What Members Say about ASTRA

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) gives you hundreds of toy experts at your fingertips! Here’s what members say about their experience with ASTRA:

Retailers

“Joining ASTRA was the best investment we made in the journey from inspiration to realization of our toy store dream. No matter the question, our new friends in ASTRA answer freely from their own experience. Every perspective gives us valuable information we use as we build our own store. From what to order to how to run our business, ASTRA has been our Toy Store University.”

Mary Sisson, Kazoodle Toys, Vancouver WA

“Over the years I have increased my bottom line by thousands of dollars thanks to ASTRA.”

Jonny Girson, The Learning Tree, Prairie Village, Kansas

I find that the ASTRA marketplace is the best way to find fresh new products and ideas from the manufacturers. They are always resourceful and helpful. The manufacturers always work to give us great deals and feature new and exciting products to buy for our Holiday season. ASTRA is an excellent tool for retailers new to the Specialty toy business. I always come away with great ideas.

Kathie Dockstader -Buyer - Top Ten Toys -Seattle WA

Manufacturers

“Being a member of ASTRA gives me instant credibility with retailers. ASTRA membership has provided me the best possible venue for recognition and validation of my product with people who care about kids and share my values regarding doing business in the children’s products industry. As a relatively small player in an increasingly crowded toy market, I appreciate the ability to network face-to-face with retailers.

- Rudy Valenta, President, Valtech/Magna-Tiles, LaGrange, IL

Sales Reps

ASTRA offers the opportunity to work closely with vendors and retailers and to further grow these relationships.

Dana Barnes, Sales Rep, High Five, Inc.