Play Talk
The Play Talk Blog shares stories, play ideas, and parenting resources to support growth, creativity, and joyful learning at every stage.
Organizing can be a challenge, especially when kids are involved. Here are some tips to make organizing your kids play space easy, stress free and even FUN!
Discover how Manhattan Toy is creating a brighter future for our kids, our community, and the world.
Adorable Easter baskets; artfully crafted to ignite your basket creation process. Take a look, get inspired and have fun finding the perfect gifts and goodies for your little’s Easter basket this April!
The Creation of MiO: Part 1 First Steps
The Creation of MiO: First Steps - Part 1 of this 3 Part series MIO – FIRST STEPS The original idea for MiO sprang from a series of events - a lecture at the Nu...Behind the Scenes: A Toy's Journey From Idea to Best Friend
NY Toy Fair is coming up this week and it is one of the biggest events for us each year, if not THE biggest. Planning for this event takes several months. Read more below for a small glimpse at what...
It’s almost that time again! Every year, members of the “ASTRA” (American Specialty Toy Retailing Association) participate in Neighborhood Toy Store Day. Saturday, November 14th, is the date of this year’s Neighborhood Toy Store Day. ASTRA retailers across the nation...
Amongst the hustle and bustle of the Greenwood area in Seattle, Washington there’s a fascinating toy store by the name of Top Ten Toys. Just off 85th street, Top Ten Toys has Seattle’s largest selection of classic, hands-on and fun...
Your Yukon Toy Destination: Angellina's Toy and Children's Boutique
In Whitehorse, the capital city of Canada’s Yukon Territory, there is a remarkable place you ought to visit. The Yukon offers many extraordinary sights throughout the year. You may catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, or witness the wonder...
The Story Behind “Big Blue Whale”
When you find yourself walking down historical 19th street of the Houston Heights shopping district, there are several boutiques and shops you may come across. Perhaps you find yourself inside a thrifty antique store, or seated in a comfy chair...
Neighborhood Toy Store Day: Nov. 8, 2014
It’s almost that time again! Every year, members of the “ASTRA” (American Specialty Toy Retailing Association) participate in Neighborhood Toy Store Day. Saturday, November 8th, is the date of this year’s Neighborhood Toy Store Day. ASTRA retailers across the nation...
Retailer of the Month: Brilliant Sky Toys
This month’s featured retailer is Brilliant Sky Toys and Books. Director of Vendor Relations, Whitney Hall has worked at the Brentwood, TN location since it opened in 2010. This August marks the four year anniversary of this franchise location. As a...
Retailer of the Month: ABC & Toy Zone
ABC & Toy Zone in Rochester, MN has been in the business of selling toys for almost 20 years and has a bright future. And, we're extraordinarily proud to say that Manhattan Toy has been working with them 18 of...
We are thrilled to say some blog changes are happening at Manhattan Toy, and all for the better! We've been so happy to get our blog up and running on Blogger, but now after developing a good editorial team, content...
Retailer of the Month Feature: Five Little Monkeys
The History and Magic Behind the locally-owned, family run, green certified, San Francisco Bay Area toy store Owner Stephanie Sala opened the first Five Little Monkeys location in Albany, CA in 2001. Opening her own toy store, was not part of...
Today is National Salesperson Day!
We would like to take a moment and thank all of the Sales Groups, Sales Representatives and Retailers that promote and sell our toys and gifts. We greatly appreciate the efforts from all of our Road Warriors! Each one of you is...
Retailer of the Month Feature: Mrs. Tiggy Winkle's
Mrs. Tiggy Winkle's is a sweet family owned and operated store in The Glebe, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Our partnership started a long time ago, because of our mutual love for Whoozit, and it's blossomed ever since. Specializing in quality...
Guest Blog Post: Grace at The Daily Obsession Cabin Fever is a term my husband uses to dramatically announce that he is delirious from being trapped our apartment for too long. With the winter temperatures and all that white stuff on the...
Embrace the Cold and Get Outside!
Don't let the blustery weather keep you inside all winter long. Just bundle up and prepare for the outdoors the right way. Here's our tips great for little ones and adults alike! Fuel up. Whether off to school or going out to...
Retailer of the Month Feature: The Doll Hospital & Toy Soldier Shop
The Doll Hospital & Toy Soldier Shop in Berkley, Michigan is truly one of a kind - starting with it's history and Grandma Kay Parish who opened a small doll repair shop in 1948. Today, it now stands as a legend in the...
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...
Retailer of the Month Feature: Snapdoodle Toys
There's a sweet little toy store in Kenmore, Washington, Snapdoodle Toys. Five and a half years ago the local toy store was closing up shop and Rob and Cherry wanted to fill that emptiness in the community. That’s when...
Just for fun, we got in touch with one of our previous baby models to see where she is now! Lindsey was in our 1999 catalog, showing off our Weather Woogle™. At this age her interests included teethers, naptime and crawling away as...
With many Homecoming festivities going on all across the country this time of year, we're feeling quite nostalgic. We've been looking through photos and reminiscing about our great Manhattan Toy lines: Baby Stella: 8 years old Winkel: 11 years old Put & Peek...
It may only be September, but we're working hard on our end of year, January 2014, large catalog! Here are some shots of the cuties from Wednesday's photo shoot at Unleashed Productions in Minneapolis:
Retailer of the Month Feature: Be Craftful
Be Craftful, in Fanwood, New Jersey is new to the specialty retailer marketplace – only open since this past June, but excited and roaring with business! The owners, and husband and wife team, Demian and Amy, chose to start up...
It's the perfect time of year to plan a picnic and a great way to make family memories. We loved this blog post by Parents magazine containing too many yummy picnic food ideas kids will love. Here they are: Sandwich...
Kick Off to Manhattan Toy's Retailer of the Month Features!
August Retailer of the Month: Building Blocks Toys We’re kicking off our Retailer of the Month series! Each month we will be featuring one of our great retailers and sharing a little about their “story”. We’ll touch on topics...
Last week was busy! First, Manhattan Toy was in Nashville, Tennessee for the ASTRA show and then headed straight to Dallas, Texas for the Gift Market. Thanks to all that stopped by our booths! We greatly appreciate it! We had a great response...
Something’s Cooking at Manhattan Toy…
To celebrate summer we’re hosting our 3rd annual Sizzlin' Summer Giveaway event! For the next 10 weeks we'll be giving away some of our most popular and new items! Check out our Facebook page next Monday to see what you...
Father’s Day: A Day to Celebrate Good-Ole Dad
Fathers play an important role in the life of every child. From teaching them how to ride a bike, to sharing life lessons, dads around the world foster the growth and development of their children and loved ones. So this...
Mother’s Day: A Day to Appreciate Mom!
Mother’s day is the one day of the year that is especially devoted to honoring moms around the world. At Manhattan Toy we’re celebrating this day of gratitude, by sharing a few Mother’s day traditions and reasons why Manhattan Toy...
Imagine I Can™, Manhattan Toy’s newest unique line of affordably priced activities for kids ages 3+ was featured on The View, February 15th by toy expert, Elizabeth Werner as one of the Best of Toy Fair. Watch the segment now!...
Manhattan Toy has been ringing in the New Year traveling the globe attending various toy and gift trade shows. Here’s where we have been so far: Atlanta, GA Anaheim & L.A., CA Seattle, WA Dallas, TX Chicago, IL New...
Why We Support Small Business Saturday
May the Shopping Begin!! With Thanksgiving just behind us and Black Friday well underway, the shopping season is marked by several special days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But one very important shopping day that we want to...