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New in Town: The Office of Tiffany Birdsong Takes Flight

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By Samantha Connell Verified
| The Toy Book Verified
A new player is grabbing a chair at the table. Co-founded by game industry veterans Deirdre Cross and Jessica Aceti, The Office of Tiffany Birdsong is securing its spot at game night. The Seattle-based tabletop gaming studio officially opened its doors in January and is preparing for its first official product launch this fall.
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Festive Finds: 10 Winter Holiday Toys to Stock

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By Samantha Connell Verified
| The Toy Book Verified
Deck the halls and stock the shelves — new winter holiday-inspired toys are on the way. Consumers can keep an eye on plush pals, collectibles, games, and more with jolly holiday themes. This season, retailers can supply families with The LEGO Group‘s buildable LEGO City Advent Calendar, Hootenanny Games‘ Dizzy Dreidel, Monogram International’s Elf Coin Bank, and more. The following 10 products combine the holiday spirit with trusted play patterns and family-favorite winter characters. JOLLY OLE ST.
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Treats, Tricks, and Toys: 19 Spooky Products Hit the Shelves

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By Samantha Connell Verified
| The Toy Book Verified
Halloween frights are finding their way to the toy aisle! Every year, new spooky games, construction sets, plush, collectibles, and more infiltrate mass and specialty retailers as the season inches closer. This year, families can look forward to Halloween-themed MAGNA-TILES sets, gummy candy kits from Thames & Kosmos, Bluey-inspired books by Phoenix International Publications, and more. Consumers and retailers can discover 19 frightfully filling products below.
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