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Past TDmonthly Magazine Issues:
September 2013
· Holiday Staffing Tips
· Perspectives in Toy Advertising
· Collectibles
· Die-Cast
August 2013
· Construction Toys - LEGO vs. Everyone Else
· 27 Tips for Starting a Business
· Puzzles
· Electronic Toys
July 2013
· 2013 ASTRA Videos
· Tweens and Toys
· Retailing Tips: Holding Events in Your Store
· Dolls, Plush & Puppets
June 2013
· Toys – The Cultural Divide
· 2013 ASTRA Preview
· Activity Kits and Play Sets
· Construction Toys
May 2013
· 2013 Holiday Preview
· 2013 Toy Industry Jobs
· Infant & Toddler Toys
· Travel Toys
April 2013
· ToysRUs - Where are They Going?
· Hot New Toys of 2013
· Wooden Toys
· Games
March 2013
· Top Toy Fair Trends
· 2013 Toy Industry Outlook
· Outdoor Toys
· Ride-On Toys
February 2013
· Toy Fair Videos
· Developing Non-Traditional Trademarks
· Arts & Crafts
· Music
January 2013
· Toy Fair Preview
· TDmonthly Seal of Approval Winners
· Books
· Halloween Toys
December 2012
· Holiday Shopping Lists
· 7 Tips for a Successful Toy Fair
· Educational Toys
· Aircraft and Flying Toys
November 2012
· TDmonthly Year of Charity Holiday Giveaway
· 5 Tips to Make Your Store a Holiday Success
· Jewelry
· Tween Products
October 2012
· ABC Kids Expo
· Card Games
· Science & Nature Toys
· The Chinese Toy Market
September 2012
· The Latin American Toy Market
· Die-Cast Toys
· Collectibles
· 10 Retailing Tips: Staffing and Training for the Holidays
August 2012
· Holiday Preview Ideas
· Electronic & Battery Operated Toys
· Puzzles
· 18 Retailing Tips: Dealing with Toy and Game Trends
July 2012
· Videos from ASTRA Marketplace
· Dolls
· Plush and Puppets
· 18 Tips on Creating Killer Retail Window Displays
June 2012
· 2012 Year of Charity Contest
· Construction Toys
· Activity Kits and Playsets
· Outlook for HASBRO
May 2012
· 2012 ASTRA Preview
· Infant and Toddler Toys
· Travel Toys and Games
· Connect With Your Customers on Pinterest
April 2012
· Videos from ToyFest West
· Outdoor Toys
· Ride-on Toys
· America Invents Act
March 2012
· Toy Fair 2012 Coverage
· Wooden Toys
· Games
· Social Media Tips
February 2012
· Live Toy Fair 2012 Coverage
· Arts & Crafts
· Musical Toys
· Retailers Speak: 2012's Hot New Toys
January 2012
· QR Codes: What They Are and How to Use Them
· Books
· Halloween Products
· Retailing Tips: Four Ways to Boost Employee Morale
December 2011
· Chinese Toy Manufacturing Costs are Rising
· Hobby Items
· Educational & School supplies
· Retailing Tips: 10 Ways to Survive Toy Fair
November 2011
· Mattel Acquires HIT
· Jewelry and Accessories
· Tween Products
· Retailing Tips: Holiday Merchandising & Sales Tips
October 2011
· ABC Kids Expo 2011 Videos
· Card Games
· Novelties
· Retailing Tips: Storing Holiday Inventory
September 2011
· Holiday Preview: Plush
· Action Figures
· Collectibles
· Retailing Tips: 13 Dos and Don'ts of Recruiting and Retaining Employees
August 2011
· New Venue for ABC Kids Expo
· Puzzles
· Electronic Toys
· Retailing Tips: 10 Things You Must Know to Run a Great Toy Store
July 2011
· ASTRA Video Report
· Plush & Puppets
· Dolls
· Retailing Tips: When to Close Your Specialty Store
June 2011
· ASTRA Highlights
· Construction Toys
· Licensed Toys
· Retailing Tips: Get Online Before It's Too Late
May 2011
· ASTRA Preview
· Infant & Toddler
· Travel Toys & Games
· Retailing Tips: Manager Your Time
April 2011
· WTHRA Top-10 and Highlights
· Outdoor Toys
· Ride-On Toys
· Retailing Tips: How to Pick a Winner
March 2011
· Toy Fair Highlights
· Wooden Toys
· Games
· Retailing Tips: Stay Ahead of the Holidays
February 2011
· Toy Fair Videos
· Arts & Crafts
· Musical Products
· Retailing Tips: Addict Customers With Pricing and Knowledge
January 2011
· Retailing Tips: Working with Cash Flow and Inventory
· Halloween Merchandise
· Books
· Toy Fair Preview
December 2010
· Retailing Tips: How to Find Your Soul Employees
· Flying Toys
· Hobby Goods
· Educational and School Supplies
November 2010
· ABC Kids Expo 2010 Video Highlights
· Retailing Tips: How to Be Irresistible and Unforgettable
· Jewelry and Accessories
· Retailer Videos: Newcomers and Classics
October 2010
· Retailing Tips: Design a Buying Space
· Card Games
· Science & Nature
· TDmonthly Guest Experts
September 2010
· California Gift Show Videos
· Retailing Tips: Starting a Toy Store
· Action Figures
· Die-Cast
August 2010
· Comic Con 2010 Highlights and Videos
· Researching and Patenting Toy Idea
· Gifts
· Infant and Toddler
· Puzzles
July 2010
· ASTRA Highlights and Videos
· Plush and Puppets
· Dolls
· Furniture and Play Houses
June 2010
· ABC Kids Expo Preview
· Activity Kits
· Play Sets
· Designer Toys
May 2010
· Holiday Preview Issue
· Infant and Toddler
· Preschool
· Travel Toys
· Bath and Water Toys
April 2010
· Costumes and Apparel
· Sporting Goods and Outdoor Toys
· Ride-on Vehicles
· Retailing Tips: What Matters in Merchandising
· WTHRA 2010 Videos
March 2010
· Toy Fair 2010 Video Highlights
· Toy Fair 2010 Post-Show Coverage
· IDEX 2010
· Games
February 2010
· LA Mart 2010 Videos
· Arts & Crafts
· Musical Toys
· Daily, on-site updates - Toy Fair 2010
January 2010
· ChiTag 2009 Coverage
· 2010 Toy Fair Preview
· Books
· Halloween Merchandise
December 2009
· 2010 Toy Fair Preview
· R/C Toys
· Educational Products
· Holiday Roundup
November 2009
· Tweens
· Jewelry and Accessories
· Novelties
· Music
October 2009
· 2009 ABC Kids Expo Videos
· Science & Nature
· Card Games
· Toy Videos
September 2009
· Toy Videos
· Action Figures
· Collectibles
· Die-Cast
August 2009
· California Gift Show 2009 Video Highlights
· TDmonthly 2009 Award Finalists
· Gifts
· Puzzles
July 2009
· Holiday Preview
· ASTRA 2009 Video Highlights
· Plush and Puppets
· Dolls
June 2009
· Holiday Preview
· Construction Toys
· Kits and Creative Activities
· Licensed Goods
May 2009
· Holiday Preview
· Infant Toys
· Bath Toys/Water Activities
· Travel Toys
April 2009
· WTHRA 2009 Tradeshow Videos
· Outdoor Toys
· Ride-on Vehicles
· Costumes and Accessories
March 2009
· Toy Fair Wrap-up: Top Picks and Toy Videos
· WTHRA Coverage
· General Games
· Wooden Toys
February 2009
· Toy Fair Coverage
· TDmonthly Awards
· CPSIA
January 2009
· Toy Fair Preview: Exhibiting Tips
· Innovations of 2009
· Good Co./Bad Co.
· Books
· Halloween
December 2008
· TDmonthly Holiday Gift Guide
· Toy Fair Preview
· RC and Flying Toys
· Holiday Roundup
November 2008
· TDmonthly Holiday Gift Guide
· Toy Fair Preview
· Jewelry and Accessories
· Toys for Tweens
October 2008
· ABC Kids Expo Coverage
· Science & Nature Products
· Collectibles
· Card Games
September 2008
· Get Ready to Order Issue
· Musical Toys
· Educational Products
· Gifts
August 2008
· ASTRA Marketplace & Academy Highlights and Videos
· Plush and Puppets
· Dolls
· …And the Kitchen Sink: Furniture and Play Houses
· Get Ready to Order Issue
July 2008
· Action Figures
· Die-Cast Cars and Vehicles
· Candy/Food/Novelties
· Holiday Preview Issue
June 2008
· Licensed Goods
· Construction Toys
· Activity Kits, Play Sets, and Creative Activities
· Holiday Preview
· ASTRA Marketplace & Academy Preview
May 2008
· Infant and Toddler
· Travel Toys
· Bath Toys
· Holiday Preview
April 2008
· Western States Toy and Hobby Show Highlights & Videos
· Puzzles
· Outdoors Toys/Sporting Goods/Balls
March 2008
· American International Toy Fair Highlights and Videos
· Wooden Toys
· Games
February 2008
· American International Toy Fair On-site Updates
· Toy Fair and Trade Show Tips
· Arts and Crafts Products
January 2008
· Books and Comics
· DVDs
· Halloween Products
· American International Toy Fair Preview
· Innovations of 2008
December 2007
· Keeping Occupied: Hobby Products (Trains, Models, RCToys)
· It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane!: Flying Toys/Aircraft
· Up and Running: Electronics
· Toy Fair Preview Articles
November 2007
· Bling! Bling!: Jewelry and Accessories
· We’re Not a Bunch of Babies: Tween Market
· Your Name's All Over It: Personalized Products/Special Keepsakes
· Holiday Preview Articles
October 2007
· Under the Microscope: Science and Nature Toys
· Buy One, Buy All: Collectibles
· Hit Me!: Card Games
· Holiday Preview Articles
September 2007
· Start up the Band: CDs and Musical Toys
· It’s Better to Give Than Receive: Gifts
· Teacher’s Pet: School Supplies
· Holiday Preview New Toys Articles
August 2007
· I Want to Hold You and Squeeze You: Plush and Puppets
· All Dolled Up: Dolls
· And the Kitchen Sink: Furniture and Play Houses
· Holiday Preview Issue
July 2007
· Articulate(d) Heroes: Action Figures
· Ready to Roll: Die-Cast Cars and Vehicles
· C is for Cookie: Candy/Food/Novelties
· Holiday Preview Issue
June 2007
· As Seen on TV: Licensed Goods
· Building High: Construction Toys
· All In One: Activity Kits, Play Sets, and Creative Activities
· Holiday Preview Issue
May 2007
· Yup, We’re a Bunch of Babies: Infant and Toddler/Preschool
· On the Road Again: Travel Toys
· Splish, Splash: Bath and Water Toys
April 2007
· WTHRA Highlights & Videos
· When the Pieces Fit: Puzzles
· Take It Outside: Outdoors Toys/Sporting Goods/Balls
· Hitting the Road: Ride-Ons
March 2007
· Toy Fair Highlights & Videos
· They Do Grow on Trees: Wooden Toys
· Check Mate: Games
February 2007
· ToyFair On-site Videos and Updates
· So Much More Than Martha Stewart: Arts and Crafts
· Teacher's Pet: Educational Products
January 2007
· A Dark and Stormy Night: Books and Comics
· Get the Popcorn: DVDs
· Spooky Fun: Halloween Products
· ToyFair Preview
December 2006
· Keeping Occupied: Hobby Products (Trains, Models, RCToys)
· It's a Bird! It's a Plane!: Flying Toys/Aircraft
· Up and Running: Electronics
November 2006
· Bling! Bling!: Jewelry and Accessories
· We're Not a Bunch of Babies: Tween Market
· It's Got Your Name All Over It: Personalized Products/Special Keepsakes
October 2006
· Under the Microscope: Science and Nature Toys
· Buy One, Buy All: Collectibles
· I'll Trade You!: Collectible Card Games/Trading Cards
September 2006
· Start up the Band: CDs and Musical Toys
· It's Better to Give Than Receive: Gifts
· Teacher's Pet: School Supplies
August 2006
· I Want to Hold You and Squeeze You: Plush and Puppets
· All Dolled Up: Dolls
· Everything but the Kitchen Sink: Furniture and Play Houses
July 2006
· Kid-Friendly Headlocks: Action Figures
· Ready to Roll: Die-Cast Cars and Vehicles
· C is for Cookie: Candy/Food/Novelties
June 2006
· As Seen on TV: Licensed Goods
· Blueprints for Success: Construction Toys
· All In One: Activity Kits, Play Sets, and Creative Activities
May 2006
· Yup, We're a Bunch of Babies: Infant and Toddler/Preschool
· On the Road Again: Travel Toys
· Splish, Splash: Bath and Water Toys
April 2006
· When the Pieces Fit: Puzzles
· Take It Outside: Outdoors Toys/Sporting Goods/Balls
· Taking the Wheel: Ride-Ons
March 2006
· Toy Fair Highlights
· Wooden Toys
· Games
February 2006
· Toy Fair Preview
· Educational Products/School Supplies
· Arts and Crafts
January 2006
· It Was a Dark and Stormy Night: Books
· Get the Popcorn: DVDs
· Toy Fair Preview
· Spooky Fun: Halloween Products
December 2005
· A Skill to Savor: Hobby Products
· Gotta Have It! Collectibles
· Alakazam! Magic Sets
· The Year's Best: Holiday Special
November 2005
· Making Mozarts: Musical Toys & CDs
· Walk, Crawl and Play: Infant & Preschool
· Little Spenders: Tween Market
October 2005
· I Made This! Arts & Crafts
· Beyond the Card Table: Children's Furniture
· Pick up the Pieces: Activity Kits & Play Sets
September 2005
· Girls will be Girls: Dolls
· It's a Big World After All: Learning & Exploration (Science & Nature)
· No Chalk Required: Interactive and Electronic Learning Devices
August 2005
· Born to be Wild: Ride-Ons
· Still Running on Time: Trains
· Made to Last: Wooden Toys
July 2005
· Raising the Roof: Building Sets/Construction Toys
· Not Just for Dad Anymore: RC Toys
· The Magic Eight-Ball Says... Impulse/Novelty
June 2005
· Ready for the Big Day: Back To School Preview
· Holiday Season Preview
· Take Five: DVDs & Videos
· Get That Warm and Fuzzy Feeling: Plush & Puppets
May 2005
· Pixel Pleasures: Video Games
· Little Heroes: Action Figures
· Sugar High: Toy Candy
· If I Have to Stop the Car... Travel Toys
April 2005
· Go Outside and Play! Outdoor/Sport Toys
· Go Fly a Kite: Flying Toys
· Family Night: Puzzles & Games
· Trader's Choice: Collectible Trading Cards
March 2005
· ToyFair Review/Highlights
· Scaring Up Sales: The Halloween Season
· When I Grow Up, I Wanna Be... Pretend Play, Cosmetics and Jewelry
· Tricked Out and Treasured: Die-Cast Cars & Vehicles
February 2005
· ToyFair Preview
· Trend-setting Art: Anime & Manga
· Read Up: Books & Comics
January 2005
· License to Sell: Licensed Toys
· ToyFair Preview
· What's Hot in the New Year?
December 2004
· It's a Big World After All: Learning and Exploration (Science & Nature)
· Alakazam! Magic Sets
· The Year's Best: Holiday Special
November 2004
· Making Mozarts: Musical Toys
· Little Spenders: Tween Market
· Channel Fun: Children's Media
October 2004
· I Made This! Arts and Crafts
· Beyond the Card Table: Children's Furniture
· Pick up the Pieces: Activity Kits and Play Sets
September 2004
· Girls will be Girls: Dolls
· A Skill to Savor: Hobby Products
· No Chalk Required: Interactive and Electronic Learning Devices
August 2004
· Born to be Wild: Ride-Ons
· Still Running on Time: Trains
· Made to Last: Wooden Toys
July 2004
· Walk, Crawl, Play: Infant/Preschool
· Gotta Have It! Collectibles
· The Magic Eight-Ball Says...
June 2004
· License to Sell: Licensed Toys
· Ready for the Big Day: Back To School Preview
· Holiday Season Preview
May 2004
· Pixel Pleasures: Video Games
· Little Heroes: Action Figures
· Sugar High: Toy Candy
· If I Have to Stop the Car…Travel Toys
April 2004
· When I Grow Up, I Wanna Be... Pretend Play, Cosmetics and Jewelry
· Go Outside and Play! Outdoor/Sport Toys
· Go Fly a Kite: Flying Toys
March 2004
· Scaring Up Sales: The Halloween Season
· Tricked Out and Treasured: Die-Cast Cars and Vehicles
· Family Night: Games and Puzzles
February 2004
· ToyFair Preview
· Get That Warm and Fuzzy Feeling: Plush and Puppets
· Trader's Choice: Collectible Trading Cards
January 2004
· Raising the Roof: Building Sets/Construction Toys
· Not Just for Dad Anymore: RC Toys
· ToyFair Sneak Peek
December 2003
· Big Shots: Top Performers of 2003
· More Than Bunk Beds: Kids Furniture & Playsets
· Hobby and Craft Kits
· Alakazam! Magic Sets for Kids
November 2003
· Making Believe: Pretend Play Toys Offer Real Fun
· Of Wizards and Wal-Mart: Children's Books Rebound
· Wet Behind the Ears: Children's Hygiene Products
October 2003
· Get Smart: Educational Toys
· Grownup Toys and Non-Traditional Toys
· Get it, Got it, What do I do with it: Merchandising and Inventory
September 2003
· Limited Edition: Collectibles Keep Them Coming Back
· Entertainment and Education Converge in Children's Media
· High Hopes for the 2003 Holiday Season
August 2003
· The Un-Plastic: Wooden Toys
· When Pots and Pans Won't Do: Musical Toys
· I've Fallen, and I Can't Reach my Joystick:
Video Games and Hand-Held Electronics
July 2003
· Fun for Your Outer Child: Infant and Preschool Toys
· Get Your Kung-Fu Grip On! Action Figures
· Impulse and Novelty Toys
June 2003
· All the Right Moves: Games and Puzzles
· Rock, Paper, Scissors: Arts and Crafts
· Mom, Can I borrow the Visa Card? “Tween” boys and girls
· Not the Kind You Point at the TV: Remote Control Toys
May 2003
· All 2003 Models Must Go! Cars and Trucks
· Buy Me Love: Plush Toys
· The World Outside TV: Science and Nature Toys
· Ride On! Bikes & Rideable Toys
April 2003
· Make it or Break it: Construction Toys
· More than a Hobby: Trains and Model Kits
· They’re Everywhere! Licensed Toys
· The Big Day Doesn't Have to be a Drag: Back to School
Stuff Kids Like
March 2003
· Pretty in Pink: Dolls Today and Tomorrow
· The View From Up There: Kites and Flying Toys
· Hey, Batta… Batta… Sports and Outdoor Toys
February 2003
· Everything But the TP: Halloween Toys and Costumes
· All I Got for Christmas was a Messy Stockroom:
What We Learned this Holiday Season
January 2003
· Internet Marketing & Retailing
· Inventive Toys
· Children's Books
· Toy Fair Events
December 2002
· Children's Books
· Toy Fair Events
November 2002
· Musical Toys
· Video & Media
· Plush Toys
October 2002
· Hi-Tech Toys
· Games
· Action Figures
September 2002
· Model Trains
· Science Toys
· Construction Toys
· Pet Toys
August 2002
· Cars, R/C and Otherwise
July 2002
· Sport Toys
· Stuffed Animals
· Arts & Crafts
June 2002
· Action Figures
· Dolls
· Board Games
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