There’s a LOT to see at Toy Fair, so we’re giving you the chance to preview vendors in some of the most popular categories now, to make your show shopping a little easier.

A TDmonthly Magazine survey of 45 specialty retailers showed that games is, by far, the most coveted to-buy category at the upcoming exhibition — no doubt because games were especially popular in 2009 and buyers will be in a place where they can actually test them out! The chart below outlines the other types of products retailers are most looking forward to, based on how many times each was named in the poll:



For a sneak peek at Toy Fair exhibitors in some of the most popular categories (based on our retailer survey), click on the titles below:

Games

Infant & Toddler

Construction

Science & Nature

Active/Outdoor Play

Preschool

Dolls

Books

To browse more new products that fall under educational, wooden, arts and crafts, eco-friendly and other categories, please visit our Notable & New Toys section.

Writer's Bio: Julie L. Jones has written articles for both newspapers and magazines. Before joining the staff of TDmonthly Magazine, she worked as a communications writer and provided editorial support for a market research company. Read more articles by this author