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CONSTRUCTION

Building Connections Through Cyberspace
Now, manufacturers of building and construction toys are offering a new kind of demonstration – online interactive sites – that allow kids to get hooked on building before they even step in the door....READ MORE
IMPULSE BUYS AND NOVELTIES

“I Gotta Have It! Don’t I?” — Shopping 101
According to numerous studies on consumer shopping habits, two major influences determine the likelihood of impulse purchases: emotions and environment....READ MORE
RC TOYS

Taking Sales Sky High
They’re sleeker and cheaper than ever before, but are radio-controlled model airplanes attracting new consumers?...READ MORE
TDMONTHLY HOT TOPIC

The Hollywood Toyboy: The Dirt on Disney
Another month, another bunch of new shows for kids. No rest for the wicked. The big word this time: Disney....READ MORE
TDMONTHLY POPULAR STORIES

Designer Toys Go Mainstream
Until recently, designer toys were relegated to specialty and hobby stores aimed at collectors of underground art. Now the products are showing up in more mainstream venues....READ MORE
TDMONTHLY TOY BUZZ

“Is it a Carrot?”
What’s smaller than a pack of cards, smarter than a bug and one of the fastest selling toys out there? If you answered 20Q in less than 20 questions, you win!...READ MORE
RETAILING TIPS

One-of-a-Kind Merchandise Creates “Urgency to Buy”
Most independent toy retailers create a merchandise niche by selecting products not sold by mass merchants. Some go further, and stock only toys that cannot be found elsewhere....READ MORE
TDMONTHLY COOL COMPANY

Fusion Toys: Greater Control Leads to Greater Profits
Instead of relying on the most modern marketing tool, Fusion Toys places emphasis on the oldest tool: the personal connection....READ MORE
RETAILER SPOTLIGHT

Pufferbelly Toys: A Small Town Success Story
Stephanie Cox admits that no one would move to St. Helens, Ore. to open a toy store. But Cox wasn’t coming from the outside....READ MORE
TDMONTHLY BRASS RING

Clic-ing It Together
When CLICSTOYS USA, LLC, based in Grapevine, Texas, opened for business in December 2003, the company started with building toys available from its Belgian counterpart....READ MORE
TDMONTHLY MOM´S PERSPECTIVE

Signs Point to Sales
Toy shopping can be overwhelming. If toy stores were set up more like grocery stores, customers may find it less so. ...READ MORE
TDMONTHLY TOP-10 MOST-WANTED LISTS

TDmonthly´s Top 10 Most Wanted Lists
TDmonthly compiles a list of 10 products broken down by category that may be likely to succeed if placed in your store....READ MORE