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June 2014 | Vol. XIII - No. 6


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2014 Holiday Preview: Arts & Crafts, Construction, Ride-On and Classic Toys: Get ready for 4th quarter with these top-notch toys. read more






June Staff Picks: Take look at these nine toys picked by the TDmonthly staff to help liven up your store shelves. read more








Why Your Customer Service Has To Include Selling:
Bob Phibbs explains why being polite is only part of a retail job. read more






Schoenhut Is Electrifying!: This classic toy piano Co. is releasing its first-ever electronic pianos. read more








Are Fashion Dolls Old Hat?:
Could Barbie's days be numbered? Lutz Muller explores the rise of the non-fashion doll. read more






Top-10 Most-Wanted Licensed Toys: LEGO proves to purvey the most successful licensed toys, according to specialty retailers. read more







Top-10 Most-Wanted Activity Kits and Play Sets:
Arts & crafts toys are the hottest products in the activity kit category, according to retailers interviewed by TDmonthly. read more




Top-10 Most-Wanted Construction Toys: LEGO, Playmobil and Magformers were named top sellers for specialty retailers. read more






2014 ASTRA Marketplace & Academy Booths to Visit: See new toys and ordering specials from select booths at the 2014 ASTRA show. read more





TDmonthly 2014 Top Toy Debut Award Nominees - Just Fun:
The following outstanding toys have been nominated for a Top Toy Debut Award - Just Fun based on editorial review and retailer feedback. read more





TDmonthly 2014 Top Toy Debut Award Nominees - Games & Puzzles: The following outstanding toys have been nominated for a Top Toy Debut Award - Games & Puzzles based on editorial review and retailer feedback. read more



TDmonthly 2014 Top Toy Debut Award Nominees - Arts & Crafts: The following outstanding toys have been nominated for a Top Toy Debut Award - Arts & Crafts based on editorial review and retailer feedback. read more




TDmonthly 2014 Top Toy Debut Award Nominees - Dolls, Plush and Collectibles: The following outstanding toys have been nominated for a Top Toy Debut Award - Dolls, Plush and Collectibles based on editorial review and retailer feedback. read more


TDmonthly 2014 Top Toy Debut Award Nominees - Construction: The following outstanding toys have been nominated for a Top Toy Debut Award - Construction based on editorial review and retailer feedback. read more




TDmonthly 2014 Top Toy Debut Award Nominees - Science & Nature: The following outstanding toys have been nominated for a Top Toy Debut Award - Science & Nature based on editorial review and retailer feedback. read more



TDmonthly 2014 Top Toy Debut Award Nominees - Outdoor Toys: The following outstanding toys have been nominated for a Top Toy Debut Award - Outdoor Toys based on editorial review and retailer feedback. read more




TDmonthly 2014 Top Toy Debut Award Nominees: Electronics: The following outstanding toys have been nominated for a Top Toy Debut Award - Electronics based on editorial review and retailer feedback. read more




TDmonthly 2014 Top Toy Debut Award Nominees - Infant & Toddler: The following outstanding toys have been nominated for a Top Toy Debut Award - Infant & Toddler based on editorial review and retailer feedback.. read more




TDmonthly 2014 Top Toy Debut Award Nominees - Musical Toys: The following outstanding toys have been nominated for a Top Toy Debut Award - Musical Toys based on editorial review and retailer feedback. read more




TDmonthly 2014 Top Toy Debut Award Nominees - Classic Toys: The following outstanding toys have been nominated for a Top Toy Debut Award - Classic Toys based on editorial review and retailer feedback. read more





Notable and New Toys by Category — Specialty: See all the new specialty toys we've uploaded in the last month to make your ordering easier. read more





Notable and New Toys by Category — All: See all the new toys we've uploaded in the last month to make your ordering easier. read more

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