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TDMONTHLY MUST READS
TDmonthly's August Staff Picks
Stylish, foot-long roadsters from a British company are zooming into the United States, eco-friendly baby toys are being primed with pink, and the H1N1 virus (Swine Flu) has gone plush...READ MORE
This month, TDmonthly Magazine brings you tips for online success, a spotlight on a Southwest toy store that places big emphasis on fair-labor and American-made toys, and a look into one manufacturer’s complex process...
The Walt Disney Company and Marvel Entertainment have reached agreement for Disney to purchase the company of superheroes in a stock and cash deal...
TDMONTHLY TOY VIDEOS
August Videos Get You Moving
This month's videos let kids dance to their own music, learn on the fly, and play on the move...READ MORE
TDMONTHLY TRADE SHOW COVERAGE
California Gift Show Specialty Products on Video
In July, TDmonthly Magazine's video crew headed for the L.A. Mart and California Gift Show, which combined forces to attract more than 22,000 buyers from across the nation...READ MORE
Japan's first-ever Baby & Kids World trade show, held concurrently with Reed Exhibitions' GIFTEX and DESIGN TOKYO shows, welcomed 106 exhibitors July 8-10, offering a variety of juvenile care items, clothing, toys and accessories...
TDMONTHLY SPECIALTY TOYS REPORT
TDmonthly’s 2009 Award Finalists!
Toys, games and baby items poured in for the fall installment of TDmonthly Magazine’s 2009 awards program. The submissions have been narrowed by about 40 percent...READ MORE
TDMONTHLY SHOP TALK
My Funniest Toy Store Stories
Here are this month’s toy store stories, told by retailers just like you...READ MORE
For Shana Hack, owner of Moon Rabbit Toys in Santa Fe, N.M., the desire to open a toy store came slowly....
At Moon Rabbit Toys in Santa Fe, N.M., the focus is fun for all ages, and customers are encouraged to try out products before they buy them....
Wallace Harvey bought Three Cheeky Monkeys in Los Angeles from the original owner seven years ago, after having worked as an employee in the store, he told TDmonthly Magazine....
The typical small retailer does not have a large budget for a fancy website, but almost everyone wishes their website was accomplishing more for them....
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 - GET READY TO ORDER!
Get Ready to Order: Holiday Specials
Below is a list of discounts and specials available to you from select toy and hobby suppliers who have been screened and are recommended by ToyDirectory.com, Inc....READ MORE
TDMONTHLY TOP-10 MOST-WANTED LISTS
Top-10 Most-Wanted Baby Gifts
Recently, TDmonthly Magazine spoke to 47 specialty retailers about the most in-demand baby gifts at their stores....READ MORE
In June 2009, TDmonthly Magazine surveyed 47 specialty toy retailers about what's selling best for boys in their stores....
In June 2009, TDmonthly Magazine asked 47 retailers what are the most in-demand items for girls in their stores....
In June 2009, TDmonthly Magazine asked 47 specialty retailers about their best-selling puzzles....
TDMONTHLY CHARITABLE KID CONTEST
Why Kimberly Is a TDmonthly Charitable Kid
Michelle from South Carolina entered her 13-year-old daughter Kimberly in the TDmonthly Magazine Charitable Kid Contest without Kimberly's knowledge. She thought the contest was perfect for her daughter...READ MORE
TDMONTHLY TOY REVIEWS
Families Praise ArtiSands for Simplicity and Sharp Designs
TDmonthly Magazine’s Tweens Roundtable tried their hands at painting with sand with ArtiSands’ Geometric Kit....READ MORE
From the beehive to the faeries’ workshop, TDmonthly Magazine’s Book Expert had no opportunity for boredom with this adventuresome and educational set of books. Read on to find out how she and her young audience liked each title....
TDMONTHLY POPULAR STORIES
Liv and Moxie Girlz Gang Up on Barbie
For decades, Mattel’s Barbie reigned supreme in the fashion doll world, until the saucy upstart Bratz from MGA Entertainment made its appearance in 2001 and challenged the queen....READ MORE
At Toy Fair 2009, Fisher-Price presented an exciting new entry into the construction toy category: Trio....
Near the end of July, Flying Pig Games was celebrating its first order via Twitter — direct from a toy store that had recently been introduced to the new Jukem football card game during an in-store demo by the inventor....
Old friends were reunited and new friends made over a mutual love for dolls during the 60th annual meeting of The United Federation of Doll Clubs and the Original Doll Artist Council of America convention held in Atlanta, Ga., the week of July 12....
With environmental issues at the forefront of consumer consciousness, toy retailers and manufacturers are turning more attention to protecting our climate and natural resources....
This year's action figure offerings are full of classic favorites and fresh faces. Many of the anticipated best sellers are coming to stores by way of the big or small screen, promising to captivate children and adult collectors even in a tight economy....
In a world of gadgets and technology, many specialty toy-store owners stick to non-electronic products to stock their shelves and please their customers....
TDMONTHLY MANUFACTURER'S CORNER
Event Marketing Guru’s Corner: Harvesting Leads for Sales
In TDmonthly Magazine’s July issue, Part I of this article series covered setting measurable objectives and creating a lead system that will allow event staff to collect the right information in preparation for follow-up with potential clients....READ MORE
Unlike other manufacturers who rely exclusively on laser scans and digital-wax outputs to create character likenesses, Sideshow Collectibles still hires artists to individually sculpt 90 percent of the faces and bodies for its action figures and collectibles....
TDMONTHLY TOY BUZZ
SphereXYZ Engages Hands and Minds
Combine two inventors with a passion for brainteasers, and what do you get? SphereXYZ, a uniquely challenging 3-D puzzle that successfully blends fun and mental skill....READ MORE
TDMONTHLY UPCOMING ISSUES
Are Wild Creations Frogs Worth the Leap?
There's been a bit of a frenzy over Wild Creations' Eco-Aquariums kits that house African dwarf frogs since their big introduction to the specialty toy world in February...READ MORE
Dubbed one of the fastest growing trade shows in the country, the ABC Kids Expo will hit Las Vegas once again this year, featuring more than 800 exhibitors for the juvenile products industry. TDmonthly Magazine's video crew will be there...