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My Best Sellers: Golden Apple Learning Store Originally founded as a teacher supply store, the Golden Apple Learning Store in Pleasanton, Calif., has developed over three decades into a toy store that also caters strongly to educators...
10/1/2009
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TDmonthly’s Psychologist Mom TDmonthly Magazine’s Psychologist Mom recently found a tree full of creative play possibilities, practiced logic with colorful cubes, brushed up on spelling, and Bingo’d her way to a nutritious lifestyle...
3/1/2009
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In This Issue You’ve nearly made it through the first quarter of a year burdened by recession and challenged by the implementation of new safety standards … so keep trekking!...
3/1/2009
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Followup: Toy Space at Wal-Mart Wal-Mart Stores Inc. recently denied “new plans to reduce allocated shelf space for toys companywide” as a statement of response to a TDmonthly Magazine article, “Wal-Mart Cuts Toys and Crafts in Clean-Up Campaign,” written by TDmonthly contributor Lutz Muller...
5/1/2009
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My Best Sellers: Golden Apple Learning Store Originally founded as a teacher supply store, the Golden Apple Learning Store in Pleasanton, Calif., has developed over three decades into a toy store that also caters strongly to educators...
10/1/2009
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Followup: Toy Space at Wal-Mart Wal-Mart Stores Inc. recently denied “new plans to reduce allocated shelf space for toys companywide” as a statement of response to a TDmonthly Magazine article, “Wal-Mart Cuts Toys and Crafts in Clean-Up Campaign,” written by TDmonthly contributor Lutz Muller...
In This Issue You’ve nearly made it through the first quarter of a year burdened by recession and challenged by the implementation of new safety standards … so keep trekking!...
3/1/2009
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TDmonthly’s Psychologist Mom TDmonthly Magazine’s Psychologist Mom recently found a tree full of creative play possibilities, practiced logic with colorful cubes, brushed up on spelling, and Bingo’d her way to a nutritious lifestyle...
TDmonthly’s Top-10 Most-Wanted Travel Toys TDmonthly Magazine spoke with 40 specialty retailers to find out which items are on their must-have list when it comes to travel items...
5/1/2008
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My Best Sellers: Creative Kids Toy Shop At Creative Kids Toy Shop in Columbia, S.C., the Lee Middleton Newborn Doll Nursery is a main attraction, according to Owner Melodie Ingwersen.....
5/1/2008
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Retailer Spotlight: Creative Kids Toy Shop Although Melodie Ingwersen has childhood memories of playing “toy store” with her sisters, she didn’t aspire to be a toy-store owner, she told TDmonthly Magazine...
5/1/2008
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TDmonthly's Top 10 Most Wanted Sing-Along Toys TDmonthly Magazine talked to over 30 retailers, manufacturers and parents who were all “singing” the praises of the latest sing-along products...
5/1/2006
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Noodle Head Thinks Beyond Activity Kits Today, Noodle Head expands beyond travel accessories and activity kits into celebrity-themed plush products and pretend play items...
5/1/2006
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The Bead Shop Changes Name to Fashion Angels It’s now official: the tween-crafts and -fashion company known to specialty retailers as The Bead Shop has changed its name to Fashion Angels Enterprises...
Noodle Head Keeps Kids Creating Brothers Eric and Chris Ryan were tired of the unimaginative plastic toys on the market. They decided to put their noodles together to come up with a unique concept for a toy company. So was born Noodle Head Inc., a company dedicated to making toys that inspire creativity and encourage kids to get out and play...
4/1/2005
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Newspaper, Glue and Memories After my daughter’s birthday party this year we lugged home gift bags stuffed with the latest dolls, videos and electronic games. The next day the pestering began...
2/1/2005
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TDmonthly’s Top 10 Most Wanted Girls Arts and Crafts According to Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D./Dr. Toy “Children learn best through play.” Whether they are playing a game, drawing, reading, running or building they are learning by experiencing the world around them. Some manufacturers are even working to incorporate the ever-changing world by adding electronic interaction and digital activities to arts and crafts projects...
Valtech: Magna-Tiles and the Triangle of Learning Valenta came home, bought the product rights, re-packaged the toy and renamed it Magna-Tiles. Its slogan is: "where math, science and creativity meet."...
10/1/2004
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Magnets Lee Publications (Gift Guide) Going on vacation with your kids? Need a quiet time activity? With Magnetic “Mini” Paper Doll Cowgirls by Lee Publications, your child will have fun dressing up these cowgirl dolls in different outfits and accessories. And when cleaning up, the clothes fit neatly back into...
10/1/2004
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Stickers Top That! Publishing PLC The new exciting series, Sticker Timeline by Top That! Publishing PLC , educate children about dinosaurs, moving machines, and explorers and their discoveries. On one side, there is a colorfully illustrated timeline of events, and on the back , there is more educational information on...
9/1/2004
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ACTIVITY KITS Huntar Company, Inc. Let There Be Light! The Electricity Kit is designed to take the child on an adventure to understanding how electricity/electrical current affects and relates to our basic surroundings, for example, light from a bulb, breeze from a fan and sound from a speaker. Included is a how-to-guide...
8/1/2004
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The Peace Rug Stops Fights…Really! School yard fights, unruly bullies and verbal taunts. Each year, these age-old problems are dealt with by "traditional" methods...
5/1/2004
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Spooky Marble Fun From the creative minds at Mega Marbles comes the ultimate in low-tech fun...
3/1/2004
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PLAYMOBIL, Germany’s largest toy manufacturer, is headquartered in Zirndorf, Germany and has been producing and distributing toys for more than 30 years. The company distributes its toys in more than 60 countries and employs more than 2,500 people and has subsidiaries in the United States, France, Great Britain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, Greece, Spain, Canada and the Czech Republic. PLAYMOBIL USA toys are distributed in more than 2,200 stores nationwide including the FunPark play center in West Palm Beach and the FunStore... More information on PLAYMOBIL INC. products.
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For over 35 years there has been MAGIC in every Lee Publications product – from Invisible Ink trivia and games to Magnetic Fun® and Picture Puzzles. With over 200 titles to choose from there is something for everyone. Our titles are great for travel and make great gifts. They are perfect for hospital stays, rainy days, or just any day for just plain fun.We are very excited about our newest titles from Disney and Marvel... More information on LEE PUBLICATIONS products.
Babalu, Inc was launched in 2006 to better a classic toy tradition with the introduction of the FeltTales brand. It's founder, Blair Everett, has an exceptional thirty-year career in the toy business and he brings that knowledge and commitment to the growing FeltTales collection.FeltTales is a new line of artfully designed classic felt storyboards designed to inspire young minds. Children ages 3-7 can use the 20+ movable pieces in bright captivating colors to create their own stories and scenes for hours of open ended play... More information on BABALU INC. products.
