOK for more up-to-date coverage, and you can see more Toy Fair articles and a live feed of our videos on the TDmonthly homepage. 2/17/2015 1:10 PM PST There have been a lot of calls for Hasbro to release more female character...
2/1/2015
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Three Tips to Maximize Retail Sales
If you’ve felt meeting your retail sales projections depends solely on the number of shoppers who show up at your door, then you’re leaving a lot of money on the table...
1/1/2015
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Gamestop – how long can they defy the odds?
Gamestop has turned in another disappointing quarter and it behooves us to ask whether this is a short-term glitch or whether it is a signpost for things to come...
12/1/2014
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Top-10 Most-Wanted Toys
The holidays are upon us, and toys like Elf on a Shelf are back and selling big in specialty...
12/1/2014
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December Staff Picks
Holiday cheer is in the air and TDmonthly Staff is excited to present our December Staff Picks...
12/1/2014
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Sexting Among Teens Linked with Porn Use, Study says
Following the recent influx of research exposing the harms of pornography consumption, another new study, published in Belgium, found that sexting among teens is "significantly associated with pornography use."...
12/1/2014
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November Staff Picks
Whether you're finishing up your holiday buying or getting ready to stock your shelves for 2015, check out these toys...
11/1/2014
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Holiday Dream Toys for Retailers
The holidays are fast approaching, and it's time to start odering the products that will end up being great gifts for your customers to leave under the tree. But what types of toys do you want in your store?...
9/1/2014
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Top-10 Most-Wanted Toys
TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers in August 2014 to see which specialty toys were flying of store shelves...
9/1/2014
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Top-10 Most-Wanted Collectible Toys
When TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers in August 2014 about their best-selling collectibles, we learned that licensed toys featuring Star Wars, Frozen, and Thomas the Tank Engine were all popular...
9/1/2014
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Will American Kids Want Some Tsum-Tsum?
If there's one thing Disney's great at, it's integrating experience (whether digital or physical) with merchandise - and they just might have another hit on their hands...
9/1/2014
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 Top-10 Most-Wanted Toys
TDmonthly Magazine wants to keep you up to date on all of the hottest specialty toys. That's why this month we interviewed retailers about their best-selling toys from all categories...
8/1/2014
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 August Staff Picks
In this month's staff picks we cover all manner of specialty toys, from puppets to puzzles to play tents and more...
8/1/2014
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 Developing STEM Skills: Education Through Play
The rise of technology and an increasingly interconnected, global world has made it more important than ever for children in the United States to be given a top-notch education - especially in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields...
8/1/2014
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 Top-10 Most-Wanted Plush and Puppets
When TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers about their best-selling plush and puppets in a June 2014 survey, we learned that high-quality brands like Folkmanis, Douglas and Jellycat remain favorites...
7/1/2014
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 July Staff Picks
Summer is here and kids are clamoring to spend time outdoors. But what happens when it rains?...
7/1/2014
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June Staff Picks
Want to liven up your store shelves? Then check out these nine toys...
6/1/2014
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In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the June issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
6/1/2014
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2014 ASTRA Kid Reporter Videos
This year, TDmonthly worked with four talented Kid Reporters at ASTRA Marketplace, where they were on the hunt for the year's most exciting, innovative and FUN toys!...
6/1/2014
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 2014 ASTRA Marketplace & Academy Booths to Visit
The 2014 ASTRA Marketplace & Academy will take place this year from June 8-11th at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona. The annual ASTRA show is one of specialty toy retailers' favorite places to commune with other storeowners and scout out the best new specialty kids products...
5/1/2014
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 May Staff Picks
Looking for new specialty toys for your store? You're in luck...
5/1/2014
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 Connect With Your Customers on Pinterest
Pinterest, the social networking site that is easy to use and easy on the eyes, is quickly becoming a common marketing tool for companies looking to reach women and Moms...
5/1/2014
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 Are Your Employees Putting Your Retail Brand At Risk?
If you read my recent posts on my shopping experience at Nordstrom and Radio Shack, you know there is a lot going on at the customer level that most brands simply aren’t acknowledging...and it comes down to how little retail salespeople really want to make a sale...
5/1/2014
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the May issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
5/1/2014
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 April Staff Picks
This month's Staff Picks features new toys that we think would do well in specialty toy stores. From games to arts & crafts, these unique toys are worth a second look...
4/1/2014
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the April issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
4/1/2014
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 A Broader View's Round Table Puzzles Give Every Kid a Chance to Play
Roger Andresen, founder of A Broader View, is a problem solver. When he thought about how families and friends put together jigsaw puzzles, he realized that at least one person is always working upside down or sideways, craning his neck to see the main picture being assembled. As an engineer, he knew there had to be a better way...
4/1/2014
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 15 Retailing Tips for Boosting Springtime Sales
The seasons are changing, and while much of the country is still covered in snow, spring is just around the corner. With that in mind, TDmonthly Magazine recently interviewed retailers about their top tips for boosting retail sales in spring. See their tips below...
3/1/2014
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 March Staff Picks
In this month's Staff Picks, we are featuring some of our favorite science and educational products we recently saw at the 2014 American International Toy Fair...
3/1/2014
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the March issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
3/1/2014
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 2014 Toy Fest West Booths to Visit
The 2014 Toy Fest West show, "The Largest Toy Show in the West," will run March 9th-12th this year in Las Vegas. TDmonthly's reporters will be on the floor scouting out the hottest new toys of the year...
3/1/2014
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 2014 Toy Fest West Toy Videos
If you didn't make it to the 2014 Toy Fest West show in Las Vegas, you're in luck! TDmonthly Magazine is happy to share with you our Toy Fest West videos...
3/1/2014
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 TDmonthly 2014 Toy Fair Videos
If you didn't make it to the 2014 American International Toy Fair in New York, or if you went to the show and weren't able to see all that you wanted, you're in luck! TDmonthly Magazine is happy to share with you our Toy Fair videos featuring exciting new products from exhibitors at the show...
3/1/2014
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 TDmonthly 2014 Toy Fair Retailer Report
Today is the last day of the 2014 American International Toy Fair, and our retailer reporters have been busy telling us about all of their favorite products on the show floor...
3/1/2014
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 New Trends Are the Talk of Toy Fair 2014!
This year, more than 10,000 buyers from 5,000 retail stores walked the floor of the 2014 American International Toy Fair to see 1,153 exhibitors demonstrating more than 150,000 toys. While it's hard to see every toy on display at the show, by tracking the overall trends one can get a better idea of what products will be hot in 2014...
3/1/2014
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 Top-10 Best-Selling Toys Overall
When TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers about their best-selling toys in a January 2014 survey, we found that many of the toys mentioned had graced the list before...
2/1/2014
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 February Staff Picks
The new year is here and TDmonthly is excited to share with you some new, eye-catching toys for 2014...
2/1/2014
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 Retailers Report: What we want in 2014
With Toy Fair just around the corner and the holidays behind us, it's time to start looking for new toys to stock store shelves. TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers to learn more about the products they're excited to bring in for 2014...
2/1/2014
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the February issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
2/1/2014
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 Your Local Store Owners Are About to Do Something Extraordinary!
You know your local mom-and-pop toy store has toys and gifts that you can’t find anywhere else. You know that each time you venture into their doors, whether for a playtime event or just to shop for gifts, they have something you’ve never seen before on their shelves. Did you ever wonder how it got there?...
2/1/2014
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 The Latest Video Game Consoles Have Launched – Now What?
With recent console launches, the hardcore gaming fanatics lined up around the block to buy the new shiny gizmos and the majority continued to stay away. If this is the case then not only console sales but also game sales will be affected...
2/1/2014
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 Figpickels Gets Kids to Prove That Specialty Toys ARE Special
As if their annual Holiday Board of Directors Toy Testing event and Birthday Bash weren't enough, Figpickels Toy Emporium in Coer D'Alene, Idaho ran a customer-based TDmonthly toy testing and giveaway, thanks to Schoenhut Piano Company, Hohner, HABA USA and Gymnic (Toy Marketing International)...
2/1/2014
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 111th American International Toy Fair Opens Today in New York City
New York City was transformed into a magical playground this morning when hundreds of thousands of innovative playthings were unveiled at the opening of the 111th American International Toy Fair – the largest toy marketplace ever held in the Western Hemisphere – taking place February 16-19, 2014...
2/1/2014
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 Top-10 Most-Wanted Books
Books and toys both play an essential role in a child's development, but they in the world of retail, they don't always go hand in hand...
1/1/2014
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 6 Retail Pricing Mistakes to Avoid
Retail pricing mistakes happen when the customer is charged the wrong price. You need to charge a price you can make a profit on. Of course, this means that a retailer must be extremely aware of their pricing strategy to ensure that their pricing is done accurately and in a timely manner...
1/1/2014
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 2014 Hot or Not? Retailers Weigh In
The new year is here, so TDmonthly Magazine asked specialty toy retailers which toys they think are going to be HOT in 2014 - and which are not...
1/1/2014
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 January Staff Picks
The new year is here, and while you're restocking your shelves after the busy holiday season, TDmonthly is scouting out out the latest and greatest specialty toys...
1/1/2014
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the December issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
1/1/2014
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 Toys to Talk About
These toys didn't make this month's Top-10 Most-Wanted lists, but were mentioned by at least one retailer as being a best-seller...
12/1/2013
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 Top-10 Most-Wanted Toys
This month TDmonthly Magazine surveyed retailers who named the Rainbow Loom as a number one seller yet again...
12/1/2013
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 Big Events Test Toys
Figpickels Toy Emporium in Coer D’Alene, Idaho – two-time winner of TDmonthly’s Charity Giveaway contests – was selected this year for a special thank-you promotional giveaway to reward its customers for supporting specialty toys and toy stores...
12/1/2013
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 Retailing Tips: Keeping the Job Fun
Working in a Toy Store can be rewarding - but exhausting. That's why TDmonthly asked retailers: "What are your top tips for keeping the job fun, even when it can be stressful?"...
12/1/2013
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 December Staff Picks
This month's staff picks include arts and crafts projects, musical toys, and other fun products that will spark kids' imaginations...
12/1/2013
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 Christmas 2013 Hot Toys Unveiled
The holidays are almost here, and TDmonthly Magazine is excited to unveil our picks for the hot toys for Christmas 2013...
12/1/2013
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the December issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
12/1/2013
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Big Events Test Toys
Figpickels Toy Emporium in Coer D’Alene, Idaho – two-time winner of TDmonthly’s Charity Giveaway contests – was selected this year for a special thank-you promotional giveaway to reward its customers for supporting specialty toys and toy stores...
11/1/2013
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 The Role of IP When Growing Your Business by Going Overseas
Whether attracted by the lure of new market potential or reduced production costs, American businesses of all sizes have considered expansion overseas, especially in China. For businesses that rely upon brand recognition, that have know-how or technical advances, or that have a product with a unique appearance, intellectual property is a must to keep copycats and competitors in check...
11/1/2013
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 10 Tips For Increasing Holiday Sales
It can be tricky to navigate the holidays. That's why TDmonthly Magazine asked experienced store owners for their best retail tips for the holidays...
11/1/2013
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 Top-10 Most-Wanted Toys
The holidays are approaching, and it seems like the Rainbow Loom is poised to be a huge hit this season...
11/1/2013
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 November Staff Picks
This month's Staff Picks features a mix of old and new toys that make great holiday gifts...
11/1/2013
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the November issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
11/1/2013
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 Kaleidoscope Toys Gives Toys to Two Charities
Thanks to Safari Ltd., Infinitoy, Glide Bikes, Terry Myers of Kaleidoscope Toys in Round Rock Texas, Children at Heart Ministries and TDmonthly Magazine, some children who have never experienced a birthday or Christmas will have special gifts this year...
10/1/2013
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 Doll House & Toy Store Get Even More Than They Give
For Sari and Sam Powazek, the husband and wife team who own the fun-loving and always cheerful Doll House & Toy Store in Scottsdale, Ariz., one of the purest joys of owning and operating a children’s toy store is knowing how happy and excited children get when they receive a new toy...
10/1/2013
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 Top-10 Most-Wanted Novelty Toys
Mustaches, putty, and rainbows, oh my! This eclectic mix of best-selling novelty toys includes a wide variety of products...
10/1/2013
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 October Holiday Preview
There's still time to stock up for the holidays! These specialty toys from a variety of categories - from plush to construction and more - could be the perfect fit for your store...
10/1/2013
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 October Staff Picks
The holidays are approaching, and colder weather is here. That's why this month's staff picks focuses on gift-worthy toys and products that make staying inside a joy, not a pain...
10/1/2013
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the October issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
10/1/2013
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Accenture Predicts 11% Holiday Sales Increase
While ShopperTrack predicted a 2.4 percent increase in sales this holiday season, and the NRF a 3.9 percent increase, Accenture Retail says that holiday shoppers plan on spending 11% more this year than last...
10/1/2013
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Mattel Announces Playground Productions
Variety is reporting that Mattel will begin creating original content for its many brands under new company Playground Productions. This new division will be in charge of all aspects of creating entertainment for the company's brands, across all platforms. Many Mattel brands have already seen success with various animated releases;...
10/1/2013
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 Toy Advertising – The Differing Perspectives
I have asked two friends of mine – a leading ad agency and a prominent toy manufacturer – to tell me how they each see the same issues. David Becker of Blue Plate Media Services, LLC was kind enough to give me the ad agency perspective, and the CEO of a medium sized toy company (who asked not to be identified) gave me his view held on the same subjects...
9/1/2013
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 7 Tips for Managing Cash Flow in September
Retailers have always been at the mercy of the yearly calendar. As the seasons change, so does the climate of the market, which can mean that your cash flow varies drastically from month to month...
9/1/2013
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 September Holiday Preview
The holidays are right around the corner, and experienced retailers know they need to finalize their buying decisions now...
9/1/2013
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 September Staff Picks
This month's Staff Picks focuses on high play-value specialty toys across several key categories...
9/1/2013
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the September issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
9/1/2013
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 4 Common Patenting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
As is commonly known, patent rights confer a limited monopoly. It affords the patent holder the exclusive right to make, use, sell or offer for sale any patented toy for a period of 20 years from the earliest filing date of the patent...
9/1/2013
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 Figpickels' Towers of Toys Benefit Multiple Charities
When Brett and Susan Sommers of Figpickels Toy Emporium in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho won TDmonthly's Charity Giveaway contest for the second time, they knew they had to do something different to attract the attention of their local press...
9/1/2013
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 Top-10 Most-Wanted Toys
When TDmonthly interviewed retailers in July 2013 about their overall best-selling toys, the top products were arts & crafts activities...
8/1/2013
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 It’s Not Child’s Play: A Handbook for Toy Inventors
A toy inventor’s path to success today requires hard work, slavish attention to detail, foolhardy tenacity, a bit of luck and above all, an appreciation of the unique market forces that shape the toy industry...
8/1/2013
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the August issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
8/1/2013
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the July issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
7/1/2013
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 2013 ASTRA Videos
TDmonthly Magazine was at the 2013 ASTRA Marketplace taking videos of exciting new toys and games...
7/1/2013
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 Tweens and Toys
There are basically three "toy" stages – Baby, Preschool and Tween. This article will focus on the Tween category – arguably the most important of the three...
7/1/2013
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2013 ASTRA Videos - Page 2
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7/1/2013
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 July Staff Picks
This month, the TDmonthly staff took a closer look at high-quality specialty toys, educational kits, and innovative construction toys...
7/1/2013
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 Retailing Tips - When to Buy for 4th Quarter
The holiday season is the busiest of the year for most retailers. That's why TDmonthly Magazine asked a panel of experience specialty store owners when they start their holiday buying. See their answers, and advice, below...
7/1/2013
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 TDmonthly Giveaways Gain Speed
This summer will be extra special for needy kids in Coer d’Alene, Idaho; Sarasota, Florida; Scottsdale, Arizona and Round Rock, Texas: Their local toy stores won the TDmonthly Charity Giveaway contest earlier this year and are about to bestow the bounty on local charities and schools...
7/1/2013
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2013 ASTRA Preview
When heading to trade shows, it's always best to plan ahead. That's why we've asked select manufacturers to share their ASTRA booth numbers, special offers, and products with our readers...
6/1/2013
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 Using Barter to Boost Sales
Toy businesses can utilize barter to boost sales production. It’s easy, it’s smart and it works like a charm...
6/1/2013
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 Toys – The Cultural Divide
The large toy manufacturers in the U.S. and Europe do not agree on too many things but they do agree on one point – while the business today is in the U.S. and Europe, the long-term potential is elsewhere...
6/1/2013
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 June Staff Picks
For our June Staff Picks, we chose toys that are perfect for sunny days — or summer storms...
6/1/2013
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the June issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
6/1/2013
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 2013 Holiday Toy Preview
The skies are blue, the weather is getting warmer...and savvy retailers know that this means it’s time to start planning for the Holidays...
5/1/2013
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 May Staff Picks
This month's staff picks include highly rated toys, from bikes to construction toys to furniture. Indoors or outdoors, these toys are sure to please...
5/1/2013
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 The Toy Industry – Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
Execunet, which is basically a job board for senior executives, saw a clear improvement in the number of high-level management jobs in the most recent years...
5/1/2013
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the May issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
5/1/2013
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 20 Top-Selling Mass-Market Toys
You may sell specialty, but it's important to watch the mass-market to keep abreast of new trends. See our list of mass-market best-sellers, updated weekly...
5/1/2013
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 Top-10 Most-Wanted Toys
When TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers about their best selling toys in a March 2013 survey, we spotted an ongoing trend: Blue Orange's Spot It! is still the overall best selling product for 25% of retailers surveyed...
4/1/2013
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 Hot New Toys of 2013
We know that retailers are always looking for the "next big thing" - new products that will be exciting to returning and new customers alike. That's why we asked manufacturers to share with us their 2013 products that they think will make the biggest splash in specialty...
4/1/2013
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the April issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
4/1/2013
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 ToysRUs - Where are They Going?
There have been three pieces of news about ToysRUs lately – sales slipped both in the U.S. and internationally; the IPO awaited since 2010 has been postponed indefinitely; and Jerry Storch is relinquishing his position as CEO...
4/1/2013
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 Top Toy Fair Trends 2013
We have selected the toys below as representative of categories that are expected to do well in the coming year. Take a look and decide which trends would fit best with your store...
3/1/2013
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 March Staff Picks
This month, TDmonthly Magazine decided to take a more in-depth look at the toys we feature in our Staff Picks, so that we can present you with more information about the toys that we think really stand out from the rest of the herd - and why...
3/1/2013
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 Hot New Toys of 2013
Which products will be the Hot New Toys of 2013? Retro and non-electronic toys are expected to be a bit hit this year, according to the Toy Industry Association, which is good news for specialty retailers...
3/1/2013
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the March issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
3/1/2013
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 TDmonthly's Charity Promotion Can Make Your Store a Star
We knew we could get news coverage for manufacturers and retailers by running a program that donated almost 2,000 toys worth $60,000+, but even we didn't know how extensive and powerful TDmonthly's 2012: A Year of Charity promotional giveaway program would be for sales...
3/1/2013
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 2013 Toy Fair – a Review by Lutz Muller
This year’s Toy Fair was again a resounding success. I received feedback from three national buyers at large U.S. retailers and from two sent by large European stores. According to them, there was both good news and bad news...
3/1/2013
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the February issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
2/1/2013
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 February Staff Picks
TDmonthly Magazine selected the following toys and games as our Staff Picks. Learn about these top quality toys with high play value below,...
2/1/2013
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 5 Time Management Tips For Retailers
Time management isn’t just for accountants — it’s for everyone. Managers and independent retail owners are pushed and pulled in dozens of ways — it’s the nature of the business...
2/1/2013
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 2013 Promotions to Remember
After the holidays, finding new products for your store needs to be a priority. Below, manufacturers have shared with us some of their newest products, along with ordering specials for TDmonthly readers...
2/1/2013
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 Toy Fair 2013: Booths To Visit
Going to Toy Fair can be overwhelming. That's why TDmonthly Magazine compiled this list of booths you should make time to visit when you're scouting out new products at the 2013 New York International Toy Fair...
2/1/2013
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 TDmonthly Giveaway Blasted Figpickels' Biz to Stratosphere
The skyrocketing business experienced by Brett and Susan Sommer of Figpickels Toy Emporium in Couer D'Alene, Idaho -- one of the winners in the last leg of the Year of Charity giveaway -- by far exceeded any of our wildest hopes for the kind of impact the TDmonthly's 2012: A Year of Charity could have...
2/1/2013
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 Toy Fair 2013 Toy Videos - DAY 1
Couldn't make it to the 2013 New York International Toy Fair? Not to worry! TDmonthly Magazine is scouring the show floor and the web for the latest and greatest product at the fair. You can see some videos from the show below...
2/1/2013
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 Toy Fair 2013 Toy Videos - DAY 2
Couldn't make it to the 2013 New York International Toy Fair? Not to worry! TDmonthly Magazine is scouring the show floor and the web for the latest and greatest product at the fair. You can see some videos from the show below, and stay tuned for TDmonthly's exclusive toy video demos...
2/1/2013
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 Toy Fair 2013 Toy Videos - DAY 3
Couldn't make it to the 2013 New York International Toy Fair? Not to worry! TDmonthly Magazine is scouring the show floor and the web for the latest and greatest product at the fair. You can see some videos from the show below, and stay tuned for TDmonthly's exclusive toy video demos...
2/1/2013
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 What We Want From Toy Fair 2013
It's important to keep up with the latest products in specialty, and TDmonthly Magazine wanted to find out what new toys retailers are excited to find at Toy Fair and bring into their stores for 2013...
2/1/2013
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 Toy Fair 2013 - To Go, Or Not To Go?
Going to Toy Fair can require a big investment of time and money from specialty retailers. That's why we asked retailers to share with us the reasons why they attend the annual New York International Toy Fair - or, why they stay home...
1/1/2013
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6 Tips for Finding Hot New Toys
It's the beginning of the new year, and after the holiday season has left your shelves bare, it's important to start thinking about what new toys you want to bring in to your store...
1/1/2013
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 TDmonthly Top Toy: Seal of Approval Winners
TDmonthly Magazine is excited to announce our new recognition program for outstanding toys, the TDmonthly Top Toy: Seal of Approval. Over the course of each year our staff researches thousands of toys. We've selected our favorites from 2012 to be honored in our very first TDmonthly Seal of Approval awards, to share with our 31,700+ unique monthly visitors...
1/1/2013
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 January Toy Fair Preview
The 2013 New York International Toy Fair is just a month away (February 10-13th), and one of the best ways to prepare for the show is to research products and companies you might be interested in visiting before you get to New York...
1/1/2013
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 Toy Companies Give Back!
TDmonthly Magazine loves hearing about how different companies within the Toy Industry are contributing to their communities. That's why we asked toy makers what charities they are involved in, and how they hope their products affect kids...
1/1/2013
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 Donated Games Help Santa Teach
TDmonthly's "2012: A Year of Charity" educational giveaways sleighed straight into the holiday season as the last of the winning retailers wound up her charity events...
1/1/2013
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 Winning Retailers Extend Holidays
The last winning retailers in TDmonthly's "2012: A Year of Charity" promotion — Brett and Susan Sommer of Figpickels Toy Emporium in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, and Tim and Cynthia Holliday of Children's World in Sarasota, Fla. — began their charitable giving just before the holidays, but are stretching it out to last through the new year...
1/1/2013
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the January issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
1/1/2013
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 January Staff Picks
Ring in the new year (and re-stock after the holidays!) with these high-quality specialty toys and games...
1/1/2013
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 Will Online Shopping Follow the Path of Catalogs?
Considering the huge success of this year's Cyber Monday and Black Friday online sales, I thought it would be interesting to see how the online shopping industry of today compares to the catalog shopping industry of 2001...
1/1/2013
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 The Indian Toy Market – a Growing Giant
Even though entering the Indian toy market for a newcomer will continue to be challenging, there are a number of very positive signs that suggest that such an entry should not be delayed too long...
1/1/2013
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20 Top-Selling Mass-Market Toys
You may sell specialty, but it's important to watch the mass-market to keep abreast of new trends. See our list of mass-market best-sellers, updated weekly...
12/1/2012
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 Gifts
Check out these recently added mass-market and specialty toys that make great gifts...
12/1/2012
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 Educational Giveaways Impact Thousands
Part II of TDmonthly’s "2012: A Year of Charity" got more than 1,000 unique educational toys into the hands of teachers and students across the country, thanks to generous donations from Crossen Creations, FindIt Games, b. dazzle inc., PlayMais Canada Inc., Amazing Science!, Moving Picture Books, Education Outdoors, We R Fun Games, Uncle Skunkle and The Spelling Bee Game...
12/1/2012
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Holiday Giveaway Is Ready to Go!
Now that Safari Ltd.® has signed onto the final TDmonthly's "2012: A Year of Charity" giveaway, we have two returning companies – the other is Schoenhut Piano Company (both took part in this year's first giveaway and Schoenhut did something similar in 2010)...
12/1/2012
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ABC KIDS EXPO, CMBE ASIA AND BPA/ HARROGATE NURSERY FAIR FORGE ALLIANCE
As a result of high level meetings during the 2012 ABC Kids Expo in Louisville, KY, USA, the ABC Kids Expo, Children’s Baby Maternity Expo (CBME) and the Harrogate Nursery Fair/Baby Products Association have formed an alliance of mutual cooperation and reciprocal pavilions in each other’s shows...
12/1/2012
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 Holiday Shopping List: Great Gifts for Girls
As busy parents, you don't have time to research toys with the best play-value and quality—especially since most of them are not widely advertised! TDmonthly has compiled a series of alternative holiday shopping lists by age...
12/1/2012
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 Holiday Shopping List: Great Gifts for Boys
As busy parents, you don't have time to research toys with the best play-value and quality—especially since most of them are not widely advertised! TDmonthly has compiled a series of alternative holiday shopping lists by age to take the guesswork out of finding unique, fun toys...
12/1/2012
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 Holiday Shopping List: Great Gifts for Babies
TDmonthly has compiled a shopping list to make finding that perfect gift for Baby just a little easier this holiday season. Keep this page on your SmartPhone when you shop. Click on any item to learn more about it, or simply scroll down for more information...
12/1/2012
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 Retailers: 7 Tips For a Successful Toy Fair
Toy Fair is one of the biggest events of the year for many retailers – but every one of them has different strategies for making their time at the show a success...
12/1/2012
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 December Staff Picks
Whether you're looking for last minute Christmas gift ideas, or toys to stock your store with once the holiday shopping season is over, TDmonthly's December Staff Picks include high-quality toys and games for kids of all ages...
12/1/2012
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 Toy Fair 2013 Preview - New Exhibitors
It's never too early to start preparing for Toy Fair! That's why TDmonthly Magazine has started our 2013 Toy Fair coverage — we want to help retailers like you get ready for one of the biggest buying events of the year...
12/1/2012
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 Toy Fair 2013 Preview - Returning Exhibitors
To kick off our 2013 Toy Fair coverage, we asked seasoned manufacturers to share with us the products they're most excited about presenting to retailers at the show...
12/1/2012
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the December issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
12/1/2012
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ABC Kids Expo 2012 Post Show Report
All Baby & Child Corporation, the non-profit parent corporation of the ABC Kids Expo, announced that nearly 800 manufacturers exhibited in just under 3,000 booth locations at the annual event held last month in Louisville, Kentucky...
11/1/2012
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CEO BRYAN G. STOCKTON NAMED CHAIRMAN OF MATTEL
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), the world's largest toy company, today announced that the Board of Directors has named CEO Bryan G. Stockton, 59, as Chairman of the Board effective January 1, 2013...
11/1/2012
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the November issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
11/1/2012
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 20 Top-Selling Mass-Market Toys
You may sell specialty, but it's important to watch the mass-market to keep abreast of new trends. See our list of mass-market best-sellers, updated weekly...
11/1/2012
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 5 Tips to Make Your Store a Holiday Success
For most retailers, the 4th quarter and holiday season are when the real money is made. With that in mind, TDmonthly Magazine asked specialty retailers, “What are your top tips for boosting sales and ensuring success during the holiday season?” See their advice...
11/1/2012
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 November Staff Picks
Looking for cool new toys and games for your store? Then check out the high-quality products below, our November staff picks!...
11/1/2012
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Specialty Retailers Report Black Friday Boost
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), Black Friday sales this year raked in an estimated 59.1 billion dollars — and specialty toy store owners were more than happy to take home a piece of the pie...
11/1/2012
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 Watch a Heartwarming Charity Giveaway!
Dan and Jill Driver of Jake's Toy Box in Arvada, Colorado have a unique story — that's why they were chosen as one of the winners of TDmonthly's first "2012: A Year of Charity" giveaway...
11/1/2012
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 Winning Retailers Ready to Promote YOUR Toys
For TDmonthly's final "2012: A Year of Charity" giveaway promotion, two outstanding specialty toy and education stores have been chosen to distribute the specialty products to their local schools and charities during the holiday season...
11/1/2012
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 FINAL GIVEAWAY CONTEST FOR 2012!
TDmonthly Magazine is excited to announce the FINAL leg in its "2012: A Year of Charity" giveaway promotion! This time, retailers will compete for the chance to give away toys just in time for the holidays!...
10/1/2012
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FINAL GIVEAWAY CONTEST FOR 2012!
TDmonthly Magazine is excited to announce the FINAL leg in its "2012: A Year of Charity" giveaway promotion! This time, retailers will compete for the chance to give away toys just in time for the holidays!...
10/1/2012
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 October Staff Picks
Looking for fun new products for your store? Then check out our October Staff Picks, a selection of fun toys and games for kids that share one thing in common: quality...
10/1/2012
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 Social Media Networks and Toys
Toy executives can be slotted into two groups – those who think that Social Media is a passing fad mainly indulged in by teenagers and of very little commercial value, and those who consider it an absolutely essential tool for building relationships with the total existing and prospective consumer universe...
10/1/2012
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the October issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
10/1/2012
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Paradise Galleries to Participate in 2012 Walk for Alzheimer's
California-based designer, developer, and marketer of award-winning dolls, Paradise Galleries, announced today they are beginning to gather a team of doll lovers to participate in the 2012 Walk for Alzheimer's in Dana Point, California on October 6, 2012...
9/1/2012
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 Top-10 Most-Wanted Toys: September 2012
TDmonthly Magazine wants to help you learn about products that are selling well in specialty, in case they could be a good fit for your store. So, this month we interviewed specialty retailers to find out about their overall best selling toys and games...
9/1/2012
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 Avoid Holiday Burnout with these 7 Retailing Tips
With all the demands of retail during the holiday season, including longer hours, employees calling in sick, and dealing with gift returns, it is easy to throw up your hands and become the Grinch. But you can’t let that comfortable old “grinchy” feeling in or it will cost you sales...
9/1/2012
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 September Staff Picks
Looking for unique, fun toys and games? Then check out our September staff picks, featuring high-quality products for kids of all ages...
9/1/2012
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 The Latin American Toy Market
Marketing executives often look upon the Latin American toy market – comprising of all of South America, Central America and Mexico – as small potatoes when compared to North America and Europe, and it tends to be neglected as a result...
9/1/2012
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the September issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
9/1/2012
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 Little David is Threatening the Dollar Goliaths
In April this year, in this space, I talked about the inexorable advance of the Dollar stores. Well, they continue to do very well indeed, but they now have a new competitor – Five Below Inc...
9/1/2012
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 Holiday Savings: 20 Specialty Gifts Under $10
Parents don't want to skimp when it comes to getting their kids great gifts for the holidays, no matter how thinly their budgets are spread. Luckily, TDmonthly Magazine has added hundreds of affordable specialty toys, games, and kids' products to our database in 2012...
8/1/2012
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 Holiday Savings: 17 Specialty Gifts Under $15
TDmonthly Magazine believes that specialty toys are essential tools for a happy childhood, helping kids develop various cognitive and interpersonal skills all while having fun. This makes them ideal, thoughtful gifts to carry in your store for the holiday season...
8/1/2012
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the August issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
8/1/2012
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 August Staff Picks
Our August Staff Picks include high quality toys and games for kids of all ages...
8/1/2012
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 Gifts
Check out these specialty and mass market gift items, perfect for baby showers, birthdays, holidays, and more...
8/1/2012
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18 New Chemicals Targeted for Risk Assessment by US EPA
18 chemicals have been selected for risk assessment during 2013 and 2014, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just announced. Part of the agency's existing chemicals management program, the Work Plan Chemicals has listed these 18 as stipulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)...
7/1/2012
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20 Top-Selling Mass-Market Toys
You may sell specialty, but it's important to watch the mass-market to keep abreast of new trends. See our list of mass-market best-sellers, updated weekly...
7/1/2012
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the July issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
7/1/2012
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 Four Toy-Store Owners to Donate 1,025 Products to Schools!
As a way of taking the sting out of the recession and state budget cuts, four new specialty toy-store owners will have the chance to give away hundreds of toys to their local school systems, Headstart programs, and children's charities via TDmonthly's ''2012: A Year of Charity'' latest giveaway promotion...
7/1/2012
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 18 Tips on Creating Killer Retail Window Displays
Visual Merchandising is something many retailers feel challenged by. What to put in the store window? What to put with it? How much merchandise should be in the window? These are great questions to ask yourself. After all, your window is your brand...
7/1/2012
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 July Staff Picks
TDmonthly Magazine's July Staff Picks feature a wide range of high-quality products — from Puzzles to Dolls and more!...
7/1/2012
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 45 Toy Videos from the 2012 ASTRA Marketplace & Academy
Didn't make it to the 2012 ASTRA Marketplace & Academy? Not to worry! TDmonthly Magazine's reporters were on the trade show floor in Baltimore, taking 45 videos of exciting products that you can check out below...
7/1/2012
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 Holiday 2012 Toy Trend Spotting: Save ‘n’ Splurge
Trends identified by Toy Industry Association (TIA) experts at the 109th American International Toy Fair are piping hot this summer and expected to sizzle well into the 2012 holiday shopping season...
7/1/2012
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 LeapFrog Announces LeapPad 2™ And Leapster GS™
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc., the leader in educational entertainment, today announced two revolutionary new platforms: LeapPad2, the next generation of the #1 kid’s learning tablet LeapPad™, and LeapsterGS, the ultimate learning video game system...
6/1/2012
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 20 Top-Selling Mass-Market Toys
You may sell specialty, but it's important to watch the mass-market to keep abreast of new trends. See our list of mass-market best-sellers, updated weekly...
6/1/2012
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 HABA's New Dolls, Games, and Costumes Make Great Gifts
As the holidays approach, many retailers are on the hunt for high-quality specialty products that will help bring in big sales for the fourth quarter. Luckily, HABA is stepping up to the plate with their new offerings for the 2012 holiday season...
6/1/2012
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 June Staff Picks
TDmonthly Magazine's staff picks for June include new games, eco-friendly arts & crafts items, and wooden toys...
6/1/2012
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the June issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
6/1/2012
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 May Staff Picks
TDmonthly's May Staff Picks include new toddler toys, new specialty toys, eco-friendly toys, and more...
5/1/2012
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20 Top-Selling Mass-Market Toys
You may sell specialty, but it's important to watch the mass-market to keep abreast of new trends. See our list of mass-market best-sellers, updated weekly...
5/1/2012
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 Retailers! You Can Give 100+ Specialty Toys to Your Local Schools!
TDmonthly's "2012: A Year of Charity" promotional program is ready for its next round! This time, Retailers, you'll be competing to give away 100+ top-quality educational toys to your local schools, Headstart programs and children's charities! Already, eight terrific manufacturers have signed up: b. dazzle, inc., FIND IT GAMES, EDUCATION OUTDOORS, MOVING PICTURE BOOKS, CROSSEN CREATIONS, AMAZING SCIENCE DVDs, UNCLE SKUNKLE and now PLAYMAIS!...
5/1/2012
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 Doll House & Toy Store Finds Far-Reaching Charities
On Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at 2:00 pm, the front of The Doll House & Toy Store in Scottsdale, Arizona was piled high with boxes of incredible, high-quality specialty toys and children's instruments. That may not be unusual for a toy store, but the stacks of toys donated by Schoenhut Piano Company, Hape, Safari Ltd., and Magicforest Ltd. were being given away to two local children's charities, Devereaux House and The Crisis Center, as part of TDmonthly's "2012: A Year of Charity" giveaway event...
5/1/2012
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 Top-5 Overall Best Selling Toys
Each month, TDmonthly brings you categorical Top-10 lists so you can keep track of what's selling well in specialty. In order not to miss out on the hot sellers that aren't in this month's categories, TDmonthly interviewed retailers to find out what their overall best selling products were...
4/1/2012
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 Retailing Tips: Handling Rowdy Kids
Excited children are an everyday component of operating a specialty toy store, but occasionally a child goes out of control — becoming dangerous to a business and its profit margin...
4/1/2012
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 Jake's Toy Box Provides for All
When we announced "TDmonthly's 2012: A Year of Charity" event, Holley Anver, manager of the former Ages and Stages toy store, now owned by Dan and Jill Driver and renamed Jake's Toy Box, was one of the first to enter...
4/1/2012
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 Kazoo & Company Plays it Big
When Diana Nelson heard about TDmonthly's "2012: A Year of Charity" giveaway event, it immediately resonated with her...
4/1/2012
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20 Top-Selling Mass-Market Toys
You may sell specialty, but it's important to watch the mass-market to keep abreast of new trends. See our list of mass-market best-sellers, updated weekly...
4/1/2012
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 April Staff Picks
Learning games for preschoolers, funky arts & crafts, and affordable die-cast items, along with other interesting high-quality toys, made this month's Staff Picks...
4/1/2012
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the April issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
4/1/2012
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 The Dollar Stores –a factor in toys?
The three Dollar Store chains in the United States are becoming an increasingly important factor in the toy space, against a backdrop of stagnating toy sales and a dismal economy...
4/1/2012
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Top-10 Most-Wanted Games
There were a lot of familiar titles mentioned in this month's Top-10 Most-Wanted Games...
3/1/2012
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 20 Top-Selling Mass-Market Toys
You may sell specialty, but it's important to watch the mass-market to keep abreast of new trends. See our list of mass-market best-sellers, updated weekly...
3/1/2012
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 March Staff Picks
Looking for high-quality, well designed toys? Search no further...
3/1/2012
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 Optimism, Innovation Characterize 2012 New York Toy Fair
Didn't make it to Toy Fair? Not to worry! TDmonthly Magazine kept track of the latest Toy Industry news during the 2012 New York International Toy Fair and closely monitored the hot new trends being spotted on the floor of the Javits Center...
3/1/2012
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the March issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
3/1/2012
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 New York Toy Fair 2012 - New Boys Toys
When TDmonthly Magazine asked our reporters to find the most exciting new products for boys at the 2012 New York International Toy Fair, they delivered...
3/1/2012
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 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?...
2/1/2012
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 Sustainability and Toys
Environmental technology is one of the most important movers of the 21st century. But today too little is being done by us in the toy industry...
2/1/2012
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 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...
2/1/2012
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 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...
2/1/2012
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 Toy Fair Preview - Manufacturers' Anticipated Hits
Whether you're looking for new toys from your favorite company, or searching for up-and-comers with the next big thing, doing research for Toy Fair ahead of time with TDmonthly's Toy Fair Previews can help your quest go smoothly...
2/1/2012
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the February issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
2/1/2012
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 How to Demo Your Toy on Video
If you've signed up for a TDmonthly Magazine Toy Video demonstration at Toy Fair 2012, there's no need for a script and no need to be nervous!...
2/1/2012
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20 Top-Selling Mass-Market Toys
You may sell specialty, but it's important to watch the mass-market to keep abreast of new trends. See our list of mass-market best-sellers, updated weekly...
2/1/2012
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20 Top-Selling Mass-Market Toys
You may sell specialty, but it's important to watch the mass-market to keep abreast of new trends. See our list of mass-market best-sellers, updated weekly...
1/1/2012
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 January Staff Picks
As Toy Fair approaches, new products keep rolling in! You can see TDmonthly's staff picks below...
1/1/2012
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the January issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
1/1/2012
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 Holiday Shopping List for Boys
Tired of TV toys that break the next day? TDmonthly has compiled a series of alternative holiday shopping lists by age to take the guesswork out of finding unique, fun toys that let your little boy really play...
12/1/2011
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 Holiday Shopping List for All Kids
You want to be sure each of your holiday dollars is well spent. Following are tried and tested toys that appeal to both girls and boys of every age...
12/1/2011
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 Holiday Shopping List for Babies
TDmonthly has compiled a shopping list to make finding that perfect gift for Baby just a little easier this holiday season...
12/1/2011
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20 Top-Selling Mass-Market Toys
You may sell specialty, but it's important to watch the mass-market to keep abreast of new trends. See our list of mass-market best-sellers, updated weekly...
11/1/2011
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 November Staff Picks
From technological innovation to deceptive simplicity, November's staff picks offer something for everyone...
11/1/2011
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 20 Top-Selling Mass-Market Toys
You may sell specialty, but it's important to watch the mass-market to keep abreast of new trends. See our list of mass-market best-sellers, updated weekly...
10/1/2011
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 October Staff Picks
Our October Staff Picks are Mmm Mmm Good, including the new Campbell Soup Alphabet Dice Game from TDC GAMES INC...
10/1/2011
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20 Top-Selling Mass-Market Toys
You may sell specialty, but it's important to watch the mass-market to keep abreast of new trends. See our list of mass-market best-sellers, updated weekly...
9/1/2011
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 September Staff Picks
The TDmonthly staff has been on the lookout for the most promising, interesting, and innovative new toys...
9/1/2011
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 Top-10 Must-Have Toys
Lots of toys come and go, but these toys have remained on our Top-10 lists for years...
8/1/2011
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20 Top-Selling Mass-Market Toys
You may sell specialty, but it's important to watch the mass-market to keep abreast of new trends. See our list of mass-market best-sellers, updated weekly...
8/1/2011
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 August Staff Picks
August's Staff Picks feature a wide variety of items, including the affordable Venomous Creatures Toob from SAFARI LTD and "What She Said!" from SHAINSWARE, an innovative bracelet making game for tweens...
8/1/2011
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 Top-10 Most-Wanted Dolls
When TDmonthly interviewed 14 retailers in early Summer 2011 about their best-selling doll, a whopping 71% of them named Corolle Dolls as their best-selling brand...
7/1/2011
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20 Top-Selling Mass-Market Toys
You may sell specialty, but it's important to watch the mass-market to keep abreast of new trends. See our list of mass-market best-sellers, updated weekly...
7/1/2011
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 July Staff Picks
We've been sorting through our recent product submissions to find the best, high-quality, and innovative products to share in our July staff picks...
7/1/2011
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 June Staff Picks Part I
TDmonthly searched high and low to find these exciting products to share with you in our first installment staff picks...
6/1/2011
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 ASTRA Marketplace & Academy Preview
ASTRA's Marketplace & Academy is taking place June 19-22 in Anaheim, Calif., and TDmonthly Magazine tracked down specialty retailers who had previously attended to find out why it's an event not to be missed...
6/1/2011
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 June Staff Picks Part III
The 13 products showcased in this third installment of June Staff Picks include cooperative games, talking monkeys, and more...
6/1/2011
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Top-Selling Mass-Market Toys
You may sell specialty, but it's important to watch the mass-market to keep abreast of new trends. See our list of mass-market best-sellers, updated daily...
6/1/2011
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 ASTRA Preview: New Companies
Check out products from some of the newer companies who will be exhibiting at this year's ASTRA Marketplace & Academy...
6/1/2011
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 Top-Selling Mass-Market Toys
You may sell specialty, but it's important to watch the mass-market to keep abreast of new trends. See our list of mass-market best-sellers, updated daily...
5/1/2011
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 The Hub Channel And Its Competitors
The Hub Channel is a very interesting new venture from the side of Hasbro and very much inline with their strategy to reach the consumer directly- their fourth link after video games, movies, and their own website...
5/1/2011
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 May Staff Picks
TDmonthly Magazine's May Staff Picks brings you new toys from the WTHRA show and beyond...
5/1/2011
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 How to Turn Motherhood Into Money
Added to the challenges of parenthood are the myriad small problems that complicate your daily routine. Some moms turn those problems into solutions and the solutions into products...
5/1/2011
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 Toys in the News: 05-27-11
Disney Interactive Studios is developing Disney Universe, a multiplayer action adventure game, for PlayStation3, Xbox 360, Wii and Windows PC/MAC...
5/1/2011
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 The Worst Advice Ever ...
Opening and running a small business not only creates anxiety in the proprietors, but in family, friends and total strangers. Sometimes, this superfluity of emotion erupts in well-meant advice that doesn't really do anyone any good...
4/1/2011
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 Top-10 New Toys at the WTHRA Show
The WTHRA Show in Long Beach this year was marked by innovation. From plastic potato-chip-shaped pieces that can be used to build kickable balls and sets of armor to a dollhouse that folds into a small cardboard box to a doll that mimics parents...
4/1/2011
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 Toys in the News: 04-29-11
The Encore Group, currently holder of the license to use the Russ Berrie brand name, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy...
4/1/2011
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 Stay Ahead of the Holidays
Since the Christmas holiday season is the busiest of the year for toy-store owners, how you handle it can make or break your year...
3/1/2011
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 What We Want From Toy Fair
When TDmonthly Magazine's regional correspondents first surveyed retailers across the country about their Toy Fair plans in 2006, roughly half said they were planning to brave potential blizzard in their quest to find something new and different...
1/1/2011
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 Toy Fair at Your Door
Whether you're braving the NYC cold or staying home this year, TDmonthly Magazine will bring Toy Fair to you once again via our on-site video coverage...
1/1/2011
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 How to Make Money Without Really Trying
What would you say if someone invented an inexpensive, braintwisting puzzle that came in a multitude of designs that appeal to players from 4 to 104...
12/1/2010
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the December issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
12/1/2010
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 How to Have the Hottest Holiday Toys
While parents battle each other over the last Lalaloopsy doll at the big-box store, or fill their pockets with Squinkies, you can offer simliar items to moms and dads on a search for something just a little different...
12/1/2010
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the November issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
11/1/2010
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 In This Issue
See brief article summaries from the October issue of TDmonthly Magazine...
10/1/2010
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 Mark-My-Time Encourages Study
With sales up 50% over last year, Mark-My-Time’s success is a smart blend of value-pricing, consumer feedback, proven quality and innovative products...
10/1/2010
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 Watch Toy Videos of the Day (8/9/10 - 8/13/10)
We want you to see the toys we see, so you can determine if they're right for your store! Check this space every weekday to see brief video clips of new and specialty products...
8/1/2010
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 Embracing the Art of Upselling
Some storeowners believe upselling is a questionable practice — a way of forcing customers into buying something they might regret...
5/1/2010
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 Retailing Tips: How to Tackle Toy Fair
If you’ve been in the toy industry long enough — or in any field that banks on multi-day market extravaganzas — you know the No. 1 rule for attending Toy Fair is to … yes, wear comfortable shoes!...
1/1/2010
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 Innovations of 2010
Coins jump into bracelets, a dollhouse goes super modern, pacifiers take a new shape, and baby food benefits from a safe storage solution in stylish silicone...
1/1/2010
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 Summary of Online Toy Reviews
TDmonthly Magazine’s Review Scout scours the Web weekly for reviews of new and hot products so you don’t have to spend your time searching...
1/1/2010
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 Did You Order the Right Toys for Christmas?
Twelve of 32 specialty toy retailers told TDmonthly Magazine their 2009 Christmas sales were up over last year’s, seeing anywhere from 4- to 40-percent increases, with the majority in the 10- to 20-percent range. ... What products did the trick?...
1/1/2010
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 In This Issue
Before you drop everything and jump into next year’s research full force, make sure your store is on track with December inventory by searching our Holiday Roundup for great finds...
12/1/2009
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 Retailing Tips: Crushing the Competition
About 25 percent of 40 specialty retailers polled by TDmonthly Magazine indicated this fall that the impact of mass-market stores on their business is greater than it was five years ago...
12/1/2009
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 Specialty Items for your Specialty Store
Find some last-minute ideas for your retail store from our list of select vendors below. Many of the following new and notable products have special discounts...
12/1/2009
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 Video Games: Year-End Projections
February 2009 was the last month in which the video game industry in the United States showed growth. That is why everybody was eagerly anticipating September as the first month in which this negative spell would be broken,...
11/1/2009
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 Holiday Price Wars: Toys for $10 and Under
Wal-Mart, Target, Kmart, Toys “R” Us and other mass merchandisers have embarked on their usual seasonal price cuts on toys and other items for holiday sales...
11/1/2009
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 My Best Sellers: Pufferbellies Toys & Books
At Pufferbellies Toys & Books for Children in downtown Staunton, Va., customers can find a distinctive blend of the “good old days” along with some fresh and innovative toys...
11/1/2009
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 Safe and Eco-Friendly Shine at ABC Kids
Folkmanis was one of the many toy vendors at this year’s ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas — a show that over the past several years has progressively attracted an audience beyond the traditional juvenile products market...
10/1/2009
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 Video Highlights of the 2009 ABC Kids Expo
The ABC Kids Expo filled the Las Vegas Convention Center with baby gear Sept. 13-16, wowing attendees with an expansive array of car seats, infant playthings, costumes, blankets, feeding supplies and more...
10/1/2009
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 Resilience in the Recession
Recessions call for creativity, do they not? Many of the specialty toy-store owners who have spoken with TDmonthly Magazine have shown they're up to the challenge...
9/1/2009
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 ABC Kids Expo Highlights
The ABC Kids Expo is huge — and growing, with another 50 confirmed exhibitors during just two weeks of August, according to a Twitter post — so TDmonthly Magazine's video crew will be hitting the trade show floor...
9/1/2009
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 ABC Kids Preview: Stories Worth Sharing
Exhibitors of the annual ABC Kids Expo have plenty of motivating stories to share about products inspired by safety, fashion or daily demands in baby care...
9/1/2009
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 Why Kimberly Is a TDmonthly Charitable Kid
Michelle from South Carolina entered her 13-year-old daughter Kimberly in the TDmonthly Magazine Charitable Kid Contest without Kimberly's knowledge. She thought the contest was perfect for her daughter...
8/1/2009
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 Top-10 Most-Wanted Baby Gifts
Recently, TDmonthly Magazine spoke to 47 specialty retailers about the most in-demand baby gifts at their stores...
8/1/2009
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 TDmonthly's Top 10: Baby & Kids World, Tokyo
Japan's first-ever Baby & Kids World trade show, held concurrently with Reed Exhibitions' GIFTEX and DESIGN TOKYO shows, welcomed 106 exhibitors July 8-10, offering a variety of juvenile care items, clothing, toys and accessories...
8/1/2009
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 Product Demo Vids from ABC Kids!
Dubbed one of the fastest growing trade shows in the country, the ABC Kids Expo will hit Las Vegas once again this year, featuring more than 800 exhibitors for the juvenile products industry. TDmonthly Magazine's video crew will be there...
8/1/2009
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 Video Highlights of ASTRA 2009
The 2009 ASTRA Marketplace & Academy in St. Paul, Minn., had plenty to offer in terms of creative plush, fun games, cool ride-ons and inventive accessories — and TDmonthly Magazine caught more than 150 toys on tape!...
7/1/2009
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Holiday Preview - Novelties
Kids are sure to find lots of fun and zany little gifts in their stockings this year. Perhaps they’ll receive 3-D glasses for all those new movies coming out, or maybe whimsical fabric friends, or even a new wind-up fart toy (watch out, parents)! See what else is in store...
6/1/2009
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 In This Issue
TDmonthly Magazine has more Holiday Preview articles for you this month, including new launches of dolls, plush and construction toys. Additionally, there's a Shop Talk story on Melody’s Choices...
6/1/2009
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 TDmonthly's Top-10 Most-Wanted Toys: April 2009
This month, there are some exciting breakthrough additions to the traditionally steady list of best sellers for the specialty toy industry — namely, sustainable Eco Aquariums from Wild Creations and the HEXBUG Micro Robotic Creatures from Innovation First...
4/1/2009
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 Social Networking for the Virtually Impaired
You've heard about timely tweets on Twitter, "friending" on Facebook, and marketing on Myspace. But why would any businessperson take time out of a busy schedule to "chirp" online ... daily?...
4/1/2009
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 The Shred Sled Carves a New Niche
From the moment he saw the product at the Hong Kong Gifts and Premium Show in April 2008, Eric King knew he’d found something special. Six months later, just in time for Christmas, he introduced the Shred Sled in the United States — and watched it sell out...
2/1/2009
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 Hollywood ToyBoy: Partnering Up in a Recession
As everyone with a checkbook knows, money is tight, and despite government intervention, the recession isn’t going away anytime soon. Does this mean sad times for the movie and toy business? Hardly...
2/1/2009
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 Retailing Tips: Researching New Toys
In the March issue of TDmonthly Magazine, find out what your fellow specialty toy-store owners and experts have to say about finding the best new products...
2/1/2009
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 Retailing Tips: Are Your Online Sales In Line?
While many small-business owners dream of millions of credit-card sales from their online stores, more realistically, the majority find a website to be a consistent advertisement...
2/1/2009
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 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?...
1/1/2009
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 Hollywood ToyBoy: Heavy Metal
It’s finally happened: my assistant went on vacation. Once a year, I’m thrown into confusion by this and swear I’m going to automate...
1/1/2009
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 Regional Reports: What’s Selling … And Where
From Blokus (distributor currently changing as of 12/08) to Wedgits from Imagability, small, easy-to learn games and toys are the winners when it comes to popular sellers...
1/1/2009
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 Retailer Spotlight: Piccolo Mondo Toys
Michelle Smith, who owns Piccolo Mondo Toys in Portland, Ore., with her husband, Merrick, tries to bring a piece of the world to her customers...
1/1/2009
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 Retailing Tips: Allocating Post-Holiday Cash
In my retail store, there were several holiday seasons where sales exceeded our expectations. If you don’t have a plan for this situation ahead of time, you can find yourself spending wildly and blindly — to the detriment of your business...
1/1/2009
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 Roundtable Roundup: Measuring Toys’ Lasting Value
TDmonthly Magazine recently checked in with its Roundtable families to find out which toys and games they reviewed from April through October still held their interest and continued to be part of their weekly play...
12/1/2008
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 We’ll Track the Toys for You
During the four days of Toy Fair, February 15-18, TDmonthly Magazine will provide daily updates and new product lists from the show floor in New York’s Javits Center...
12/1/2008
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 Don't Miss These Holiday Discounts!
Whether you're still holding out for great holiday deals or need to replenish stock that's flown out the door thanks to early shoppers, don't miss out on these specials...
11/1/2008
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 Holiday Gift Guide: Teach Kids to Choose Quality
Intense marketing or fancy packaging can make a toy seem better than it really is, and sometimes, perception complicates the task of selecting safe, quality toys for children — or helping them pick the right one!...
11/1/2008
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 TDmonthly’s Top-10 Most-Wanted Jewelry and Accessories
A TDmonthly Magazine survey of more than 50 specialty retailers revealed that jewelry sales are headed by kits from companies such as Fashion Angels, Klutz and Alex that encourage kids to make bold, new fashion statements by designing their own accessories...
11/1/2008
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 Rich Frog Capitalizes on Smart Design
Maarten van Ryckevorsel had been working as a national sales manager in the toy industry for about five years when a “brilliant play on words” popped into his head...
10/1/2008
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alison Marek, Managing EditorPhone: (310) 979-4330 E-mail: alison@toydirectory.comwww.tdmonthly.comwww.toydirectory.com BUY INNOVATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL TOYS WITH TDMONTHLY MAGAZINE’S 2008 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Shopper-Friendly Advertising Venue Offers Original Finds and Click-Through Convenience Los Angeles, Calif. (October 21, 2008) – Parents can forget...
10/1/2008
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 Don't Miss These Holiday Discounts!
As you're finalizing your list of must-have products for the holiday season, remember to take a look at the ordering specials below...
10/1/2008
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alison Marek, Managing EditorPhone: (310) 979-4330 E-mail: alison@toydirectory.comwww.tdmonthly.comwww.toydirectory.com FREE SPECIALTY TOYS REPORT OFFERS SOUND INVESTMENTS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON...
10/1/2008
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 Retailing Tips: Hosting Happenin’ Holiday Events
Holiday shoppers are intent on finding the right gift for the special people in their lives, and sometimes, hosting a special event can encourage them toward that perfect gift … right in your own store...
10/1/2008
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 My Best Sellers: The Gifted Child
Playsets, figurines, outdoor toys and select plush are customer favorites at The Gifted Child in Lenox, Mass., where toys, clothing and baby gear are all organized by category...
10/1/2008
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 Imaginatives’ Elf Inspires New Holiday Traditions
Discovering a holiday tradition that draws its heritage from love and family is uncommon these days. But thousands have done just that with Imaginatives’ delightful elf, Christopher Pop-In-Kins...
9/1/2008
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 The Specialty Toys Report Is Here!
ToyDirectory and TDmonthly Magazine are excited to announce the release of TDmonthly's 2008 Specialty Toys Report, "Positive Toys for a Promising Future."™...
9/1/2008
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 TDmonthly's Top-10 Most-Wanted Gifts for Girls
While some of the 66 specialty toy retailers recently polled by TDmonthly Magazine reported a dip in arts and crafts sales, that category, along with dolls, dominates when it comes to girly gifts...
9/1/2008
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 TDmonthly’s Top-10 Most-Wanted Gifts for Babies
TDmonthly Magazine’s recent poll of 66 specialty toy retailers indicates that many top-selling baby toys are geared toward a tactile experience and feature health-wise, safe-to-the-touch materials...
9/1/2008
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 TDmonthly's Top-10 Most-Wanted Gifts
The season for giving is just around the corner, and 66 specialty toy retailers have shared with TDmonthly Magazine which gifts customers most prefer for boys, girls and even babies...
9/1/2008
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 My Best Sellers: Aunt Jean’s Toys & Treats
At Aunt Jean’s Toys & Treats in Montclair, N.J., customer service and fulfillment of “drive-bys” — a service in which staff select and pick party gifts for customers in a hurry — are a specialty...
8/1/2008
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 TDmonthly’s Top-10 Most-Wanted Licensed Goods
Most of the 50 specialty retailers who spoke with TDmonthly Magazine revealed that licensed products — more common in the mass market — make up at least 1 percent of their merchandise.....
6/1/2008
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 TDmonthly’s Top-10 Most-Wanted Bath Toys
TDmonthly Magazine spoke with 40 specialty retailers to find out which bath toys are making the biggest splash. More than 62 percent of retailers named products by Alex-Panline USA Inc. as the most popular in their stores...
5/1/2008
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 TDmonthly's April Staff Picks
Need some fresh stock to go along with springtime renewal? Check out these offerings culled from the hundreds of products recently added to TDmonthly Magazine...
4/1/2008
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 TDmonthly’s Top-10 Stocking Stuffers
Cuddly and interactive is the way to go when it comes to holiday stocking stuffers. Of 58 retailers who shared their thoughts with TDmonthly Magazine, 14 believed Webkinz by Ganz would fare best...
12/1/2007
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 TDmonthly’s Top-10 Grown-up Gifts
Although most specialty retailers don’t carry products geared specifically towards adults, there are a few gifts that are popular among kids of all ages — especially games that require thinking...
12/1/2007
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 TDmonthly's Top-10 Most-Wanted Baby Gifts
Toys from Melissa & Doug and International Playthings will be popular gifts for babies and toddlers during the 2007 holiday season, specialty retailers told TDmonthly Magazine...
11/1/2007
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 TDmonthly's Top-10 Most-Wanted Gifts for Girls
What will girls want from Santa this year? Webkinz by Ganz are sure to stick around, retailers told TDmonthly Magazine, and younger girls are likely to clutch onto the latest dolls from Corolle and Madame Alexander...
11/1/2007
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 TDmonthly's Top-10 Most-Wanted Gifts for Boys
Specialty retailers recently told TDmonthly Magazine that popular holiday gifts for young boys this year should include Learning Curve's Percy and Carnival Set as well as action figures from Playmobil and Papo...
11/1/2007
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 Toys in the News: 11-30-07
Sudanese protestors rallied for an hour in Martyrs Square Friday against the sentence given to British school teacher Gillian Gibbons, whose students at Khartoum's Unity High School named a teddy bear Muhammad...
11/1/2007
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 Buying for Birthday Babes
If customers are searching for the perfect gift, make a boy happy by giving him a bullet-proof car from Automoblox, box up a Schleich Elf or Ty Girlz for a girl, and swaddle a babe in a plush animal blanket...
9/1/2007
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 TDmonthly's Top-10 Coolest Toy Fair Toys
TDmonthly was at Toy Fair, too, and here are some of the toys we think kids of all ages, backgrounds and sensibilities would have a hard time resisting:...
3/1/2007
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 TDmonthly's Top-10 Most-Wanted Gifts for Girls
Manhattan Toy’s Groovy Girls, Calico Critters by International Playthings, and Calin from Corolle prove that doll and critter power rules when it comes to last-minute gift ideas for girls...
12/1/2006
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 Kids Want Carrots for Birthdays
Food is the best offering for a little kid’s birthday, retailers from the South told TDmonthly Magazine correspondents .....
9/1/2006
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 TDmonthly’s Top 10 Most Wanted Quick Gifts for Girls
The customer’s on his way to a holiday party and just remembered that the host has kids. All girls. What do you hand him when he’s in a hurry and has only $20 to spend per kid? Fifteen retailers around the country gave TDmonthly Magazine their suggestions...
12/1/2005
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 Secrets of Success
Founded by two self-proclaimed "Bohemians" in 1989, Enchanted World of Boxes started as a small business in Cambridge, Mass., that was supplied by Poland’s cottage decorative box industry...
12/1/2005
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 TDmonthly’s Top 10 Most Wanted Glow-in-the-Dark Toys
Why should a kid have to stop playing with her toys just because it’s getting dark outside? That problem is happily solved by glow-in-the-dark toys, which provide illumination as well as entertainment...
10/1/2005
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 September Peeks
We here at TDmonthly have seen quite a few toys in our time and according to us, the following may be something special...
9/1/2005
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Novelties: Simply Uncommon Delights
These fanciful, whimsical products take off this year in intriguing designs, shapes and styles. Whether the goal is to draw a silly reaction or merely light up someone’s day, modern novelties take on a range of ingenious forms. Take a look at the following one-of-a-kind samples of novelty inspirations...
1/1/2005
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 TDmonthly´s Top 10 Most Wanted Video Games for Holiday 2004
Be it PC, Microsoft´s XBox, Sony PlayStation 2 (PS2) or Nintendo´s GameCube (GC), video games for the home systems have enjoyed flourishing popularity in the last few years, especially as holiday gifts for players young and old alike...
11/1/2004
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 TDmonthly´s Top 10 Most Wanted Lists: A Buying Manual for the Holiday Season
TDmonthly Magazine reaches 142,500 readers on the Internet and has 24,500 retailer subscribers. You are our audience and our goal is to enhance your business, so we decided to prepare categorical retailer buying guides for the holiday season. We’ve compiled this information into several TDmonthly Top 10 Most Wanted Lists based on items consumers will want most for the holiday season...
9/1/2004
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Toys to Talk About: Part II
This is the second of three articles in the series, “Toys to Talk About.” To read parts I and III, clicke here:...
6/1/2004
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