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Summarized Conclusions of October Articles

October Staff Picks: 10 high-quality toys to consider for your store. _{read more}


Manufacturers Say ABC Expo Is Essential: Manufacturers agree that ABC Kids Expo is helpful. _{read more}


Holiday Preview - Toy Makers' 15 Picks: 15 products manufacturers think will sell. _{read more}


Holiday Preview - Retailers' 15 Picks: 15 products retailers think will sell. _{read more}


Retailing Tips-Storing Holiday Inventory: 6 tips on organizing seasonal back stock. _{read more}


Top-10 Most-Wanted Novelty Items: Pocket Volcanoes top list. _{read more}


Top-10 Most-Wanted Card Games: Retailers spot a hit with Spot it!. _{read more}


Top-10 Most-Wanted Science & Nature Toys: Snap Circuits are Most-Wanted. _{read more}


Top-10 Most-Wanted Candy & Food: Funky and classic candies topped the list. _{read more}


5 Book Reviews: See reviews of board books, YA novels, and more. _{read more}


CD Reviews: Funky, Folky Music for Kids: Three CD reviews of music for the family. _{read more}

5 Tips To Get Your Store Holiday Ready: Prevent holiday problems from happening. _{read more}


Q&A With Pat Gesualdo, Drum Therapist: Drums help him teach others. _{read more}


Q&A With Kate Nicolson of O.B. Designs: She couln't find unique toys- so she made them. _{read more}


Q&A With Founder of Lil' Iguana: He created his products to save lives. _{read more}


The Shrinking Toy Space: Retailers are moving their toys online. _{read more}


Are You Really Ready For PR? Part I: Lisa Orman, Kidstuff PR, gives her advice. _{read more}


Are You Really Ready For PR? Part II: Orman gives PR problems and their solutions. _{read more}


America Invents Act 2011: Toy Industry: How new patent laws could affect the industry. _{read more}


The New EU Toy Directive: Manufacturers and Importers must comply with new laws. _{read more}


Solving the Mystery of Composition Soldiers: Toy soldier expert hunts down rare American classics. _{read more}

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