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Preview Holiday Play

Hot Toys for a Chilly Season

By: TDmonthly Staff
Aug 12, 2008

As wallets warm up for holiday spending, take some time to browse through what other retailers believe will be the season's hottest items, in TDmonthly Magazine's November issue. Also in November, check out the latest lists of new toys, games, apparel and various gift items, organized by category.

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