Welcome to Stortz & Associates Inc. We are Canada's leading importer and distributor of Eco Friendly Toys, supporting our retailers in this fast-growing market. We are also the source for especially unique and fun toys which are regularly featured by the media. Our toys, games, and crafts draw consumers to Specialty Toy Stores, Bookstores, Game Stores, Comic Book Shops, Drug Stores and University Gift Shops across Canada. Our products can also be found in hardware stores, Childrens apparel and gift shops. . We distribute several exciting exclusive manufacturers in Canada such as GIANTmicrobes, Khet, the laser game, Blaze Sports - WristSHOOTERS, Marshmallow Fun Company - Marshmallow Shooters, Blasters and Blowers, Green Toys, Zoobies, 3 in one pet, pillow and blanket, ImagiPLAY, Toys with Integrity and Sprig Toys.

 

Our baby lines include Wonb To World, Green Toys, ImagiPLAY, Sprig Toys, Zoobies and Dano2 all SAFE, great baby products!

 

At Stortz & Associates retailer support is an important part of our customer service. Specialized games information and staff training is offered by Linda Stortz and her team of sales representatives. Linda and her team draw on over 50 combined years' experience in the toy business. Lindas background includes in-class work with primary grades as well as retail sales. sales management and business.

 

We invite you to check out our manufacturers' websites to view our extensive product lines, or you may request a catalogue package by clicking on Contact us on the left hand side of the home page.

 

Proudly members of:

Neighbourhood Toy Stores of Canada (NETS) member.  Click here for NETS.

Canadian Toy Association (CTA) member.  Click here for CTA.

Canadian Gift & Tableware Association (CGTA) member.  Click here for CGTA.

American Specialty Toy Retailing Association member ASTRA, Click here for ASTRA

 

GIANTmicrobes™by Drew Oliver, the plush dolls that look like tiny microbes only million times actual size, sold worldwide and now infecting Canada coast to coast!. Guaranteed to increase the laugh index of every store. Great in gift baskets and for those customers looking for something unique for their best friends. Seen on CNN, CTV, Global News, the Discovery Learning Channel Canada, The New VR Television and reported on CBC and Radio Canada in Quebec and the rest of french speaking Canada! More information »

Khet, The laser game , the game that combines lasers with classic chess-style strategy on a board for an experience enjoyed by players ages 9-99. Players alternate turns moving Egyptian-themed mirrored pieces around the board. When finished their move the player fires their (low powered) laser with the goal of illuminating one of their opponent's pieces and removing it from the board. More information »

Marshmallow Fun™ - These toys allow you to play with your food ... well at least marshmallows anyway. Marshmallow Bow-n-mallow is the latest toy in the family. The Family of toys also includes Marshmallow Shooter, Marshmallow Blaster and Marshmallow Blower More information »

Wrist SHOOTERS™ by Blaze Sports - Wrist Shooters develop real hockey skills that will aid young hockey players on the ice! Wrist Shooters improve a players hand/eye co-ordination, stick handling, slap shots and other important hockey skills. Wrist Shooters are designed to be used indoors and include two hand blades and a soft foam ball. More information »

Sprig Toys - Made from Sprigwood™, a child-safe bio-composite material derived from recycled wood and reclaimed plastic, the Sprig Adventure Series harnesses the natural energy of push- and pump-action play to power lights and other electronics—all without batteries. Adventure Guide characters wearing LED-lit hats plug into durable, attractively designed vehicles and engage preschoolers with audio that guides them through exciting adventures as they play. More information »

 

Linda Stortz

 

NEW GIANTmicrobes will be shipping in Canada in 2010. These new GIANTmicrobes will have even more detail and are more collectible than ever. As we get closer to the Toy Fair in New York February of this year keep on watch for announcements of the newest, latest, greatest GIANTmicrobes ever!

Waterloo, ON January 24, 2010– Stortz & Associates Inc. announces that Blaze Sports WristSHOOTERs are now made in Canada of organic dyes and post industrial plastics (When Available). Safe and Fun WristSHOOTERs teaches Hockey Skills to younger children, improves hand eye co-ordination and encourages active play while promoting physical activity in kids of all ages.

New Zoobies Award for 2010 18 Jul 2010 Age: 10 days
Creative Child Magazine has awarded Zoobies with the 2010 Top Toy of the Year Award, their 4th award from the magazine in 3 years. Creative Child Magazine's Toy Awards Program is unique in that all products submitted are reviewed by moms, music educators and early education professionals. Products ... [more] By: Gary Stortz 08:56

What's New:

2010-07-18 08:56 New Zoobies Award for 2010 Creative Child Magazine has awarded Zoobies with the 2010 Top Toy of the Year Award, their 4th award... [more]

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