"For little girls, a cute stocking stuffer is these little pets in a purse."

—Mark Slotin, owner, Imagination Station, Spartanburg, S.C., December 2005

 

"Mostly adult women [collect Tonner dolls]. They have the most disposable income for fashion dolls."

—Ava Allen, owner, Be Beep A Toy Shop, Columbia, S.C., October 2006

 

"I can't keep Middleton dolls or Ashton Drake dolls in stock. They are great quality and so realistic. Madame Alexander dolls sell well at Christmas when people know how much they want to spend; they are a favorite of grandmothers."

—Dianne Lee, owner, The Gift Nook, Florence, S.C., August 2006

 

"I think you [TDmonthly] have it covered."

—Harriet Butler, manager, The Elephant's Trunk, Greenville, S.C., 2006

 

What does she want to see in TDmonthly? "Just new trends."

—Claire Simpson, manager, Harbor Town Toys, Hilton Head, S.C., 2006

 

"[Dress Up America Toy Inc.] costumes are good for Halloween and can be used year round,"."

—Kim Anderson, manager, The Fun Forest, Sumter, S.C., December 2006

 

"My store offers good layaway terms on more expensive items."

—Martha Rawles, owner, Jean's Dolls, Columbia, S.C., July 2006

www.jeansdolls.com

 

"Customers ask for that brand [Melissa & Doug] and then look for the item. The food is the best seller."

—Dianne Boyd, owner, Toys & Co., North Myrtle Beach, S.C., September 2006

www.toysandco.com

 

"'Try me' packaging affords potential buyers a much more complete introduction to a new product."

—Christine Osborne, Wonder Works, Charleston, S.C., August 2005

www.wonderworkscharleston.com

 

"Some may not consider Playmobil a collectible, but I do because we have some that buy one set and then another and arrange them the way a doll collector would dolls."

—Melodie Ingwersen, owner, Creative Kids Inc, Columbia, S.C., December 2006

 

"Thomas the Tank Engine sets do well here."

—Linda Marshall, owner, Calico Cat Toys & Games, Simpsonville, S.C., January 2006

www.calicocattoys.com