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Cheap Holidays Toys

Santa to deliver cheaper toys

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Posted on 9/26/2009 10:22 EST
Filed in: Children, Family, Holidays, Kids, Toys

Santa is looking out for us parents this year. He's keeping an eye on the economy and sending a list to Toys R Us to make sure the giant retailer only delivers toys we can afford. Ho, ho, ho says The News Tribune.

"The nation's biggest toy-store chain is placing its holiday bets – and because the stakes are high, the prices are lower.

If Toys R Us' testing is any indication, a $10 toy hamster might be a runaway hit.

Chief merchandising officer Karen Dodge said her staff of buyers spends the better part of the year mulling what will be the top toys for gift-giving. Some they test in small markets and gauge consumer reaction..."

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