"Little girls just love the lifelike baby dolls with the new vinyl. And if they happen to drop it, they don´t break it."

—Carmen Keicher, Owner, Hello Dollie Doll Shoppe, Albuquerque, N.M., September 2005

 

"The foam puzzles from Lauri are good for 2- to 3-year-olds."

—Shana Hack, Owner, Moon Rabbit Toys, Santa Fe, N.M., September 2006

 

"[Fun Time Tractor by International Playthings] is one of my favorite toys. It's something we show customers when they come in looking for a toy for a 1-year-old."

—Kara Fichtner, manager, Out of the Blue, Ltd, Albuquerque, N.M., May 2006

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"The Official Trick Deck Set WhirlO — We were the first to sell them in the U.S. — [It has] magnetic spindle tops that you can swing around, making them pick up to high speed as you sling around the handle."

—Matt Hannifin, manager, Science Toy Magic LLC, Santa Fe, N.M., March 2006

 

"Thomas the Train. Everyone likes Thomas. He's so well known. There are TV programs and books and he's cute."

—Connie Hall, Owner, The Three Bears, Ruidoso, N.M., December 2006