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Make An Outdoor Party Fun with Hot Tub in Bristol

When we need some fun moments with our family and friends, throwing a party is the best idea we come up with. Party is the best idea for socializing with people. But, when you want a private party where only close friends and relatives will be present, it has to be fun and relaxing. Food and decorations are something common for small outdoor parties. If you want to add a surprise to your party for your guests, a hot tub will be the greatest idea.

Hot Tubs for Outdoor Parties-

The hot tub is the best attraction at an outdoor party. If you are planning to throw a party in your backyard, you can take the entertainment to the next level by hiring a hot tub in Bristol. In today’s lifestyle, it is not easy to find time for fun and get-together. So, when you get some time for your close ones, you want it to be relaxing for you as well as them. A hot tub is perfect to set a party mood with everyone and enjoy an evening chatting and reviving old memories.

When you are thinking about a hot tub party in Bristol, you have to find a rental that can provide the right size of a hot tub for your backyard. Hot tub rentals offer a variety of tubs for party purposes so that the host can make the best arrangement for their guest. These rentals have different sizes of hot tubs so you can get the perfect one that will fit your party venue while leaving room for guests to move.

Professional hot tub providers will deliver the tub to your home or party venue on time so that you can welcome your guests and soak in the hot water without delay. Professionals will install everything perfectly to make the tub for use. If you want to hire a hot tub in Bristol, make sure to learn about the charges. May rentals offer top-quality tubs for rent at competitive prices. Contact those rentals and book a hot tub for the party now!

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XXXVIII.

England spreads like a map below me. I see the mud-flats of the Wash striped with water at low tide, the embankments grown with mugwort and sea-asters, and Boston Stump and King's Lynn, and the squaresail brigs in the offing. Beachy Head stands up beautiful, with white walls and pinnacles, from its slopes of yellow poppy and bugloss; the sea below creeps with a grey fog, the vessels pass and are folded out of sight within it. I hear their foghorns sounding. Flamborough Head stands up, dividing the waves. Up its steep gullies the fishermen haul their boats; in its caves the waters make perpetual music. I see the rockbound coast of Anglesey with projecting ribs of wrecks; the hills of Wicklow are faintly outlined across the water. I ascend the mountains of Wales; the tarns and streams lie silver below me, the valleys are dark. Moel Siabod stands up beautiful, and Trifan and Cader Idris in the morning air. I descend the Wye, and pass through the ancient streets of Monmouth and of Bristol. I thread the feathery birch-haunted coombs of Somerset. I ascend the high points of the Cotswolds, and look out over the rich vale of Gloucester to the Malvern hills, and see the old city clustering round its Church, and the broad waters of the Severn, and the distant towers of Berkeley Casile. 

The river-streams run on below me. The broad deep-bosomed Trent through rich meadows full of cattle, under tall shady trees run on. I trace it to its birthplace in the hills. I see the Derbyshire Derwent darting in trout-haunted shallows over its stones. I taste and bathe in the clear brown moor-fed water. I see the sweet-breathed cottage homes and homesteads dotted for miles and miles and miles. It comes near to them. I enter the wheelwright's cottage by the angle of the river. The door stands open against the water, and catches its changing syllables all day long; roses twine, and the smell of the woodyard comes in wafts. The Castle rock of Nottingham stands up bold over the Trent valley, the tall flagstaff waves its flag, the old market-place is full of town and country folk. The river goes on broadening seaward. I see where it runs beneath the great iron swing-bridges of railroads, there are canals connecting with it, and the sails of the canal-boats gliding on a level with the meadows. The great sad colorless flood of the Humber stretches before me, the low-lying banks, the fog, the solitary vessels, the brackish marshes and the water-birds; Hull stretches with its docks, vessels are unlading — bags of shell-fish, cargoes of oranges, timber, fish; I see the flat lands beyond Hull, and the enormous flights of pewits. The Thames runs down — with the sound of many voices. I hear the sound of the saw-mills and flower-mills of the Cotswolds, I can see racing boats and hear the shouts of partisans, villages bask in the sun below me; Sonning and Maidenhead; anglers and artists are hid in nooks among tall willow-herbs; I glide with tub and outrigger past flower-gardens, meadows, parks; parties of laughing girls handle the oars and tiller ropes; Teddington, Twickenham, Richmond, Brentford glide past; I hear the songs, I hear Elizabethan echoes; I come within sound of the roar of London. I see the woodland and rocky banks of the Tavy and the Tamar, and of the arrowy Dart. The Yorkshire Ouse winds sluggish below me; afar off I catch the Sussex Ouse and the Arun, breaking seaward through their gaps in the Downs; I look down from the Cheshire moors upon the Dee. In their pride the beautiful cities of England stand up before me; from the midst of her antique elms and lilac and laburnum haunted gardens the grey gateways and towers of Cambridge stand up; ivy-grown Warwick peeps out of thick foliage; I see Canterbury and Winchester and Chester, and Worcester proud by her riverside, and the ancient castles — York, and Lancaster looking out seaward, and Carlisle; I see the glistening of carriage wheels and the sumptuous shine of miles of sea frontage at Brighton and Hastings and Scarborough; Clifton climbs to her heights over the Avon; the ruins of Whitby Abbey are crusted with spray. I hear the ring of hammers in the ship-yards of Chatham and Portsmouth and Keyham, and look down upon wildernesses of masts and dock-basins. I see the observatory at Greenwich and catch the pulses of star-taken time spreading in waves over the land. I see the delicate spiderweb of the telegraphs, and the rush of the traffic of the great main lines, North, West, and South. I see the solid flow of business men northward across London Bridge in the morning, and the ebb at evening. I see the etepial systole and diastole of exports and imports through the United Kingdom, and the armies of those who assist in the processes of secretion and assimilation — and the great markets. I explore the palaces of dukes — the parks and picture galleries — Chatsworth, Hardwicke, Arundel; and the numberless old Abbeys. I walk through the tall-windowed hospitals and asylums of the great cities and hear chants caught up and wandering from ward to ward. I see all over the land the beautiful centuries-grown villages and farmhouses nestling down among their trees; the dear old lanes and footpaths and the great clean highways connecting; the fields, every one to the people known by its own name, and hedgerows and little straggling copses, and village greens; I see the great sweeps of country, the rich wealds of Sussex and Kent, the orchards and deep lanes of Devon, the willow-haunted flats of Huntingdon, Cambridge and South Lincolnshire; Sherwood Forest and the New Forest, and the light pastures of the North and South Downs; the South and Midland and Eastern agricultural districts, the wild moorlands of the North and West, and the intermediate districts of coal and iron. The oval-shaped manufacturing heart of England lies below me; at night the clouds flicker in the lurid glare; I hear the sob and gasp of pumps and the solid beat of steam and tilt-hammers; I see streams of pale lilac and saffron-tinted fire. I see the swarthy Vulcan-reeking towns, the belching chimneys, the slums, the liquor-shops, chapels, dancing saloons, running grounds, and blameless remote vilh residences. I see the huge warehouses of Manchester, the many-storied mills, the machinery, the great bale-laden drays, the magnificent horses; I walk through the Liverpool Exchange; the brokers stand in knots; the greetings, the frock-coats, the rosebuds; the handling and comparing of cotton samples. Leeds lies below me; I hear the great bell; I see the rush along Boar Lane and Briggate. I enter the hot machine shops, smelling of oil and wooldust I see Sheffield among her hills, and the white dashing of her many water-wheels, and the sulphurous black cloud going up to heaven in her midst. Newcastle I recognise, and her lofty bridge; and I look out over the river gates of the Mersey.

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Hot Tub Party Bristol

Whether you are celebrating a special event or family get together, you can make it more special by opting for Hot tub hire in Bristol offered by Party Tubz.

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Arplis - News: Mount Hope Hopscotch

Church Cove offers a protected anchorage in a southwest breeze. Photo Cate Brown

Overlooked by many boaters, Mount Hope Bay offers a host of attractive spots in which to wile away a dayor weekon the water. By Capt. Dave Bill; Photography by Cate Brown

Mount Hope Bay, shared by Massachusetts and Rhode Island, doesnt get a lot of attention from boaters. But it should. The bay is filled with interesting places to dock, drop an anchor or explore in a small boat, so you could fill an entire week visiting a new spot every day.

Every summer, I spend a significant amount of time on the bay aboard a 36-foot Union cutter, so Ive gotten to know and love this body of water, which offers everything from interesting things to see and do to great dock-and-dine restaurants to scenic spots where one can drop the hook and take a dip. Here are some of my favorite places to visit, as well as some points of interest.

The main gateway to Mount Hope Bay (which is named after a small hill on its western shore) is via the center span of the Mount Hope Bridge, with Hog Island Shoal to port and Musselbed Shoals to starboard. You can also enter, from the north, via the Taunton River, and from the south, via the Sakonnet River. Although the Army Corps of Engineers maintains a 35-foot-deep shipping channel through the bay up to Fall River, be mindful of navigational aids that mark obstructions such as Spar Island or Old Bay Rock. If sailing, youll also need to plan your itinerary around the strong tidal currents.

The Cove in Fall River is a popular dock-and-dine. Photo Cate Brown

FALL RIVIERA

The city of Fall River, once a thriving textile center, often gets a bad rap, but it offers a treasure trove of things to do and see. One if the main attractions is Battleship Cove, home to the worlds largest collection of World War II naval vessels, including the battleship Massachusetts and the attack submarine USS Lionfish. Reserve a mooring through the harbormasters office and you can spend the night in the shadow of these historic warships.

If you wish to explore downtown Fall River, you can tie up at the public dinghy dock on the south end of Battleship Cove. If traveling with small children, dont miss a ride on the 1920-built Fall River Carousel. You can also stroll along the waterfront boardwalk through Fall River Heritage State Park or take in a show at the Narrows Center for the Arts, a premier destination for the visual and performing arts.

Few people realize that Fall River was an important stop on the Fall River Line, a combination steamboat and railroad route between New York City and Boston from 1847 to 1937. The steamboats of the FRL were some of the most advanced and luxurious of the day, and you can learn more about this era at the Marine Museum and Visitors Center in Heritage State Park.

The Boat House in Tiverton is another boater-accessible eatery on Mt. Hope Bay. Photo Cate Brown

DOCK & DINES

Mount Hope Bay also has a couple of dock-and- dine options worth checking out. My favorites are The Cove in Fall River and The Boathouse in Tiverton. Both offer transient dockage, plus some pretty good food. Its best to call ahead at The Cove to arrange a space, but its first come, first-served at The Boathouses pier.

If youre in the mood for a party atmosphere, take a funky detour into Borden Light Marina, directly east of Borden Flats Lighthouse. The marina always has a few slips available for transients or free dockage for daytrippers on either side of the Tipsy Seagull, the marinas double-decker floating pub and restaurant. Take in the sunset while sipping a Tipsy Sunset and enjoying a Seagull Stuffy appetizer. You can also take the gratis Tipsy Taxi, a 1972 four-door Cadillac convertible, to visit downtown Fall River. In late August, Borden Light Marina plays host to the Fall River Grand Prix, New Englands only offshore powerboat race. Contestants compete for $35,000 in prize money on a 2 1/2 -mile course on the bay and lower Taunton River.

In this photo, Borden Flats Lightnow privately owned and available for overnight stays) is dwarfed by the towers of the former Brayton Point power plant, which was destroyed in 2019. Photo by Cate Brown

RENT-A-LIGHT

Approaching the Braga Bridge, which connects Fall River to the town of Somerset, youll notice the white-and-red, 47-foot tower of Borden Flats Light, which marks Borden Flats shoal. Built in 1881, the light is now privately owned and available for overnight stays. Renters can take a water taxi from Borden Light Marina to access the light.

Breathtaking Mount Hope Farm borders Church Cove, on the bays western shore. I regularly anchor in the protected 9-foot hole between Seal Rock and Mount Hope Point. Although there is no public landing on the cove, you can beach a kayak or dinghy along its shore and explore the property. On the north shore of the cove is Cove Cabin, one of the propertys function venues, available to the public for rent.

The farm offers lovely walking trails, a Saturday morning farmers market, gardens, a beautiful bed-and-breakfast and more. History buffs take note that the farm occupies the spiritual grounds of Metacomets Pokanoket tribe. The scenic cove deserves exploration in a kayak or dinghy, and is a great spot to cast for stripers, but larger boats should be careful of the many hidden rocks therein.

THREE RIVERS

The Kickemuit River, in the northwest corner of the bay, is one of my favorite gunkholes, and makes a fine anchorage in any weather. When entering the river, mind the channel markers carefully. Once through Bristol Narrows, the river opens into an expansive area. The center is deepest, with shallow water on all sides, and you can usually find plenty of room to drop the hook.

In the north end of the bay, on either side of Gardiners Neck, are the Cole and Lee Rivers. The Cole is my favorite of the two, with a nice day- anchoring area just off Ocean Grove Beach. You can explore further past the small entrance at the sand spit in a kayak or shoal-draft dinghy. The neighboring Lee River is less attractive than the Cole, plus it lacks a protected anchorage. Still, the upriver areas offer some interesting paddling opportunities.

Mount Hope Bay Names & Numbers

DOCKAGE, MOORINGS & SERVICE

CITY OF FALL RIVER (774) 955-0123

Transient moorings in Battleship Cove, just above the Braga Bridge.

BORDEN LIGHT MARINA (508) 678-7547

Fall River marina offering transient slips, a swimming pool, hot tub, laundry, showers, grills and more. Home of the Tipsy Seagull restaurant and bar.

THE COVE MARINA (508) 672-4540

Transient slips for boats over 25 feet. Onsite restaurant with free tie-up for patrons.

SAFE HARBOR SAKONNET MARINA (401) 683-3551

Full-service marina on the Portsmouth side of the Sakonnet River.

LAUNCH RAMPS

BRISTOL NARROWS, BRISTOL

End of Narrows Road, on the Kickemuit River.

MT. HOPE FISHING ACCESS, BRISTOL

End of Annawamscutt Road in Bristol. Trailer parking available.

SAKONNET BRIDGE, TIVERTON

Public access to the Sakonnet River and lower Mount Hope Bay. Concrete ramp and parking.

BICENTENNIAL PARK, FALL RIVER

Access to the Taunton River and Fall River area. Concrete ramp with floating dock and 46 parking spaces.

GULL COVE, PORTSMOUTH

Public access to The Cove, which opens into the narrows of the Sakonnet River.

WHERE TO EAT

THE COVE (508) 672-4540

Fall River eatery offering good food and transient dockage.

THE BOATHOUSE (401) 624-6300

Tiverton-based restaurant offering upscale cuisine and transient dockage for a small fee.

THE TIPSY SEAGULL (508) 678-7547

Festive dock-and-dine at Borden Light Marina offering live music and outdoor patio overlooking the bay.

THINGS TO SEE & DO

NARROWS CENTER FOR THE ARTS (508) 324-1926

Visual and performing arts venue in Fall River.

FALL RIVER HERITAGE STATE PARK (508) 675-5759

Boardwalk, benches and a 3-acre meadow bordering the Fall River waterfront.

BATTLESHIP COVE (508) 678-1100

Non-profit maritime museum and war memorial featuring the worlds largest collection of World War II naval vessels. Tours available.

FALL RIVER MARITIME MUSEUM (508) 674-3533

Nautical-themed museum featuring memorabilia, artifacts and models of the Fall River Line steamboats and the Titanic

MT. HOPE FARM (401) 254-1745

Wander the public walking trails of this beautiful property in Bristol. Also offers a year-round farmers market, bed and breakfast, and venues for weddings and other events.

BORDEN FLATS LIGHTHOUSE

Spend the night in this historic lighthouse off Fall River.

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The best wellness classes to go to ahead of National Relaxation Day

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From cryotherapy sessions to lunchtime naps in sleeping pods, ClassPass has a range of unique wellness classes on their platform that aims to improve overall health and de-stress from the busy lifestyles we all have. There are a range of truly unique experiences to try out to leave you feeling re-energised and ready to face the day - see below for 5 of the best classes to go to celebrate National Relaxation Day.

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Wellness Classes

60 minute Tribes - 3tribes - Southwark

Floating is an experience that can help to reset your mental well being and bring balance to our thinking. By taking some time to quieten all the thoughts passing through our head, we allow ourselves to think clearly and become more focused. Floatation tanks are a modern and controlled way to meditate. Many of us have high-pressure jobs and find it hard to take time away from screens, people and everyday noise. A float tank is a self enclosed tub that contains a small level of water within it. The water is heated to body temperature and a high level of Epsom salts is added to the water to increase buoyancy. Similar to lying in the dead sea, the purpose is to create a unique environment that removes all sensory stimulation. No sound, no sight and slowly the sense of the water next to your skin fades away. The best way to describe it is a sensation of returning to the womb.

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Pop & Rest - Shoreditch

Take a meditation break, stress relief or some quality sleep on-the-go in the new oasis of calm located right in the craziness of the city. Pop N Rest allow people who need a private space to rest, unwind and work for a couple hours to book pods and suites located near business and transport hubs, helping people improve their wellbeing and mindfulness while being away from home.

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Moreyoga - various locations

MoreYoga host smaller classes of up to 10 people, which allow their instructors to truly focus on each pupil and be able to make adjustments that will enhance each practice. Their warm and cosy studios will provide a tranquil and peaceful setting in which to develop your yoga practice.

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111 CRYO - Knightsbridge

111 CRYO is an electric-powered whole body cryotherapy chamber - exclusively at Harvey Nichols Knightsbridge. When you enter the chamber, expect an immediate adrenaline rush as your body decides to opt for fight or flight. Alternatively, pick a relaxing experience with their -30 degree facial, for a complexion like no other. You'll leave feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day!

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Get a Drip

Get a Drip - a cool pop-up hydration station offers a Hydration Drip, Sport Drip, Party Drip, Energy Drip and Detox Drip. By fast-tracking vitamins into your system through a drip, it can be used to get over hangovers, colds, jet lag and general fatigue - so make a note of this for the upcoming bank holiday

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Perea Clinic

Perea Clinic offers classes that take place inside a Tatami room, which is a Japanese inspired room. The soft traditional tatami flooring provides an additional comfort for guests whether they are doing Yoga or Pilates.

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A to Zen Therapies

A to Zen Therapies offers a comprehensive menu of holistic treatments including Deep tissue and Remedial Massage, Reflexology, Shiatsu and Thai Massage. Book a class��

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Spa, Swim and Gym Pass - Brighton

Harbour Hotel Spa provides a welcome retreat from the sights, sounds and shops of the city with luxury spa facilities. The unique, underground spa features indulgent treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, Scandinavian hot tubs and hydrotherapy pool, to provide the ultimate relaxation retreat.

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60 minute Tribes - 3tribes - Southwark

A float tank is a self enclosed tub that contains a small level of water within it. The water is heated to body temperature and a high level of Epsom salts is added to the water to increase buoyancy. Similar to lying in the dead sea, the purpose is to create a unique environment that removes all sensory stimulation. No sound, no sight and slowly the sense of the water next to your skin fades away. The best way to describe it is a sensation of returning to the womb.

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Lunchtime Meditation at Inner Space - Manchester

Take 20 minutes out at lunchtime and join us for a free guided meditation. Explore an easy, practical way to feel calmer and more positive. Raja Yoga meditation can reduce stress, improve sleep quality and make the mind more peaceful and focussed. It's a simple, open-eyed technique that can be practised almost anywhere. With a few minutes practice every day we can start to build a stock of inner peace, power and positivity. Then it's so much easier to deal with the increasing challenges of everyday life. There's no need to bring anything with you or wear anything special. We sit on chairs!

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Credit: ClassPass allows members to buy credits each month, which can be spent across a huge range of boutique fitness and wellness studios – and it’s available in five major cities across the UK, including London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol and Brighton.

The fitness pass for every class ClassPass is bringing premium experiences specially curated, for fitness enthusiasts and beginners alike, on demand. Book the fitness classes you want, with an easy-to-use app. For a fixed monthly fee, members use credits to book classes all over the world. With only a couple of taps, a member can use their credits to book a class through the app or the website. It’s a fitness membership designed to be as on-the-go as members are. Advantages of working out with ClassPass Membership pricing will be based on ClassPass’ highly successful global credits system, allowing for dynamically-priced classes and experiences. With this system, members are empowered with the flexibility to get the most out of their membership – with the ability to go for more classes each month by booking lower credit options or attend any of their favourite studios as much as they’d like at a higher credit rate. Furthermore, new members can benefit from an exclusive promotion of one month of free classes in Dublin.

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Ghost of Toys R Us still haunts toy makers

NEW YORK — Just last year, a kid in the market for an Uncle Milton ant farm could choose from a half dozen versions, including glow-in-the dark or an ant village. Now there are only three. Last year, there were 60 kinds of K’Nex construction sets on the market. This year there are 20.

A year after Toys R Us imploded, toy makers are still readjusting to the big loss of shelf space. That means slashing the number of styles they carry, re-evaluating how they sell large toys like playhouses and cars, and changing their packaging to squeeze into smaller retail spaces.

It’s a jolt for toy companies. They had already been trying to reinvent themselves amid an onslaught of changes, including kids’ evolving tastes toward gadgets, as well as the rise of Amazon and online shopping. They never expected the iconic chain to liquidate its 800 U.S. stores six months after it filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in 2017. Some companies depended on the chain for as much as 40 percent of overall sales.

A slew of retailers like Walmart, Target and Party City rushed to expand their toy aisles to capitalize on Toys R Us’s demise, but toy companies say they aren’t able to fill the void. The stores devoted big sections to toys year round and served as incubators of new trends. They also say that Toys R Us’ massive orders of tens of thousands of units offset the cost of production.

All this has led to fewer options for kids.

“Maybe the world only needs one kind of ant farm, but in the day, you had a choice,” said Jay Foreman, president and CEO of Basic Fun. The Boca Raton, Florida-based company purchased the assets of Uncle Milton, which makes ant farms, along with K’Nex and Playhut, over the past year. He is now evaluating his overall lineup.

Many parents have taken note of the more limited options.

Stephen Desch of Keyport, N.J., said when his now 3-year-old daughter wanted a crab-shaped sandbox, he found it at Toys R Us. But he can’t find certain items now, like a plush toy inspired by the Jay character from the Netflix show “Beat Bugs.”

“It’s definitely annoying,” Desch said.

Vanessa Myers of Bristol, Virginia, cites too many choices in some categories, like light up toys for the tub. But she does worry about the dwindling selection of dolls and bikes.

“I really want dolls that are diverse,” in hair color and ethnicity, she said.

Toys R Us collapsed after racking up nearly $3 billion in revenue last year, or 12 percent of the U.S. toy market, according to market research group NPD Group Inc. Jim Silver, editor-in-chief of TTPM, an online toy review site, estimates that 40 percent of Toys R Us business wasn’t scooped up. Even as the former investors of Toys R Us try to resurrect the business in the U.S. in time for the holidays, many expect it to be a shell of what it was.

The effort follows a 2 percent drop to $21.6 billion in toy sales for last year, with demand weakening during the second half of the year with the loss of Toys R Us. That reversed four straight years of sales growth, NPD says.

Mattel’s annual sales last year fell 8 percent, reflecting a negative 6 percent impact from the toy retailer’s liquidation. At Hasbro, annual sales dropped 12 percent, dragged down by the loss of Toys R Us. Mattel had been struggling for several years, but it had been starting to see a turnaround.

Toy makers have been expanding online, but that isn’t the panacea, says Marc Rosenberg, the strategic marketing adviser who was behind the success of Hasbro’s furry hit Furby. Physical stores still drive the toy business and profitability since companies don’t incur shipping costs, Rosenberg says.

Foreman agrees, saying his new line of Cutetitos — beanie babies wrapped up in a burrito blanket and launched for the holidays — would have fared even better if Toys R Us was around. Typically, Toys R Us would have devoted a 3-feet-by-16-inch display in a highly visible spot to a hot item. Instead, stores gave Cutetitos an area that measured 18 inches wide by 5 inches deep.

Isaac Larian, CEO of privately held MGA Entertainment, has seen overall sales triple last year because of its popular LOL toys. But its Little Tikes division, which makes toy cars and playhouses that need big areas for display, suffered a 12 percent sales drop because of the loss of Toys R Us even as his business with Amazon rose 50 percent. Overall, 27 percent of its overall business stemmed from Toys R Us, but at Little Tikes, that figure was 40 percent.

Larian’s Little Tikes toy factory — the largest U.S. toy factory — based in Hudson, Ohio, is running at 25 percent capacity. Larian says he’s cutting the number of Little Tikes toys it produces mainly because of the loss of Toys R Us. He’s now expanding into housewares to keep the factory busier.

“Every day we are reinventing ourselves,” he said.

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