In This Issue

Summarized Conclusions of May Articles

By TDmonthly Staff
June 2011

June Staff Picks: Our 13 picks for June include sand that doesn't get wet and a monkey that lulls kids to sleep. _{read more}

There's No Time Like the Present!: These 5 companies share their hottest products for 4 Quarter 2011. _{read more}

Top-10 Most-Wanted Construction Toys: 12 retailers let us know about their best-selling construction toys, with LEGO leading the pack. _{read more}

Top-10 Most-Wanted Activity Kits and Playsets: Calico Critters and Arts & Crafts kits were among the best-sellers for these 12 retailers. _{read more}

Top-10 Most-Wanted Licensed Toys: 6 of 12 specialty retailers said they didn't focus on licensed products- but a few properties were big sellers across the board. _{read more}

Get Online Before It's Too Late: We surveyed 39 retailers to bring you 21 tips on making your online business profitable. _{read more}

How to Maintain Your Website: 9 Twitter Dos & Don'ts and 20+ ways to keep your online presence at the forefront of customers' minds. _{read more}

Classic Company Navigates High-Tech Market: President of HABA USA answers 6 questions about being a classic toy company in a high-tech world. _{read more}

Zometool Warns: It’s Education or Obsolescence: A Q&A With Zometool founder reveals new products that introduce users to the "language for understanding the structure of space." _{read more}

How Survivor Guilt Prevents Sales: Tips for combating "survivor guilt" and negative employee self-image, which may be sabotaging much-needed high-ticket sales. _{read more}

ASTRA Marketplace & Academy Preview: We interviewed three retailers to find out the benefits of ASTRA. _{read more}

Astra Preview: General Games: See 12 new games from companies who will be exhibiting at ASTRA. _{read more}

Astra Preview: Educational and Developmental Toys: These 12 new toys are more than just fun. _{read more}

Astra Preview: Plush Toys: Get cozy with offerings from these seven companies, then see them at ASTRA. _{read more}

Astra Preview: New Twists on Classic Toys: These 12 new products put a wild spin on old ideas. _{read more}

Astra Preview: Fun For Under $20: Yes, it is possible- 12 toys that are fun AND affordable. _{read more}

Astra Preview: Creative Activities: These ten products inspire imagination and creation. _{read more}

Astra Preview: Outdoor Fun and Action Toys: These nine toys get kids off the couch and excited to play. _{read more}

Astra Preview: New Companies: Five new companies bring fresh ideas to the table. _{read more}