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TDMONTHLY MUST READS |
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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 |
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TDMONTHLY TRADE SHOW COVERAGE |
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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 |
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TDMONTHLY SHOP TALK |
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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 |
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See all the new toys we've uploaded in the last month to make your ordering easier... |
TDMONTHLY - GET READY TO ORDER! |
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TDMONTHLY TOP-10 MOST-WANTED LISTS |
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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 |
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TDMONTHLY TOY REVIEWS |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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TDMONTHLY UPCOMING ISSUES |
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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...
