The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which research analyst Lyons George and industrials editor/analyst Isaac Pino discuss topics around the investing world.
With giants like Hasbro and Mattel reporting slumps in sales, and the retail video-game business down by more than 30% in April, it looks as though times are tough in the toy industry. In today's edition, Lyons and Isaac discuss why LeapFrog, a tech-heavy toy peddler with an educational focus, might just be a diamond in the rough. By taking a page out of Apple's book (or, more accurately, out of Apple's tablet), LeapFrog is well poised to keep outperforming its peers and delivering for its shareholders. Net sales grew 81% in the last quarter; with the holiday season yet to come, our analysts think now is the time to get in.
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