In This Issue

Summarized Conclusions of September Articles

By Ashley Heaton
September 2010

September Staff Picks: TD’s 8 picks include a unique pacifier that stays clean when dropped. _{read more}

BEST SELLERS: Top-10 Most-Wanted Collectibles: Animal-shaped rubber band bracelets and donut erasers with interchangeable parts top September’s list of 10 collectible must-haves. _{read more}

REVIEWS: TDmonthly’s Book Expert: Three vibrant stories, including a brilliant baby’s funny tale that comes with a DVD, poster and stickers, wow TD’s reviewer. _{read more}

REVIEWS: Roundtable Reviewers Find New Nummy Yummy Bears Charm With 5 Scents and Hues: Kids fall for cuddly, innovative teddy bears that feature bright colors and sweet scents. _{read more}

5 REVIEWS: Summary of Hundreds of Online Toy Reviews: Kaloo Perfumes appeal to moms while calming infants, and brightly hued interlocking Lockrobot blocks engage all ages. _{read more}

4 REVIEWS: TDmonthly’s Psychologist Mom: TD’s Psych Mom offers reviews — "running wild" with card games and learning respect through a Union-made vegan soccer ball. _{read more}

RETAILER SPOTLIGHT: Figpickels Toy Emporium: A successful Idaho store illustrates why word-of mouth marketing and community involvement add up to big business. _{read more}

10 BEST SELLERS: Figpickels Toy Emporium: The retailer offers picks for September’s top-selling items. _{read more}

RETAILING TIPS: How to Get Rapid Turnover for Quick Profits: 8 toy retailers and 3 experts tell how inventory control and speedy turnover make for faster rewards. _{read more}

How to Prove You're Really "Green": A green marketing expert explains how manufacturers can gain consumer trust through research, details and hard facts. _{read more}

Take a Cue: Good Customer Service is Like Billiards: TD’s guest expert says retailers can build and retain customer relations with kindness and a helpful demeanor. _{read more}

TDmonthly Goes Inside: Toy Castle, Jonesboro, Ark.: TD’s video crew highlights 24 best sellers from Toy Castle’s sales floor. _{read more}

Designing and Submitting Toy Inventions: A toy inventor breaks down three steps to selling the right invention at the right time. _{read more}

Nascar Wins Over Kids and Retailers Take the Prize: Streamlined licensing, blockbuster films and Danica Patrick lead to big toy sales for Nascar. _{read more}

How to Use Mommy Blogs to Promote Your Products: TD offers 6 tips for using an unconventional children’s product marketing tool. _{read more}

Don’t Compromise Business With Busy-Ness: A management and productivity expert teaches how to combat stress through organization. _{read more}

Kids Get Pampered At California Gift Show: TD’s video crew captures luxurious kittens and interactive dogs at the 2010 California Gift Show. _{read more}

Pawparazzi Pets Take Center Stage: A series of trend-conscious plush pals hooks kids with an interactive website and packaging that transforms into a stage. _{read more}

BEST SELLERS: Top-5 Most-Wanted Action Figures: 5 figures, from licensed heroes to classic knights round out TD’s September list of 5 top-selling action figures. _{read more}

BEST SELLERS: Top-5 Most-Wanted Die-Cast Toys: TD’s 5 September specialty best sellers include Hot Wheels, Matchbox and school buses. _{read more}

5 REVIEWS: Summary of Hundreds of Online CD Reviews: Soothing sounds, world beats and robotic rock intrigue children and parents. _{read more}

Which Movie-Themed Toys Will Rock 4Q: TD’s industry analyst explains why hit movies don’t always translate to hit toys. _{read more}