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2015 | Vol. XIV - No. 2
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October Staff Picks: Every month, we share with you our favorite new toys. This month, check out new games, arts & crafts and construction toys. |
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Toys in the News: Toys in the News is updated Mon-Fri at 9:15 am PST. |
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Specialty Toy Review - Schoenhut Fancy Baby Grand Piano: Find out why Kid Reporter Bali Bare and her mom Jenn think this Schoenhut piano is "Awesome!" |
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Videos from the 2014 ABC Kids Expo: Check out our videos of hot new baby & kids products, brought to you straight from the show floor. |
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Two Top Retailers Win Chance to Be TDmonthly Reviewers: Two top toy-store owners have won the chance to receive samples from our toy-company partners and review them. |
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Specialty Toy Reviews from Toys for Thought: Check out specialty toy reviews from Harold Herskowitz, owner of Toy for Thought. |
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Specialty Retailers Predict Hot Holiday Toys of 2014: 4th quarter is almost here so we asked retailers: What do you think will be the hot holiday toys of 2014? |
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Top-10 Most-Wanted Card Games: Spot It! looms large on our best-sellers lists, but other classic card games are still popular with retailers as well. |
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Top-10 Most-Wanted Science and Nature Toys: Check out the best-selling science & nature toys according to specialty retailers interviewed by TDmonthly. |
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Top-10 Most-Wanted Novelty Toys: From horse masks to whoopee cushions, novelty toys add some fun to every store. |
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Holiday Dream Toys for Retailers: Gift your customers with an extra-special toy selection this holiday season. |
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Get Ready for the Holidays: How to De-Clutter Your Retail Store: Now's your chance to clear out stale merch to improve holiday sales down the road. |
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Notable and New Toys by Category: See all the new toys we've uploaded in the last month to make your ordering easier. |
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September Staff Picks: From STEM skill-boosting kits to water-proof party games, we've got you covered in your search for cool new specialty toys. |
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Toys in the News: Toys in the News is updated Mon-Fri at 9:15 am PST. |
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The Wii U is sinking – will it drag Nintendo down with it?: Declining interest in the WiiU could signal a shift for Nintendo. |
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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. |
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Top-10 Most-Wanted Die-Cast Toys: Toys that roll, zoom and fly are always popular, and these fun die-cast toys are no exception. |
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Top-10 Most-Wanted Collectible Toys: Licensed toys were among the top-selling collectibles, according to specialty retailers. |
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Top-5 Most-Wanted Action Figures: Big licenses topped this list of best-selling action figures. |
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Will American Kids Want Some Tsum-Tsum?: Disney's new plush toy from Japan could be the next big thing stateside. |
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2014 ABC Must-Sees: Learn about ordering specials and new products from ABC Kids Expo exhibitors. |
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6 Smart Ways to Spend $1000 (Or Less) To Attract More Retail Customers: Sometimes, you have to spend to earn. |
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Notable and New Toys by Category: See all the new toys we've uploaded in the last month to make your ordering easier. |
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Notable and New Toys by Category — Specialty: See all the new specialty toys we've uploaded in the last month to make your ordering easier. |
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August Staff Picks: Check out these 9 top-notch toys for specialty stores. |
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Toys in the News: Toys in the News is updated Mon-Fri at 9:15 am PST. |
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Developing STEM Skills: Education Through Play: Learn how to choose the best STEM skill-building toys for your store. |
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2014 ABC Must-Sees: Learn about ordering specials and new products from ABC Kids Expo exhibitors. |
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2014 Holiday Preview - Games, Puzzles, Science, Music: It's time to start your holiday ordering - could one of these toys be your next holiday hit? |
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Top-10 Most-Wanted Puzzles: We pieced together this best-selling puzzles list to help you research new products. |
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Top-10 Most-Wanted Electronics and Battery-Operated Toys: Go beyond computers with these electronic and battery operated toys for specialty stores. |
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Top-10 Most-Wanted Toys: Learn more about some of the top-selling specialty toys from around the country. |
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Tween Toys to Talk About: Keep older kids coming to your store with this engaging Tween toys. |
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GameStop is Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Can the video game retailer survive in an increasingly digital market? |
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Helping Boys and Girls Set and Measure Goals with Games Workshop: Learn how hobby products can help kids learn about goal-setting - and help retailers connect with their customers. |
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9 Summer Tasks for Winter Success: Putting the work in now could pay off in the 4th quarter. |
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Notable and New Toys by Category: See all the new toys we've uploaded in the last month to make your ordering easier. |
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Notable and New Toys by Category — Specialty: See all the new specialty toys we've uploaded in the last month to make your ordering easier. |
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July Staff Picks: Fun toys for rainy days. |
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Toys in the News: Toys in the News is updated Mon-Fri at 9:15 am PST. |
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2014 ASTRA Kid Reporter Videos: Watch TDmonthly's 4 Kid Reporters as they learn about new toys at ASTRA. |
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2014 Holiday Preview: Dolls, Plush & Puppets, Infant & Toddler, Electronics and Play Houses: Summer vacation may be in full swing, but in retailers' minds winter break is right around the corner. |
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And the 2014 Top Toy Debut Awards Go To...: Retailers have spoken - see the winning toys! |
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Top-10 Most-Wanted Plush and Puppets: Top-notch toys from Folkmanis, Douglas and more. |
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Top-10 Most-Wanted Dolls: Cute dolls from Adora, Corolle and more topped retailers' best-sellers lists. |
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Top-10 Most-Wanted Furniture and Play Houses: Forget traditional - innovative play tents ruled this months' best-sellers list. |
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STICKMAN STEW® Sticks It to Bullies - But Kindly!: Cross Between Gumby and Mr. Rogers Is Ready to Make Big Changes in the World. |
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TDmonthly Kid Reporters Dig the Dirt (& Dino Poop) at ASTRA: Kids Go Behind the Scenes at Toy Trade Show. |
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ASTRA 2014 Live Retailer and Kid Reporter Coverage: TDmonthly Magazine is reporting to you live with pictures and video from the 2014 ASTRA Marketplace. |
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American Girl Goes on Travels: Maplelea may be Canada's answer to Mattel's American Girl Dolls. |
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For Retailers on the Edge of Adding Commission as Incentive: If you are a retailer on the verge of offering commissions, here are a few benefits to push you over the hump. |
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TDmonthly 2014 Top Toy Debut WINNERS - Just Fun: 46 Retailers Have Made Their Picks! |
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TDmonthly 2014 Top Toy Debut Award WINNERS - Games & Puzzles: 46 Retailers Have Made Their Picks! |
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TDmonthly 2014 Top Toy Debut Award WINNERS - Arts & Crafts: 46 Retailers Have Made Their Picks! |
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TDmonthly 2014 Top Toy Debut Award WINNERS - Dolls, Plush and Collectibles: 46 Retailers Have Made Their Picks! |
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TDmonthly 2014 Top Toy Debut Award WINNERS - Construction: 46 Retailers Have Made Their Picks! |
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TDmonthly 2014 Top Toy Debut Award WINNERS - Science & Nature: 46 Retailers Have Made Their Picks! |
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TDmonthly 2014 Top Toy Debut Award WINNERS - Outdoor Toys: 46 Retailers Have Made Their Picks! |
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TDmonthly 2014 Top Toy Debut Award WINNERS - Electronics: 46 Retailers Have Made Their Picks! |
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TDmonthly 2014 Top Toy Debut Award WINNERS - Infant & Toddler: 46 Retailers Have Made Their Picks! |
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TDmonthly 2014 Top Toy Debut Award WINNERS - Musical Toys: 46 Retailers Have Made Their Picks! |
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TDmonthly 2014 Top Toy Debut Award WINNERS - Classic Toys: 46 Retailers Have Made Their Picks! |
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Notable and New Toys by Category — Specialty: See all the new specialty toys we've uploaded in the last month to make yo ur ordering easier.. |
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Notable and New Toys by Category — All: See all the new toys we've uploaded in the last month to make your ordering easier. |
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Toys in the News: Toys in the News is updated Mon-Fri at 9:15 am PST |
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June Staff Picks: Take look at these nine toys picked by the TDmonthly staff to help liven up your store shelves. |
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Why Your Customer Service Has To Include Selling: Bob Phibbs explains why being polite is only part of a retail job. |
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Games Workshop Captures Big Brothers and Dads: Craft and Gaming Kits Turned Bored Browsers Into Devoted Customers. |
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Schoenhut Is Electrifying!: This classic toy piano Co. is releasing its first-ever electronic pianos. |
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Are Fashion Dolls Old Hat?: Could Barbie's days be numbered? Lutz Muller explores the rise of the non-fashion doll. |
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Top-10 Most-Wanted Licensed Toys: LEGO proves to purvey the most successful licensed toys, according to specialty retailers. |
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Top-10 Most-Wanted Activity Kits and Play Sets: Arts & crafts toys are the hottest products in the activity kit category, according to retailers interviewed by TDmonthly. |
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Top-10 Most-Wanted Construction Toys: LEGO, Playmobil and Magformers were named top sellers for specialty retailers. |
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2014 ASTRA Marketplace & Academy Booths to Visit: See new toys and ordering specials from select booths at the 2014 ASTRA show. |
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Notable and New Toys by Category — Specialty: See all the new specialty toys we've uploaded in the last month to make your ordering easier. |
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Notable and New Toys by Category — All: See all the new toys we've uploaded in the last month to make your ordering easier. |
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May Staff Picks: This month, TDmonthly has selected 9 of our favorite new top-quality toys to share in our Staff Picks. |
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2014 ASTRA Marketplace & Academy Booths to Visit: See new toys and ordering specials from select booths at the 2014 ASTRA show. |
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Toys in the News: Toys in the News is updated Mon-Fri at 9:15 am PST. |
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Top-10 Most-Wanted Travel Toys and Games: Summer vacation is almost here, so TDmonthly Magazine surveyed specialty retailers about their best-selling travel toys. |
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Top-10 Most-Wanted Infant and Toddler Toys: From puppets to pianos, learn more about Top-10 best-selling infant & toddler toys. |
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Top-10 Most-Wanted Bath Toys: Which bath toys are making a splash in specialty? Find out inside. |
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2014 Holiday Preview : Aircraft, Die-Cast, Hobby, Novelties, Seasonal. |
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ToysRUs Has Major Problems: ToysRUs hasn't been doing so well - find out why. |
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Why Schoenhut® Piano Company Teamed Up With Raggs: Learn about Schoenhut's exciting new partnership with Raggs. |
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Travel Fractiles Bend Time: Real STEM Travel Toy Keeps Kids Engaged. |
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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 becoming a common marketing tool. |
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Are Your Employees Putting Your Retail Brand At Risk?: Learn how your employees could be negatively affecting sales. |
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Notable and New Toys by Category — All: See all the new toys we've uploaded in the last month to make your ordering easier. |
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Notable and New Toys by Category — Specialty Only: See all the new specialty toys we've uploaded in the last month to make your ordering easier. |
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