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                                        The Leading Trade Publication for the Toy Industry. Board Games Continue Down a Winning Path. August 25, 2016. By Mary Couzin, founder, SMG Leisure. North Star Games’ Happy Salmon. There is a perfect storm of many trends contributing to strong game sales. Below are the top trends from my research. We could meet over signature cocktails at one of the growing number of board game cafes and enjoy a long discussion on this topic, but it’s tough find an open table! Looney Labs’ Pyramid Arcade. Hot on the heel...
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        Charisma Brands   –  Adora
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                                        The way we see it, when kids are happy, there is more love and joy in the world. Our story began twenty years ago, where from humble beginnings, we set forth on a BIG goal to create high quality handcrafted toys that make the world a happier place. Starting with its littlest ambassadors kids. We’ll do our part to keep spreading that love and joy throughout the world. It’s what we do. 
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        COMMENTARY: Back to Basics: Sketch, Doodle, Paint, and Play
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                                        The Leading Trade Publication for the Toy Industry. COMMENTARY: Back to Basics: Sketch, Doodle, Paint, and Play. February 24, 2014. After Toy Fair 2013, the words and there’s an app! This year will truly mark a return to traditional play patterns. Rainbow Loom. A simple bracelet-making kit for kids, was huge in 2013, eventually snagging four Toy of the Year (TOTY). Awards, including the overall Toy of the Year. That said, Toy Fair 2014. The company that brought back Spirograph a few years ago, will expan...
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        Moose Toys Invites Shopkins Fans to Gather at Toys “R” Us Stores Nationwide
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                                        The Leading Trade Publication for the Toy Industry. Moose Toys Invites Shopkins Fans to Gather at Toys R Us Stores Nationwide. August 13, 2015. Is hosting its first-ever nationwide Shopkins. Swap-kins experience, scheduled for August 15 from 12 to 2 pm Fans and collectors across the country can gather at their local Toys “R” Us. Store to swap characters and build their collections. Sago Mini Characters Make Publishing Debut. August 26, 2016. Bonnier Publishing USA’s licensed property and pop culture-focu...
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        2015 Toy Reports
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                                        The Leading Trade Publication for the Toy Industry. Moose Toys Donates Shopkins Gemma Stone Auction Proceeds to Benefit TIF;. The Bridge Direct Releases Shopkins Construction and Activity Toys;. Moose Toys to Auction off Shopkins Gemma Stone to Benefit TIF;. Global Toy Sales Rise Seven Percent Heading into the Holiday Season;. You’re a Box Office Hit, Charlie Brown! Activision Blizzard to Acquire King Digital Entertainment;. Moose Toys Expands Shopkins Craze with App and Shoppies Dolls. Toys R Us Unveils...
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        Cozy Comforts and Dolls: Adora 15 inch Bath Babies
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                                        Cozy Comforts and Dolls. Sharing bits of daily life, nature, doll reviews and crochet. Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Adora 15 inch Bath Babies. This year, for Christmas, I wanted to get the girls each a baby doll. Little Button has a larger 15 in baby ("Big Baby") which she has loved since she was very small so I thought she would really enjoy something new to add to her little family . I am not quite ready to fork over the heftier price of an American Girl Bitty Baby. The particular doll that caught my ey...
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        Editorial Calendar
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                                        The Leading Trade Publication for the Toy Industry. To view our 2016 Editorial Calendar please click here. Sago Mini Characters Make Publishing Debut. August 26, 2016. Bonnier Publishing USA’s licensed property and pop culture-focused Sizzle Press will release a series of original storybooks starring the characters featured in the Sago Mini apps for toddlers and preschoolers. Two titles will be released on Sept. 20, including Jinja’s Surprise! August 26, 2016. Future of Play Introduces MagicMeeMees. 
                                     
                        
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