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TDMONTHLY MUST READS

Ten Years of ToyDirectory: Manufacturers Increase Sales
This year, as ToyDirectory enjoys its tenth anniversary, we celebrate the fact that we have helped many manufacturers....READ MORE
TDMONTHLY HOT TOPIC

The Bead Shop Changes Name to Fashion Angels
It’s now official: the tween-crafts and -fashion company known to specialty retailers as The Bead Shop has changed its name to Fashion Angels Enterprises....READ MORE
TDMONTHLY TOY VIDEOS

Toys on Tape: Video Demos
Mr. TOYDIRECTORY's latest crop of toy videos have come into full bloom this May....READ MORE
TDMONTHLY NEW TOYS
INFANT & TODDLER

Gotta-Have-It Baby Gear Goes Beyond Pastels
Manufacturers are banking on a soft touch, cool colors and versatility to help parents create the most comforting nursery....READ MORE
TRAVEL TOYS

Electronic Games Rule the Travel Set
Card and trivia games are moving fast, as far as travel toys are concerned, as well as small, colorful electronic handhelds, sources told TDmonthly....READ MORE
WATER ACTIVITIES

New Toys Transform Pools Into Water Parks
Remember when inner tubes and flimsy rubber rafts pretty much summed up the toys that everyone took to the pool and lake? Those days are no more....READ MORE
TDMONTHLY POPULAR STORIES

Toy and Pet Industries Meet
Luxury for pampered pets along with games and gifts with an animal theme may be a retailer's best bet in stocking shelves this year....READ MORE
TDMONTHLY MANUFACTURER'S CORNER

How to Judge a Gift By Its Package
TDmonthly Magazine caught up with Bill Goodwin to ask him a few questions about the significant role packaging plays in selling toys....READ MORE
TDMONTHLY MOMīS PERSPECTIVE

Preschool Roundtable: Preschoolers Love to Picnic
Preschoolers tested Huggy Buggy Monster Truck by Hooray!, The Picnic Game by eeBoo Corp. and Crunch Art by HandsOn Toys Inc. this month....READ MORE
RETAILER SPOTLIGHT

The Treasured Child: Selling Toys for All Ages
Since 1997, the Treasured Child has nestled on a quaint main street in a historic district of La Grange, Ky....READ MORE
RETAILING TIPS

When Does Humor Drive Customers Away?
Novelty retailers in particular need to know which controversial products mean high sales and which could draw protest signs....READ MORE
TDMONTHLY COOL COMPANY

Noodle Head Thinks Beyond Activity Kits
Today, Noodle Head expands beyond travel accessories and activity kits into celebrity-themed plush products and pretend play items....READ MORE
TDMONTHLY TOY BUZZ

Merrick Mint Moves From Coins to Candy
The Merrick Mint has earned status as a licensed sports coin company....READ MORE
TDMONTHLY TOP-10 MOST-WANTED LISTS

TDmonthly’s Top 10 Most Wanted Outdoor Toys
Outdoor toys are moving in new ways, helping to create a less sedentary lifestyle for many energetic youths....READ MORE
TDMONTHLY BRASS RING

EarthBall Continually Reinvents the Globe
In 1984, the earth moved for Eric Morris, owner of globe manufacturer, Orbis Company....READ MORE
TDMONTHLY UPCOMING ISSUES

Vehicles That Require Assembly Are a Real Gas
Construction kits on wheels provide play with multiple benefits....READ MORE