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Samantha Connell

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As seen in: The Toy Insider, The Toy Book, The Pop Insider, Clemson Tiger, Hometown News Volusia, Health & Safety International, The Tiger (Clemson University)
Covers:  Toys, games, children's entertainment, kid's books, pop culture merchandise, licensing

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Expert Review: Wilder Toys’ Console Heroes Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Collectible Diorama

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By Samantha Connell 
| The Toy Insider
Sega Genesis cartridge collectible Reposition the included Tails and Sonic figures for new scenes Interior mimics the Emerald Hill Zone video game level Wilder Toys‘ Console Heroes Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Diorama combines nostalgic gaming with screen-free fun! The mini collectible is a replica of the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Sega Genesis cartridge, which parents will recognize from their old video game collection. Kids can open the cartridge to find a scene from the Emerald Hill Zone level.
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Five Little Monkeys’ Mission to Curate Community

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By Samantha Connell 
| The Toy Book
In 2001, Stephanie Sala was the sole employee at her 830-square-foot specialty toy shop, Five Little Monkeys. Now, Sala employs numerous San Francisco Bay Area residents as the owner of eight brick-and-mortar stores, serving thousands of kids and collectors. Sala’s business, which takes its name from her role as the eldest child of five, has had a crucial family focus from the start.
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Stay Healthy with Danimals & MAGNA-TILES’ Let Them Be Giant Summer Pledge

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By Samantha Connell 
| The Toy Insider
Danimals is celebrating its updated calcium-, vitamin D-, and fiber-filled formula with a summer program that features MAGNA-TILES! Kids will have a chance to get creative with a new nutrition-themed construction set through the Let Them Be Giant Summer Pledge. The Summer Pledge program, which ends on July 27, encourages families to focus on healthy habits and celebrate all the ways kids grow during the summer season. Families have a chance to win the 20-piece building set.
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