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Kids delight in Busy Bee Toy’s large demo area. This space in the Doylestown, Pennsylvania, store is open for play time on Wednesdays, and is utilized often by homeschooled children and their families

Volume 20, Number3
May/June 2013

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Why Doylestown Parents Shop Local
Pennsylvania toy store owner Nerice Kendter uses smart business tactics to delight customers during tough times
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Trekking with Toys
Manufacturers discuss travel toys
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edplay’s Guide to ASTRA’s Marketplace & Academy
A Dozen Reasons Not to Miss the ASTRA Show
A Day-to-Day Schedule
Visit edplay Advertisers at the Show
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Retailers Recommend Fabulous Products
Lots of tattoos, outdoor toys, a garden kit and more

Buy and Sell Better with These Three Toy Trends
Ellen Metrick from Lekotek explains what toys are trending for children with special needs

Business Buyers Jump
Sales of small businesses spiked in the first quarter as sellers start taking the leap

edplay’s Fabulous Awards
10 products from our 2012 “Retailers Recommend” articles will win based on your votes

New Products

Stretch the Imagination

Creature Comforts

No Dice

Between the Lines

Piece by Piece


Columns

Wordplay

Play It Again
by Kevin Fahy
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Endcap
Thanks for the Ride – BERG Toys focuses on customers’ wants and needs
by Tina Manzer


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NYIGF has a new name, gift cards from Twitter and more

Industry News
The Alexander Doll Company celebrates 90 years, FS-USA sponsors an indie film and more


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