1.   While toy sales here have hit a record high they face a desperate shortage of clean water.

2.   Although toy sales have been lackluster all year, Toy Wishes magazine co-publisher Jim Silver held out some hope for the holiday.

3.   A slowing economy may not slow toy sales.

4.   In fact, toy sales in the first half of the year have dropped off dramatically in the past several years, Goldman said.

5.   Other discount chains are chipping away at toy store sales and profit margins.

6.   Poor timing can sink chances for massive movie-related toy sales, Reysen said.

7.   Still, Hasbro and Mattel seem to be saying that overall toy sales are good.

8.   The fourth quarter of the year generally accounts for roughly two-thirds of all toy sales.

9.   Tickle Me Elmo ruled toy sales.

10.   Toy sales were especially strong, Kingfisher said.