"E-flight — that's a company that's producing a fantastic airplane product — electric helicopter. They're pretty revolutionary."

—Lee Moore, owner, Nancy's Hobby, Warren, R.I., December 2006

 

"Saint biographies if they're better readers, which read as adult books."

—Joan McQuaid, children's books, Gabriel's Trumpet, Coventry, R.I., January 2007

 

"Snap Circuits, they sell fine."

—Russ John, owner, Creatoyvity, Providence, R.I., December 2006

 

"Leap Frog — Leapster, My First Leap Pad — a lot of dimension to their line. It's great. They've done a great job catering to specialty stores [and are] dedicated to helping more small stores capture a market share."

—Marybeth Kreger, owner, Learning Express, North Kingstown, R.I., December 2006

https://northkingstown.learningexpress.com

 

"My best-selling item is the Douglas Golden Retriever, any size."

—Philomena Paolucci, manager, Wayland Toy and Stationery, Providence, R.I., December 2006

 

"We just got a new shipment [of Find It by Find It Games]of 12 in a week and a half ago and we've only got five left." 

—Sandy Whitten, co-owner, Sparks Toy and Hobby Shoppe, Smithfield, R.I., December 2006

www.sparkstoys.com

 

"They like more game-type of things."

—Rob Slye, owner, Toys Ahoy, Barrington, R.I., July 2006

www.toysahoyusa.com

 

"Under the Nile toys, especially their teething vegetables, are favorites here."

—Asa Muir-Harmony, assistant manager, Bambini, Portsmouth, R.I., December 2005

 

"We're doing well with Zoobs. There's not much else that I'm seeing different or new in construction. Magneatos from Guidecraft — big new set. Ordered ones with curves."

—Idanna Smith, owner 20 years, Juggles, Wakefield, R.I., March 2006

www.jugglestoys.com