TDmonthly's November Staff Picks Ideopolis' Alphabotz line decks out robots to give whimsical character to phonetics, and stainless steel becomes more present...
11/1/2009
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In This Issue In TDmonthly Magazine's top-10 most-wanted articles this month, find out which products are selling best for the infamous tween set (boys and girls)...
11/1/2009
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Top-10 Most-Wanted Plush and Puppets In May 2009, TDmonthly Magazine surveyed 43 specialty retailers about their sales of plush and puppets. More than half of the storeowners said Folkmanis accounted for their top sales...
Good Co./Bad Co.: Feel the Love What attracts specialty retailers to long-term relationships with their suppliers? Everything from excellent customer service and return-friendly policies to fast, free shipping and broad product selection...
1/1/2009
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TDmonthly's November Staff Picks Ideopolis' Alphabotz line decks out robots to give whimsical character to phonetics, and stainless steel becomes more present...
11/1/2009
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In This Issue In TDmonthly Magazine's top-10 most-wanted articles this month, find out which products are selling best for the infamous tween set (boys and girls)...
11/1/2009
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TDmonthly's August Staff Picks Stylish, foot-long roadsters from a British company are zooming into the United States, eco-friendly baby toys are being primed with pink, and the H1N1 virus (Swine Flu) has gone plush...
Top-10 Most-Wanted Plush and Puppets In May 2009, TDmonthly Magazine surveyed 43 specialty retailers about their sales of plush and puppets. More than half of the storeowners said Folkmanis accounted for their top sales...
7/1/2009
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Cloud B Soothes Children to Sleep Created with the desire to help children sleep and simplify parents’ lives, Cloud B’s award-winning plush and apparel products are delivering what everybody wants: a better night’s sleep...
7/1/2009
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Virtual Playgrounds See Gradual Decline About a year ago, I wrote an article in the UK Toy News Magazine that said that there were really only five virtual playgrounds worth talking about – Mattel’s Barbie Girls, Ganz’s Webkinz, Disney’s Club Penguin (toy license: Jakks Pacific), Neopets (toy license: Jakks Pacific) and Russ Berrie’s Shining Stars...
7/1/2009
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ASTRA Toy Show Maintains Specialty Loyalty in Hard Times “This year's ASTRA show did not disappoint,” Joe Mitchell, owner of YoYo Joe’s Toys & Fun in Wilmington, Del., told TDmonthly Magazine. “Despite an economy that's still in trouble, it was clear that there were more attendees to the show...
7/1/2009
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TDmonthly's June Staff Picks From baby shoes with crazy attitude to cute comics for little kids, there are plenty of exciting new releases to keep your eye on as you sail through the summer and prepare for autumn...
6/1/2009
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In This Issue TDmonthly Magazine has more Holiday Preview articles for you this month, including new launches of dolls, plush and construction toys. Additionally, there's a Shop Talk story on Melody’s Choices...
6/1/2009
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Top-10 Most-Wanted Licensed Toys In April 2009, TDmonthly surveyed specialty toy retailers around the country about their sales of licensed product. Here are the top-10 best-selling licensed toys...
6/1/2009
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Holiday Preview - Plush and Puppets If Regal Elite’s Rollo doesn’t get kids laughing this Christmas, maybe the smiles of sock monkeys will. See everything from microwaveable plush for bedtime to mini versions of whimsical stuffed friends in TDmonthly’s Holiday Preview of Plush and Puppets...
6/1/2009
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Kids' Gifts for the Holidays Last month in TDmonthly Magazine’s Holiday Preview, you got a glimpse of some eco-friendly art projects, exciting books and costumes fit for a princess. See this month’s featured categories...
6/1/2009
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Regional Reports: What's Selling … And Where The best-seller category was different for all the storeowners interviewed this month. For some, lines with broad numbers of small product, such as Lego or the Iwako erasers by BC Industries, soared...
5/1/2009
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Retailers Take Home Extras in Toy Giveaway Want to score some great samples for your store, or really get to check out new toys by having them in hand? TDmonthly Magazine's new Weekly Toy Giveaway Sweepstakes for Storeowners gives your store the chance to bring in extra product...
5/1/2009
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TDmonthly's April Staff Picks Have you seen these toys? From cuddly creatures and exciting art projects to self-sustaining aquariums and bags for kids on the go...
4/1/2009
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TDmonthly's Top-10 Picks From Pomona The aisles of the Western States Toy & Hobby Show, held March 7-10 in Pomona, Calif., boasted an array of eco-friendly wooden toys, creative play sets and activities, and plenty of great toys for boys...
4/1/2009
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Bye Bye Monster Banishes Fears for Some TDmonthly Magazine’s Early Elementary Roundtable tried Your Thyme Inc.’s Bye Bye Monster Gift Set to soothe bedtime fears...
4/1/2009
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Regional Reports: What’s Selling … And Where Best sellers in the New England region are a who's who of well-known toys, with Thomas the Tank Engine, Playmobil and Sticky Mosaics from the Orb Factory among the names given...
4/1/2009
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Recession Gives Way to Retro Resurgence Quality. Simpler times. Hands-on play. According to retailers, buyers and industry experts who spoke with TDmonthly Magazine, these are some of the key reasons retro toys continue to enjoy a resurgence among consumers...
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!...
My Best Sellers: Kazoo & Company At Kazoo & Company in Denver, a well-built team and outstanding customer service are the store’s key elements of success...
3/1/2009
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Retailer Spotlight: Kazoo & Company With a background in Fortune 500 companies, Diana Nelson had a lot going for her when it came time for a fresh start. In 1998, she was facing a divorce and needed to support her sons, a 2-year-old and a 10-month-old...
3/1/2009
Featured Products in TDmonthly Magazine: Plush
FOLKMANIS – the world leader in specialty puppets – proudly celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2006. Featuring nearly 250 top-selling animals and characters inspired by nature and literature, Folkmanis® Puppets perennially earn top honors from Dr. Toy, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, Parents’ Choice and iParenting. They are sold in thousands of science/nature museums, zoo and aquarium gift shops, independent toy and gift stores, and specialty retailers nationwide and in over 15 countries around the world. You can see the entire line at all... More information on FOLKMANIS INC. products.
A-Rest-A-Pest Inc. has a new line of adorable A-Rest-A-Pest Buggies. All A-Rest-A-Pest Buggies come with tags on them which includes their name and their story. With 20 to most every Buggies sizes you can think of, we also include an 8 pc. snap together plastic jail cage with a jail door that opens and closes, along with a handle for kids to carry their cage around. Our hard-bound picture book about how all the A-REST-A-PEST BUGGIES met each other serves as a good day... More information on A-REST-A-PEST INC. products.
History of the Zoobie™ – We at Zoobies™ wanted to come up with something fun and different that had never been introduced out on the market. After months of development and converting basic concepts to new innovative ideas, Zoobie™ Pets were finally born! From the Kalahari Desert to the marshy wetlands of the Okhavango Delta sprung forth our love for the African animal and from our desire to hear Childrens’ shouts of joyous laughter gave birth to our new patent pending designs. From such characters... More information on ZOOBIES products.
The Lubies (pronounced LUH-BEES) are a brand new line of plush that is quickly gaining momentum throughout the specialty market. The Lubies are not only charming, ball like designs, but also boast a recession proof price point of $8.99 - $9.99; something high in demand with consumers.Super Soft, Insanely Cute, and Adorably Round!...What’s not to "LUB" about a Lubie?No Beans, No Codes, Just Pure Simple Fun.No "cookie cutter" designs here - Designed by Joy Michel, former Beanie Babies Designer, each plush character has a... More information on ROCKET USA products.
Beeposh, the new, hot ‘Tween lifestyle brand, is more than adorable plush animals, apparel, and accessories created in colorful, exclusive prints. Beeposh is about personal expression - it is about feeling cozy and comfortable in style - it is about nurturing the youthful spirit in everyone’s heart!Call Toll Free: 877-321-2202 or Direct: 203-842-0844 Email us at: info@beeposh.com... More information on beeposh products.
