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TDMONTHLY MUST READS
February Staff Picks
This year, kids can quench their curiosity with Worx Toys that explain how their real-life counterparts function, take playtime on the road with Neat-Oh!'s mats, and balance without training wheels...READ MORE
TDmonthly Magazine will bring you on-site coverage from the exhibit halls of the 2010 American International Toy Fair in New York City Feb. 14-17. Bookmark TDmonthly.com to find daily updates...
An overseas shipment tagged as "toys and parts" that arrived in Tacoma, Wash., was discovered to contain 30 rifles similar to those used by the U.S. military...
We want you to see the toys we see, so you can determine if they're right for your store! Check this space every weekday to see brief video clips of new specialty products...
TDMONTHLY TOY VIDEOS
February's Toy Videos Are All Heart
While kids are scribbling their Valentine's cards, they can take a look at these new toys, which are sure to set off a spark of love...READ MORE
Snow and rain can keep kids inside during February, so take a look at some toys that will make home feel cozy and fun...
TDMONTHLY SHOP TALK
TDmonthly Goes Inside ... Sparrow, Los Angeles
When Terrie Owen became pregnant with her daughter and couldn't find the kinds of eco-friendly, organic toys and products she wanted, she realized she'd stumbled onto a business...READ MORE
After 10 years of success with selling toys in cyberspace, Owner David Davis of RoundTable Toys decided to branch out into the brick-and-mortar space, opening a retail store in Winterville, N.C., just last October....
Although Roundtable Toys just opened its brick-and-mortar store in fall 2009, the company’s been delighting kids via online toy sales for more than 12 years....
At RoundTable Toys in Winterville, N.C., customer experience is the key to success, Owner David Davis told TDmonthly Magazine....
TDMONTHLY TRADE SHOW COVERAGE
Inside the LA Mart
In January, the LA Mart and California Gift Show opened their doors to wholesale buyers...READ MORE
Toy Fair’s gone green before. But this year, in addition to welcoming a slew of eco-friendly product, the Toy Industry Association is ramping up environmental consciousness everywhere from the press room to individual exhibits...
TDMONTHLY TOP-10 MOST-WANTED LISTS
Top-10 Most-Wanted Arts & Crafts Toys
In January, TDmonthly Magazine interviewed 47 specialty retailers around the country (plus one in Canada) to find out the latest trends in arts and crafts for kids...READ MORE
TDmonthly Magazine recently interviewed 47 specialty toy-store owners around the country (plus one in Canada) to find out what's selling in their music departments...
TDMONTHLY CHARITABLE KID CONTEST
TDmonthly’s Charitable Kid Looks Back
It’s been seven months since Kimberly 14, of South Carolina, won the title of TDmonthly’s Charitable Kid ... Thanks to Kimberly and Schoenhut Piano Co., there are now dozens of happier children in the world!...READ MORE
TDMONTHLY TOY REVIEWS
TDmonthly’s Book Expert
With this batch of children’s titles, TDmonthly Magazine’s Book Expert experienced a heart-warming Christmas tale, explored things both revolutionary and evolutionary, and picked up a compelling message about the treatment of abandoned animals....READ MORE
TDmonthly Magazine’s Review Scout scours the Web weekly for reviews of new and hot products so you don’t have to spend your time searching. Check this space for briefs on reviews and ratings from across the nation and even the globe...
TDMONTHLY TOY BUZZ
A Safari Into the Imagination
What do dragons, dinosaurs and pirates have in common? Along with dozens of other intricately detailed plastic figures from Safari Ltd., they’re the stars of collections designed to promote education and imagination...READ MORE
Mindtwister USA is ratcheting up the mental pyrotechnics of its popular, award-winning Pentago game with the introduction of a multi-player, multi-dimensional version....
TDMONTHLY POPULAR STORIES
Event Marketing Guru's Corner: Copywriting Skills for Success, Part I
A fundamental skill for all businesses and organizations is to use language effectively in sales and marketing materials. ... The purpose of copywriting is to persuade the reader to act...READ MORE
Movies have emerged as the major driver of toy sales. The toy categories most targeted are action figures, construction, preschool, and, to a lesser degree, vehicles....
TDMONTHLY NEW TOYS
Notable and New Toys by Category — Specialty Only
See all the new specialty toys we've uploaded in the last month to make your ordering easier...READ MORE
See all the new toys we've uploaded in the last month to make your ordering easier...
TDMONTHLY UPCOMING ISSUES
Watch Toy Fair Videos Here!
Video demonstrations of games, infant toys, science kits and other children's playthings will be the highlight of TDmonthly Magazine's March issue, featuring more than 125 clips of products showcased at Toy Fair 2010...READ MORE
In TDmonthly Magazine's April issue, Susan Pan, partner at global intellectual property firm Sughrue Mion PLLC, will offer practical scenarios and tips on protecting your company's innovations...