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TDMONTHLY MUST READS

Wal-Mart Cuts Toys and Crafts in Clean-Up Campaign
Wal-Mart is in the throes of a major change in its store layout. Earlier this year, management promulgated a policy called “fast, friendly, clean.”...READ MORE
TDMONTHLY CHARITABLE KID CONTEST

TDmonthly’s Charitable Kid Contest #1: Schoenhut Piano Co. Inc.
Will YOUR Customer Give Away 100 Schoenhut Pianos? TDmonthly Magazine is teaming up with manufacturers, specialty retailers and kids to bring joy – and toys! – into the lives of needy children....READ MORE
TDMONTHLY TOY VIDEOS

Naughty Birds and Other Toys Caught by Camera
Summer's coming soon and kids are dreaming of vacation and all the playing they'll be doing. Put these videos on your website to give them even more to dream about...READ MORE
TDMONTHLY SHOP TALK

Retailer Spotlight: Child’s Play and Green Frog Toys
In January 1982, Patricia Fiedler saw a need for a new variety of store in her hometown and decided to act on the opportunity...READ MORE
TDMONTHLY TRADE SHOW COVERAGE

Toys from ASTRA Exhibitors
TDmonthly Magazine's video crew will be in full force at this year's ASTRA Marketplace show in June, but while you await the toy demos featured in our July issue, we'd like you to become familiar with some of the specialty exhibitors...READ MORE
TDMONTHLY HOLIDAY PREVIEW

New Toys for Santa's Sleigh
This year, kids can ditch the traditional coloring book for some 3-D fun with biodegradable and cardboard structures that can be decorated to their hearts’ content...READ MORE
TDMONTHLY TOP-10 MOST-WANTED LISTS

Top-10 Most-Wanted Infant & Toddler Toys
Infants and toddlers, or at least the consumers who buy for them, especially love Rhino Toys’ Oball and Taggies blankets, a TDmonthly Magazine survey of 64 specialty retailers revealed....READ MORE
TDMONTHLY TOY REVIEWS

Video Review: Watch Kids Build a House
The four Flamenco brothers spent a Sunday afternoon constructing a playhouse with the Zinkotek building system. Aided by their foreperson, Aunt Elba, the boys astounded themselves...READ MORE
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
TDMONTHLY POPULAR STORIES

Fairies and Classic Water Toys Hit the Back Yard
A day at the beach is wonderful, but not always practical or affordable, which is why toy manufacturers this year are especially focused on bringing the amenities of a warm vacation to people’s own back yards....READ MORE
TDMONTHLY MANUFACTURER'S CORNER

Event Marketing Guru’s Corner: Why the CIA Is Your Friend
For the purpose of this article, CIA does not stand for Central Intelligence Agency. Rather, it stands for Competitive Intelligence Advantage. Your CIA must be kept current at all times and requires a clear strategy for application....READ MORE
TDMONTHLY TOY BUZZ

Corolle Dolls Enchant Every Age
Since 1978, Corolle’s finely crafted, award-winning dolls have brightened countless children’s lives with their smiles and cuddly bodies....READ MORE
TDMONTHLY UPCOMING ISSUES

Steps for Supporting Shop Local
Have you heard of The 3/50 Project? In TDmonthly Magazine's June issue, find out how specialty storeowners are grabbing on to this and other shop-local initiatives...READ MORE