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New and Noteworthy Toys

Set Your Sights on These Fresh Products

By: TDmonthly Staff
Apr 18, 2006

A heatwave of new products will be released by toy manufacturers this summer. Be the first in your town to get the products in stock. And, if you missed the boat on a few fresh items last time around, never fear — you can read up on many innovative toys here. Just click on the links to see a variety of products arranged by category.

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$1.00 or Less Educational Puppets
Action Figures Electronics Puzzles
Aircraft Fashion & Accessories Remote Control
Arts & Crafts Furniture & Room Decor Robotics
Audio, Cassette & CD Games Rockets
Balloons General Toys School Supplies
Bath Gifts Science & Nature
Board Games Hobby Goods Sporting Goods
Books Infant & Toddler Teddy Bears
Candy & Food Interactive Trading Cards
Card Games Licensed Products Trains & Railroads
Casinos & Gaming Magic Sets Vehicles-Riding
CD-ROM Musical Toys Video Games
Clocks & Watches Novelties Videos & DVDs
Collectibles Outdoor Fun Wheeled Toys
Comics Party Goods Wooden Toys
Construction Play Houses Yo-Yos
Costumes & Accessories Play Sets
Creative Activities Plush
Die-Cast Preschool
Dolls Pretend Play
For the new toy product showcase, visit the ToyShow by Clicking here. (To include your new products, call 310-979-4330 and ask for the publisher or the editor.)


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