(33 minutes)

Chris and Richard talk with Kimberly Mosely, president of ASTRA and board member, owner of Angelina's Toys Shop and education consultant Betty Burns about the state of the specialty toy business, and ASTRA Camp, the virtual show and educational program.  They talk about what makes ASTRA unique in the industry as well as their innovative approach to community building the specialty sector at this time. Find out more at astracamp.org.

In The Endcap, Richard and Chris have a lighthearted chat about how toy folks really do live in the future... and how we're all eager to get there right about now.

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