I thought it might be handy to create a gloassary of often-used terms from the toy world. This way if there's a strange term in one of our reviews, you can look it up here. We're constantly updating this list and accepting suggestions, as well.
This list has appeared, in various forms, on several sites over the years. It's still helpful, though, and will instruct you in the ways of the world.
Or at least in the ways of the toy world.
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(archaic) Formerly, the sixth retail outlet (after the Big Five). This was a collective term for stores outside the standard distribution channels: drug stores, department stores, supermarkets, etc. Now called "emerging channels" or "alternative channels."