Jun 28, 2013

Douglas Company Wins 2013 ASTRA “Best Toys for Kids Award”

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) awarded Douglas Company as the “Best Toys For Kids” recipient in the Pretend Fantasy Play Category for their Dreamy Dress-Ups™ Rainbow Fairy Wings with Glitter.

“Best Toys for Kids” are annual toy awards voted on by the ASTRA Show attendees. ASTRA is a broad national network of specialty toy retailers who are grassroots play experts that know specialty toys inside out. These experienced retailers rely on their expertise and commitment to play as they hand-pick the most engaging, unique, open-ended, fun and safe toys for children from more than 500 nominees.

Douglas’ Dreamy Dress-Ups™ Rainbow Fairy Wings with Glitter received this prestigious award in the Pretend Fantasy Play Category. The hand-painted fabric Dreamy Dress-Up Wings™ are among 14 original designs recently introduced by Douglas Company. Dreamy Dress-Up Wings™ are designed to tickle the imagination and unleash creative play while keeping kids active in the world around them. Each set of wings is intricately detailed.

Look for this award-winning toy at specialty gift and toy stores in the USA, Canada and Europe.

ABOUT DOUGLAS COMPANY
DOUGLAS has been a family-owned and operated business for nearly 60 years, now with distribution throughout Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Douglas classic animals have gestures and expressions that clearly distinguish them. Their faces evoke a sense of connection and endearment. Unusual breeds and hard-to-find species are easy to find in the extensive Douglas Line.

The in-house, USA design team is the heart of Douglas success. They create designs and steward them from conception to final production. In recent years, the power of the creative department has led into the fashion/accessory arena. They have a unique talent for walking the edge- to offer truly unique, trendy, and irresistible creations. There is a unique way with style, color, and complimentary fabrics that make the Christine Clarke Collection of Sassy Kidz Fashion speak for itself!

DOUGLAS BABY has been growing over the years. This collection brings the company “full circle” to its beginnings in 1956 as an Infant Toy Producer. Douglas now has a collection of the softest, most endearing designs in both cuddle toys and activity toys for Baby

All Douglas employees have passion for what they do and take the mission seriously to promote imaginative play and emotional connection for children of all ages. From “classic” to “trendy” to “baby,” DOUGLAS spins a web of wonderful products for the discerning market of today. For more information visit: www.douglastoys.com

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