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Most-Viewed Articles (last 3 months)

1.Toys in the News: 7-30-10
Stevanne Auerbach, PhD, known as Dr. Toy, has revealed the winners of the fourth annual Dr. Toy Best Green Product Awards...

7/1/2010



2.Toys in the News: 8-30-10
Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and Claire's are teaming to launch an exclusive "Glee"-inspired jewelry collection...

8/1/2010



3.How to Research, Patent and Pitch Your Idea
So you want to invent the next great idea? One thing to keep in mind: “Do what you love, and write what you know,” or so I have been told...

8/1/2010



4.Place Holiday Orders With Rebates & Discounts
The following six vendors are members of the newly instituted TD Rebate Program! Mention the Rebate Code and get 1% to 4% cash back on your wholesale orders...

8/1/2010



5.August Staff Picks
Mishidesign transforms play with an adaptable wooden baby walker that later converts to a ride-on and even a trolley for older children's playtime...

8/1/2010






Most-Viewed Articles (last 12 months)

1.Rubber Band Wars Break Out in Specialty
If you think dolls fight dirty, then you haven't been zapped by a silicone animal band...

12/1/2009



2.Toys in the News: 6-29-10
TOMY Corporation has announced plans to introduce TOMICA, a best-selling die-cast car and train brand in Japan, to North America...

6/1/2010



3.Toys in the News: 7-30-10
Stevanne Auerbach, PhD, known as Dr. Toy, has revealed the winners of the fourth annual Dr. Toy Best Green Product Awards...

7/1/2010






Additional Articles (from most recent)

1.Kids Get Pampered at California Gift Show
TDmonthly Magazine sent its video crew to the California Gift Show this summer to sleuth around for new toys and products for kids and babies...

9/1/2010



2.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...

9/1/2010



3.Notable and New Toys by Category — All
See all the new toys we've uploaded in the last month to make your ordering easier...

9/1/2010



4.How to Use Mommy Blogs to Promote Your Products
In August, the sixth annual BlogHer Conference was hosted in New York City with sold-out attendance...

9/1/2010



5.Don't Sabotage Your Business With Busy-ness
Recently while coaching a leader, I discovered another level of the busy trap — the syndrome: “If I can just do something that feels like I’m working with focus, I don’t have to deal with the angst about all the other stuff I should be doing.”...

9/1/2010



6.Toys in the News: 9-7-10
TDmonthly recently revisited some of the specialty retail stores that are suing or have sued Ganz, makers of Webkinz...

9/1/2010



7.Design a Buying Space
In the October issue of TDmonthly Magazine, experts in retail flow, fixture design and even feng shui will help you learn about how a retail environment can make customers buy more...

9/1/2010



8.How to Be Irresistible and Unforgettable
This November, you'll see for yourself why certain logos work and others don't...

9/1/2010



9.Watch Toy Videos of the Day (9/1/10 - 9/10/10)
We want you to see the toys we see, so you can determine if they're right for your store! Check this space every weekday to see brief video clips of new and specialty products...

9/1/2010



10.What's HOT: Toys That Draw the Masses
What are the hottest toys on the market? Online sales reveal that Vtech, Baby Einstein, Munchkin and Manhattan Toy are among the most sought-after brands...

9/1/2010



11.Retailing Tips: How to Get Rapid Turnover for Quick Profits
Quick turnover and tight inventory control help you stay afloat in a bleak economic climate...

9/1/2010



12.Summary of Online Toy Reviews
Review Scout scours the Web weekly for reviews of new and hot products so you don’t have to spend your time searching...

9/1/2010



13.TDmonthly Goes Inside: Toy Castle, Jonesboro, Ark.
TDmonthly Magazine sent its video crew all the way to Jonesboro, Ark. to take a peek inside Toy Castle...

9/1/2010



14.Retailer Spotlight: Figpickels Toy Emporium
For Figpickels Toy Emporium, the name came first. “The name Figpickels came from Granny’s cookbook!” Proprietors Brett and Susan Sommer...

9/1/2010



15.My Best Sellers: Figpickels Toy Emporium
At Figpickels Toy Emporium in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, “please don’t touch” is never part of the vocabulary. Customers are encouraged to play with toys and shoot each other with rubber band guns...

9/1/2010



16.How to Start a Toy Store, Part I: Locations, Teams and Business Plans
Whether you're a long-time toy retailer considering a second or third location, or a newbie starting out, a few steps can't be omitted if your goal is continued success in the toy business...

9/1/2010



17.How to Start a Toy Store, Part II: Find the Right Toys
If you're opening a toy store, you probably love toys, and so you might assume that choosing the right ones for your store would be easy...

9/1/2010



18.August Staff Picks
Mishidesign transforms play with an adaptable wooden baby walker that later converts to a ride-on and even a trolley for older children's playtime...

8/1/2010



19.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...

8/1/2010



20.Notable and New Toys by Category — All
See all the new toys we've uploaded in the last month to make your ordering easier...

8/1/2010



21.Roundtable Reviewers Paint Positive Reviews of Young Picasso Kit
TDmonthly Magazine’s Grade School Roundtable created masterpieces with Noodle Head Inc.’s Young Picasso Art Kit...

8/1/2010



22.Retailer Spotlight: Totally Thomas' Toy Depot
In 1992, Totally Thomas Toy Depot in San Diego, Calif., became the first store devoted to Thomas the Tank Engine...

8/1/2010



23.How to Research, Patent and Pitch Your Idea
So you want to invent the next great idea? One thing to keep in mind: “Do what you love, and write what you know,” or so I have been told...

8/1/2010



24.Toys in the News: 8-30-10
Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and Claire's are teaming to launch an exclusive "Glee"-inspired jewelry collection...

8/1/2010



 

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PlaSmart, based in Ottawa, imports and distributes toys across Canada, the US and Internationally. Best known as the home of the PlasmaCar, PlaSmart has recently expanded its product line to include Doodle Decor, i-Gami, Perplexus, and Yummy Dough...
More information on PLASMART INC. products.
 
   
The Learning Journey International is an international manufacturer and distributor of an exclusive line of award-winning children’s interactive educational products. Our products encourage learning and confidence building as they enhance a child’s potential. All products build on the skills necessary for children to be ready for school as they prepare to become our leaders of tomorrow. To learn more about The Learning Journey, please visit them online at www.thelearningjourney.com or contact them toll free at 877-839-3969...
More information on THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL products.
 
   
Marshmallows aren’t for hot CoCoa and S’mores anymore. Our line of product has definitely dispelled the myth that you can not have fun with food. To see more product offering or for more information check out our website. Video: Marshmallow Fun Co. at the Teen Choice Awards...
More information on MARSHMALLOW FUN COMPANY products.
 
   
Since 1985 Regent Products has become a leading supplier of direct imports, domestic general merchandise, dollar store items and name brand closeouts. We offer the largest and most diversified assortment of “Extreme Value” consumer packaged goods for retail stores. Our corporate offices, distribution and main showroom are located in River Grove, Illinois just outside of Chicago near O’Hare International Airport. We also have showrooms in Philadelphia, Detroit and Miami. We are committed to helping our customers grow and remain successful by offering more than...
More information on REGENT PRODUCTS CORP. products.
 
   
FRESH AND ENGAGING LEARNING FOR ARTISTS OF ANY AGE!Chronicle Books is proud to announce an innovative and uniquely playful new line of children’s products created in collaboration with the world’s foremost museum of modern and contemporary art, The Museum of Modern Art in New York. An extension of MoMA’s educational mission, these intriguing products are intended to open the eyes and minds of young and old, offering new perspectives and helping people experience and enjoy the visual arts. Through original formats and eye-catching design, these...
More information on CHRONICLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN products.
 

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