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TDMONTHLY MUST READS
September Staff Picks
The TDmonthly staff has been on the lookout for the most promising, interesting, and innovative new toys...READ MORE
Shermag Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards...
TDMONTHLY TOY VIDEOS
Watch Toy Videos of the Day (9/19/2011 - 9/23/2011)
We want you to see the toys we see, so you can determine if they're right for your store...READ MORE
We want you to see the toys we see, so you can determine if they're right for your store...
We want you to see the toys we see, so you can determine if they're right for your store...
We want you to see the toys we see, so you can determine if they're right for your store...
TDMONTHLY HOLIDAY PREVIEW
Holiday Preview: 6 Toymakers Share Their Anticipated Hits
Many retailers do their holiday buying between April and October, so we’re sharing with you seven new products that manufacturers told TDmonthly Magazine will be their best sellers for the Holiday season...READ MORE
Need a meaningful gift to offer your customers or young family members this Holiday season? Look no further!...
TDMONTHLY SHOP TALK
13 Dos and Don'ts of Recruiting and Retaining Employees
The upcoming Holiday season can be a stressful one for retailers. So what’s the key to navigating this busy time smoothly and coming out on top? ...READ MORE
TDMONTHLY TOP-10 MOST-WANTED LISTS
Top-10 Most-Wanted Toys: September 2011
When TDmonthly interviewed retailers in Summer 2011 about their overall best-selling products, there were a few products that really stood out...READ MORE
When TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers for a Summer 2011 survey about best-selling action figures, four out of the 14 said that figurines from Papo were their best-sellers....
When TDmonthly interviewed 14 retailers about their best-selling die-cast toys, four said they don't carry any in their stores - but maybe they should....
When TDmonthly interviewed 14 retailers about their best-selling collectibles in Summer 2011 five named dolls from Alexander Doll Co. (Madame Alexander) as their best-sellers....
You may sell specialty, but it's important to watch the mass-market to keep abreast of new trends. See our list of mass-market best-sellers, updated weekly...
TDMONTHLY GUEST EXPERTS
Giving Feedback to Your Retail Employees
Creating a culture of exceptional experiences for customers can happen only when we give exceptional thought to how we give feedback and train our employees....READ MORE
TDMONTHLY COOL COMPANY
Q & A With David Schreiber, President of Uncle Skunkle
David Schreiber, president of Uncle Skunkle, came up with the idea for his first game when he was in 6th grade. 20 years later he saw his idea become a reality...READ MORE
Betty Morris was a housewife and mother of three when she and her Cub Scout troop co-leader (Kate Bloomberg) came up with a fun arts & crafts activity for their troop...
We had the chance to speak with Capriola, creator of Laser Pegs, about their creation, as well as what projects they have on the horizon....
TDMONTHLY POPULAR STORIES
GameStop is Riding the Digital Tiger
At their most recent SEC filing, GameStop reported sharply declining sales, but this doesn't necessarily spell the demise of GameStop today or tomorrow...READ MORE
TOYS TO TALK ABOUT
Halloween Merchandise - The Spookiest Day of the Year is Almost Here!
Consider these Halloween Products and Costumes for your customers...READ MORE
See these recently added Outdoor products...
See these recently added specialty and mass-market Pretend Play toys...
See these recently added specialty and mass-market Cars, Trucks, and RC Toys...
See these recently added specialty and mass market products in the Fashion & Accessories category...
TDMONTHLY BRASS RING
10 Manufacturers on the Challenges Faced in the Toy Industry
TDmonthly asked manufacturers about the obstacles they’ve had to overcome on the road to success on the road to success...READ MORE
Have you ever looked at a toy and wondered (for better or for worse!), "how did someone think that up?" These 11 manufacturers tell us how they came up with their first product idea....
TDMONTHLY TOY HISTORY
Solving the Mystery of Composition Soldiers, Part II
The composition of Playwood’s soldiers consisted of triple zero wood flour from Wisconsin (very fine-ground, almost like talc), 20 Mule Team Borax, unbleached white flour (condemned by food inspectors who had marked the inedible flour with chicken blood), and water...READ MORE
