Meet Kelley Legler of Baby Jack & Co.
When did you establish Baby Jack & Co.? What was the inspiration behind it? When my son Jack was a toddler, more than 16…
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Take to the Skies: Ten Questions with PowerUp
09/07/2025 Traditional paper planes take just a few minutes to construct, but remain in flight mere seconds. PowerUp, a family-owned business based in Ohio,…
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The Toy Industry Came Together for Work and Play at ToyFest
05/14/2025 ToyFest concluded its 63rd exhibition and 12th tradeshow in Las Vegas, held at the World Market Center. Toy and gift stores from 40…
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Odyssey Toys: A Legacy of Excellence
05/14/2025 by Victoria Ritter For Steven Irigoyen, president of Odyssey Toys, play is a crucial part of the learning journey. The multi-generational family company…
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Off the Wagon Keeps on Rolling
05/14/2025 by Victoria Ritter Expect the unexpected at Off the Wagon. The small, local chain of specialty toy stores in northern Ohio, owned by…
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Fair Play – June 2025
05/14/2025 Who remembers, growing up, being on the playground at recess or over at a friend’s house and someone pulls out a brand-new toy…
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Fair Play – February 2025
02/01/2025 Just before the holidays, I came across a TED Talk with The Toy Guy, Chris Byrne, a toy historian, about how toys shape…
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Twenty Years of Tunes, Kala Brand Music Marks Milestone Anniversary
01/30/2025 by Victoria Ritter Based out of Petaluma, CA, Kala Brand Music seeks to inspire musicians across the world and help them progress through…
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A Putty Good Time – 10 Questions with Crazy Aaron’s
01/30/2025 Kids and adults around the globe are getting their hands on Crazy Aaron’s putty. While some enjoy the colors and collectability, others appreciate…
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Fun and Family Gather at hakabohu
01/30/2025 by Victoria Ritter The Elvington family has owned and operated hakabohu in Florence, South Carolina, for two generations. Susan Elvington bought the business,…
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