Nov 1, 2011
Support Local Toy Stores During Neighborhood Toy Store DayBy Chelsea NasoMatawan-Aberdeen.Patch.com

Matawan, NJ – As a child, nothing compared to the enchanted feeling of shopping for toys at your local toy store. Gazing with wonder at the aisles of exciting choices… holding your new toy for the very first time… anticipation building inside you as you finally took your new gifts home.

On Nov. 12, The Hobby Shop will join over 500 stores across the country to celebrate the second annual national Neighborhood Toy Store Day.

“When you shop at an independent toy store, you are entering a universe of play possibilities,” explains Kathleen McHugh, President of the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA). “Neighborhood Toy Store Day is about celebrating the role the local store plays in the community. We are highlighting the expertise your local store has in selecting just the right toy to help your child grow and learn through play.”

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