"People just love plush from Gund."

— Debbie Wurzburger, Owner, Toy Chest, Baltimore, Md., November 2006

 

"We sell the 24 card game — a lot of people buy it for school, and it helps with math — addition, subtraction, factoring."

— Nikki White, sales associate, BeBeep – A Toy Shop, Severna Park, Md., September 2006

www.bebeepatoyshop.com

 

 

"I really like the looks of Zooreka by Cranium. It's a zoo board game. There's a lot of thinking and not just 'roll the dice.' It's good for families."

— Jane Worm, manager, Crackerjacks Inc, Easton, Md., December 2006

 

"I usually attend Toy Fair and one or two gift shows."

— Frank DiPietro, Owner, Mumbles & Squeaks, Ellicott City, Md., November 2006

www.mumblesandsqueaks.com

 

"My new favorite is Tapture by the same company as b, for ages 8 and up."

— Barbara Fineblum, Owner, Barston's Child's Play, Baltimore, Md., December 2006

 

"Our best sellers in plush are Folkmanis Puppets; they're what got me into the toy business. I was a decorator for years, and used them in kid's rooms. Their puppets are just terrific; they're just the best."

— Sydney Shure, Owner, Ideas Etc Toys Etc Ltd, Westminster, Md., August 2006

 

"Now I'm buying [Whoopee cushions] in 24s."

— Phil French, co-owner, Whirligigs & Whimsies, Bethesda, Md., July 2005

 

"We have a line of Southshore Industries from Canada. They have yellow and white daybeds; they are our top seller. They are popular because they're different, pretty, and are a good price. It's because of design and quality — a combination of everything."

— Olga, Owner, Kids Room, Bowie, Md., August 2006