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Summarized Conclusions of August Articles

MishiDesign transforms play and Musical Chairs hits the card game aisle in August's Staff Picks. _{read more}


Seeing early success overseas, LEGO's new games biz toys with Hasbro's U.S. monopoly. _{read more}


SoCal toy store outsmarts recession with changes in fulfillment, warehousing and training. _{read more}


At Totally Thomas' Toy Depot, kids' favorite engines and best-selling animals keep store on track. _{read more}



Toy inventor Peter Wachtel and IP attorney Susan Pan discuss researching, patenting and pitching an idea. _{read more}


AHA's endorsement of Nintendo Wii meets critique but meshes with nationwide anti-obesity campaigns. _{read more}


Disney-licensed toys outrank competitors, but solid classics still sell. _{read more}


BEST SELLERS: Creativity for Kits and Sticky Mosaics kits shine in the top-10 gifts for girls. _{read more}


BEST SELLERS: LEGO, Stomp Rockets and other outdoor toys rule boys' most-wanted lists. _{read more}


BEST SELLERS: Sophie the Giraffe and Cloud B's Twilight series top the 10 best gifts for baby. _{read more}


BEST SELLERS: Ravensburger and Melissa & Doug play all the right pieces in puzzle sales. _{read more}


BEST SELLERS: The top-10 electronic toys see the Morphibian outsell RC bugs and more. _{read more}


REVIEWS: Families paint positive reviews of Noodle Head's Young Picasso Art Kit. _{read more}


REVIEWS: Moms and daughters fall in love with bright and cuddly Douglas Fuzzles monkey. _{read more}


REVIEWS: TD's Book Expert enjoys 4-star stories that happen on ice and at a Moon Festival. _{read more}


REVIEWS: Klutz Glossy Bands earn praise from moms and Story Cubes check out tale-telling fun. _{read more}

Writer's Bio: Julie L. Jones has written articles for both newspapers and magazines. Before joining the staff of TDmonthly Magazine, she worked as a communications writer and provided editorial support for a market research company. Read more articles by this author

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