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Top-10 Most-Wanted Infant and Toddler Toys (5/1/2013) TDmonthly recently interviewed retailers to find out about their current best-selling infant and toddler toys Top-10 Most-Wanted Travel Toys and Games (5/1/2013) Summer vacation is coming up, so TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers to find out which travel toys and games will bring the biggest sales this season Top-10 Most-Wanted Bath Toys (5/1/2013) Bath time can be tricky, but these fun toys make it fun, not fussy 2013 Holiday Toy Preview (5/1/2013) 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 Retailers Share Anticipated Summer Hits (5/1/2013) There's still time to stock up on hot new summer toys, so TDmonthly asked retailers to share which products they think will be best-sellers this season. 2013 ASTRA Preview (5/1/2013) 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 Top-10 Most-Wanted Outdoor Toys (4/1/2013) Spring has sprung, so TDmonthly Magazine asked retailers which outdoor toys are their best sellers Top-10 Most-Wanted Ride-On Toys (4/1/2013) The Plasmacar from PLASMART was still driving big sales when TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers about their best selling ride-on toys in a March 2013 survey Top-10 Most-Wanted Toys (4/1/2013) 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 2013 Retail Outlook - Are Things Looking Up? (4/1/2013) When TDmonthly Magazine asked specialty retailers about their sales figures for the first few months of 2013, the news wasn't bad Hot New Toys of 2013 (4/1/2013) 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 Q&A with Gloria Mecca for Heavenly Hug Dolls (4/1/2013) It's easy for some people to brush off toys as mere entertainment. But as those of us in the industry know, and as any child (or adult!) with a beloved teddy bear or doll can tell you, for so many people toys are more than just a product to be pushed Get Ready for ASTRA: 11 Retailer Trade Show Tips (4/1/2013) Trade show season is full swing, with the ASTRA Marketplace and Academy coming up in June. 2013 New York Toy Fair Toy Trends, Toy Buzz, and Toy News (3/1/2013) TDmonthly Magazine is keeping track of the latest Toy Industry news during the 2013 New York International Toy Fair and closely monitoring the hot new trends being spotted on the floor of the Javits center Top-10 Most-Wanted Wooden Toys (3/1/2013) When TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers in February of 2013, we learned that the Pound and Tap Bench from Hape is still flying off of specialty store shelves. Other favorite wooden toys included simple classics, like puzzles and trains Top-10 Most-Wanted Games (3/1/2013) When TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers about their best selling games in a February 2013 survey, more than half said Spot It! from BLUE ORANGE GAMES was still number 1 TDmonthly's Toy Fair Videos: Dolls, Plush, and Figures (3/1/2013) TDmonthly Magazine was at Toy Fair, scouting out the newest toys and hottest trends of 2013. Our videographer captured these new toys on tape, so that retailers who couldn't visit their booths can still get a taste of what these new toys have to offer TDmonthly's Toy Fair Videos: Games and General Toys (3/1/2013) TDmonthly Magazine was at Toy Fair, scouting out the newest toys and hottest trends of 2013. Our videographer captured these new toys on tape, so that retailers who couldn't visit their booths can still get a taste of what these new toys have to offer Retailing Tips for Boosting Springtime Sales (3/1/2013) Now that the holidays are over, what's the best way to keep customers coming in your doors? We asked a few seasoned retailers to share their top tips for boosting springtime sales Top Toy Fair Trends 2013 (3/1/2013) 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 Hot New Toys of 2013 (3/1/2013) 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 In This Issue (3/1/2013) See brief article summaries from the March issue of TDmonthly Magazine Top-10 Most-Wanted Arts & Crafts Toys (2/1/2013) TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers in December 2012 to craft this list of top-selling Arts & Crafts items Top-10 Most-Wanted Musical Toys (2/1/2013) TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers about their bestselling musical toys, to help you get a sense of what products are selling well in specialty New Year, New Toys: 2013 Product Launches (2/1/2013) The new year is here, and toy companies of all kinds are rolling out their latest products What We Want From Toy Fair 2013 (2/1/2013) 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 Preparing For Toy Fair - Tips and Tricks for Retailers! (2/1/2013) TDmonthly Magazine has been covering New York Toy Fair for almost two decades. Over the years, retailers and experts have shared their top tips for making the most out of trade shows with TDmonthly Preparing For Toy Fair - Tips and Tricks for Manufacturers! (2/1/2013) TDmonthly Magazine has been covering New York Toy Fair for almost two decades. Over the years, Q&A with Debbie Sterling, creator of GoldieBlox (2/1/2013) Stanford University-educated engineer Debbie Sterling was frustrated by how few women pursued careers in engineering. In a toy store, when she noticed a glaring lack of science and math-based toys made for girls, she knew it was a gap in the toy industry she was destined to fill Schoenhut Pianos: More than Just a Toy (2/1/2013) In addition to Schoenhut® Piano Company's traditional instruments, popular for over a century, CEO Len and President Renee Trinca believe that offering new choices each year is what keeps the product lines fresh and exciting Race to TMI Toymarketing to see NEW Racing Rody! (2/1/2013) Rody horses, a bouncy ride-on toy from TMI Toymarketing Intl, Inc., have been a favorite in specialty toy stores for years. We spoke with the company to learn more about their products, and what they have in store for 2013 Top-10 Most-Wanted Books (1/1/2013) When TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers in a Fall 2012 survey about hobby items, arts and crafts products came out ahead of the competition Top-10 Most-Wanted Halloween Products (1/1/2013) TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers to find out which Halloween products scared up the most sales in 2012 Q&A With Matthew Hiebert from Aroundsquare Ltd. (1/1/2013) TDmonthly loves hearing the stories behind the toys. So, we were excited to speak with Matthew Hiebert from Aroundsquare Ltd., the creator of the wooden block toy Twig Hot or Not? 2013's Toy Trends...According to Specialty Retailers! (1/1/2013) The world of specialty retail doesn't always follow the toy trends of the mass market. That's why TDmonthly Magazine asked specialty toy store owners what products they think will be hot - or not - for their stores in 2013 TDmonthly Top Toy: Seal of Approval Winners (1/1/2013) 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 TDmonthly Seal of Approval - General Toys (1/1/2013) See the TDmonthly Seal of Approval winners for the General Toys category TDmonthly Seal of Approval - Pretend Play/Creative Activities (1/1/2013) See the TDmonthly Seal of Approval winners for the Pretend Play / Creative Activities category TDmonthly Seal of Approval - Construction / Play Sets (1/1/2013) See the TDmonthly Seal of Approval winners for the Construction Toy / Play Set category TDmonthly Seal of Approval - Books & Music (1/1/2013) See the TDmonthly Seal of Approval winners for the Books / Musical Toys category TDmonthly Seal of Approval - Games & Puzzles (1/1/2013) See the TDmonthly Seal of Approval winners for the Games / Puzzles category TDmonthly Seal of Approval - Educational / Science (1/1/2013) See the TDmonthly Seal of Approval winners for the Educational / Science Toys category TDmonthly Seal of Approval - Dolls & Plush (1/1/2013) See the TDmonthly Seal of Approval winners for the Dolls / Plush Toy category January Toy Fair Preview (1/1/2013) 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 Toy Companies Give Back! (1/1/2013) 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 Q&A With Will Haughey, Co-Founder of Tegu (1/1/2013) Will Haughey and his brother Chris grew up volunteering for several international charities, so when they decided to go into business together in Honduras, they knew that they wanted their company to help drive the local economy and make life better for the people living in the community Q&A With Cheryl Shaw from Little Colorado, Inc (1/1/2013) The founders of Little Colorado, Inc, had no idea that they would wind up making high-quality children's furniture and playthings Toy Fair 2013 - To Go, Or Not To Go? (1/1/2013) 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 6 Tips for Finding Hot New Toys (1/1/2013) 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 Q&A With Mary Beth Minton, CEO of Zylie the Bear (1/1/2013) Mary Beth Minton had one child who loved dolls, and another who preferred to dress up her teddy bears as dolls. After searching for, and not finding, a bear designed to be dressed up and played with as a doll, Mary Beth and her son Matt set out to create their own ToysRUs, Walmart, and Target Top Holiday Toy Lists (12/1/2012) ToysRUs, Walmart, and Target have all released their lists of hot holiday toys. You may sell specialty, but it's important to watch the mass-market to keep abreast of new trends Top-10 Most-Wanted Hobby Goods (12/1/2012) When TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers in a Fall 2012 survey about hobby items, arts and crafts products came out ahead of the competition Top-10 Most-Wanted Aircraft and Flying Toys (12/1/2012) When TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers in a Fall 2012 survey about best selling aircraft and flying toys, Stomp Rockets from D&L came out miles above the rest Top-10 Most-Wanted Educational Products and School Supplies (12/1/2012) In a Fall 2012 survey about educational products and school supplies, specialty retailers told TDmonthly Magazine that Hot Dots from Educational Insights and BrainQuest from Workman Publishing were their top-2 best sellers in the category Q & A With Dane Scarborough of Uberstix (12/1/2012) TDmonthly Magazine had the chance to interview Dane Scarborough, creator of Uberstix. Below, he shares how he got started, how his product encourages kids to up-cycle, and what sets his product apart from the rest Retailers: 7 Tips For a Successful Toy Fair (12/1/2012) 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 Q&A With Julia Pimsleur Levine, creator of Little Pim (12/1/2012) For Julia Pimsleur Levine, founder of LITTLE PIM, multilingualism has always been an important part of life. Daughter of the creator of the famous Pimsleur Method for learning foreign languages, Julia wanted to make sure her own child, and other kids, had the opportunity to learn a second language from a young age Q&A With Jeff Kinney, Author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid (12/1/2012) Jeff Kinney, author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, took the time to chat with TDmonthly about his books, how he became an author, and how he hopes his books help kids learn to love reading Toy Fair 2013 Preview - New Exhibitors (12/1/2012) 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 Toy Fair 2013 Preview - Returning Exhibitors (12/1/2012) 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 Q&A With Bob Moog, Co-Founder of University Games (12/1/2012) Bob Moog, co-founder of University Games, recently took the time to speak with TDmonthly Magazine. Below, he explains how University Games was started, how he hopes their games affect kids' lives, and why innovation is essential to succeeding in the toy and game industry Walmart's Top 20 Holiday Toys (11/1/2012) See Walmart's Top 20 Holiday Toys Target's Top 20 Holiday Toys (11/1/2012) See Target's Top 20 Holiday Toys Q&A With CEO of Kent Displays/Improv Electronics (11/1/2012) Dr. Albert Green, CEO of Kent Displays/Improv Electronics, spoke with TDmonthly Magazine about their product, the Boogie Board LCD eWriter. This year specialty retailers have named the Boogie Board a Top-10 Most-Wanted Tween Product, Top-10 Most-Wanted Novelty Toy, and a Top-10 Most-Wanted Travel Toy Q&A With Deborah Schimberg of Verve, Inc. (11/1/2012) Deborah Schimberg, president of Verve, Inc., invented Glee Gum after 10 long years of trial and error in her own kitchen Q&A with Andrea Barthello, Co-Founder and COO of ThinkFun (11/1/2012) When Andrea Barthello was young, she was always asking, "why?" As she grew older, this natural curiosity and desire to find solutions to problems eventually led her to co-found ThinkFun 5 Tips to Make Your Store a Holiday Success (11/1/2012) 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 Watch Toy Videos of the Day (11/5/2012-11/9/2012) (11/1/2012) We want you to see the toys we see, so you can determine if they're right for your store Top-10 Most-Wanted Jewelry and Accessories (11/1/2012) In a Fall 2012 survey, retailers told TDmonthly about the jewelry and accessories that were hot at their stores Top-10 Most-Wanted Tween Products (11/1/2012) When TDmonthly interviewed retailers in a Fall 2012 survey about best selling tween products, their answers varied widely. Top-10 Most-Wanted Toys: November 2012 (11/1/2012) TDmonthly interviewed retailers in a Fall 2012 survey about their overall best selling toys. From the cute and cuddly Squishables to fun family games like Tenzi, you can see all of the Top-10 Most-Wanted Toys below Q & A: Global Game Changers (11/1/2012) Jan and Rachel Helson are a mother-daughter team on a mission: they want to "Ignite Good" in kids from a young age Top-10 Most-Wanted Card Games (10/1/2012) When TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers about their Top-10 best selling card games, six of the 12 retailers we spoke with said that Spot It from BLUE ORANGE continued to be the best seller Top-10 Most-Wanted Science & Nature Toys (10/1/2012) When TDmonthly interviewed retailers in late Summer 2012 about their best selling Science and Nature Toys, the top toys they mentioned were the 4M Tin Can Robot from TOYSMITH Q&A with Jane Walter, Founder of organicKidz (10/1/2012) Jane Walter, founder of organicKidz, is a woman of action. When she first heard about the danger of BPA in baby bottles, she took it upon herself to design and manufacture a new line Q&A With Tereson Dupuy, creator of FuzziBunz (10/1/2012) When Tereson Dupuy’s son was having difficulties using disposable diapers, she came up with a solution: an absorbent, reusable cloth diaper that didn’t rely on powerful chemicals to keep babies dry 2012 ABC Kids Expo: Products to Watch (10/1/2012) The 2012 ABC Kids Expo is running from October 14-17th in Lousiville Kentucky. What can retailers expect to see this year at the Kentucky Exposition Center? TDmonthly Magazine wanted to know, so we asked manufacturers to share some of the products they'll be featuring at the show. Q&A With DeNay Thomas-Ramsey, President of Tag Along Teddy (10/1/2012) When DeNay Thomas-Ramsey's daughter wanted to carry her plush animals with her everywhere, DeNay was struck with an idea. What if there was a way for kids to bring their plush toys with them, without the toys getting bedraggled and dirty? Tag Along Teddy was born Top-10 Most-Wanted Novelty Toys (10/1/2012) When TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers in late Summer 2012 about their bestselling novelty items, they named an impressively wide variety of products, including fake mustaches, plush puppies, and bracelets made of both braces and zippers Top-10 Most-Wanted Candy & Food (10/1/2012) When TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers in late Summer 2012 about their bestselling candy and food, they listed a combination of unique, nostalgic, and inexpensive items Q&A w/ Neil Kay, Creator of Digi-Piggy® (10/1/2012) Today's kids are digital natives growing up in a down economy. Cisco Sales Corp, creators of the Digi-Piggy®, recognized the unique need for a product that satisfied the modern child's digital aesthetics, while teaching them the increasingly important skill of saving money Watch Toy Videos of the Day (10/22/2012-10/26/2012) (10/1/2012) We want you to see the toys we see, so you can determine if they're right for your store Top-10 Most-Wanted Toys: September 2012 (9/1/2012) 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 Top-10 Most-Wanted Die-Cast Toys (9/1/2012) In a Summer 2012 survey, TOYSMITH, SCHYLLING, HOT WHEELS, and TOY WONDERS INC were named repeatedly by retailers as the best selling brands of die-cast toy Top-10 Most-Wanted Collectibles (9/1/2012) When TDmonthly Magazine surveyed retailers about their best selling collectible toys in a Summer 2012 survey, their answers were varied Q&A w/ Valerie Aaron from YoYoJam (9/1/2012) TDmonthly recently had the chance to speak with Valerie Aaron, VP of Sales and Marketing at YoYoJam. Like many specialty toy companies, YoYoJam is focused on creating products of excellent quality — and giving back to the community whenever possible Q&A w/Yvette Garfield from Handstand Kids (9/1/2012) Yvette Garfield, creator of Handstand Kids, recently spoke to TDmonthly Magazine about how she came up with the idea for her product, why she thinks cooking can bring the world together, and how her company reaches out to charitable organizations Top-4 Most-Wanted Action Figures (9/1/2012) When TDmonthly Magazine asked specialty retailers about their best selling action figures, seven out of 10 said they don't sell them at all Holiday Preview: 15 Gift Ideas for Kids (9/1/2012) The holidays are fast approaching, and your customers will soon be searching for the perfect gifts 10 Retailing Tips: Staffing and Training for the Holidays (9/1/2012) The holiday season is make-or-break time for retailers of all sizes. In small stores, having a knowledgeable, friendly, and reliable staff is essential, especially if you want to stand out from the big-box stores Q&A w/ Dominic Crapuchettes of North Star Games (9/1/2012) Dominic Crapuchettes, founder & co-president of North Star Games, entertained the idea of running a board game company when he was in college, but it seemed more likely that he would be come a literature professor and salmon boat captain TDmonthly Top Toy Award Winners September 2012 (9/1/2012) TDmonthly Magazine is excited to announce our TDmonthly Top Toy Award winners for September 2012. We've selected these toys to feature to our 14,600 retailer subscribers for a number of reasons, including their top quality, high play value, and/or status as a proven best seller Top-10 Most-Wanted Electronic & Battery Operated Toys (8/1/2012) When TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers about their best selling electronic or battery-operated products, several respondents shared a distaste for such items Top-10 Most-Wanted Puzzles (8/1/2012) Retailers weren't puzzled when we asked them about their best selling puzzles — MELISSA & DOUG and RAVENSBURGER were each named top-selling brands August Holiday Preview: 18 Gift Ideas for Specialty Retailers (8/1/2012) It's a lot of work to track down the elusive "perfect gift," but TDmonthly Magazine is making the search a little easier by asking manufacturers of all different kinds of toys and games about their anticipated holiday hits Retailers Speak: What We Want for Christmas (8/1/2012) When TDmonthly Magazine asked retailers about when they do their holiday buying, four out of 12 said that they start their ordering at Toy Fair or ASTRA Holiday Savings: 20 Specialty Gifts Under $10 (8/1/2012) 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 Holiday Savings: 17 Specialty Gifts Under $15 (8/1/2012) 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 Interview with Tom Sebazco from ENI PUZZLE (8/1/2012) In a market saturated with electronics and flashy licensed toys, it can be hard for a specialty toy company to get their products on store shelves. Below, Tom Sebazco from ENI PUZZLE told TDmonthly about the struggles his company has faced, how they've gotten this far, and what makes their specialty puzzle different from others on the market Q&A With Anka Schmollinger of Ravensburger (8/1/2012) Ravensburger has been a best selling brand of puzzles, according to specialty retailers in our Top-10 Best Selling Puzzles articles, for years. TDmonthly wanted to know more about the history of this iconic puzzle company Top-10 Most-Wanted Dolls (7/1/2012) For the sixth year in a row, specialty store owners have named COROLLE DOLLS' Calin as their best selling doll, followed by Groovy Girls from MANHATTAN TOY TDmonthly Top Toy Award Winners July 2012 (7/1/2012) TDmonthly Magazine is excited to announce our TDmonthly Top Toy Award winners for July 2012. We've selected these toys to feature to our 14,600 retailer subscribers for a number of reasons, including their top quality, high play value, and/or status as a proven best seller Interview with Kathleen McHugh, President of ASTRA (7/1/2012) If the success of the 2012 ASTRA Marketplace & Academy was any indication, the toy industry can look forward to a lucrative holiday season. UPDATED: See All 21 of ASTRA's Best Toys For Kids Winners! (7/1/2012) ASTRA has announced the 21 winners for the 2012 "Best Toys For Kids" awards 45 Toy Videos from the 2012 ASTRA Marketplace & Academy (7/1/2012) 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 Interview with Curtis Paul, Creator of the Award-Winning KATATU (7/1/2012) TDmonthly Magazine recently had the chance to interview Curtis Paul, creator of Creative Child Magazine's 2012 Board Game of the Year, KATATU Interview with Jennifer Telfer, Creator of Pillow Pets and CEO of CJ Products (7/1/2012) TDmonthly Magazine recently interviewed Jennifer Telfer, creator of Pillow Pets and CEO of CJ Products. Below, Telfer discusses how learning from past mistakes, "going with the flow", and perseverance brought Pillow Pets from just a dream to one of the most popular plush toys on the market Holiday Preview: 20 Toys and Gifts for Specialty Stores (7/1/2012) TDmonthly Magazine is dedicated to letting you know about products that could be holiday hits in your store Top-10 Most-Wanted Plush and Puppets (7/1/2012) In a late Spring 2012 survey about plush and puppets, retailers told TDmonthly Magazine that their best sellers for the category were rooted in reality. Mini Monarch Butterfly finger puppets from FOLKMANIS look almost like the real thing, and were joined at the top of the list by GUND's Boo Top-10 Most-Wanted Furniture and Play Houses (7/1/2012) In a May 2012 survey about best selling furniture and play houses, GUIDECRAFT was mentioned by three of 11 retailers as the best selling brand 2012 Tokyo Toy Show Highlights (6/1/2012) The Tokyo Toy Show opened June 14th with an explosive, record-breaking display of 10,000 "stick bombs"... CD Reviews: Princesses, Animals, and Grandkids Rock! (6/1/2012) The Battle Hymn of the Princess revolution, animal songs that inspire eco-consciousness, and rock'n'roll that will have granddads and their grandkids dancing make up this round of CD reviews Top-10 Most-Wanted Construction Toys (6/1/2012) In April 2012, LEGO was named the best selling construction brand by five of 13 retailers surveyed by TDmonthly Magazine. However, several of the specialty stores interviewed seemed to have a love-hate relationship with the brand Top-10 Most-Wanted Activity Kits and Playsets (6/1/2012) When TDmonthly Magazine surveyed retailers in May 2012 about their best selling activity kits and play sets, six of the 13 named arts & crafts items as their top sellers 11 Educational Toys For Summer Break (6/1/2012) Just because school is over doesn't mean kids should turn off their brain. These informational, engaging products are so fun, kids won't even realize they're learning! Holiday Preview: 22 Toys, Games and Gifts for Kids of All Ages (6/1/2012) It's almost time to get serious about your holiday buying, so TDmonthly Magazine compiled this list of 22 great gifts for you to consider when deciding what to stock your shelves with during the busiest time of the year. 14 Summer Toys for Sunny Days (6/1/2012) The sun is shining, children are home from school, and your frazzled customers are looking for things to do outside with kids — anything to keep them entertained and occupied 18 Summer Toys for Rainy Days (6/1/2012) Kids want to be outside in the summer, but mother nature can be unpredictable. That's why TDmonthly Magazine has compiled this collection of toys that are perfect for parents looking for things to do with kids on rainy days Top-10 Most-Wanted Licensed Toys (6/1/2012) When TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers about their best-selling licensed toys, three of the 12 we spoke with said that they don't sell licensed products at all. HABA's New Dolls, Games, and Costumes Make Great Gifts (6/1/2012) 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. 2012 ASTRA Preview: 28 Toy Makers Share Products for Specialty (5/1/2012) For years, retailers have told TDmonthly Magazine that the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy show is one of the most important events of the year for specialty toy store owners. Q & A With Mia Galison, President of eeBoo Corp. (5/1/2012) Mia Galison, President & Creative Director of eeBoo Corporation, launched her first product while mothering three infants and working a full time publishing job, taking on freelance work at night to raise the capital for her first products Q & A With Steven Kay, President of The Orb Factory (5/1/2012) Steven Kay, President of The Orb Factory Limited, created his first product to raise money so he could visit his long-distance girlfriend. Rising from those humble beginnings, The Orb Factory now produces award-winning products that are sold in more than 50 countries worldwide Holiday Preview: 24 Manufacturers Share Anticipated Holiday Hits (5/1/2012) Christmas may seem like it's ages away, but most retailers start ordering for the holidays between April and October Top-10 Most-Wanted Infant & Toddler Toys (5/1/2012) When TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers about their best-selling Infant & Toddler toys in April 2012, one item raised its neck above the competition for the 4th year in a row Top-10 Most-Wanted Travel Toys and Games (5/1/2012) Summer vacation is on its way, and parents are always looking for ways to keep kids entertained on long flights or on road trips. So, TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers to see what their best selling travel toys were TDmonthly Top Toy Award Winners May 2012 (5/1/2012) TDmonthly Magazine is excited to announce our TDmonthly Top Toy Award winners for May 2012. TDmonthly has selected four high-quality, innovative specialty toys Top-10 Most-Wanted Bath Toys (5/1/2012) When TDmonthly Magazine surveyed retailers about their best selling bath toys, five of the 11 retailers named ALEX-PANLINE USA INC. as their best selling brand Plush Toys (4/1/2012) Check out these recently added mass-market and specialty plush toys Outdoor Fun - New Toys for Spring (4/1/2012) The weather is warming, and that means one thing - it's time to find new toys for Spring! Top-10 Most-Wanted Outdoor Toys (4/1/2012) Spring is finally here, which means it's time to start selling toys that will get kids outside Top-5 Overall Best Selling Toys (4/1/2012) 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 Top-10 Most-Wanted Ride-on Toys (4/1/2012) For the second year in a row, Plasma Car by PLASMART INC. raced ahead of the competition in this month's Top-10 Most-Wanted Ride-on Toys list 28 Manufacturers' Best Selling Toys at Toy Fair (4/1/2012) We've covered the toys that got the most buzz at Toy Fair, but we wanted to know which products were hot sales-wise, too Toy Expert Reyne Rice Remains Cautiously Optimistic for 2012 (4/1/2012) Reyne Rice, toy trend expert, sat down with TDmonthly to give us some insight into the trends that will be big this year, as well as a general outlook for the toy industry in 2012. 30 Product Videos from Toy Fest West 2012 (4/1/2012) TDmonthly was at WTHRA's Toy Fest West show in Long Beach, Calif., and captured 30 videos of new and high-quality specialty products Interview with Carter Keithley, President of the Toy Industry Association (4/1/2012) TDmonthly Magazine had the great honor of conducting an interview with Carter Keithley, president of the Toy Industry Association Toys in the News: 4-30-12 (4/1/2012) Is Mr Potato Head to blame for 'pester power' ads? Watch Toy Videos of the Day (4/2/2012-4/6/2012) (4/1/2012) We want you to see the toys we see, so you can determine if they're right for your store! New York Toy Fair 2012 - New Toys for Girls (3/1/2012) TDmonthly Magazine's reporters got the scoop from the floor of the Javits Center in New York on the hottest upcoming toys and games for girls in 2012 New York Toy Fair 2012 - New Boys Toys (3/1/2012) 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 New York Toy Fair 2012 - New Toys For All Kids (3/1/2012) TDmonthly Magazine's reporters were at the 2012 New York International Toy Fair, getting the scoop on the toys that could be 2012's hits Top-10 Most-Wanted Wooden Toys (3/1/2012) Wooden toys are a staple of specialty toy stores, so TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers to find out which ones were selling the best Specialty Toy Videos from 2012 New York International Toy Fair (3/1/2012) TDmonthly Magazine's reporters were on the floor of the Javit's Center at the 2012 New York International Toy Fair, scouting out interesting new specialty products and uploading videos each day Top 10 Toys of 2012 New York International Toy Fair (3/1/2012) We've been to the fair, we've seen the toys, and now we need to know - which will be the breakaway hits of 2012? Top 10 Girls Toys of 2012 New York International Toy Fair (3/1/2012) Technology was the biggest buzzword at this year's Toy Fair, and the tech influence can be seen in many of the most talked about girls toys from the fair Top 10 Boys Toys at 2012 New York International Toy Fair (3/1/2012) The predominant trend for boys toys at this year's Toy Fair seemed to be the integration of technology with entertainment properties Top-10 Most-Wanted Games (3/1/2012) There were a lot of familiar titles mentioned in this month's Top-10 Most-Wanted Games Optimism, Innovation Characterize 2012 New York Toy Fair (3/1/2012) 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 Toy Industry Experts: What Lies Ahead in 2012 (3/1/2012) Toy Fair may be over, but 2012 is just getting started. That's why TDmonthly Magazine consulted two industry experts on what to expect, business wise and product wise, in the coming year Get Ready For the Holidays - Now! (3/1/2012) At Toy Fair, manufacturers showcase their latest, hottest products, many of which won't be released till Fall, just in time for the holidays. But when do retailers really start ordering? Toy Videos from 2012 New York International Toy Fair (3/1/2012) TDmonthly Magazine went to Toy Fair to hunt down toys that were high-quality, high-play value, and bound to do well in specialty stores Mass-Market Toy Videos from 2012 New York International Toy Fair (3/1/2012) TDmonthly Magazine sent our videographers and reporters to the floor of the Javits Center for the New York International Toy Fair 2012, where they took videos of new products every day Tech Toys from 2012 New York International Toy Fair (2/1/2012) The Toy Industry Association has declared 2012 the year of the AppCessory, and TDmonthly Magazine's reporters saw no shortage of app-based and tech toys at the 2012 New York International Toy Fair Top-10 Most-Wanted Arts & Crafts Toys (2/1/2012) When TDmonthly interviewed 13 retailers in January 2012 about their best selling arts and crafts toys, 10 of the 13 said that items from THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED were top sellers Top-10 Most-Wanted Musical Toys (2/1/2012) In 2011 digital music sales surpassed physical album sales for the first time, according to a report by CNN. It is perhaps unsurprising, then, that when TDmonthly interviewed retailers about their best selling CDs and musical toys, 10 of the 13 said that they don't sell CDs at all anymore. Q&A With Thierry Denoual, co-founder of Blue Orange (2/1/2012) Blue Orange Games may only be ten years old, but since its founding, the company has been creating high-quality, eco-friendly games that could arguably be called "new classics" Toy Fair Preview - Manufacturers' Anticipated Hits (2/1/2012) 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 Q&A with Scott Jochim, Creator of Popar Toys (2/1/2012) Imagine reading a book about bugs...then seeing one spring to life from the pages of the book itself. Popar Toys is using Augmented Reality to help kids experience just that Retailers Speak: 2012's Hot New Toys (2/1/2012) 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. Q&A With Dax Logue, Creator of Sqwishland LLC (2/1/2012) Entering or leaving a toy store can provide an unbearable temptation for children - there, at the entrance, several small machines dispense candy, stickers, and even small toys, all at kid-friendly prices 2012 New York Toy Fair Toy Trends, Toy Buzz, and Toy News (2/1/2012) 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 New York Toy Fair 2012 Hot and Buzzworthy Toys (2/1/2012) The 2012 New York International Toy Fair is over, and media outlets are buzzing over which toys will be 2012's biggest hits Top-10 Most-Wanted Halloween Products (1/1/2012) What's the key to raking in Halloween sales? When TDmonthly Magazine interviewed 12 retailers about their best selling Halloween items, they told us their Halloween sales tricks 30 Products From First Time Exhibitors (1/1/2012) TDmonthly Magazine has the scoop on products from first time exhibitors at American International Toy Fair 2012 Toy Fair Preview 2012 - Toys and More (1/1/2012) TDmonthly Magazine wanted to know which toys would be the biggest hits at Toy Fair 2012 - so we asked! Toy Fair Preview 2012 - Games, Kits, and Activity Sets (1/1/2012) The (potential) hits keep coming with TDmonthly Magazine's Toy Fair Preview TDmonthly Top Toy Award Winners January 2012 (1/1/2012) TDmonthly Magazine is excited to announce our TDmonthly Top Toy Award winners for January 2012. Watch Toy Videos of the Day (12/26/2011-12/30/2011) (1/1/2012) We want you to see the toys we see, so you can determine if they're right for your store Q&A With Blake English, Inventor of Air Swimmers (1/1/2012) When TDmonthly saw the Air Swimmers at Toy Fair 2011 in New York they were already generating a buzz. Now, nearly a year later, Air Swimmers inventor Blake English has won the Rising Star Inventor of the Year TAGIE Award Q&A With Rory O'Connor, Inventor of Rory's Story Cubes (1/1/2012) Rory O'Connor, inventor of the wildly popular Rory's Story Cubes, talks about the importance of prototypes, forging strong licensing partnerships, and how his various studies in everything from puppetry to guided self-healing helped him achieve success 14 High Quality Gifts You Don't Want to Miss (12/1/2011) Still looking for the perfect gift? Don't despair! TDmonthly has put together this list of high quality products to choose from Top-7 Most-Wanted Hobby Items (12/1/2011) When TDmonthly interviewed specialty retailers about their top selling hobby goods, remote controlled toys outstripped the competition by miles Top-10 Most-Wanted Aircraft and Flying Toys (12/1/2011) When TDmonthly interviewed retailers in November of 2011 about their top selling flying toys and aircraft, the answers varied from simple balsa wood gliders to the explosive Stomp Rocket Top-10 Most-Wanted Educational Products and School Supplies (12/1/2011) When TDmonthly asked retailers about their best selling educational products and school supplies in November of 2011, the most mentioned products were classic Brain Quest cards from WORKMAN PUBLISHING Q&A With Michele Berman, Creator of ZAZOO KiDS (12/1/2011) Michele Berman's second child just wouldn't sleep through the night, so the now-mother-of-three took matters into her own hands Q&A With Bonnie Morantz, President and Co-founder of Number Effect Inc (12/1/2011) Bonnie Morantz, co-founder of Number Effect Inc, talks about launching the online/collectible tween brand BunkiMunki, overcoming the odds as a woman in business, and the market research that went into creating the new product November Staff Picks (11/1/2011) From technological innovation to deceptive simplicity, November's staff picks offer something for everyone Top-10 Most-Wanted Jewelry and Accessories (11/1/2011) When TDmonthly asked retailers about their best selling jewelry and accessories in an October 2011 survey, four out of 12 said that classic Mood Rings were their top item 9 Manufacturers Share: The Best Advice, Worst Advice, and Biggest Mistakes (11/1/2011) The opinion of others - industry peers, friends, and family - can hold a lot of stake when you're trying to grow a fledgling business Q & A With Wendy Bryan, Creator of I Heart Guts (11/1/2011) We had the opportunity to speak with Wendy Bryan, the creator of I Heart Guts Top-10 Most-Wanted Tween Products (11/1/2011) For tween-aged kids, it's all about making a statement, with accessories, kits and décor Top-7 Most-Wanted Keepsake and Personalized Items (11/1/2011) TDmonthly recently interviewed 12 retailers about their best selling personalized and keepsake items 5 Manufacturers Answer: Why Go Green? (11/1/2011) TDmonthly spoke with five manufacturers and asked them: Why is it important for children to play with "green," eco-friendly toys? Q & A With Jason Cohen, President of Smart Gear Toys (11/1/2011) What do you do if you can't find the perfect product for your child? When Jason Cohen was faced with such a predicament, he decided to just go ahead and create his own Q & A With Michael McGinnis, Inventor of Perplexus (11/1/2011) TDmonthly had the chance to interview Michael McGinnis, inventor of the popular Perplexus 3-D maze game and a 2011 TAGIE Awards Rising Star nominee. Top-10 Most-Wanted Novelty Items (10/1/2011) When TDmonthly asked retailers about their best selling novelty items in a September 2011 survey, they listed everything from portable Pocket Volcanoes to a toy Broom and Dustpan Q & A With Pat Gesualdo, Pioneer of Drum Therapy (10/1/2011) Pat Gesualdo, founder of non-profit D.A.D. (Drums and Disabilites) and creator of the Drum Therapy Kit for children with special needs, formed his company after overcoming his own disability through drumming. Q & A With Kate Nicolson, co-Founder of O.B. Designs (10/1/2011) Kate Nicolson started O.B. Designs with her business partner Leesa Hallahan when they realized there was a lack of unique, high-quality baby toys on the market. Top-10 Most-Wanted Card Games (10/1/2011) When TDmonthly asked 14 retailers in September 2011 what their top-selling card games were, their responses ranged from classics like Old Maid to relative new-comers like Cabo from EVENTIDE GAMES Top-10 Most-Wanted Science & Nature Toys (10/1/2011) These educational toys encourage kids to exercise their minds while having fun Top-10 Most-Wanted Candy & Food (10/1/2011) When TDmonthly interviewed retailers in October 2011 about their best selling candy and food, a combination of unique and inexpensive items made the Top-10 list. Retailing Tips: Storing Holiday Inventory (10/1/2011) One of the biggest challenges of managing a retail store during the holidays isn't deciding what to order — it's finding somewhere to put the merchandise once it's delivered October Holiday Preview - Specialty Retailers' 15 Anticipated Hits (10/1/2011) Big box stores around the country are releasing their hot toy lists for the 2011 holiday season, but if you sell Specialty, lists featuring high-ticket mass-market items aren't helpful for your store Q & A With Jim Tomaszewski, Founder of Lil' Iguana (10/1/2011) Some people make children's products to bring fun and happiness into a kids lives. And some, like Jim Tomaszewski, start making children's products to prevent tragedy. It's Unanimous: Manufacturers Say ABC Expo Is Essential (10/1/2011) The ABC Kids Expo commenced in Louisville, Ky. September 23-26. TDmonthly was there to take videos of exciting new products, and we got to speak with manufacturers about what they thought about this year's show. 5 Book Reviews - Board Books, YA Novels, And More (10/1/2011) In our latest batch of book reviews, we learn about turkeys, meet a brave bunny, and read about a cat living her last day CD Reviews: Funky and Folky New Music for Kids (10/1/2011) A folky offering from Chip Taylor, a Celtic Christmas romp, and a multi-genre whirlwind are discussed in these three CD reviews Q & A With David Schreiber, President of Uncle Skunkle (9/1/2011) David Schreiber, president of Uncle Skunkle, came up with the idea for his first game when he was in 6th grade. 20 years later he saw his idea become a reality Q & A With Betty Morris, Creator of Shrinky Dinks (9/1/2011) Betty Morris was a housewife and mother of three when she and her Cub Scout troop co-leader (Kate Bloomberg) came up with a fun arts & crafts activity for their troop Top-7 Most-Wanted Action Figures (9/1/2011) When TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers for a Summer 2011 survey about best-selling action figures, four out of the 14 said that figurines from Papo were their best-sellers. Top-10 Most-Wanted Die-Cast Toys (9/1/2011) When TDmonthly interviewed 14 retailers about their best-selling die-cast toys, four said they don't carry any in their stores - but maybe they should. Top-10 Most-Wanted Collectibles (9/1/2011) When TDmonthly interviewed 14 retailers about their best-selling collectibles in Summer 2011 five named dolls from Alexander Doll Co. (Madame Alexander) as their best-sellers. Q & A With Jon Capriola, Creator of Laser Pegs (9/1/2011) We had the chance to speak with Capriola, creator of Laser Pegs, about their creation, as well as what projects they have on the horizon. 10 Manufacturers on the Challenges Faced in the Toy Industry (9/1/2011) TDmonthly asked manufacturers about the obstacles they’ve had to overcome on the road to success on the road to success Holiday Preview: 6 Toymakers Share Their Anticipated Hits (9/1/2011) Many retailers do their holiday buying between April and October, so we’re sharing with you seven new products that manufacturers told TDmonthly Magazine will be their best sellers for the Holiday season Holiday Preview: 9 Plush Gifts (9/1/2011) Need a meaningful gift to offer your customers or young family members this Holiday season? Look no further! 11 Manufacturers Speak: What Inspired Me to Create My First Product (9/1/2011) Have you ever looked at a toy and wondered (for better or for worse!), "how did someone think that up?" These 11 manufacturers tell us how they came up with their first product idea. Q & A With K. S. Hong, President of Aurora World Inc. (8/1/2011) We recently got in touch with Aurora World Inc. to find out how the company has weathered new toy safety regulations, improved on old products, and branched out into television Q & A With Carol Fenster, CEO of Baby Abuelita Productions (8/1/2011) Some people told Fenster that no one would ever want to buy a grandparent doll, but by its second year of business the company was making over $1 million a year Top-10 Most-Wanted Puzzles (8/1/2011) When TDmonthly Magazine interviewed 12 retailers about their best-selling puzzles in Summer 2011, items from Melissa & Doug and Ravensburger were far and away the favorites Video Interview With Christine Andrews, VP of Design at Douglas Cuddle Toys (8/1/2011) Christine Andrews, VP of Design at Douglas Cuddle Toys, tells how branching out into more fashionable and modern fabrics has helped Douglas Cuddle Toy expand their customer base 9 Manufacturers Speak: What It Takes to Bring A Product to Market (8/1/2011) Bringing a new toy or game to market can be incredibly daunting. TDmonthly Magazine talked with manufacturers and asked them what it took, time-wise and money-wise, to get their products on store shelves. Top-10 Must-Have Toys (8/1/2011) Lots of toys come and go, but these toys have remained on our Top-10 lists for years Q&A with Suzi Wilczynski, Founder of Dig-It! Games (8/1/2011) TDmonthly had a chance to speak with Suzi Wilczynski, creator of the computer game "Roman Town" and founder of Dig-It! Games, whose product not only seeks to entertain and educate all who play, but also to interest more young girls in science and computer technology. Top-10 Most-Wanted Electronic Toys (8/1/2011) In a summer 2011 survey about best-selling electronic toys, HEXBUGs from Innovation First Labs topped the list, followed by R/C Vehicles from Kid Galaxy 10 Manufacturers Share Their Keys To Success In the Toy/Juvenile Products Industry (8/1/2011) If you're thinking about getting into the toy business or are looking for some guidance, who better to get advice from than people already in the industry? TDmonthly Top Toy Award Winners August 2011 (8/1/2011) TDmonthly Magazine is excited to announce our TDmonthly Top Toy Award winners for August 2011. Q&A With Maureen Farinella, CEO of Mark-My-Time (8/1/2011) Maureen Farinella tells TDmonthly how a careful balancing of priorities, as well as strong customer service, have helped her company thrive Q&A With Ross Richardson, Founder of Worx Toys (8/1/2011) Ross Richardson, the founder of Worx Toys Inc., tells us how his own son’s curiosity inspired the creation of the company Top-10 Most-Wanted Plush and Puppets (7/1/2011) When TDmonthly interviewed 15 retailers about their best-selling Plush and Puppets in late Spring 2011, more than half of respondents said animal puppets from Folkmanis were their best-sellers. Q & A With John Shelley, Creator of the Bag-O-Loot Card Game (7/1/2011) When TDmonthly Magazine spoke with John Shelley, creator of the up-and-coming card game Bag-O-Loot, he had lots of advice to share with aspiring game designers, based on his recent venture into the toy and game industry. 10 Questions With Greg Zima, President of GaZima Games, Inc. (7/1/2011) TDmonthly Magazine had a chance to speak with Greg Zima of GaZima Games, Inc., creators of the award-winning game Stomple!. He shared with us his insight on the game development process Top-10 Most-Wanted Dolls (7/1/2011) 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 Top-10 Most-Wanted Furniture and Play Houses (7/1/2011) In a Summer 2011 survey of 14 retailers, 50% of those TDmonthly spoke to said they didn't carry furniture or playhouses at all. Noodle Head's Purr-fect Plush Gifts Will Bow-Wow Your Customers (7/1/2011) Noodle Head Inc's popular Pawparazzi sets will be available just in time for the holidays in a new value line, perfect for customers who've had to pinch their pennies in the recent tough economy. TDmonthly Top Toy Award Winners June 2011 (6/1/2011) TDmonthly Magazine is excited to announce our 8 TDmonthly Top Toy Award winners for June 2011 Top-10 Most-Wanted Construction Toys (6/1/2011) When TDmonthly Magazine interviewed 12 retailers around the country about their best-selling construction toys in Spring 2011, building sets from LEGO topped most lists Top-10 Most-Wanted Activity Kits and Playsets (6/1/2011) In a survey of twelve retailers in late Spring 2011, TDmonthly found that Calico Critters was the best-selling brand of playset for a third of respondents Top-10 Most-Wanted Licensed Toys (6/1/2011) In late Spring 2011, TDmonthly interviewed 12 retailers about their best-selling licensed toys. There was one property that was mentioned almost across the board: Star Wars 13 Hot Products For The 2011 Holiday Season (6/1/2011) It's time to start buying for 4Q, so TDmonthly Magazine asked manufacturers what they have in store for the Holiday season. ASTRA Preview: General Games (6/1/2011) View new games from companies who will be attending the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy this year. Zometool Warns: It’s Education or Obsolescence (6/1/2011) Paul Hildebrandt from Zometool is adamant that in today’s high-tech world, Zometool and other toys are only as valuable as they are educational Classic Company Navigates High-Tech Market (6/1/2011) In a recent interview, the president of HABA USA stressed the importance of brand-management and tech-savvy business moves in today's ever fluctuating market. ASTRA Preview: Educational and Developmental Toys (6/1/2011) View Educational and Developmental toys from companies who will be attending the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy. ASTRA Preview: Plush Toys (6/1/2011) View Plush toys from companies who will be attending the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy. ASTRA Preview: New Twists on Classic Toys (6/1/2011) These new products put a fun spin on classic toys and games. ASTRA Preview: Fun For Under $20 (6/1/2011) These cost-effective toys from companies attending the 2011 ASTRA Marketplace & Academy don't skimp on the fun. ASTRA Preview: Creative Activities (6/1/2011) These products from companies who are exhibiting at the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy encourage imaginative and creative play. ASTRA Preview: Outdoor Fun and Action Toys (6/1/2011) These toys from companies who are exhibiting at the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy encourage kids to exercise their bodies and minds. ASTRA Preview: New Companies (6/1/2011) Check out products from some of the newer companies who will be exhibiting at this year's ASTRA Marketplace & Academy ASTRA Marketplace & Academy Preview (6/1/2011) 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 Top-10 Most-Wanted Bath Toys (5/1/2011) When TDmonthly Magazine asked retailers what their best-selling bath toys were, 11 of the 12 surveyed mentioned products by ALEX-PANLINE USA INC. Top-5 Most-Wanted Travel Toys and Games (5/1/2011) Summer vacation is approaching, so TDmonthly asked retailers about their best-selling Travel Toys and Games Top-10 Most-Wanted Infant & Toddler Toys (5/1/2011) TDmonthly surveyed retailers in late Spring 2011 to find out what the hottest toys were in the infant & toddler category Mixed Messages Can Harm Our Children (4/1/2011) As parents, we let our children know that being touched in or around their private parts is not okay. However, one little girl received very mixed messages about touching at an airport in New Orleans. Toy Fair Wrap-Up (4/1/2011) TDmonthly's seasoned toy experts were on the floor at Toy Fair 2011, and on the lookout for the latest trends, hottest toys, and intriguing newcomers. Toy Fair 2011 Top Trends (4/1/2011) TDmonthly Magazine's toy experts went to the American International Toy Fair to scope out the year's hottest trends. Let's Get Physical (4/1/2011) Some speculated that the number of toys encouraging movement and outdoor fun were a result of Michelle Obama's “Let's Move” campaign Mass-Market Madness (4/1/2011) Every year there are mass-market manufacturers who put out toys that get lots of attention, even before Toy Fair. Specialty Standouts (4/1/2011) Of course the mainstream, mass-market toys caught a lot of buzz at Toy Fair in New York. But what about the little guys? Toy Fair And The Year Ahead (4/1/2011) This year, several specialty items caught attendees' attention by the merits of their design and execution alone. What Is an Eco-Friendly Baby Toy? (4/1/2011) Most manufacturers claim to have eco-friendly baby toys. But what does that mean for kids and the environment? Top-10 Girls Toys at Toy Fair 2011 (3/1/2011) Over 1,000 exhibitors showed their products at the American International Toy Fair in New York this week- these toys for girls were the standouts Top-10 Boy Toys at Toy Fair 2011 (3/1/2011) One of the most prevalent trends this year at the American International Toy Fair in New York was the huge amount of movie-tie ins. This seemed to be especially true of the most talked about boys' toys Top-10 Toys at Toy Fair 2011 (3/1/2011) Out of the thousands of toys presented by more than 1,000 exhibitors at the American International Toy Fair in New York, several hotly anticipated toys have emerged into the media spotlight Making Toys Safe (1/1/2011) Every parent worries about their child coming into contact with germs— and what objects gather more germs than toys? |
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