We hope you have some spooky and fun plans today whether is be trick-or-treating with your kids or friends, a party at your child's school or at your office or just watching something haunting on TV. Because many at our office still love to play and use our imaginations daily, many of us are embracing the Halloween spirit and dressing up for work. We celebrated with festive doughnuts in the morning and an afternoon party - with a costume contest. From all of us at Manhattan Toy, Happy Halloween!
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