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2015 Astra Marketplace & Academy Booths to Visit

Not sure where to start? Visit these booths first!

The Astra Marketplace & Academy is nearing, and we want you to be prepared. If you're attending the Marketplace, June 8th and June 9th in Charlotte, N.C., then you're in luck - we have a handy chart to help you.

Below, get a sneak peak at select exhibitors, some of the products they'll be showing, their booth numbers (so you can find them!), and some exclusive ordering specials. Note which companies have products that'll do well in your store, and stop by their booths at the Marketplace to check them out!

COMPANY	PRODUCT	BOOTH #	SPECIALS
TMI Toymarketing Intl. Inc.	Rody Horse	127	Visit booth for details
FUNNYBONE TOYS	JUXTABO™ Game SPECTRACUBE™ Game	1752	Visit booth for details
Pacific Play Tents	Galaxy Glow 'N The Dark Stars Series One Touch™ Tent	850	Visit booth for details
FOLKMANIS INC.	Frilled Lizard Winged Dragon	426	Free Freight on order of $500 or more placed in the booth.
Magicforest, LTD	Madame Chouette Activity Toy Cinema Box by Moulin Roty	1726	$500 order: FFA NET30*; $750 order: FFA NET60*; $1,000 order: Preferred Account*; $3,000 order: FFA DEC 1ST DATING*; All Orders must ship by July 31st. M2P is always free freight when ordered in case pack quantities! *With approved terms. Some items do not qualify for FFA.
JURATOYS US CORP	Kaloo Petite Rose Mini Zig Musical Janod Princess Palace	1818	Visit booth for details
GEOCENTRAL	Earth Science Kits	128	$500 orders get Free Freight Allowance; $350 orders get 1/2 Free Freight Allowance.
GALT	Ambi Toys Line Marble Racer	1633	Visit booth for details
LEE PUBLICATIONS	Bundle Box Set: 2in1 & Sticker Puzzles - Disney Frozen Bundle Box Set: Magic Pen® & Sticker Puzzles - Disney Mickey Mouse	1428	ASTRA Special  - booth 1428 Order 15+ cartons and receive 5% off & Half Off Freight. Order 30+ cartons and receive 10% off & FREE Freight Net 60 Terms.
CREATIVITY FOR KIDS	Flower Crowns Sunnies	527	Visit booth for details
SET ENTERPRISE	Mini Rounds SET Dice	848	See booth for details.
WESTCO EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS	Sound Choice Large Display Rack Shake Rattle and Drum	1512	Sound Choice Large Display Rack - Special for the show will be free freight. Sounds Like Fun - Shake, Rattle and Drum – Special for the show will be 20% off
JC TOYS	Missy Kissy Giggle Time Electronic Doll La Newborn - Pretty in Pink Knit	1346	Deal of the Day - To be Advised in Booth Only; 500+ FFA: Orders shipping within lower 48 States by 7/31/15
HAYWIRE GROUP	Worry Eaters	650	See booth for details.

Writer's Bio: Justina Huddleston graduated Magna Cum Laude from Emerson College with a BA in Writing, Literature, and Publishing in 2009. After graduating she was the on-site director of the Boston Children's Museum gift store for a year, selling educational, developmental, and creative activity toys that tied in with the museum's exhibits. Justina also interned at children's book publisher Candlewick Press before moving from Boston to Los Angeles, where she is now Editorial Director of TDmonthly Magazine. Read more articles by this author

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