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May 15 2018

New Wholesale Toys: Shimmeez, Tiny Hands & Untamed Fingerlings

We’re committed to stocking the newest and coolest toys for our retailers. At License 2 Play, we go out of our way to make sure you know which brands will be popular. This month, we’re sharing three newcomers to our wholesale toy collection: Shimmeez, Tiny Hands, and Untamed Fingerlings. Shimmeez are glittery, cuddly friends every kid will want. With the Tiny Hands game, your next party becomes even more fun, and Untamed Fingerlings keep you on your toes by being tame one moment and ferocious the next.

May 07 2018

How to Use Social Media to Market Your Toy Store

As a small independent retailer, you have to take advantage of different marketing strategies to gain customers for your store. While a social media presence isn’t a requirement to run a successful business, you may find that using those accounts can increase your customer base and encourage repeat visits to your store. A little bit of effort along these lines can go a long way. Here are some tips for marketing your gift or toy store with social media.

Apr 24 2018

Product Spotlight: Fingerlings Keep Coming Back for More

The Fingerlings baby monkeys have taken the world by storm. Fingerlings have been widely recognized as one of the best toys on the market for kids. They were named toy of the year in 2017 and for good reasons. These little creatures are adorable and hold on to your finger. They love being held and talked to and respond with noises and animations to share how they feel. Even if you have collected all the monkeys, you don’t have to stop, because the Fingerlings are back with a new collection of toys.

Apr 18 2018

Visit License 2 Play at the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy Trade Show

This year, the Marketplace & Academy Trade Show takes place from June 10-13 in New Orleans, LA. All events are hosted at the Ernest Morial Convention Center. License 2 Play will have booth #345, where we’ll display many of our newest and bestselling products. We’d love for you to join us there. Here we’ll explain what this event is all about and why it’s so important for the toy industry.

Apr 08 2018

Pure Clean Fun with Wholesale DIY Bath Bombs

When you’re looking for new products to stock your shelves with, you’re probably interested in getting the latest toys. While they definitely deserve a spot in your store and we offer the most popular wholesale toys for you to browse through, you might also want to stock some unusual toys. We’d like to introduce you to our DIY bath bombs. If there’s one thing that kids like even more than playing with new toys, it’s making their own toys.

Mar 21 2018

Recap of Toy Fair 2018

Last month, License 2 Play attended the Toy Fair 2018 – an international trade show hosted in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. From February 17th through 20th, attendees were able to browse the latest and greatest of entertainment products for kids of all ages. It turns out that you don’t have to be a child to have a lot of fun looking at and playing with toys. Many new and exciting products were revealed, and our team also had fun showing off our impressive collection.

Mar 15 2018

How Your Toy Store Can Promote Family Fun on the Weekends

Your local toy or gift store fulfills many different functions. In addition to stocking the latest collection of toys your customers are looking for, you’ll also want to provide them with some value-added service. For example, your expertise is instrumental in helping them find the right toy for their needs or locate a specific toy they want to buy. Additionally, you can use your expertise to encourage families to have fun together, especially on the weekends.

Mar 05 2018

5 Marketing Tips for Promoting Your Gift or Toy Store

When you’re running an independent toy store or gift shop, you’re in charge of doing the marketing yourself. If you’ve just opened and are trying to get the business off the ground, you must get the word out about your store. If your shop has been around for a while, you must promote the things you have to offer to keep customers coming back for more. Here are some ideas to help you market your store.

Feb 23 2018

Product Spotlight: Wholesale Pikmi Pops Surprise Series 2

If there’s one thing that parents usually don’t like to buy for their children, it’s a lollipop. But Pikmi Pops are different. While they look like a lollipop, they don’t include anything that might cause tooth decay. Instead, they’re filled with fun toys that keep children occupied for hours. On March 1st, Pikmi Pops is coming out with series 2.

Feb 15 2018

New Wholesale Toys Featuring Silly Squeaks, So Bomb, and So Slime

Toy manufacturers never sleep – at least in seems like it, because they’re always in the process of coming up with new and exciting things to play with. This month, we’re introducing Silly Squeaks, So Bomb, and So Slime. These novelty toys will make a great addition to your toy or specialty store. Below, we’ll give you more information about these items and what makes them so desirable in a child’s eyes.

Feb 06 2018

Playing with Your Kids Is More than Just Fun

Every parent knows that children want to play all day long. For them, play is their work, and it’s a good thing they’re so engaged in it. The power of play has been written about numerous times, and you already know it’s more than just about having fun. However, many parents think that it’s enough when children play with their siblings or friends. The truth is that there are some real benefits to parent-child games you may not be aware of.

Jan 22 2018

Start the New Year with Wholesale Shopkins Series 9

The Shopkins have had an amazing run. This year 2018 welcomes their 9th series of unique, adorable toys. Series 9 has a whole new set of characters, called the Wild Style Shoppets. At License 2 Play, we have a great selection of wholesale Shopkins ready to ship. Here is what you should know about these popular toys.

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