"A lot of Pirates and Knights. As always, a bunch of fairy things that are moving in pretty well. P&K Puppet Workshop, Small Miracles. Most of it [kids' interest in these costumes] comes from movies and TV. Princesses and that sort of thing are always popular."

—Amanda Toupes, manager, Magic Box LTD, New Orleans, La., January 2007

 

"All the Ravensburger games. They're wonderful looking. Beautiful illustrations. We have people who only want Ravensburger."

—Katie Culotta, owner, Victoria's Toy Station, Baton Rouge, La., December 2006

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"First I go to the [Toy Fair] showroom with my top-selling items. That's my priority to get them ordered and see what new products they have. I hit every showroom that has toys; then I browse around."

—Phyllis Stroud, owner, Rocking Horse Toy Store, Natchitoches, La., November 2006

 

"We've always consistently done well with Kettler Trikes. They just have a great product."

—Tricia Cooper, buyer (owner's daughter), Le Jouet Inc., Metairie, La., April 2006

 

"Susan Cooper is a perennial favorite of mine, and a best seller."

—Ruth Evensen, general manager, Pandemonium Books & Games, Cambridge, La., January 2007

 

"A really good stocking stuffer would be jelly yo-yos. Kids love them. I buy mine from Panaria International, Inc."

—Valerie Pontbriand, co-owner, Four Eyes Joke Shop, Southbridge, La., June 2005

 

"A lot of pitch-and-play stuff from Franklin Sports."

—Rick Henry, owner, Stellabella Toys, Cambridge, La., October 2006