Whether you went to Toy Fair 2009 or not, TDmonthly Magazine has coverage you don't want to miss! Coverage includes Products of the Day and Toy Fair Photo Reports, as well as What Buyers are Saying and Exhibitor Tips.

Dandelion Earth-Friendly Goods - Classic Shape Sorter by Re-Think It, Inc.
Suitable for babies 6 months and up, this soft, developmental toy is made of organic cotton fabric and is machine washable. It is part of a collection that features minimal packaging made of recycled paper and printed with vegetable-based inks.

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We've collected Toy Fair booth specials, and will be adding more each day.

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Some snapshots of the ongoings of Toy Fair:


Kari Kawa, creator of Shailie, and her mother, Connie Cook, recreate an oufit on the Shailie dress form at Style Paige, booth #6323.


Buyers Erin Staebell and Erin Blanton of Pufferbellies in Staunton, Va., enjoy a stop at Dandelion Earth-Friendly Goods by Re-Think It, booth #5456.

Toy Fair 2009 To Focus On Price, Value, And The Economy. February 15, 2009 — The recession is causing manufacturers to think carefully when presenting new lineups to consumers, who have become extremely budget conscious, according to The Bloom Report. "Price, value and the economy are going to be the key focus," said Reyne Rice, toy trends specialist for the Toy Industry Association (TIA). Both large manufacturers and small companies are expected to respond with interesting products at New York's 2009 American International Toy Fair at the Jacob Javits Convention Center that is expected to feature more than 1,200 exhibitors and more than 20,000 consumers and retail buyers between February 15-18. Related articles: TDmonthly, The Peninsula, The Buffalo News.

Retailers: Spot TDmonthly Magazine's Toy Fair Correspondent, Julie Jones, on the trade show floor and win FREE ACCESS to our nine-chapter eBook, "In the BLACK: TDmonthly's Essential Toy Retailing Tips" — a $79 value! Just give Julie your business card and your thoughts on Toy Fair '09, and we'll send you a login link to the eBook via email.

"I like the Onionhead [line] ... about teaching children to deal with and identify their feelings." — Zoila Espinoza, Let's Giggle, San Juan, PR

"The [companies] that have fascinated us are the ones that are homegrown." — Mary Richling, Keystone Group

"It's smart for retailers to buy things that have been tested and certified." — Erin Blanton, Pufferbellies, Staunton, Va., on the importance of safety verification

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"Make friendly eye contact, introduce [yourself] and shake hands first ... before looking at the prospect's badge." — Charles W. Allen, The C.W. Allen Group

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