In This Issue

Summarized Conclusions of July Articles

By Julie L. Jones
July 2010

Words go golfing and Oblo Spheres layer on confusion in July's Staff Picks. _{read more}

VIDEOS: Vendors demo more than 60 toys and games at the ASTRA toy show in Providence, R.I. _{read more}

VIDEOS: California's Thinker Things enjoys fresh, new location after 30+ years in educational toys. _{read more}

VIDEOS: New Jersey's Aunt Jean's Toys & Treats attracts nostalgic customers with retro vibe. _{read more}

Retailers navigate space issues for furniture and play houses with service and special orders. _{read more}

The Evers family gets past mistakes and keeps toys in focus at its North Carolina shops. _{read more}

Shaped rubberbands, collectible erasers and charms keep Dancing Bear customers intrigued. _{read more}

BEST SELLERS: Plush by Ganz, Gund and Pretty Ugly tip their hats to No. 1 seller Folkmanis. _{read more}

BEST SELLERS: Girls still love Corolle classics, and Groovy Girls add flair to the top-10 dolls. _{read more}

The largest publisher of railroad games is building a bridge between families and hobbyists. _{read more}
REVIEWS: A rock-n-roll frog and "brainy" lyrics get high marks from TDmonthly's Music Reviewer. _{read more}
REVIEWS: Manuella Designs draws on dolls, and b. dazzle, inc. scrambles perfectionist minds. _{read more}

OnLive, Apple and One-Pass weaken video game alliances and console sales. _{read more}

Plans, funds and networks are crucial when developing your freelance design biz. _{read more}

New construction toys, games, crafts and more line up for holiday review. _{preview toys}